Explore North Carolina Wesleyan University’s Teacher Education Residency Pathway, designed to equip aspiring educators with hands-on experience and comprehensive training. Our NC teacher preparation programs provide the necessary skills for effective classroom management and curriculum planning. Learn about the steps to becoming a teacher, including how to get licensed to become a teacher in North Carolina. Discover state-approved teaching programs, alternative teacher certification options, and the teacher licensure process.

North Carolina Wesleyan University’s Residency License Program is designed to assist residency candidates in meeting residency licensure requirements for the state of North Carolina, as defined by the North Carolina State Board of Education and NC Department of Public Instruction. Participants can complete coursework, testing requirements, and the PPAT in as few as three full semesters and two summer sessions, with continuous enrollment. The NC Wesleyan Teacher Education Residency Pathway is designed for an individual who has already earned a bachelor’s or graduate degree but would like to earn their NC Teaching License. To apply, the bachelor’s degree does NOT have to be in an education-specific field.

What Makes Us Different?

We ensure that our Residency candidates receive the same level of rigor, theory, and practice that our traditional students receive. As a result, we have crafted a course sequence that introduces residency students to the same courses, the same level of test preparation, and lab support, while also honoring the fact that they are working adults.

*Note that candidates must fulfill all requirements set forth by NC DPI’s Residency License, specifically in relation to licensure, employment, testing, coursework, etc. Enrollment in North Carolina Wesleyan’s Program does not guarantee employment within a school district or fulfillment of all licensure requirements. Completion of the program does fulfill all licensure requirements.

Admission Requirements for Teacher Education Residency Pathway

General admission requirements to enroll in the program.

• Residency license request from a North Carolina Public School system (Form RL). Candidates are responsible for securing residency hire within a respective school system.
• Holds a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher is required at NC Wesleyan University. Official transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.
• Completed 24 hours of content relevant to the subject you intend to teach -OR- pass the content area exam. Approval of 24 content hours is completed via an internal transcript review.
• Praxis Core is NOT required for the Residency Pathway
• Submit to a background check (at no cost to student).

Residency Licensure Areas:

NC Wesleyan offers residency license options in the following content areas:

• Elementary Education (K-6)- This program is fully online (synchronous).
• Special Education (K-12)- Approximately 90% of this program is fully online (synchronous).
• Middle Grades Education (6-9)- This program is fully online (synchronous).
• Secondary Grades Education (9-12)- This program is fully online (synchronous).