Program Description

The Elementary Education Residency Certificate curriculum provides a course of study leading to the development of the general pedagogical competencies needed to become certified to teach by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Course work includes learning theory, instructional/educational technology, diverse learners, school policies and procedures, expectations and responsibilities of educators, teaching strategies/methods for specific content/specialty areas, formative/summative assessment, data informed practice, and classroom organization/management to enhance learning.

Graduates should meet general pedagogical competencies and demonstrate effective teaching practices. Additional requirements, such as pre-service training, passing the state required assessments, and the criteria included in the North Carolina Teacher Evaluation System, are required for licensure.

Applicant Steps:

Go to https://www.cfnc.org.
Create a CFNC account to access the application link (required by the system).
Click “Apply to College”.
Click “Application Hub” (CFNC.org – Application Hub).
Click “Start an Application”.
Select “Alternative NC Teaching Licensure: NCCCS Cultivating Carolina Classrooms.”
At the start of the application, you must complete the “Residency Determination” form using your social security card and driver’s license.
In addition to the application, students must provide:
- unofficial transcripts for admissions purposes
- official transcripts once admitted to the program
- a letter of employment or promised placement from the PSU/LEA
When you arrive at the field for “Educator Prep Program,” select your top three community college options. Please select “Richmond Community College” as your first option.
Submit your application.
Once the application is submitted, the applicant will be contacted by the NCCCS EPP Program Coordinator to determine eligibility and college placement of the applicant.
The application will then be forwarded to RichmondCC for admission to the Residency Licensure Certificate program. The applicant will be officially enrolled in the RichmondCC RLCP once an official transcript(s) is received and reviewed by admissions.