Teacher Education – Residency or Licensure
The University of Mount Olive offers two options for students interested in earning teaching licensure.
Residency License: The Teacher Education Residency License program, delivered 100% online for adult students, is designed for candidates who have already earned an undergraduate degree and have been hired by a school system in North Carolina to fill a teaching position and need licensure for employment.
Licensure Only: The Teacher Education Licensure program, delivered 100% online for adult students, is designed for candidates who have already earned an undergraduate degree and now wish to obtain a license to teach in North Carolina.
Key Program Features
Preparing future teachers through quality instruction and hands-on experience in the classroom
Preparing our students to face the challenges of 21st-century education by providing a comprehensive and hands-on experiential approach to teacher preparation
Equipping teacher education graduates with the knowledge and skill sets to design rich learning environments that provide opportunities for students to succeed
Program Details
Admissions Requirements
Eligibility for a Residency License requires that the candidate:
- Has earned a bachelor’s degree
- Has earned a 2.7 cumulative GPA on their degree
- Has either completed 24 semester hours of coursework in the requested licensure area or passed the content area examination(s) required by the N.C. State Board of Education for the requested licensure area
- The residency hire must be through a North Carolina public school unit or by the Early Educator Support Unit (EES).
Eligibility for a Licensure Only program requires that the candidate:
- Has earned a bachelor’s degree
- Has earned a 2.7 cumulative GPA on their degree
What You Can Do with a Teacher Education Degree
- Pre-K Teacher
- Public School Teacher (Elementary and High School)
Program Courses
View the full course requirements for this degree.
Degree SheetsExplore Your Calling in Teacher Education – Residency or Licensure at UMO
Prepare for the next chapter of your career with the 100% online Teacher Education Licensure from UMO. Learn from experienced faculty and graduate with confidence.
