Science Teacher Licensure

Requirements for Teacher Licensure in Science:

In addition to completing the requirements for a degree in physics (see Physics, B.A. ; Physics, B.S. ) and the other requirements of the Teacher Education Program, the following courses are also required for licensure: BIO 201 ; GLY 120 .

For information on the Teacher Education Program admissions criteria and the courses required for licensure in North Carolina, see the –Watson College of Education  section of this catalogue. Students planning to pursue licensure should apply to the Watson School of Education as soon as admissions requirements are met (typically in the sophomore year) and plan their programs in regular consultation with their advisors. Teacher licensure requirements are established at the state level and may be changed by the state at any time.

Note:

Students interested in the B.S. degree in physics are advised to take the PHY 201  - PHY 202  sequence in the freshman year.