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, or General Social Studies
• 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.

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Admission to the Program
Program of Study
Professional Education Requirements for Elementary Licensure (K-6)
Professional Education Requirements for Secondary Licensure (9-12)
Professional Education Requirements for Foreign Language, French or Spanish (K-12)
Post-Baccalaureate Testing
Important Notes
State Licensure
Retention
Who to Contact/More Information



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 704/337-2314.

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 an 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 Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or 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)

• Complete 10 hours of additional field experience.
• Submit Technology Portfolio
• Pass Praxis II Tests

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 Education Division.

North Carolina Licensure requires post-baccalaureate candidates to submit satisfactory scores on the PRAXIS II Specialty Area Tests. Currently in North Carolina and before application for licensure, the following test codes apply:

English
English Language, Literature, & Comp: Content Knowledge (test code 10041)
English Language, Literature, & Comp: Pedagogy (test code 30043)

Mathematics
Mathematics: Content Knowledge (graphing calculator required) (test code 10061)
Mathematics: Pedagogy (calculator prohibited) (test code 30065)

Biology
Biology: Content Knowledge (0235) (test code 20235)
Life Science: Pedagogy (test code 30234)

History
Social Studies: Content Knowledge (test code 10081)
Social Studies: Pedagogy (test code 30084)

General Social Studies
Social Studies: Content Knowledge (test code 10081)
Social Studies: Pedagogy (test code 30084)

French
French: Content Knowledge (contains listening section) (test code 20173)
French: Prod Lang Skill (contains speaking section) (test code 10171)

Spanish
Spanish: Content Knowledge (contains listening section) (test code 10191)
Spanish: Prod Lang Skills (contains speaking section) (test code 20192)

• The Queens University of Charlotte Education Division has a web board support network established for the purposes of keeping the candidate informed of teacher issues and forms availability. The address is: http://www.queens.edu/webboard
• 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.

Who to Contact/More Information

Paul Tuckwiller
Admissions Counselor for Education Programs
704 337-2580