不良研究所

APEC at Coker

Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification

Alternative Pathways to Educator Certification

Our Goal

  • To provide an alternative pathway to certification for people interested in becoming classroom teachers.
  • To provide ongoing support and mentoring to help develop and retain quality teachers.
  • To create a program that will provide coursework and field requirements toward a master’s degree and alternative certification.

Certification Areas

We will accept applications of participants from partnering school districts interested in teaching in the following certification areas:

  • Art Education (PreK-12)
  • Biology Education (9-12)
  • Dance Education (PreK-12)
  • Early Childhood Education (PreK-3)
  • Elementary Education (2-6)
  • Mathematics Education (9-12)
  • Music Education, Choral & Instrumental (PreK-12)
  • Physical Education (PreK-12)

Who is eligible to apply?

  • Individuals who possess a bachelor鈥檚 degree
  • Possess a bachelor鈥檚 degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution or from an institution with teacher-preparation programs approved by the state of South Carolina. 
  • Have earned a major in the certification subject area or a major equivalent as defined by the State Board of Education (SBE).
  • Have earned an undergraduate grade point average (GPA) of 2.75 on a 4.0 scale. The GPA in the content area major or the GPA in the last sixty hours of coursework may be used to meet this requirement. 
  • Be recommended by a partnering school district
  • NOT have participated in student teaching in a traditional education preparation program (EPP) leading to teacher certification.
  • NOT have participated in another South Carolina-approved alternative certification program.
  • Submit a statement of disclosure to the provider regarding any prior convictions, including felonies and misdemeanors.

All employees of our partner districts are eligible to apply

Partner districts

  • Chesterfield County School District
  • Darlington County School District
  • Dillon School District Four
  • Florence School District Two
  • Georgetown County School District
  • Marion County School District

Steps to Apply

Officially apply
– Complete your FASFA for 2024-2025
– Submit official transcripts
– Complete a writing sample
– Obtain three (3) letters of recommendation (at least two from the school/district personnel) with your 不良研究所 application.

Applicants who meet the admissions requirements and program qualifications will be invited to interview.

Applicants accepted into the APEC Program at 不良研究所 will attend a mandatory orientation session prior to the start of the program.

We are currently recruiting for Cohort 2 (May 2025).
Start date: Summer Term V

Program Outcomes

Successful completion of the APEC Program leads to:聽

  • South Carolina teaching certification
  • Master of Education in Curriculum and Instructional Technology Degree, M.Ed.CIT (with additional coursework)

 

Contact info

APEC Program Manager, Wendy Folsom
wfolsom@coker.edu | (843) 383-8136

APEC Program Director, Dr. Lisa Stockdale
lstockdale@coker.edu | (843) 383-8133

*If you have not yet earned a bachelor鈥檚 degree and are interested in becoming a South Carolina-certified teacher, please contact those listed above

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