Licensure Only programs will vary by content area. The length of a Licensure Only program will depend on your background in the content area and how many courses you are willing to take each semester.

ECU Licensure Areas:

• Typical Licensure Only plan consists of:
• • Teacher Education Professional Studies Coursework (typically 15-18 semester hours)
  • Content-Area Coursework (specific to each individual based on a transcript evaluation)
  • Internship

• Advantages:
• • You will be fully trained before you enter the classroom
  • You can take as long as you need to complete the licensure requirements
  • Previous education courses may count towards your licensure requirements
  • PRAXIS II subject area tests are NOT required for Licensure Only with the exception of:
  • • Elementary Education
    • Exceptional Children General and Adaptive
    • BK if you are teaching K
    • Individuals with less than 24 semester hours of core coursework

Program Consideration Procedures:

1. Secure 1 copy of all official transcripts (undergraduate and any post-baccalaureate coursework).
2. Send your official transcripts and a letter requesting a Licensure Only plan with your desired area of licensure AND personal contact information (address, phone, email) to:

Office of Alternative Licensure
College of Education
109 Speight Building
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC 27858
Fax: 252-737-2998

Once your transcripts have been evaluated your Licensure Only plan will be mailed to you (usually within 2-3 weeks). You can then choose whether or not you wish to affiliate with ECU and enroll in the program (see Licensure Only Plan Step-by-Step Guide).
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