2020 TITLE II REPORTS

National Teacher Preparation Data

South Carolina (SC)

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An Introduction

The 2020 State Reports include data that states reported to the Department in October 2020. For many data elements, such as the number of individuals enrolled in teacher preparation programs, states reported on AY 2018-19 data. For other data elements, such as the admission requirements for each teacher preparation program and descriptions of the state's alternative routes to a teacher credential, states reported on the most current information available.

State Contact Information

  • Sherry Schneider
  • 8301 Parklane Road
  • Columbia, SC 29223
  • P: 803-896-0384

Number of Programs

Total:

238

Enrollment

Total:

612

Program Completers

Total:

476

Number of Providers

2018-19
Number of Providers

34
  • Traditional 31
  • Alternative, IHE-based 0
  • Alternative, not IHE-based 3

States report on three types of teacher preparation programs: traditional programs, alternative route programs based at Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), and alternative route programs not based at IHEs. For the purpose of Title II reporting, all traditional programs within an IHE are counted as one program, and all alternative programs within an IHE are counted as one program.

List of Providers

American Board for Certification of Teaching Excellence (ABCTE) - SC Alternative, not IHE-based
Anderson University Traditional
Benedict College Traditional
Bob Jones University Traditional
Charleston Southern University Traditional
Claflin University Traditional
Clemson University Traditional
Coastal Carolina University Traditional
Coker College Traditional
College of Charleston Traditional
Columbia College Traditional
Columbia International University Traditional
Converse College Traditional
Erskine College Traditional
Francis Marion University Traditional
Furman University Traditional
Lander University Traditional
Limestone College Traditional
Morris College Traditional
Newberry College Traditional
North Greenville University Traditional
Presbyterian College Traditional
Program of Alternative Certification for Educators (PACE) Program - SCDE Alternative, not IHE-based
South Carolina State University Traditional
Southern Wesleyan University Traditional
Teach for America Alternative, not IHE-based
The Citadel Traditional
University of South Carolina - Aiken Traditional
University of South Carolina - Beaufort Traditional
University of South Carolina - Columbia Traditional
University of South Carolina - Upstate Traditional
Voorhees College Traditional
Winthrop University Traditional
Wofford College Traditional