

The University of South Carolina enjoys a rich history of more than 200 years of academic leadership. The UofSC College of Education is a state and national leader in providing comprehensive, world-class preparation for teachers, counselors, education administrators, researchers and policymakers.

As a first-generation student, I relied on my teachers and community to help me navigate applying to college. The Apple Core Initiative in the College of Education provided a home for me at the UofSC where I was supported. My interactions with faculty and staff fostered my passion for education.
Elizabeth Jordan

- Undergraduate Teacher Certification Program
- Graduate Teacher Certification Programs
- From 48 to 72 monthsProgram Duration
- In-person, Online, HybridProgram Format
- Pre-Test RequiredYes
Educators inspire. Chances are an educator made a profound impact on your life, which planted the seed for your desire to make a difference, too! That's why our students and faculty created a college environment that fosters collaboration, diversity and inclusion, critical thinking, creativity and problem solving — arming you with the tools to enhance the lives around you.
- From 48 to 72 monthsProgram Duration
- In-person, Online, HybridProgram Format
- Pre-Test RequiredYes
- DeadlinesProgram Start
Oct. 15, 2023
SpringDec. 01, 2023
Spring
Application Fee & Annual Tuition
Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship
$12,688
In State Tuition
$33,928
Out of State Tuition
$65
Application Fee
Ways to Lower Your Costs
The Apple Core Initiative is an opportunity for underrepresented minority students from South Carolina, offering a $2,500 annual scholarship plus a $500 travel reimbursement.
Work study options are available.
Our program serves students seeking education degrees and certification in almost every content area and level. The Teaching Fellows program provides up to 200 outstanding South Carolina high school seniors with a $6,000 scholarship/loan each year for up to four years. Each fellow will then repay the scholarship/loan by performing one year of service in a South Carolina public school following graduation for each year the scholarship was received. Learn More.
For more information visit:Financial Aid Office
Dance (PK-Grade 12)
Early Childhood (PK-Grade 3)
Elementary Education (Grades 2-6)
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Foreign Languages French (PK-Grade 12)
Foreign Languages German (PK-Grade 12)
Foreign Languages Latin (PK-Grade 12)
Foreign Languages Spanish (PK-Grade 12)
Gifted and Talented
Literacy
Middle Level Language Arts (Grades 5-8)
Middle Level Math (Grades 5-8)
Middle Level Science (Grades 5-8)
Middle Level Social Studies (Grades 5-8)
Music Education Choral Music (PK-Grade 12)
Music Education Voice (PK-Grade 12)
Online Teaching
Physical Education (PK-Grade 12)
Program Hallmarks
- Male
- Female
- 19%
- 81%
- American Indian or Alaskan Native
- Asian
- Black
- Hispanic/Latino
- Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
- White
- Two or more races
- 0%
- 1%
- 9%
- 1%
- 0%
- 79%
- 9%