RAM Residency Pathway through the Master of Arts in Teaching Program
RAM Residency License Pathway Information
The North Carolina Residency License (RL) is a teaching licensure pathway, replacing what was previously known as lateral entry. The residency license is a one-year pathway renewable up to two times for three years. Individuals who wish to pursue the North Carolina Residency License must apply for enrollment through the Winston-Salem State University (WSSU) Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) Program. To be considered for acceptance as a graduate student, complete your application before the due date. The Graduate School Application due date for the MAT Program is April 15th for fall admission.
To qualify for Residency License status, the individual must have the following:
- Fulfill the admission requirements for the WSSU MAT Educator Preparation Program (EPP).
- a cumulative GPA of 2.75 minimum (MAT), 3.0 or higher preferred and
- Completed 24 hours of coursework in the requested licensure area or passed ALL the North Carolina State Board of Education (NCSBE) required content area examination(s) for the requested licensure area (excluding edTPA).
RAM Residency License Pathways
The WSSU MAT Program offers the following concentrations for RAM Residency:
- Birth-Kindergarten Education (B-K)
- Elementary Education (K-6)
- Health and Physical Education (K-12)
- Middle Grades Education (6-9)
- English Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- Special Education: General Curriculum (K-12)
RAM Residency License Procedure:
Once the applicant is affiliated with the WSSU Educator Preparation Master of Arts in Teaching Program and has fulfilled all MAT admissions requirements in addition to meeting all other requirements established by the NC State Board of Education, including completing preservice requirements before teaching, a plan of study will be developed by the program coordinator or designee of the appropriate Educator Preparation Program licensure area of study following receipt of the WSSU Graduate Admissions application. The applicant must obtain the LEA's signature on the Residency License Verification form before forwarding the form to the WSSU EPP Licensure Officer.
Please complete the following steps to become a RAM Resident.
- Step 1: Complete the Winston-Salem State University Graduate and Professional Programs application and be accepted to the Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) EPP Program.
- Step 2: Complete an EPP RAM Residency Application.
- Step 3: Meet with the Program Coordinator of the chosen licensure area to receive a program of study.
- Step 4: Meet with the Licensure Officer and receive signature on the Residency License Verification/Certification of Supervision Form
