South Carolina Alternative Certification Pathways for Bachelor's Degree Holders

Alternative Certification Pathways Bachelor s Degree REQUIRED Program (Linked Website) Contact altcertification@ed.sc.gov or call 803-896-0325 PACE altcertification@ed.sc.gov or call 803-896-0325 American Board altcertification@ed.sc.gov or call 803-896-0325 Teach for America altcertification@ed.sc.gov or call 803-896-0325 Teachers of Tomorrow APEC Kelly Kinard, kkinard@columbiasc.edu CACAE Dr. Susanne Gunther (susanne.gunter@converse.edu) Phone: 864-596-9404 Detailed information on next slides. 2

Bachelors Degree REQUIRED altcertification@ed.sc.gov or call 803-896-0325 Middle Level (Grades 5-8) Fields Grades Pk-12 Fields Secondary (Grades 9-12) Fields Art Special Education: Middle Level Language Arts Agriculture History Dance Emotional Middle Level Mathematics Biology Industrial Technology English for Speakers Disabilities Middle Level Science Business/Marketing/ Mathematics of Other Languages Theater Middle Level Social Studies Computer Physics Health World Languages Technology Science Media Specialist (Chinese, French, Chemistry Social Studies Music German, Japanese, Computer Science Physical Education Latin, Russian, or English Spanish) Family and Consumer Science Link to website: PACE

Bachelors Degree REQUIRED Requirements Bachelor s degree or higher Submit your official college or university transcripts to the American Board Pass a standard background check. Exams Needed: Secondary Content Areas (9-12) Middle Level Content Areas (5-8) Pass the Professional Teaching Knowledge exam (PTK). Biology Middle Level Mathematics This exam will be taken on a computer and must be Chemistry Middle Level Language Arts completed at a Pearson VUE testing center. The exam English Middle Level Science will consist of 150 multiple choice questions and a Mathematics writing component. We suggest you take this exam Physics before your subject area exam Science Pass the ABCTE exam. This exam will be taken on a computer and must be completed at a Pearson VUE testing center. We suggest taking this exam after you complete your PTK exam. Link to Website: American Board

Bachelors Degree REQUIRED Requirements Bachelor s Degree with minimum GA of 2.5 U.S. Citizenship or Employment Authorization What are the requirements for a South Carolina initial teaching certification? By the first day of school, all corps members must: Pass the Praxis II exam Complete a state and FBI background check Submit an application and $105 fee to the state of South Carolina Submit official transcripts with Department of Education degree conferred and at least 2.5 GPA Complete Darkness to Light child abuse online training Submit social security card Link to Website: Teach for America

Bachelors Degree REQUIRED Requirements Bachelor s Degree Minimum 2.5 GPA K-12 Middle Level (Grades 5-8) 1) Submit an application (South Carolina Middle Level Middle Level Science Art Music Teachers) Language Arts Middle Level Social Dance Physical Education 2) 90 clock hours of Phase I: Classroom Middle Level Studies English to Speakers Special Education: Readiness Training Mathematics of Other Languages Emotional Disabilities 3) Submit a complete application for (ESOL) Special Education: High School (Grades 9-12) Health Learning Disabilities certification to the SCDE. The application School Librarian* Theater includes the following: application, fee, Agriculture History requires Master of World Languages fingerprints, transcripts submitted officially Biology Industrial Technology Library & Information Business/Marketing/ Mathematics 4) Official PRAXIS test scores by ETS to the Science or Master of Computer Technology Physics South Carolina Department of Education. Public Library Chemistry Science The code is 8108. English Social Studies Early Childhood Grades K-3) Family and Consumer Elementary (Grades 2-6) Science Link to Website: Teachers of Tomorrow

Bachelors Degree REQUIRED Content Areas Early Childhood Program leads to certification in one year (four semesters). Elementary 4 graduate modules along with a work embedded teacher residency are the foundation of the program. Dance APEC Fellows receive coaching support and professional Middle Level development during their first three years of teaching. Special Education Multi-categorical There are tuition costs to APEC Fellows as they also pursue a Secondary English and Math master s degree but scholarships are available. Link to Website: APEC

Bachelors Degree REQUIRED Requirements Bachelor s degree in Studio Art, Fine Arts with Visual Arts or Graphic Arts GPA of 2.75 Passing score on the Praxis 2: Art Content and Analysis Program Process Submit application for Converse Special Status Student and an application for the Converse Teacher Education Program. (up to 12 credit hours) Submit a passing score on the Praxis 2: Art Content and Analysis and GPA of 2.75 with a 2.50 the minimum for provisional acceptance. The GPA in the content area major or the GPA in the last sixty hours of coursework may be used to meet this requirement Complete application with State Department of Education Submit a conferred Bachelor s degree in Studio Art, Fine Arts with Visual Arts or Graphic Arts Cognate from an accredited institution with transcripts from all institutions on file with the Converse Graduate Admissions Office Link to Website: CACAE

CTE: Career & Technical EducationWork-Based Certification

To become eligible, all applicants must: CTE work-based certification program enables individuals Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application with industry work experience in certain career and Meet the minimum industry experience requirement for technical fields to be eligible for employment as a 9-12 the requested work-based field grade level teacher in a South Carolina public school district. Once enrolled in the program, participants will Complete the fingerprinting process and receive and All attend training institutes, enroll in coursework, and complete Clear examinations while employed in a South Carolina public Earn the minimum of a high school diploma or GED. school district. Participants will have a maximum of five school years (July 1 - June 30) to complete all CTE Please be aware that some work-based fields require work-based certification program requirements and earn a applicants to meet additional education requirements, Professional work-based teaching certificate. such as holding an Associate's or Bachelor's degree. Link to Website

