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South Carolina Teacher Certification
Congratulations! You are on your way to becoming a teacher in South Carolina. No semesters and no campus visits — just a clear path from where you are today to a South Carolina classroom of your own.
South Carolina
$1,900Standard Program Cost
Online
Self-paced
Competency-based
1
Study
Pass the required subject-area and PTK exams provided by American Board.
2
Apply
Apply for your Statement of Eligibility from the South Carolina Department of Education.
3
Teach
Begin teaching in a South Carolina public school.
4
Complete
Complete any remaining state requirements.
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“I was first attracted to American Board because they were the only alternative certification program that provided the subject I wanted to teach – English – with the qualifications I had and the flexibility I needed. I am a self-learner so I loved that the program could be completed online at my pace. I had absolutely no problem finding a job with my certification. In fact, my high school reached out to me! I love my job and am so grateful to American Board for leading me to my purpose as an educator.”
Jessica Thompson, South Carolina Teacher
How to Get Your South Carolina Teaching License
Step 1
Enroll in American Board’s online teacher certification program. You must hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university to be eligible to enroll.
Step 2
Prepare for and pass American Board’s required Professional Teaching Knowledge (PTK) and subject area exams.
Step 3
Receive your American Board Certificate and follow the application requirements for certification with the South Carolina Department of Education.
Step 4
After completing the application requirements and obtaining employment in your area of certification, receive your Alternative Route Teaching Certificate and begin teaching.
How to Upgrade to a South Carolina Professional Teaching Certificate
Step 1
Teach for 3 years in a public or charter school while completing your district’s induction and summative evaluation requirements.
Step 2
Pass the state-required Praxis exam, the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT).
Step 3
Advance to your Professional Teaching Certificate and enjoy your career in teaching.
Can I get certified in multiple subject areas?
No. American Board candidates in South Carolina may only certify in one content area. Additionally, while teaching on the alternative route certificate, candidates may only seek employment as a classroom teacher in their certification content area. After a professional certificate has been obtained, additional subject areas may be added per South Carolina’s Guidelines and Requirements for Adding Certification Fields and Endorsements.
Where can I find more information about South Carolina teaching requirements?
For more information on state teaching requirements and how to apply for your license, visit the South Carolina Department of Education website.
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