Current University of South Carolina students, are you ready to change your major?
Do you want to:
- Become a teacher?
- Explore options in the field of education?
- Learn about multiple pathways to a career in education?
- Finish your current degree and enter a graduate degree that prepares you to teach?
We have a wide variety of education programs:
| Program | Careers Available | Degree Type |
|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Education | Teach pre-kindergarten - 3rd grade | Undergraduate program |
| Elementary Education | Teach grades 2-6 | Undergraduate and graduate programs available |
| Middle Level Education | Teach grades 5-8 | Undergraduate program |
| Physical Education | Teach physical education in grades K-12 | Undergraduate and graduate programs available |
| Secondary Education | Teach English, mathematics, science, or social studies at the high school level | Five-year bachelor/masters program and graduate programs available |
| Special Education | Teach special education in grades K-12 | Undergraduate and graduate programs available |
To change your major, please schedule a Become a Teacher Session (New Major Information Session) through EAB Navigate.
All sessions will be held through Microsoft TEAMS, and additional instructions can be found in EAB Navigate when scheduling an appointment. We will hold Spring 2024 Become a Teacher Sessions on the following dates:
| Date | Time | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday, January 9th | 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm | Online through MS Teams |
| Wednesday, January 10th | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Online through MS Teams |
| Tuesday, February 6th | 9:00 am – 10:00 am | Online through MS Teams |
| Monday, February 26th | 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm | Online through MS Teams |
| Wednesday, March 13th | 10:00 am – 11:00 am | Online through MS Teams |
| Thursday, April 18th | 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm | Online through MS Teams |
If you have any questions, please email Marissa Rittermeyer at rittermm@mailbox.sc.edu.
We look forward to meeting you!