College Catalog

The Middle School Science Residency Certificate curriculum provides a course of study leading to the development of the pedagogical competencies needed to become certified to teach science by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Course work includes learning theory, instructional technology, 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 for a wide range of student learning needs.

Graduates should meet 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.

Program begins Spring 2027.