In addition to providing graduate programs,the Education Division has developed individual programs for post-baccalaureate, non-degree candidates seeking initial North Carolina Class "A" licensure. 

Queens University of Charlotte is accredited by the state of North Carolina to offer licensure in the following areas:

• Elementary Education (K-6)
• Secondary Education (9-12) in the areas of English, Mathematics, Biology, History, General Social Studies, or Chemistry
• Spanish or French (K-12)

With the exception of the student teaching practicum,all education course work can be completed in the evening. Content area courses required for secondary licensure (9-12) in English are offered in the evenings. Content courses for licensure in other areas of secondary (9-12) and K-12 Spanish or French are available for students who can take classes during the day.

Admission to the Program

Individuals who hold a bachelor's degree and are interested in obtaining teacher licensure in the areas listed above should contact the Graduate and Adult Admissions Office at 704/337-2313 or email Graduate Admissions.

To be considered for admission to the Post-baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Program (PBTL), a candidate must:

1. Hold a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution with a major in the subject area for which licensure is sought, or for elementary licensure, hold a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited institution. 
2. Submit a completed graduate application form, including the non-refundable $40 application fee.
3. Submit official transcript(s) of all post-secondary academic course work It is the applicant's responsibility to have all transcripts sent directly from each institution attended to the Graduate  and Adult Admissions Office.
4. Have a cumulative grade-point average of at least 2.500 or better on a 4.000 scale on all post-secondary academic course work, or receive special permission from the admissions committee. The grade-point average on all major courses or courses required for preparation for the area of proposed graduate study should be 3.0 or better on a 4.0 scale.
5. Provide the Graduate and Adult Admissions Office with two letters of reference.
6. Submit satisfactory scores on the PRAXIS I, Pre-Professional Skills Test or comparable SAT or ACT scores.
7. International students must also submit the following documents:
   
   a) Test scores of 550 or higher on the written exam or 213 or higher on the computer based exam on the Test of English as Foreign Language (TOEFL) Examination.
   b) Certified English translation of all prior academic records for work that corresponds to the bachelor's degree in the United States.
   c) Bank statements stating that funds,in US currency,are available for the student's education. Students and their families should be prepared to bear all expenses involved in obtaining an education in the United States since there are no federal or state financial aid resources for foreign
   students.

Program of Study

The Post-Baccalaureate Teacher Licensure Only Program is designed to offer North Carolina Class ‘A' Licensure to post-baccalaureate, non-degree seeking candidates. Queens University of Charlotte has state of North Carolina approval to offer licensure in the following areas:

• Elementary Education (K-6)
• Secondary Education (9-12) in the areas of English, Mathematics, Biology, History, or General Social Studies
• Spanish or French (K-12)

Professional Education Requirements for Elementary Licensure (K-6). Additional general education courses may be needed as required by the State of NC. Contact your education advisor to determine if additional coursework is required.

Courses:

EDUC 224 or EDUC 518 Foundations and Curriculum in Elementary Schools
EDUC 402 Diagnosis and Correction of Reading Difficulties
EDUC 421 Mathematics/Science Methods Part I
EDUC 401 Teaching Reading and Other Language Arts
EDUC 422 Mathematics/Science Methods Part II
EDUC 435 Word Study
EDUC 270 or EDUC 514 Educational Technology
EDUC 310 or EDUC 510 Educational Psychology
EDUC 411 Social Studies Methods and Materials in Elementary Schools
EDUC 499A Professional Internship -- Elementary

Print, complete and return to the Cato School of Education the appropriate application:

• Elementary Education Student Teaching application

Additional Requirements:

• Submit Technology Portfolio
• Pass Praxis II Tests

Professional Education Requirements for Secondary Licensure (9-12) or Foreign Language (K-12) . Additional content area courses may be needed for licensure. Interested students should see their advisor to determine if additional coursework will be required.

Courses:

EDUC 222 Foundations of American Education for Secondary Students/Foreign Language K-12
EDUC 270 or EDUC 514 Educational Technology
EDUC 310 or EDUC 510 Educational Psychology
EDUC 345 Content Area Reading
EDUC 436 Secondary Methods & Materials OR EDUC 444 Foreign Language Methods and Materials
EDUC 299 Exploratory Internship in Education (for Foreign Language only)
EDUC 498 Supervised Internship for Lateral Entry OR EDUC499 Professional Internship - Secondary
or Foreign Language

Print, complete and return to the Cato School of Education the appropriate application:

• Secondary Education Student Teaching application

Post-Baccalaureate Testing

Post-Baccalaureate candidates must provide acceptable scores on the PRAXIS I, Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST) or the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) during the first term of enrollment for non-lateral entry teachers. The PPST has three components: Reading, Writing and Mathematics. Scores are set by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction on each component. Information and registration bulletins are available in the Cato School of Education.

North Carolina Licensure requires post-baccalaureate elementary (K-6) candidates to submit satisfactory scores on the PRAXIS II.

Important Note:

* It is the responsibility of the candidate to keep the coordinator aware of his/her status as a candidate. 

State Licensure

Queens University of Charlotte must meet all national and state mandates in order to retain program approval. Candidates must fulfill all national and state requirements in place at the time of application for licensure. In order to meet the requirements for licensure in the state of North Carolina, completion of the Post-baccalaureate Program and passing scores on the Specialty Area components of the Praxis are required as well as any additional requirements mandated by the N.C. Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI).

Retention

Retention in the program is based on the expectation that candidates demonstrate the characteristics of, and conduct themselves as members of, the teaching profession. Candidates may be removed from the program upon showing professional incompetence. A deficiency in one or more of the following areas is evidence of professional incompetence:

• knowledge of the subject taught,
• ability to impart that knowledge,
• the manner and efficacy of discipline in the classroom,
• rapport with candidates, as well as parents, faculty, administration and staff,
• physical and mental ability to perform the essential functions of a teacher.

Professional incompetence may be grounds for a failure to recommend students for licensure.

Who to Contact/More Information

Graduate Admissions
704 337-2313