Elementary Education - Residency Licensure Certificate

1. Create/Log into your CFNC account;
    
2. Follow these steps to find the correct application:
   Apply to College -> Application Hub -> Start an Application -> Select Durham Tech then Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificate in the Enrollment Information section of the application.
    
3. Complete and submit this application. After completing the application, you will receive an email detailing next steps including:
    
   1. Submit official transcripts that show you have completed a Bachelor’s Degree with at least 24 hours of coursework in the licensure area (general education credits) and met the 2.7 GPA requirement. 
       
   2. Submit proof of employment or promised placement from a local public-school district.  Preferred proof is the Residency Licensure Form directly from the public-school district.
       
4. Once fully admitted to Durham Tech, the Education Chair will contact you to discuss next steps including course registration.

To successfully complete the Residency Certificate program, a candidate must meet the following requirements.

1. Complete all coursework with a grade of ‘C’ or better.
    
2. Before applying for licensure with NC Department of Instruction, the candidate must pass the following tests (Note: It is strongly recommended learners pass before entering EDU 283): 
    
   • Pearson Test 190: Foundations of Reading and
   • Pearson Test 203: Mathematics Subtest or
   • Praxis Test 7813: CKT Math Subtest
      
3. Successfully complete edTPA requirements 
    
   • For more information about edTPA requirements for the State of North Carolina and Passing Scores, please visit https://www.edtpa.com/PageView.aspx?f=GEN_NorthCarolina.html
      
4. Set up a DPI NC account and apply to NCDPI Online Licensure System 
   Institute of Higher Learning (IHL) will complete the V Form: Verification by Institution: Completion of Approved Education Program

Access the Educator Preparation Program (EPP) Student Handbook below.

EPP Student Handbook

Pursuant to North Carolina General Statue 115C-269.55, the North Carolina State Board of Education (SBE) has the authority to receive reports of allegations of noncompliance regarding specific laws and rules associated with Educator Preparation Program (EPP) requirements. The SBE does not have the authority to receive complaints related to contractual arrangements with an EPP, commercial issues, obtaining a higher grade or credit for training, or seeking reinstatement to an EPP. The complaint process allows students to report allegations of noncompliance with Article 17D of Chapter 115C of the General Statutes.

EPP Complaint Process Form