Elementary and High School Residency Licensure Certificate Programs

Our 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 High School Adjunct Licensure program supports high school adjuncts—educators who teach full time for one semester or part time over the course of a school year. 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.

Central Piedmont is now an Educator Preparation Program (EPP school) that 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

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. 

Students are mentored and supported by experienced faculty who are licensed teachers and have years of experience teaching in the elementary school environment.

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

Elementary Education Residency Licensure (Certificate) C55490

  • EDU 270 Effective Instructional Environments 2 SHC
  • EDU 272 Technology, Data, and Assessment 3 SHC
  • EDU 177  3 SHC
  • EDU 163  3 SHC
  • EDU 216 Foundations of Education 3 SHC
  • EDU 243 Learning Theory 3 SHC

High School Adjunct Residency Licensure (Certificate)

  • EDU 270 Effective Instructional Environments 2 SHC
  • EDU 272 Technology, Data, and Assessment 3 SHC
  • EDU 277 Int. Curr. & Instr. Strat.: Math 3 SHC
  • EDU 278 Int. Curr. & Instr. Strat.: Soc. Stu./ELA 3 SHC
  • EDU 279 Literacy Development and Instruction 4 SHC
  • EDU 283 Educator Preparation Practicum 3 SHC

Who is eligible for this program?

Eligible candidates for our licensure programs are individuals who hold a bachelor’s degree and are currently employed—or have a job offer—at an elementary school, high school, or middle school, provided they teach at least one section of 6th grade.

Where will classes take place? 

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

What does this program offer?

Some of the program's benefits are smaller class sizes, one-on-one mentoring and coaching, as well as support throughout the first three years of residency. 

Why choose Central Piedmont for Residency?

We offer experienced instructors who are content experts in residency, licensure, and certification.

How to Apply?

Visit the Apply Now page to learn how to apply to Central Piedmont.

Need to file a complaint?

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

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