Alternative routes

Alternative teacher certification in South Carolina

South Carolina reports 9 alternative routes to Title II. Alternative routes let people who did not complete a traditional education degree earn a teaching credential, often while teaching.

Credential rules change. Confirm current requirements with South Carolina Department of Education.

American Board

Run by: Other
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

Columbia College Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification (APEC)

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

Converse College Alternative Certification- Art Education

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website1 linked provider

Greenville Alternative Teacher Education (GATE)

Run by: School district
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

PACE - Program of Alternative Certification for Educators

Run by: State
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

Teach Charleston

Run by: School district
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

Teach for America

Run by: Other
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

Teachers of Tomorrow

Run by: Other
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 4
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website

University of South Carolina- Carolina Collaborative for Alternative Preparation (Carolina CAP)

Run by: College or university
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years: 3
Bachelor's / tests: Yes / Yes

Full requirements Program website1 linked provider

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