CIP Code: 13.1206

Program of Study for the Graduate Certificate in Middle and Secondary Teaching

Note: This certificate with the successful completion of appropriate licensure exams and program requirements will allow candidates to be eligible for a NC Professional Educator’s License in one or more of the Middle Grades Education, Secondary Science, Secondary Mathematics, or  Secondary English Licensure Areas.

Basic Admission Requirements: Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and a complete application to the Graduate School .

Additional Admission Requirements: 

• Questionnaire
• To be considered for residency licensure, you must either have 24 hours of content or have passed your Praxis II

To be considered for admission, applicants must meet the criteria for admission to the Graduate School . Meeting this condition does not guarantee admission.

Minimum GPA to Qualify for Regular Admission: 2.7

Location: Boone Campus and Online

Course Requirements for the Graduate Certificate in Middle and Secondary Education

PRAXIS II exams and other specific requirements may be necessary to meet North Carolina A-Level Teaching License requirements.

Total Required (Minimum 21 Credits)

Required Courses (12 Credits)

• C_I 5550 - Successful Schools for Young Adolescents (3) [DL]
• C_I 5553 - Literacy, Popular Culture, and Representation for Diverse Learners (3)
• C_I 5750 - Teaching Diverse Young Adolescents (3) [DL]
• EDU 5900 - Graduate Student Teaching (3)

Track-based Courses (9 Credits)

Choose One Track: