UNC Pembroke is a member of the (NC-SARA) which allows us to provide distance learning programs (both online and in the form of supervised field experiences) and coursework to students located outside of North Carolina.
NC-SARA membership, however, does not grant reciprocity or exempt us from state professional licensure requirements. As a result, licensing and certification requirements in North Carolina may not be recognized as sufficient to obtain a license or certification in any other state.
UNC Pembroke cannot determine the applicability of program coursework to satisfy licensing requirements outside of North Carolina. Our programs and coursework are designed to meet the license and certification requirements of entities within North Carolina. Therefore, the School of Education only accepts in-state students for the initial licensure programs.
The list below contains the professions, program contacts, and licensing bodies for UNC Pembroke's online programs that fulfill academic requirements leading to licensure.
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Bachelor of Social Work License or Certification Type: School Social Work |
Dr. Denise Presnell- Program Director & School Social Work Licensure Coordinator
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Master of Social Work License or Certification Type: Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) |
Dr. Shannon Cousineau-Program Director & Criteria C Coordinator
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Master of Social Work License or Certification Type: School Social Worker |
Dr. Denise Presnell, School Social Work Licensure Coordinator Email: Denise.Presnell@uncp.edu |
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Bachelor of Science in Nursing |
Ronnie Tunstall, MSN, RN-Program Director
Email: Ronnie.Tunstall@uncp.edu |
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Master of Science in Nursing Nurse Educator Track |
Dr. Deborah Hummer-Program Director
Email: Deborah.Hummer@uncp.edu |
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Master of Science in Nursing Clinical Nurse Leader Track |
Dr. Deborah Hummer-Program Director Email: Deborah.Hummer@uncp.edu |
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Master of Science in Occupational Therapy |
Dr. Jose Rafols -Chair and Program Director 910.521.6000
Email: Jose.Rafols@uncp.edu
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Master of Social Work License or Certification Type: Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS) |
Dr. Shannon Cousineau-Program Director 910.521.6000
Email: Shannon.Cousineau@uncp.edu |
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Master of Social Work License or Certification Type: School Social Worker |
Dr. Shannon Cousineau-Program Director 910.521.6000
Email: Shannon.Cousineau@uncp.edu |
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Academically-Intellectually Gifted (K-12) |
Dr. Karen Granger
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Advanced School Counseling for Post Secondary Success Graduate Certificate |
Dr. Jonathan Ricks
Email: jonathan.ricks@uncp.edu
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Art Education |
Dr. Naomi Lifschitz-Grant
Email: naomi.lifschitz-grant@uncp.edu
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Birth-Kindergarten/Preschool (K-6th) |
Dr. LeaAnna Fernadez
Email: leaanna.fernandez@uncp.edu
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Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
Dr. Whitney Akers
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(BA) Elementary Education (K-6th) |
(BA) Dr. Kelly Barber-Lester
Email: kelly.barber-lester@uncp.edu |
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(MA) Elementary Education (K-6th) |
(MA) Dr. Kelly Ficklin
PO Box 1510 910.521.6000 |
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(BA) English Education (6th-9th,9th-12th) |
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(MA) English Education (6th-9th,9th-12th) |
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Graduate Certificate in Addictions Counseling |
Dr. Stephanie Robinson 910.521.6000 |
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Graduate Certificate in Play Therapy |
Dr. Jonathan Ricks
Email: jonathan.ricks@uncp.edu
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Health-Physical Education (K-12) |
Dr. Thomas Trendowski
910.521.6000
Email: thomas.trendowski@uncp.edu
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(BA) Mathematics Education (6th-9th,9th-12th) |
(BA) Dr. Melissa Edwards 910.521.6000 |
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(MA) Mathematics Education (6th-9th,9th-12th) |
(MA) Dr. Hillary Sessions 910.521.6000 |
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Professional School Counseling (K-12) |
Dr. Jonathan Ricks
Email: jonathan.ricks@uncp.edu
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Post ²Ñ²¹²õ³Ù±ð°ù’s Certificate for Licensure in Professional School Counseling (K-12) |
Dr. Lisa Mitchell
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Post ²Ñ²¹²õ³Ù±ð°ù’s Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling |
Dr. Whitney Akers
Email: whitney.akers@uncp.edu
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School Administration (MSA) |
Dr. Camille Goins
Email: camille.goins@uncp.edu
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(MA) School Social Work (K-12) |
Dr. Denise Presnell
Email: denise.presnell@uncp.edu
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(BA) School Social Work (K-12) |
Dr. Denise Presnell
Email: denise.presnell@uncp.edu
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(BA) Science Education (6th-9th, 9th-12th) |
(BA) Ms. Hannah Clayton
Email: hannah.clayton@uncp.edu
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(MA) Science Education (6th – 9th, 9th-12th) |
(MA) Dr. Rita Hagevik |
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(MA) Social Studies Education (6th -9th, 9th-12th) |
Dr. Serina Cinnamon
Email: serina.cinnamon@uncp.edu
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(BA) Social Studies Education (6th -9th, 9th-12th) |
Dr. Serina Cinnamon
Email: serina.cinnamon@uncp.edu
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(BA) Spanish Education (K-12) |
Dr. Cecilia Ana Lara
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(BA) Special Education: General Curriculum |
Dr. Keri Sullivan
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Institutional and Professional Licensure Disclosure Information for Enrolled and Prospective Students
UNC Pembroke's degree programs meet the professional licensure and/or certification requirements for North Carolina, and prepare students to sit for exams. However, requirements for other states may differ.
If you are considering a degree program that may, would, could, or potentially lead to a professional license and/or certification, please note that UNC Pembroke may or may not be able to advise whether a program meets the educational requirements for states other than North Carolina. Prior to enrolling in a degree program, please discuss this important topic with the director of your program of interest.