BA Early Childhood Education at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Passionate about working with young children and looking for an in-demand and fulfilling career? Join the ranks of exceptional educators from our nationally accredited early childhood education program. Learn culturally relevant teaching skills while practicing teaching during more than 700 hours of classroom experience to kickstart a career working on behalf of young children and their families.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Teacher Education | Duration: 15 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Courses include trends in teaching and learning, schools in communities, diversity in learning and classroom assessment. Additional studies include children's literature, elementary mathematics, physical education, plus electives in arts, drama or music. Graduates will be recommended for teacher certification for pre-K through grade 3.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Early Childhood Teacher, Child Development Coordinator, Early Childhood Administrator.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): Admission to the Professional Program All University teacher education students must apply and be admitted to Professional Program/Internship at mid-point(s) in their programs prior to final internship (i.e.student teaching). Requirements for admission vary by program, but for undergraduate students include 60 credit hours with a minimum overall GPA of 2.75, successful completion of a state-approved basic skills examination, and courses as specified by program area. Students should contact their program area or the College of Education Office of Student Affairs for specific requirements and application deadlines.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Entry terms for first-year and transfer applicants: Fall (August-December), Spring (January-May) and Summer (June-July). Transfer applications for Spring open Sept. 1 and for Summer and Fall open Feb. 1.

First-year applicants: Early Action deadline Oct. 15 (decision by mid-December, credentials due Nov. 1); Honors College deadline Nov. 15 (decision by mid-February, credentials due Dec. 1); Regular Decision deadline Dec. 1 (decision by mid-March, credentials due Jan. 15). Applicants apply with the USC Application or the Common App. The application fee is $70 for domestic first-year and transfer applicants and $100 for international applicants. USC is test-optional for fall, spring and summer 2027 terms; SAT/ACT scores are not required.

Transfer application deadlines (USC Columbia majors): Spring Nov. 1 (credentials Dec. 15); Summer May 1 (credentials May 15); Fall July 1 (credentials Aug. 1). Business majors: Summer May 1 (credentials May 1); Fall May 1 (credentials June 1); the Darla Moore School of Business does not enroll new spring transfer students. The transfer application fee is $70.

International first-year applicants: Early Action Oct. 15, Honors College Nov. 15, Regular Decision Dec. 1; the application fee is $100. Minimum English proficiency scores: TOEFL iBT 77, IELTS 6.5, PTE 53, Duolingo 115.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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