UNC Pembroke is a member of the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (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.
UNC 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 UNC 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
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Office 315 School of Education, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372 |
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; State Board of Education Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) |
| Elementary Education, M.A. Ed.; M.A.T. | Dr. Kelly Ficklin |
910.775.4037 |
Office 215-B School of Education, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372 |
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; State Board of Education Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) |
| Master of Arts in Teaching with a Specialization in Special Education | Dr. Marisa R. Scott |
910.775.4422 |
Office 208-A School of Education, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372 |
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; State Board of Education Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) |
| Art Education, MA; MAT | Dr. Naomi Lifschitz-Grant |
910-521-5792 naomi.lifschitz-grant@uncp.edu
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Office 212 Locklear Hall, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372 |
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; State Board of Education Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) |
| Science Education, MA; M.A.T. | Dr. Rita Hagevik |
910-521-6652
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Office 2240 Oxendine Science Bldg., PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372 |
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; State Board of Education Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) |
| Mathematics, MA; M.A.T. | Ms. Hillary Sessions |
910-775-4419
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Office 1213 Oxendine Science Bldg., PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372 |
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; State Board of Education Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) |
| Social Studies Education, MA; M.A.T. | Dr. Serina Cinnamon |
910-521-6441
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Office 235 Dial Humanities Bldg., PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372 |
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; State Board of Education Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) |
| Health and Physical Education, MA; M.A.T. | Dr. Thomas Trendowski |
910-775-4413
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Office 346 School of Education, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372 |
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; State Board of Education Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) |
| Birth to Kindergarten, M.A.T. | Dr. Sandra Plata-Potter |
910-775-4760
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Office 310 School of Education, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372 |
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; State Board of Education Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) |
| Birth to Kindergarten, B.S. | Dr. Sandra Plata-Potter |
910-775-4760 |
Office 310 School of Education, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372 |
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; State Board of Education Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) |
| PreSchool Add-On Licensure | Dr. Sandra Plata-Potter |
910-775-4760 |
Office 310 School of Education, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372 |
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; State Board of Education Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) |
| Master of School Administration (MSA) | Dr. Bryan Winters |
910-521-6321 |
Office 323 School of Education, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372 |
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; State Board of Education Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) |
| Graduate Certificate in School Administration | Dr. Bryan Winters |
910-521-6321 |
Office 323 School of Education, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372 |
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction; State Board of Education Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) |
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Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling
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Dr. Stephanie Robinson |
910.521.6663 |
Office 341 School of Education, PO Box 1510, Pembroke, NC 28372 |
North Carolina Substance Abuse Professional Practice Board (NCSAPPB) North Carolina Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist (LCAS) |
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Click here to view a state-by-state list of where the programs above meet requirements for certification or licensure. |
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Institutional and Professional Licensure Disclosure Information for Enrolled and Prospective Students
UNC 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 UNC 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.