Licensure Plus
Licensure Plus is a two-step program leading to initial licensure and then to a master’s degree. The program is designed for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree but who did not major in education, and who now want to teach.
Greensboro College offers:
- Small, informal classes
- Flexible scheduling of classes
- Evening classes back to back
- Full summer schedule of classes
- Transfer for up to 9 graduate credits
Licensure Plus Step One, the first or “licensure” step of the Licensure Plus program represents a balance of graduate and undergraduate courses distributed among professional, specialty, and clinical studies. In teacher education programs, professional studies courses are the general core of shared courses taken by all candidates; specialty studies courses are the major area courses taken by candidates seeking licensure in a specific content area; and clinical studies involve field experiences in the public schools.
Special Education
STEP ONE leads to initial licensure:
- Initial License in Special Education – General Curriculum or Special Education–Adapted Curriculum
STEP TWO leads to:
- Masters of Education in Special Education General Curriculum or Special Education Adapted Curriculum
- Masters licensure
Elementary Education
The Two Steps of the Elementary Education Licensure Plus Program:
STEP ONE (40-48 credit hours) leads to initial licensure:
- Initial License in Elementary Education
STEP TWO (22-24 credit hours) leads to:
- Masters of Education in Elementary Education
- Masters licensure
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
The Two Steps of the TESOL Licensure Plus Program:
STEP ONE (40-48 credit hours) leads to initial licensure:
- Initial License in Elementary Education
STEP TWO (15 credit hours) leads to:
- Master of Arts in Teaching degree in TESOL
- Masters licensure
Admissions
Faculty Contact:
Licensure Plus M.Ed. Programs
Rebecca Blomgren, Ph.D.
102 Proctor Hall East
336-272-7102 ext. 5262
blomgrenr@greensboro.edu
Pamela Bennett
108 Proctor Hall East
336-272-7102 ext. 5264
bennetp@greensboro.edu
Licensure Plus M.A.T. Program
Elena King, Ph.D.
314 Cowan Building
336-272-7102 ext. 5750
elena.king@greensboro.edu
