Middle Education: Science – North Carolina

Educational Requirements

According to the North Carolina Department of Education:

The state of North Carolina offers the following endorsements.

• North Carolina offers Middle Grades Science.

Additional Requirements (After Degree Conferral)

1. Please submit all licensure documents (located on the Gate 4 Checklist) to gate4@liberty.edu.
2. Students will need to obtain their Virginia license first to qualify for reciprocity. 
3. Gate 4 will complete a College Verification Form which will be used to apply for Virginia licensure. 
4. After obtaining a Virginia license students can then apply for a North Carolina license through reciprocity. 

Reciprocity

North Carolina recognizes approved EPPs from all states.

Out-of-state educators who meet all of the following, have the option to either pass SBE required licensure testing (see file linked at bottom of page) or complete state-approved foundations courses in reading and math to convert the IPL to the CPL.

• Have 3 or more years of teaching experience
• Holds the IPL in Elementary Education (K-6) and/or Exceptional Children: General Curriculum (K-12)
• Are employed in NC public schools