This program is designed for undergraduate students at the University of South Carolina who are interested in a career as a physical education teacher. Students who successfully complete the degree and certification requirements and have a positive recommendation by the faculty will be recommended for SC teacher certification in physical education at all levels (PK-12).
Marissa Rittermeyer is the First-Year Academic Advisor for this program.
This program is designed for undergraduate students at the University of South Carolina who are interested in a career as an early childhood teacher, serving children birth through age 8. Students who successfully complete the degree and certification requirements and have a positive recommendation by the faculty will be recommended for SC teacher certification for pre-kindergarten through grade 3. This program offers two optional tracks for students – Special Education (ages 3-6) and the Urban Cohort.
Marissa Rittermeyer is the First-Year Academic Advisor for this program.
This program is designed for undergraduate students at the University of South Carolina who are interested in a career as an elementary school teacher in grades 2 through 6. Students who successfully complete all degree and certification requirements and have a positive recommendation from the faculty will be recommended for SC teacher certification in Elementary Education.
Marissa Rittermeyer is the First-Year Academic Advisor for this program.
This program is designed for undergraduate students at the University of South Carolina who are interested in a career as a teacher in grades 5 through 8. Beyond the major, students must choose two different content areas of specialization, each including 18-21 hours of studies. Specialized content areas are English, Social Studies, Mathematics, and Science. Students specializing in English and Social Studies will pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree. Students specializing in Mathematics and Science will pursue a Bachelor of Science degree. Students specializing in English/Math, English/Science, Social Studies/Math or Social Studies/science may elect to pursue either a BA or a BS. Students who successfully complete all degree and certification requirements and have a positive recommendation from the faculty will be recommended for SC teacher certification in Middle Level Education.
Marissa Rittermeyer is the First-Year Academic Advisor and Lauren Sanborn is the Academic Advisor for this program.
The General Education minor allows students to customize their minor to suit specific interests by choosing from a wide array of topics on teaching.
A minor in Counseling will introduce students to the counseling profession while customizing the rest of their experience to suit their interests. Those interests may include School Counseling, Mental Health Counseling, or Marriage, Couples, and Family Counseling. The minor is also beneficial for students who are interested in pursuing graduate school in counseling or related professions.
The minor in Physical Education (Athletic Coaching) will provide students with fundamental knowledge and skills to coach athletes. The focus of the minor is on effective coaching practice within the school setting.