Licensure to teach academically gifted students (K-12) is an add-on program requiring four courses (12 credit hours) which addresses the specific needs and characteristics of the gifted, trends and issues in gifted education and strategies for differentiating instruction for accelerated learners.
This licensure program is offered to teachers currently holding a N.C. teaching license.
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This licensure program is offered to teachers currently holding a N.C. teaching license.
View Program of Study
Apply to the AIG Program
Course Requirements 2024/2025
Secondary Education and Special Subjects K-12
Secondary Education and Special Subjects K-12
| Degree Requirements | Credits |
|---|---|
| Major Requirements | N/A |
| University Core Requirements | N/A |
| Electives | N/A |
| Total | 42 |
Professional Education Courses
Professional Education Courses
| Course | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EDU 1200 | Introduction to Teaching | 2 |
| EDU 2100 | Educational Psychology | 4* |
| EDU 2200 | Critical Perspectives on Teaching and Learning | 4* |
| EDU 3100 | Students with Disabilities: Characteristics and Service Delivery Models | 4 |
| EDU 3110 | Educational Technology for Teachers | 2 |
| EDU 3280 | Literacy in the Content Areas | 4 |
| EDU 4008 | Technology Integrated Assessment for Middle, Secondary, and Special Students | 2 |
| EDU 4166 | Analyzing and Evaluating K –12 Assessment Data | 2 |
| EDU 4173 | Methods of Teaching Health and Physical Education K–12 | 4 |
| EDU 4174, EDU 4275 | Introduction to Student Teaching or Internship in Education | 2 |
| EDU 4200 | Learners and Culturally Relevant Pedagogy | 4 |
| EDU 4280 | Discipline and Classroom Management Issues for Middle Grade and Secondary Teachers | 2 |
| These courses are prerequisites for admission to the Educator Preparation Program. The following courses are required for licensure: | ||
| EDU 4000 | Investigation of Teacher Performance Assessment | 1 |
| EDU 4112 | Independent Study (Required for students officially submitting their edTPA Portfolios) | 4 |
| EDU 4230 | Student Teaching Continuation | 6 |
| Choose one of the following methods courses as appropriate to the licensure area: | ||
| EDU 4160 | Methods of Teaching Middle Grades and Secondary English 6–12 | 4 |
| EDU 4161 | Methods of Teaching Middle Grades and Secondary Math 6–12 | 4 |
| EDU 4162 | Methods of Teaching Middle Grades and Secondary Social Studies 6–12 | 4 |
| EDU 4163 | Methods of Teaching Middle Grades and Secondary Science 6–12 | 4 |
| EDU 4172 | Methods of Teaching Foreign Language K–12 | 4 |
| EDU 4173 | Methods of Teaching Health and Physical Education K–12 | 4 |
| Choose one of the following internships appropriate to the licensure area: | ||
| EDU 4164 | Introduction to Student Teaching in Secondary Grades (9-12) | 2 |
| EDU 4174 | Introduction to Student Teaching in Foreign Language | 2 |
| Choose one of the following internships appropriate to the licensure area: | ||
| EDU 4260 | Student Teaching Continuation Secondary Grades (9-12) | 8 |
| EDu 4270 | Student Teaching Continuation Foreign Language | 8 |
| Activity Requirements (Each student, unless excused for medical reasons or for participating for one season in intercollegiate or club sports, will fulfill the requirement by passing one sports activity elective.) | ||
| PEC 1012 | Adaptive PE | 1 |
| PEC 1021 | Aerobics/Fitness Walking | 1 |
| PEC 1032 | Cardio Kettlebell | 1 |
| PEC 1041 | Indoor Cycling | 1* |
| PEC 1071 | Yoga I | 1 |
| PEC 1072 | Yoga II | 1 |
| PEC 1073 | Yoga Sculpt | 1 |
| PEC 1077 | Yogalates Core | 1 |
| PEC 1081 | Pilates | 1 |
