Greenville Alternative Teacher Education Program
About
The Greenville Alternative Teacher Education (GATE) program is an exciting, innovative pathway to a career in teaching. GATE provides rigorous preparation in best educational practices to individuals who have a strong commitment to teach and a bachelor’s degree with a major or an emphasis in the specific teaching field. The program fully integrates content, best teaching practices and professional knowledge within a supportive, authentic school teaching experience.
"I always wanted to be a teacher, but decided to pursue a math degree in college. When I graduated, my college advisor told me about the GATE program. GATE provided an amazing opportunity to pursue my passion of teaching. I get to influence the lives of each student in my classroom each day." —Angel McGowan, Math Teacher
Program Info
Upcoming Deadlines
Deadlines
Program Start
Jun. 15, 2026
Summer
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition
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In State Tuition
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Out of State Tuition
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Certifications
Dance
Drama
Early Childhood Education
Elementary Education
English Language Arts 9-12
French Pre-K-12
Mathematics 9-12
Middle Language Arts 5-8
Middle Math 5-8
Middle Science 5-8
Middle Social Studies 5-8
Music
Music / Choral
Music / Strings
Science 9-12
Social Studies 9-12
Spanish Pre-K-12
Special Education / Multi-categorical Pre-K-12
Visual Arts (grades K-12)