The Preschool Add-on license program prepares individuals to work in inclusive settings with children from three to five years of age, with and without disabilities, including those at risk, and their families. It is NOT the same as a Birth through Kindergarten (BK) license.

To qualify for the Preschool Add-on license program, individuals must hold a current clear license in elementary education, special education, or family and consumer sciences education with specialization in child development/early childhood.

Course Work
The Preschool Add-on license program requires 15-16 semester hours of course work. Each of the five courses requires 20-30 hours of practicum experience. Instructors work with students to complete their observation and participation experiences in curriculum development, assessment, and clinical practice in the student=s geographical area. To meet licensing standards, students must complete each of the following courses with a grade of C or better.

• CDFR 3306  Guiding Children=s Behavior (3)
• CDFR 4200  Developmental and Educational Assessment of Young Children (3)
• CDFR 4300  Birth through Kindergarten Curriculum Adaptations for Diverse Learners (3) OR SPED 3510/3511  Methods in Early Childhood Special Education/Practicum (3/1)
• CDFR 4322  Preschool Methods and Materials (3)
• CDFR 4406  Parent-Professional Collaboration (3)

Admission Procedure
Send the following documents to the Office of Alternative Licensure.

• Letter of intent requesting a plan of study for the preschool add-on license
• Copy of current license(s)
• All transcripts

On Campus or Online
At East Carolina University, the Preschool Add-on license program is offered on campus and online. The difference is the method of delivery. In both formats, licensure requirements prescribed by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction (NCDPI) and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) are maintained. Instructors for online courses are the same faculty who teach on campus courses.

For either method of delivery, you will apply to the Graduate School as a non-degree student for licensure only. The application form can be found at http://www.ecu.edu/gradschool/. Scroll down to application information on left side of page.

Enrollment

• Entry into the Preschool Add-on licensure program is by open enrollment.
• Interviews are held at the discretion of faculty.
• Termination from the program can occur after consultation with university officials.

Registration

Licensure