LICENSURE ONLY
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LO programs can differ greatly depending on your content area. The time it takes you to complete an LO program will depend upon your background in the content area and how many courses you are willing to take during each semester.
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Typical LO programs consist of:
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Content-Area Coursework (specific to each person based on a transcript evaluation)
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Education Coursework (23-39 hours)
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Student Teaching (usually 8 hours of credit or 1 semester)
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Advantage over other programs:
You will be fully trained before you enter the classroom. You can take as long as you need to complete the licensure requirements. If you have taken education courses previously, you may be able to count these towards your licensure requirements. PRAXIS II tests are not required for licensure only. Licensure only is your only option if you are not "highly qualified" in your content area. To be "highly qualified" (and thus be eligible for a lateral entry program), you must have one of the following requirements: 1) an undergraduate or graduate degree in your content area, 2) passing scores for the PRAXIS II subject-area test, or 3) at least 24 semester hours of coursework (~8 courses) in your content area. If you do not meet any of these requirements, you must do licensure only (you are not eligible for lateral entry).
Available Licensure Fields:
7-12: Agriculture and Extension Education**
**To get program information and an application for Agriculture and Extension Education, please see the LEAP website.
APPLICATION PROCESS
- Secure 1 copy of all transcripts (undergraduate and any post-baccalaureate coursework).
- Email alternative_licensure@ncsu.edu to obtain an application (application will be sent as an email attachment).
In your email, please include:
a) "Licensure Only"
b) Your Subject Area -- e.g. "Science," "English," etc.
c) Your Desired Licensure Area -- e.g. 9-12, 6-9, etc.
d) Your undergraduate major
e) Your cumulative GPA for your undergraduate degree (if under 2.50, please provide GPA for any additional undergraduate or graduate coursework)
f) Any other content or teaching-related background
g) Is your undergraduate degree from a college/university outside the U.S.? Please let us know.
* Please check to make sure that your licensure area is actually available at NC State University!
Is your desired licensure area available at NC State University?
- Submit Application, transcripts, and nonrefundable $50 Application Fee (check payable to: NC State University) to:
- Your application materials will then be transferred to the program advisor who will contact you with the results of the transcript evaluation. You can then choose whether or not to enroll in the program.
Megan Landwehr
Alternative Licensure Coordinator
Box 7801
NCSU Campus
Raleigh, NC 27695
APPLICATION DEADLINES:
November 1 for Spring semester admissions
March 1 for Summer or Fall semester admissions
* Beyond these deadlines, we will continue to accept applications, but we cannot guarantee that you will be admitted in time for the upcoming semester.
