Elementary Residency Licensure Certificate Programs

The Central Piedmont Elementary Residency Licensure program is designed for individuals who are currently working as teachers and hold a bachelor’s degree in a field outside of education. We offer licensure for those teaching grades kindergarten through 6th, including middle school teachers who teach at least one section of 6th grade and want to earn an elementary license with the option to add a middle grades endorsement. Our flexible program helps you meet licensure requirements while continuing to teach, giving you the tools and credentials you need to grow your career in the classroom.

What You Will Learn

Central Piedmont offers six courses to be taken over two years, focused on the pedagogy of teaching as well as preparation for licensure and certification. The program will meet the individual needs of each student while working in cohorts with other teachers in the same residency program. 

Teachers seeking licensure can complete Central Piedmont’s residency program and graduate with a certificate and teaching license in less than three years. 

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Why Choose Central Piedmont

As an Educator Preparation Program (EPP) school, Central Piedmont Community College offers the following:

  • supportive coursework
  • one-on-one coaching with trained professionals
  • in-person observations
  • support in and out of the classroom through the first three years of teaching

You will learn from experienced instructors who are licensed teachers and experts in residency, licensure, and certification.

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Program Details

  • Eligibility

    To be eligible for Central Piedmont licensure programs, you must hold a bachelor’s degree and be currently employed—or have a job offer—at an elementary school, high school, or middle school. The school must offer at least one section of 6th grade.

  • Required Courses

    To complete the licensure program, you must enroll in the following courses:

    • EDU 270 Effective Instructional Environments 2 SHC
    • EDU 272 Technology, Data, and Assessment 3 SHC
    • EDU 277 Curriculum and Instructional Strategies, Math 3 SHC
    • EDU 278 Curriculum and Instructional Strategies, Social Studies 3 SHC
    • EDU 279 Literacy Development and Instruction 4 SHC
    • EDU 283 Educator Preparation Practicum 3 SHC

    Classes will be held on Central Campus one night per week and online.

  • Cost and Aid

    Overall, the program is designed to take one to two courses per semester at a total estimated cost of $2,500. Students who enroll at Central Piedmont are eligible for institutional scholarships and financial assistance in order to help with the costs of the program. Most of the courses utilize open educational resources with little to no costs for textbooks.

  • File a Complaint

    Need to file a complaint?

    Download the Education Preparation Provider Complainant Process Form (PDF).

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