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Pitt Community College

About

Since 1961, Pitt Community College has been dedicated to “educating and empowering people for success.” The college prepares you for today’s workforce by providing high-quality instruction, modern learning resources and cutting-edge technology — all designed to help you build a strong foundation for a successful career.

College or University
Winterville

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Community College Pathways

Elementary Education Residency Licensure Certificate

From 24 to 36 months
Program Duration
Online
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
No

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Program

Program Info

Are you currently working in a school and thinking about becoming a licensed elementary teacher? If you already have a bachelor’s degree and a lead teaching position, Pitt Community College has a flexible, supportive program designed just for you.

Pitt Community College is proud to be part of the Cultivating Carolina Classrooms initiative — a partnership between the NC Department of Public Instruction and the NC Community College System. This program helps streamline the path to elementary education licensure, making it easier and faster for you to reach your goals.

As an approved teaching program, the college offers:

An affordable program with minimal textbook costs
Smaller class sizes
Fully online coursework to fit your schedule
One-on-one mentoring and coaching with experienced K-6 educators
Rolling Fall enrollment so you can start when you're ready
Support for passing your teaching exams

Upcoming Deadlines

Deadlines
Program Start

May 01, 2026
Fall

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

$1,368
In State Tuition
$0
Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Pitt Community College have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Pitt Community College to see if you can, too!

Amount

Description

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Licensure Areas

Elementary Education (Grades K-6)

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