Elementary Education (45 Hours) – North Carolina

Educational Requirements

According to the North Carolina Department of Education:

The state of North Carolina offers the following endorsements.

• North Carolina offers Preschool Add-On.

This add on is available to teachers with current licenses in elementary education, special education, or family and consumer sciences.

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