K-12 Licensure
K-12 licensure programs are available in Music Education and Spanish. Students must apply and be admitted to the Teacher Education program and complete all requirements to be recommended for teacher licensure.
Foundations of Teacher Education: 4 sh
Teaching Fellows may use EDU 2500 as the foundation course to Teacher Education, but SOC 2430 is still required.
Education Core: 18 sh
| PSY3820 | Educational Psychology | 4 sh |
| EDU3050 | Learning and Teaching with Technologies | 2 sh |
| EDU3550 | Teaching in 21st Century Classrooms | 4 sh |
| EDU3560 | Teaching Diverse Learners in Middle and Secondary Schools | 4 sh |
| EDU4150 | Educational Assessment | 4 sh |
Choose an appropriate methods course from the following: 4 sh
| EDU4280 | Methods of Teaching World Languages | 4 sh |
| MUS4530 | Music Education K-12 Methods | 4 sh |
Full-Time Student Teaching: 12 sh
| EDU4030 | Explorations Capstone Seminar II | 2 sh |
| EDU4970 | Student Teaching | 10 sh |
Total Credit Hours: 39
Program Outcomes
The outcomes expected of students who have completed the K-12 Licensure programs are drawn from two sets of standards for teacher licensure programs: (a) the NC Professional Teaching Standards (NCPTS); and (b) the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) Model Core Teaching Standards.
North Carolina Professional Teaching Standards (2013): 1. Teachers demonstrate leadership (InTASC 5) ● lead in their classrooms, school, profession ● advocate for schools and students ● demonstrate high ethical standards 2. Teachers establish a respectful environment for a diverse population of students (InTASC 1-3) ● provide a positive, nurturing environment ● embrace diversity in school, community, world ● treat students as individuals ● adapt their teaching for students with special needs ● work collaboratively with families and significant adults in the lives of their students 3. Teachers know the content they teach (InTASC 4-5) ● align instruction with the NC SCOS ● know the content of their teaching specialty ● recognize interconnectedness of content area ● make instruction relevant to students 4. Teachers facilitate learning for their students (InTASC 6-8) ● know how learning takes place ● plan appropriate instruction and assessment ● use a variety of instructional methods ● integrate and utilize technology in instruction ● develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills ● facilitate teamwork and develop leadership qualities ● communicate effectively 5. Teachers reflect on their practice (InTASC 9-10) ● analyze student learning ● link professional growth to professional goals ● function effectively in a complex environment 6. Teachers contribute to academic success of students.