School of Education

Requirements for Licensure

To be recommended for Level A licensure in the state of North Carolina, a student must meet the following requirements:

  • Complete an approved program of study.
  • Obtain minimum scores on the PRAXIS II Subject Assessment.
  • Submit the completed application for licensure to the office of the School of Education.
  • Provide official transcripts for all college and university work, completed at other institutions, to the School of Education.
  • Remit the processing fee required by the State of North Carolina at the time of application.

NOTE: Successful completion of the Gardner-Webb University basic course requirements and all School of Education major requirements and the Professional Education Minor, including the professional semester, will qualify students for licensure in North Carolina and many other states.

Licensure-only Program

Individuals who hold a baccalaureate degree and wish to obtain North Carolina Class A Teaching Licensure may apply for admission to the approved program for teacher licensure. The student must meet entrance and exit requirements comparable to those required of a degree-seeking student in the approved program. A minimum of 21 hours must be taken at Gardner-Webb University to be recommended for licensure by the institution.