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PT3

South Carolina alternative route

Teach for America

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 degreeYes
Bachelor's in the subjectNo
Pedagogy courseworkYes
Credit hoursYes
Minimum GPAYes
TestsYes
Employment as a teacherYes
Clinical experienceYes
Professional developmentYes
MentoringYes
Service requirementNo
High-need schoolsNot reported
Shortage areasNot reported
Limited to some grades or subjectsNo
Designed for shortage areasYes

Shortage design

The State Board of Education set a limit in certain areas. The number of TFA Corp Members in early childhood education or elementary education may not exceed 30 percent of the total number of TFA teachers employed in the State during a given academic year. The number of TFA Corp Members in special education may not exceed 20 percent of the total number of TFA teachers employed in the State during a given academic year. The goal is to provide math and science teachers to rural schools.

Credential issued

TFA Corp members who complete the application process, pass the state required content examination(s), complete the initial TFA training, and secure employment are issued a one-year alternative route certificate.

Clinical experience

The candidate completes the equivalent of a traditional supervised clinical experience while employed during a three year induction/formal evaluation period.

Linked teacher preparation providers

Title II links no providers to this route.

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