Elementary Education Residency Licensure Program
This program provides a pathway to licensure for educators teaching kindergarten through sixth grade. With a flexible structure that supports working professionals, the program enables you to meet licensure requirements while continuing to teach. Participants gain the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to advance their careers in the classroom. Coursework is delivered through weekly online sessions and in-person classes held on alternating weeks.
Admission Requirements
Applicants must:
- Hold a bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 2.7
- Have completed 24 credit hours of coursework in the requested licensure area or general education
- Be employed by a North Carolina public school or public charter school
- Have completed all professional development training required by their PSU/LEA
Educators seeking licensure can complete the Elementary Residency Licensure Program and earn both a certificate and a teaching license in less than three years.
Required Courses
EDU 272 – Technology, Data, and Assess Credits: 3
EDU 277 – Integr CU Inst: Math/Science Credits: 3
EDU 278 – Integr CU Inst: Soc Stu/ELA Credits: 3
EDU 279 – Literacy Develop and Instruct Credits: 4
EDU 283 – Educator Preparation Practicum Credits: 3
Catalog Link: Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificate(C55490)
Cape Fear Community College Educator Preparation Program (EPP) offers a guided, hands-on pathway for individuals pursuing a career in teaching. The program is designed to support new educators from preparation through their early years in the classroom.
Participants benefit from:
- Purposefully designed coursework aligned with classroom practice
- Individualized coaching from experienced education professionals
- In-person classroom observations with targeted feedback
- Continued guidance and support during the first three years of teaching
Students learn from licensed educators with experience in teacher residency programs, licensure pathways, and certification requirements.
The program includes six courses completed over a two-year period, combining instructional theory with practical strategies for classroom success and licensure readiness. Coursework is tailored to meet individual needs while participants progress as part of a collaborative cohort within their residency program.
Educators seeking licensure may complete Cape Fear Community College residency program and earn both a certificate and a teaching license in under three years, preparing them for a successful teaching career.
