South Carolina alternative route

American Board

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

Run by: Other
Teach while completing: Yes
Max years to complete: 3
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Requirements

Bachelor's degree	Yes
Bachelor's in the subject	No
Pedagogy coursework	No
Credit hours	No
Minimum GPA	No
Tests	Yes
Employment as a teacher	Yes
Clinical experience	Yes
Professional development	Yes
Mentoring	Yes
Service requirement	No
High-need schools	Not reported
Shortage areas	Not reported
Limited to some grades or subjects	Yes
Designed for shortage areas	Yes

Grade or subject limits

Current areas subject to American Board certification may be found at:

https://ed.sc.gov/educators/alternative-certification/american-board/

Shortage design

School Districts in South Carolina may hire individuals who have received a Passport Certificate from American Board in the areas of biology, chemistry, English, mathematics, physics and broad-field science.

Credential issued

The candidate is issued an alternative route certificate that is valid for one year and may be renewed for two additional years while the candidate completes the hiring district's induction program. Upon successful completion of the induction process, the candidate may apply for a professional license.

Clinical experience

The candidate's supervised teaching during the induction process is the equivalent of a supervised clinical experience.

Linked teacher preparation providers

Title II links no providers to this route.