The Preschool Add-On License, adopted in 2000, is available only to teachers who hold a clear license in elementary education, special education, or family and consumer sciences. It prepares teachers to work with children from 3 to 5 years of age in inclusive settings, with and without disabilities, and their families.
Preschool Add-On Plan at UNCP
At UNC Pembroke, the add-on programs are offered on campus, online, and in the evenings via a synchronous, virtual classroom setting (web-EX).. This program meets licensure requirements by the NC Department of Public Instruction and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).
The following courses will meet the criteria for those students holding the degrees as listed:
Elementary Education
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ECE 2040 |
The Child as Teacher |
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ECE 4020 |
Integrated Curricula and Appropriate Practices: Preschool Years |
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ECE 4040 |
Differentiation, Individualization, and Universal Design |
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ECE 4080 |
Early Language & Literacy Development |
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ECE 4090 |
Teaching Strategies for Science, Math, and Reasoning |
Special Education
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ECE 2040 |
The Child as Teacher |
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ECE 4020 |
Integrated Curricula and Appropriate Practices: PreSchool Years |
| ECE 4040 |
Differentiation, Individualization, and Universal Design |
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ECE 4080 |
Early Language & Literacy Development |
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ECE 4090 |
Teaching Strategies for Science, Math, and Reasoning |
Family and Consumer Sciences
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EDN 2100 |
Introduction to Education |
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ECE 2030 |
The Developing Young Child |
| EDN 3140 |
Aspects of Human Development and Educational Psychology |
| ECE 4030 | Integrated Curricula and Appropriate Practices: Kindergarteners |
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ECE 4040 |
Differentiation, Individualization & Universal Design |
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ECE 4060 |
Assessment Strategies and Application |
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ECE 4080 |
Early Language & Literacy Development |
| ECE 4090 | Teaching Strategies for Science, Math and Reasoning |
*Required coursework for individual students is contingent upon review of the students' academic transcripts from all institutions attended by the student.
For admission to this program, the following items should be submitted:
- A copy of your current license(s)
- Official college transcripts
Forward to:
Associate Professor, Birth-Kindergarten Program Coordinator
School of Education, 310
To apply or reapply submit an undergraduate licensure application at
Make sure to select PreSchool Add-On as your desired major. Complete the NC Residency Determination, pay the fee and submit an official four year degree transcript.
For new UNC Pembroke applicants:
Submit an undergraduate application and follow the steps below:
https://applytouncp.force.com/apply/TX_SiteLogin?startURL=/TargetX_Portal__PB
- Select non-degree seeking for your educational goal.
- Select Licensure/Certification for the student type.
- Select Education/PreSchool Add-On for what you are interested in studying.
- Select online for the course delivery method.
For returning UNC Pembroke applicants:
Submit an undergraduate readmission application and follow the steps below:
https://applytouncp.force.com/apply/TX_CommunitiesSelfReg?startURL=%2Fapply%2FTargetX_Portal__PB
- Select non-degree seeking for your educational goal.
- Select Licensure/Certification for the student type.
- Select Education/PreSchool Add-On for what you are interested in studying.
- Select online for the course delivery method.