Advanced Degree Options

Paraprofessionals/Teachers Aides to B.A. in Early Childhood or Elementary Education! This degree is designed for those who have earned an AA or AS degree and currently work as a paraprofessional/teacher s aide in a public school. Work your full-time paraprofessional/teacher s aide job while earning a bachelor s degree. Classes are offered in an online format to accommodate the paraprofessional/teacher s aide work schedule. If interested, complete the application using the QR code provided and send your unofficial transcripts to parapro@uscupstate.edu. Include your email, first and last name, phone number, and current school employer in the body of the message. Link to Website: USC Upstate

Link to Website: GCU Advance Your Career Through ACPSD'S Exciting Partnership With GCU GCU has varied opportunities for Bachelors, Masters, and Doctoral Degree Programs and is offering scholarships and tuition discounts just for ACPSD employees and their families. It is FREE to apply, and courses are taken one at a time with no designated class times. Visit our website to learn more about this employee perk HERE. Contact our Region Representative, Zach Riccardelli, at Zach.Riccardelli@gcu.edu for more information.

Educational Leadership Dr. Kent Murray Email: murrayr2@citadel.edu Phone: (843) 953-7824 School Counselor Dr. Guy Ilagan Email: gilagan@citadel.edu Phone: (843) 953-5326 Literacy + ESOL Dr. Britnie Kane Email: kaneb2@citadel.edu Phone: (843) 953-3163 14

MAEd in School Leadership: Experienced teachers ready to Ed.S. School Leadership: Experienced educators with a expand their opportunities outside of the traditional classroom master s degree in another area, but now wish to certify as (School Principal, Assistant Principal, Directors, Instructional School Principals or Assistant Principals Coach, Coordinator, Teacher Leaders) Ed.S. Educational Leadership: Prepares educators to lead at MAT in Secondary Education the district level as Superintendents, Assistant Superintendents or in other district-level positions, masters degree in School Leadership or Administration required 15

Walden University wants to empower you to continue growing and to do so, we want to help fund your future. For more than 50 years, Walden has provided high-quality education PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ON YOUR OWN TIME to help graduates excel in their professions and Walden s Engagement Hub offers year-round communities. professional development webinars presented by industry experts, from leadership development, A DEGREE WITHIN REACH self-care, and hot topics in business. Receive a 10% tuition reduction* on programs including the following: Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (BSEE) Master of Science in Education (MSED) Doctor of Education (EdD) Link to Website: WaldenU.edu/Aiken

Quick Facts 100% Online 120 Hours Bachelor of Arts Five 8-Week Sessions per Year Two Courses per Session (Full-Time) Experiential Credit If you have worked in the field of education, you may be eligible for up to 12 credit hours of experiential learning for the cost of only credit hour (applied during your Senior year). Teacher Certification Elementary Educational studies is a four year degree without certification. For students interested in teaching in public schools consider the Certification for Elementary Education Certificate. In this program, graduates of the Elementary Educational Studies program can earn their teaching certification through their first year of teaching while receiving a portion of teacher pay. For more information, contact Dr. Kathryn McColskey at kmccolskey@ngu or 864.977.2098

ONLINE BACHELORS DEGREE COMPLETION Education Studies Launch your career in education with our educational studies program Turn your passion for education into your career. Our B.A. in Education Studies degree is a fully online, transfer-friendly program that equips you with a solid foundational framework for working in non-licensure educational roles such as academic advisors, paraprofessionals and youth development leaders. For more information contact Darryl Brown Darryl.Brown@ace.edu Link to Website: https://ace.edu/

Requirements Full-time employees in the district who: (a) hold an Associate's degree in any area, or Scholarship Sponsored by SCDE (b) have completed some college credits, but no degree, or (c) hold a high school diploma or GED FREE SPED degree! FREE SPED degree! Online course offerings leading to certification in Special Education Full tuition and textbooks funded through CREATE scholarships as long as participant remains eligible (state employee and good academic standing with grades of C or better) Contacts: Dr. Tracy West, twest@columbiasc.edu for next step information SC CREATE contact jsutton@ed.sc.gov Link to Website: SC Create

FREE! FREE! Scholarship Sponsored by SCDE 4 things needed: Bachelor s Degree in Special Education SLP Master s Degree Application to SC Create Fully online: Columbia College, USCA, Southern Fully Online: USC Acceptance letter to university Wesleyan, Horry Georgetown/Coastal Carolina Program of study Behavior Interventionist: National Certification MAT-recognized for certification (17 courses) (not a teaching certification) Agreement Lander, USC, Frances Marion (LD) Fully Online: Frances Marion Promise to teach in SC district for 3 School Psychologist Ed.S Degree years. Transition Specialist Add-On Fully Online: Frances Marion o 11th and 12th grade SPED students transitioning to college/work industry Visual Impaired Degree o PM/Summer: SC State Fully Online: USC Upstate

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Application with South Carolina Department of Education Applying to the SCDE is a MUST when seeking a teaching certificate. Requirements may vary slightly between Good to Know! programs. Initial Certificate=First 3 years of teaching However, everyone much submit the following Induction=First year of teaching, receive a mentor to the SCDE: Professional Certificate received after Online application successfully completing Induction 1 and Fee of $105 ADEPT evaluation for 3 years along with Submit transcripts completion of program requirements Fingerprints Link to Website: https://ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/apply/