Official Program Descript registered with NC Community College System:
The High School Science Residency Certificate curriculum provides a course of study leading to the development of the pedagogical competencies needed to become certified to teach science by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Course work includes learning theory, instructional technology, school policies and procedures, expectations and responsibilities of educators, teaching strategies/methods for specific content/specialty areas, formative/summative assessment, data informed practice, and classroom organization/management to enhance learning for a wide range of student learning needs.
Graduates should meet pedagogical competencies and demonstrate effective teaching practices. Additional requirements, such as pre-service training, passing the state required assessments, and the criteria included in the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation System, are required for licensure.
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the Elementary Education Residency Certificate program, a graduate should be able to:
- Create developmentally and culturally appropriate learning environments that support equity and diversity to meet the needs of all learners.
- Demonstrate competence of roles, responsibilities, and ethical standards of the teaching profession specific to the NC Professional Teaching Standards.
Certificate Awarded
A High School Science Residency Licensure Certificate is awarded by the College upon completion of this program.
*Second and Third Semesters are interchangeable based on cohorts and enrollment numbers.
Gainful Employment Information
- Does Program Lead to Licensure/Certification? Yes
- Is Licensure/Certification Required for Employment? Yes
- Name of Licensure/Certification - High School Science Teaching Licensure
- Name of Licensure/Certification Agency - DPI (Department of Public Instruction)
Projected Program Cost
Books $0
Equipment/Tools $0
Supplies/Other $0
Tuition & Fees $1,700.00
Test Fees $430.00
Total Program Cost $2,130.00
First Semester
| EDU 270 | Effective Instructional Enviro | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 2 |
Second Semester
| EDU 272 | Technology, Data, and Assess | 3 |
| EDU 273 | Instr Methods for HS Science | 4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Third Semester
| EDU 230 | Dev Div & Res in You & Sec Stu | 3 |
| EDU 274 | App Sci Inquiry in HS Science | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 6 |
Fourth Semester
| EDU 283 | Educator Preparation Practicum | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 3 |
Total Credit Hours: 18