Education and
Applied Arts

Education

Earning your bachelor’s of science degree in education prepares you for a variety of teaching positions from kindergarten through secondary education, depending on your area of certification or endorsement. You will build your degree from the basics of the Common Experience core courses and then concentrate on the subject in which you want to specialize. You will learn teaching methods, observe classrooms in action, and gain teaching experience. All graduates prepare a portfolio that demonstrates their knowledge, skills and ability to teach their chosen subject. 

We highly recommend that prospective teachers choose the education major early in their college career so that there is enough time to meet all of the requirements for the education major as well as certification in their field.

To receive teacher certification, students must earn at least a cumulative grade point average of 2.50 in their certification area. A grade of 'C' or better is required for all professional education courses. Student teaching is required.

For details about the education major, see the C-SC Academic Catalog.

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