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Professional Licensure

Thomas Hall

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke is a member of the  (NC-SARA) which allows us to provide distance learning programs (both online and in the form of supervised field experiences) and coursework to students located outside of North Carolina.

NC-SARA membership, however, does not grant reciprocity or exempt us from state professional licensure requirements. As a result, licensing and certification requirements in North Carolina may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain a license or certification in any other state.

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke cannot determine the applicability of program coursework to satisfy licensing requirements outside of North Carolina. Our programs and coursework are designed to meet the license and certification requirements of entities within North Carolina. Therefore, the School of Education only accepts in-state students for the initial licensure programs. 

The list below contains the professions, program contacts, and licensing bodies for Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke's online programs that fulfill academic requirements leading to licensure.

Profession Program Contact Phone/Email Mailing Address Licensing Body
Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG) Licensure Program Dr. Karen Granger

910.521.6448

karen.granger@uncp.edu

 

Office 315

School of Education, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC   28372

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction;

Elementary Education, M.A. Ed.; M.A.T. Dr. Kelly Ficklin

910.775.4037

kelly.ficklin@uncp.edu

Office 215-B

School of Education, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC   28372

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction;

Master of Arts in Teaching with a Specialization in Special Education Dr. Marisa R. Scott

910.775.4422

marisa.scott@uncp.edu

Office 208-A

School of Education, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC   28372

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction;

Art Education, MA; MAT Dr. Naomi Lifschitz-Grant

910-521-5792

naomi.lifschitz-grant@uncp.edu

 

Office 212

Locklear Hall, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction;

Science Education, MA; M.A.T. Dr. Rita Hagevik

910-521-6652

rita.hagevik@uncp.edu

 

Office 2240

Oxendine Science Bldg., PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction;

Mathematics, MA; M.A.T. Ms. Hillary Sessions

910-775-4419

hillary.sessions@uncp.edu

 

Office 1213

Oxendine Science Bldg., PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction;

Social Studies Education, MA; M.A.T. Dr. Serina Cinnamon 

910-521-6441

serina.cinnamon@uncp.edu

 

Office 235

Dial Humanities Bldg., PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction;

Health and Physical Education, MA; M.A.T. Dr. Thomas Trendowski

910-775-4413

thomas.trendowski@uncp.edu

 

Office 346

School of Education, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction;

Birth to Kindergarten, M.A.T. Dr. Sandra Plata-Potter

910-775-4760

sandra.plata-potter@uncp.edu

 

Office 310

School of Education, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction;

Birth to Kindergarten, B.S. Dr. Sandra Plata-Potter

910-775-4760

sandra.plata-potter@uncp.edu

Office 310

School of Education, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction;

PreSchool Add-On Licensure Dr. Sandra Plata-Potter

910-775-4760

sandra.plata-potter@uncp.edu

Office 310

School of Education, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction;

Master of School Administration (MSA) Dr. Bryan Winters

910-521-6321

bryan.winters@uncp.edu

Office 323

School of Education, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction;

Graduate Certificate in School Administration Dr. Bryan Winters

910-521-6321

bryan.winters@uncp.edu

Office 323

School of Education, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372

North Carolina Department of Public Instruction;

Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling

 

Dr. Stephanie Robinson

910.521.6663

stephanie.robinson@uncp.edu

Office 341

School of Education, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372

to view a state-by-state list of where the programs above meet requirements for certification or licensure.

 

Institutional and Professional Licensure Disclosure Information for Enrolled and Prospective Students 

Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke's degree programs meet the professional licensure and/or certification requirements for North Carolina, and prepare students to sit for exams. However, requirements for other states may differ.

If you are considering a degree program that may, would, could, or potentially lead to a professional license and/or certification, please note that Âé¶¹ÉçÇø Pembroke may or may not be able to advise whether a program meets the educational requirements for states other than North Carolina. Prior to enrolling in a degree program, please discuss this important topic with the director of your program of interest.