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Steps to Initial Licensure for ILP Students

Please review the requirements listed below for having your request for an "A" license processed through North Carolina State University.

"A" Licensure Requirements:

1. An undergraduate/graduate degree in Business and/or Marketing or related field of study from an accredited four year institution.
2. Successful completion of ECI 561, ECI 562, and ECI 657 (online courses - see Courses & Programs) with a Minimum grade of B required for licensure credit.
3. Passing scores on one of the following PRAXIS exams. Praxis taken must match the area in which the Provisional License is issued. For dual licensure, both Praxis exams are required.
   • Business Education (minimum 580)
   • Marketing Education (minimum 169)
4. Appropriate Forms: Complete the appropriate forms for the program. For required forms, please see the Forms page on this website. Fill in the required information and mail them in:
   1. Initial Licensure Plan with Social Security Permission - This form MUST be sent in by
      completion of the first course. It should be mailed to:
        North Carolina State University
        528 Poe Hall, Campus Box 7801
        Raleigh, NC 27695-7801
        ATTN: Business and Marketing Education
   2. Candidate for Professional Licensure Data form (Form 1)
      Note: Item #4 Degree Type is "1"-Lateral Entry. (Even if you have been accepted to the Master's Program, use this code to obtain initial licensure.)
      Note: The Code for Business Education is 00760 and for Marketing Education it is 00730.
   3. Verification by Institution - fill out the top part of this form only.
      
      Mail the Candidate and Verification forms to the following address:
        Cheryl Caddell
        Initial Licensure Program Coordinator
        Business & Marketing Education
        North Carolina State University
        528A Poe Hall, Campus Box 7801
        Raleigh, NC 27695-7801
5. In addition to the above forms, you will need the following:
   • Your final official NC State University transcript with the three ILP courses. (Request through Registration & Records - there is a fee.);
   • Photocopies of all transcripts from previous colleges or universities;
   • A credit card payment or a certified check, money order, or personal check for $55.00 made payable to: Licensure Section, NCDPI; (THIS IS NOT NECESSARY IF YOU HAVE ALREADY PAID FOR YOUR PROVISIONAL LICENSE!)
   • Appropriate PRAXIS scores.
     NOTE: Because it may take 6-8 weeks for your license to be processed at the State Department of Public Instruction, you may want to register to take you PRAXIS exams during the first part of the spring semester. Call Teacher Education at NCSU 919-515-7160 to inquire about test dates and locations. Your request for Licensure will only be processed when all of the above requirements have been met and all paperwork is completed and returned to the program