Teacher Licensure Disclosure

The University of Mount Olive’s Educator Preparation Program is approved by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.  The Division of Education offers the following program areas that lead to teacher licensure in North Carolina: Elementary Education (K-6), Special Education:  General Education (K-12), Agriculture Education (6-12), Health & Physical Education (K-12), Mathematics Education (9-12), and Science Education (9-12).

The program areas are available as follows:

Traditional Licensure Programs (seated):
Agricultural Education (6-12)
Elementary Education (K-6)
Health & Physical Education (K-12)
Mathematics Education (9-12)
Science Education (9-12)
Special Education: General Curriculum (K-12)

Residency Licensure Programs (online):
Agricultural Education (6-12)
Art Education (K-12)
B-K
Elementary Education (K-6)
English Education (9-12)
Health & Physical Education (K-12)
Mathematics Education (9-12)
Music Education (K-12)
Science Education (9-12)
Social Studies Education (9-12)
Special Education: General Curriculum (K-12)

The Educator Preparation Programs prepares candidates for North Carolina licensure. Successful completion of UMO programs and the North Carolina licensure testing requirements will result in obtaining a North Carolina teaching license. North Carolina is a participant in the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) Interstate Agreement, which facilitates the mobility of educators among the states. Candidates seeking licensure in other states must contact the respective state’s licensure agencies for more information.

Reciprocity Information

Reciprocity applies when out-of-state education programs meet the standards and guidelines of North Carolina’s approved education programs. However, reciprocity does not guarantee that all areas of licensure will transfer directly from one state to another. In many cases, you may be awarded the closest comparable North Carolina licensure areas. Additionally, North Carolina grade levels may differ from those on the license you hold from a reciprocal state, and this difference may be reflected on your new license. It is advisable to verify the application process for your credentials with the Department of Public Instruction or Department of Education in the new state, as laws and policies can change at any time. It is a best practice to obtain a teaching license in the state where you completed your Educator Preparation Program before pursuing licensure in another state.

Map for NASDTEC Members

Map for NASDTEC Members: This map will help you identify the states that have an Interstate Agreement with North Carolina through the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC).

According to NASDTEC, North Carolina has “reciprocity agreements” with the following states, and therefore the Educator Preparation Program at UMO meets the state licensure requirements for the following states:

Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California (with professional teaching license only)
Delaware
District of Columbia
DODEA
Florida
Guam
Hawaii
Idaho
Indiana
Louisiana
Maine
Michigan
Mississippi
Missouri
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Tennessee
Vermont
West Virginia
Wyoming

The following states are also members of NASDTEC but have limited or no reciprocity with North Carolina and therefore the Educator Preparation Program at UMO does not meet the state licensure requirements for the following states:

Alabama
American Samoa
Colorado
Connecticut
Georgia
Illinois
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Maryland
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Montana
Nebraska
New Mexico
New York
Northern Mariana Islands
Ohio
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Puerto Rico
South Dakota
Texas
U.S. Virgin Islands
Utah
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin

Please refer to the following directory for contact information for each state

Specific questions may be directed to:

Amanda Bullard-Maxwell, Ed.D.
Dean, School of Education
919-658-1282
ABullard-Maxwell@umo.edu
634 Henderson St.
Mount Olive, NC 28365