Middle School Science Residency Licensure Certificate (C55540)
Middle School Science Residency Licensure Certificate
*Pending SACSCOC Approval
C55540 (Certificate)
The Middle School Science Residency Certificate curriculum prepares and guides candidates in becoming a licensed teacher for Middle School Science. Under the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) residency guidelines and certificate requirements, residents will be led through the competencies to become fully licensed to teach.
Coursework includes learning theory, instructional technology, diverse learners, 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 general 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.
Special Application Procedure
Student Applicant Criteria for Admissions into the North Carolina Community College System's (NCCCS) Cultivating Carolina Classroom Residency Licensure Certificate Program at McDowell Technical Community College:
The Residency Licensure Certificate program is designed for college graduates who hold a bachelor’s degree in a non-education field and desire to become a Middle School Science Teacher.
For admission into the program, the candidate must:
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Must be a U.S. citizen, or eligible for employment.
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Have completed a bachelor’s degree with a 2.7 GPA or higher.
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Have completed 24 hours of coursework in the requested licensure area or passed the North Carolina State Board of Education (NCSBE) required content area examination(s) for the requested licensure area.
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Provide letter of employment or promised placement from the PSU/LEA
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Completed professional development training required by the PSU/LEA.
Program Financial Aid Eligibility
Students admitted to the program are required to hold a bachelor’s degree and therefore, would not be eligible for federal financial assistance. Students may apply for local scholarships and grants.
In addition to the application, students must provide:
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unofficial transcripts for admissions purposes,
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official transcripts once admitted to the program (some colleges may require a high school transcript), and
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a letter of employment or promised placement from the PSU/LEA.
Potential candidates will apply directly to McDowell Technical Community College (MTCC). Once an application is received, the NCCCS EPP Program Coordinator will evaluate the applicant’s eligibility for the program and contact the applicant. The first contact with the applicant will be an interview with the EPP Program Coordinator, scheduled within three weeks, to determine the eligibility and college placement of the applicant. The application will then be forwarded for admission to the program. The applicant will be officially enrolled in the program once an official transcript(s) is received and reviewed by MTCC contacts for the Residence Licensure Certificate Program.
In addition to the courses listed below, students may be required to take supporting courses based on placement guidelines. These courses do not count toward the credit hours needed for graduation.
Program Requirements
Core
| EDU 230 | Dev Div & Res in You & Sec Stu | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| EDU 238 | Instr Methods for Mid Gra Sci | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| EDU 239 | App Sci Inquiry in Mid Gra | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| EDU 270 | Effective Instructional Environments | 2 | | | 2 | 2 |
| EDU 272 | Technology, Data, and Assessment | 2 | 3 | | 5 | 3 |
| EDU 283 | Educator Preparation Practicum | 2 | 3 | | 5 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 18 |
Recommended Semester Schedule
First Year Fall
| EDU 270 | Effective Instructional Environments | 2 | | | 2 | 2 |
First Year Spring
| EDU 230 | Dev Div & Res in You & Sec Stu | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| EDU 272 | Technology, Data, and Assessment | 2 | 3 | | 5 | 3 |
Second Year Fall
| EDU 238 | Instr Methods for Mid Gra Sci | 3 | 3 | 0 | 6 | 4 |
| EDU 239 | App Sci Inquiry in Mid Gra | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
Second Year Spring
| EDU 283 | Educator Preparation Practicum | 2 | 3 | | 5 | 3 |