Online Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Birth-Kindergarten Initial Licensure

The Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Birth-Kindergarten Initial Licensure at UNC Greensboro provides graduate-level training for students with a bachelor’s degree in early childhood or a related field seeking an initial North Carolina BK teaching license. The program is jointly administered by the Department of Human Development and Family Studies and the Department of Specialized Education Services.

Online Post Baccalaureate Certificate Birth-Kindergarten Initial Licensure Program Distinctions

Students in the Online Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Birth-Kindergarten Initial Licensure Program will be mentored by nationally recognized faculty. National rankings include:

• No. 1 best Human Development and Family Studies college in NC in 2026 by universities.com.
• No. 36 best online Master’s in Education Program nationally and No. 3 in NC in 2026 by US News and World Report.

The Online P.B.C. Birth-Kindergarten Initial Licensure Student Experience

This program is for those seeking an initial North Carolina BK teaching license who already have an undergraduate degree in early childhood or a related field. Students in this certificate program will participate in real-time field experiences and student teaching in inclusive, early childhood settings. This can be completed in your own classroom. Students will benefit from:

• Experienced and committed faculty from the Departments of Human Development and Family Studies (HDFS) and Specialized Education Services (SES), who teach, advise, and mentor you in this innovative interdisciplinary program.
• The T.E.A.C.H. Early Childhood® North Carolina Scholarship Program provides scholarships for qualified students.

After Receiving a Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Birth-Kindergarten Initial Licensure

Upon completing the program, graduates are eligible to be recommended for the North Carolina BK Initial Teaching License. Grads will also be eligible for employment in a variety of settings. These include:

• Public schools
• Private child care
• Head Start and Early Head Start
• Early Intervention
• Resource and referral
• Specialized education and inclusive education programs

Apply to The Online Post Baccalaureate Certificate in BK Initial Licensure Program

• Early admission deadline: Oct. 1
• Final opportunity for consideration deadline: Jan. 15

Licensure Eligibility Notice

The U.S. Department of Education requires that all higher education institutions advise students as to whether their curriculum provides them with the eligibility to apply for a professional license and/or certification in the state for which they plan to practice.

As such, please review UNC Greensboro’s status by state for the BK Initial Licensure PB Certificate Program. You should note whether the program either “meets,” or “does not meet,” requirements in the state for which you plan to practice. Contact the program’s support staff at mcscottl@uncg.edu with any questions regarding this data.

• Licensure Reciprocity Information