| PEC 1082 | Pilates Barre | 1 |
| PEC 1101 | Bowling I | 1* |
| PEC 1102 | Bowling II | 1* |
| PEC 1121 | Table Tennis/Badminton | 1 |
| PEC 1122 | Dodgeball/Kickball/Whiffle Ball | 1 |
| PEC 1131 | Volleyball Court/Beach | 1 |
| PEC 1141 | Frisbee Golf/Ultimate | 1 |
| PEC 1152 | Basketball | 1 |
| PEC 1162 | Combat Conditioning | 1 |
| PEC 1172 | Women's Self Defense | 1 |
| PEC 1181 | Brazilian Jiu Jitsu | 1 |
| PEC 1191 | Kickboxing I | 1 |
| PEC 1192 | Muay Thai Kickboxing | 1 |
| PEC 1211 | Snow Skiiing/Boarding | 1* |
| PEC 1221 | Whitewater Rafting | 1* |
| PEC 1231 | Sailing | 1* |
| PEC 1241 | Fishing | 1* |
| PEC 1251 | Hiking | 1 |
| PEC 1261 | Wilderness Survival/Camping | 1* |
| PEC 1281 | Horseback Riding | 1* |
| PEC 1291 | Target Archery | 1* |
| PEC 1302 | High Intensity Interval Training | 1 |
| PEC 1311 | Weight Training I | 1* |
| PEC 1312 | Weight Training II | 1* |
| PEC 1315 | Power and Olympic Lifting | 1* |
| PEC 1321 | Contemporary/Jazz Dance | 1 |
| PEC 1331 | Social Dance | 1 |
| PEC 1341 | Hip Hop Dance | 1 |
| PEC 1352 | Ballet | 1 |
| PEC 1362 | International Dance | 1 |
| PEC 1201 | Golf | 1* |
| PEC 1412 | Indoor Rock Climbing I | 1* |
| PEC 1413 | Indoor Rock Climbing II | 1* |
| PEC 1431 | Taekwondo | 1* |
| PEC 1441 | Fencing | 1 |
| PEC 1452 | Ice Skating I | 1* |
| PEC 1453 | Ice Skating II | 1* |
| PEC 1462 | Ice Hockey I | 1* |
| PEC 1463 | Ice Hockey II | 1* |
| PEC 1501 | Gymnastics/Trampoline I | 1* |
| PEC 1502 | Gymnastics/Trampoline II | 1* |
| PEC 1601 | Racquetball | 1* |
| PEC 1652 | Softball | 1 |
| PEC 1701 | Tennis I | 1* |
| PEC 1721 | Tennis II | 1* |
| PEC 1801 | Swimming I | 1 |
| PEC 1811 | Swimming II | 1 |
| PEC/THE 1821 | Musical Theater Dance | 1 |
| PEC 1831 | Lifeguarding | 2* |
| PEC 1841 | Water Safety Instructor | 1 |
| PEC 1851 | Scuba Diving I | 1* |
| PEC 1852 | Scuba Diving II | 1* |
| PEC 1861 | Aquatic Cross-Training | 1 |
| PEC 1871 | River Kayaking | 1* |
| PEC 1882 | Water Polo/Sports | 1 |
| Teacher Residency Licensure Courses | ||
| RES 2020 | Pedagogy | 3 |
| RES 2450 | Policies and Procedures in Special Education | 3 |
| RES 3160/3170 | Literacy and Learning I and II: MGE/ Secondary/K–12 Level | 3 |
| RES 3260 | Educational Psychology: Elementary Grades | 3 |
| RES 3270 | Educational Psychology: Middle Grades | 3 |
| RES 3280 | Educational Psychology | 3 |
| RES 3290 | Classroom Management and Behavior Strategies in Special Education | 3 |
| RES 3400 | Methods of Teaching Adapted Curriculum K-12 | 3 |
| RES 3840 | Methods of Instruction in Middle Grades Education: Language Arts | 3 |
| RES 3850 | Methods of Instruction in Middle Grades Education: Mathematics | 3 |
| RES 3860 | Methods of Instruction in Middle Grades Education: Science | 3 |
| RES 3870 | Methods of Instruction in Middle Grades Education: Social Studies | 3 |
| RES 3910 | Methods of Instruction | 3 |
| RES 3920 | Methods of Instruction in Secondary Education: Mathematics | 3 |
| RES 3940 | Methods of Instruction in Secondary Education: Science | 3 |
| RES 3950 | Methods of Instruction in Secondary Education: Social Studies | 3 |
| RES 3960 | Methods of Instruction in Special Subjects: Art Education | 3 |
| RES 3970 | Methods of Instruction in Special Subjects: Health/ Physical Education | 3 |
| RES 4801 | Residency License Teaching Support I | 2 |
| RES 4802 | Residency License Teaching Support II | 2 |
| The Stout School of Education offers a series of course op-tions for individuals who are non-degree seeking and are working to satisfy the requirements for N.C. licensure in a particular area. | ||
Requirements for Discipline Majors in Secondary Education and Special Subjects K-12