Pathways To The Classroom: How To Become A South Carolina Teacher

The traditional and most common way to become an educator is for a student to graduate from high school and then complete a four-year undergraduate program at a college or university. In South Carolina, there are 31 programs approved by the State Board of Education to prepare educators for employment.

There are also, however, some alternative ways for adults to become teachers without attending college educator-preparation programs.

Special Programs for Aspiring Teachers

There are a number of ways that South Carolina supports students who want to become teachers. Starting in middle school, the following continuum of special programs offers opportunities for you to explore teaching careers, receive help getting into and graduating from college, and obtain real-world classroom teaching experience.

For Middle School and High School Students

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