Early Childhood Education/SC Licensure

Non-degree Certificate

Get Your South Carolina State Certification 100% Online at NGU.

100%
Online
Flexibility for when you need it.
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Ranked Online College
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14
Credit Hours
Complete your certificate with one course, a practicum, and a directed student teaching component. Then, apply your credit hours toward a master’s degree (if you so choose).

Take the Next Step

Are you looking for to get a South Carolina Teacher’s Licensure after completing your bachelor’s degree in Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education or Early Childhood Education? North Greenville University offers this program to aid you in achieving your career goals within South Carolina. This 14 credit hour course includes a course, practicum, and directed student component, all credit applicable to a Master’s degree if you’d like to expand your career opportunities.

This licensure pathway will give you the opportunity to teach in South Carolina Public Schools on a long-term basis. Teach PreK to 3rd grade students in-state with our Early Childhood School Teacher Certificate at NGU.

Program Overview

  • Why NGU?

    Become the transformational leader God has called you to be. At NGU, you will learn how to lead others and make a positive impact in your next career.

  • Purpose

    To earn a South Carolina Licensure to teach in South Carolina Public Schools. You must have earned your bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education to pursue this certification.

  • Core Courses
    • South Carolina Teacher Expectations
    • Early Childhood Education Practicum II
    • Directed Student Teaching
  • Requirements to Apply

    These requirements must be met to apply:

    • Graduate with either a BA in Elementary or Early Childhood.
    • Overall GPA of 2.75 or higher at graduation.
    • Completed application for student teaching clearance with the South Carolina State Department of Education.
    • Passed both the subject area Praxis II exam as well as the Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exam.

Meet our Online Elementary and ECE Studies Faculty.
Lori Vinson, EdD
Online Program Director, Educational Studies
Ellen Cashion, MEd
Certificate Program Coordinator, Teacher Certification

Have any Questions about the Certification?

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Lori Vinson, EdD

Online Program Director, Educational Studies
864.590.5563 lori.vinson@ngu.edu

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