Alternative routes

Alternative teacher certification in North Carolina

North Carolina reports 6 alternative routes to Title II. Alternative routes let people who did not complete a traditional education degree earn a teaching credential, often while teaching.

Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Career and Technical Education

Run by: State
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: No / No

Full requirements Program website

Emergency License

Run by: State
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 1
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / No

Full requirements Program website

International Faculty License

Run by: State
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 5
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / No

Full requirements Program website

Lateral Entry

Run by: State
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

Permit To Teach

Run by: State
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 1
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / No

Full requirements Program website

Residency License

Run by: State
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website31 linked providers

North Carolina teacher certification