• Complete EDU 360/560, Intro to Education
• Pass the CORE Praxis Test in Reading, Writing, and Mathematics and have your scores sent via ETS to Converse University. Passing scores for the Core Praxis can be found in the Teacher Education Handbook. - Registration and test dates for the Core Praxis are available through ETS.
• All students must complete all documentation on the Teacher Education Required Documents on Livetext during EDU360/560 or BEFORE first major clinical or Clinical I.
• Complete Clinical I
• Each program designates a specific course of study for Clinical I. See the individual program worksheets below for information the specific clinical.
• Submit Application to Teacher Education

• Complete coursework required for student teaching
• Complete Clinical II
• Complete State department application on the SC Dept of Education website
• Go to https://ed.sc.gov/educators/certification/cats and create a login/password by the deadlines below:
• Request Student Teaching Placement
• Request for Student Teaching Placement Form.

• Attend student teaching orientation
• Complete Student Teaching Full 60 Days in the classroom
• Pass the Praxis II Test in your subject area and have your scores sent via ETS to Converse and the State Department of Education. This includes both PLT and content area exams
• Complete the application for graduation.

• Final certification documents are completed after a candidate has completed all program requirements, including Praxis II and PLT scores, and all graduation requirements.

The faculty at Converse has extensive experience in the classroom and are active as researchers, clinicians, and leaders in the field of education. Converse students have opportunities to participate in a wide variety of workshops and speakers events that inspire and strengthen our teaching community.

Why choose Converse?
Converse University Education Programs are accredited through the South Carolina Department of Education under the guidance of the Council for the Accreditation for Education Preparation (CAEP). Student can enjoy close proximity to and partnerships with public schools and the South Carolina School for the Deaf and the Blind.

Converse faculty stays closely informed on educational trends and legislation. Among them are the state-recognized experts who wrote the handbook on SC educational legislation and partnered with SCDOE in the South Carolina Reading Initiative. Explore degree offerings below or view our opportunities for educators to discover how Converse can help you discover your voice, value, and vision as an educator.