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Steps to Becoming a Teacher in South Carolina
Important Note: Education licensure requirements, statistics and other information are subject to change. Teach.com makes its best effort to keep content accurate; however, the official sources are the state education departments. Please confirm licensing requirements with your state before applying for licensure or renewal. (Last update: 02/21/2019)
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Prerequisite Coursework in South Carolina
All states require at least a bachelor’s degree to teach. Some states require additional undergraduate coursework. South Carolina has fairly specific coursework requirements for teachers. Here are a few examples of prerequisite classes for undergraduate teaching majors at the University of South Carolina.
Early Childhood Education (Grades K-3)/Elementary Education
The following courses fulfill the education core for a bachelor's degree in early childhood or elementary education:
- Classroom Inquiry with Technology
- Learning Through Community Service
- Schools In Communities
- Learners and the Diversity of Learning
- Practicum: Learners and the Diversity of Learning
- Introduction to Classroom Assessment
- Introduction to Exceptional Children
Middle-Level Education (Grades 5-8)
- Classroom Inquiry with Technology
- Learning Through Community Service
- Schools In Communities
- Learners and the Diversity of Learning
- Practicum: Learners and the Diversity of Learning
- Introduction to Classroom Assessment
- Introduction to Exceptional Children
Secondary Education (Grades 9-12) – Contact the South Carolina State Department of Education or your teacher preparation program for more information.
South Carolina requires a period of supervised student teaching.
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South Carolina Teacher Certification Programs
Teacher Certification Programs can be taken online or on-site. They typically include an educational theory and classroom skills seminar and a fieldwork component of student teaching in the area. A list of approved teacher preparation programs in South Carolina can be found by visiting the South Carolina Department of Education’s Approved Educator Programs page.
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Required Tests for South Carolina
Most states require tests to show competency in basic skills as well as in the desired Subject Area. South Carolina requires the PPST (Pre Professional Skills Test) for basic skills in order to enter a teacher preparation program and the Praxis II: Subject Tests as well as the Praxis II PLT (Principles of Learning and Teaching) Test for Subject Area competency.
You can learn more about the Praxis exams by visiting Teach.coms' Ultimate Guide to the Praxis Exams and read more about teacher certification tests on Teach.com.
Initial Teaching Certifications
To earn your South Carolina teaching credential you will have to complete required the appropriate amount of undergraduate coursework and pass standardized tests, as well participate in as an accredited certification program.
South Carolina issues an initial certificate (valid for 3 years, can be renewed) to beginning teachers. In order to obtain an initial certificate. During that period, a teacher must pass required the appropriate Praxis II PLT exams and participate in the state’s formal teacher evaluation system in order to advance to a professional certificate (renewable every 5 years).
Learn more about getting your South Carolina teaching credential.
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