16 NCAC 06C .0336         License Levels for a North Carolina Educator License

(a)  In order to qualify for a North Carolina educator license, an applicant must meet all educational requirements appropriate for the license level issued, as prescribed by a North Carolina State Board of Education-approved Educator Preparation Program, and must hold a diploma or degree at the designated level or higher.

(b)  The five levels of professional educator licenses available in North Carolina are as follows:

(1)           "V" which requires a High School Diploma or Associates Degree and is only appropriate for Career and Technical Education (CTE) and Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) licenses;

(2)           "A" which requires a Bachelor's Degree;

(3)           "M" which requires a Master's Degree;

(4)           "S" which requires a Specialist or Advanced Degree; and

(5)           "D" which requires a Doctorate Degree.

History Note:        Authority G.S. 115C-12; 115C-268.1; 115C-268.5; 115C-270.5; 115C-270.20; 115C-295;

Eff. October 1, 2020.