BA Elementary Education at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Do you have a calling to work with children in grades two through six in a fulfilling career? Become an exceptional elementary school educator, and prepare to make a real impact in the classroom. Gain knowledge for meeting the individual needs of students by putting theory, methods and skills into practice in real, professional settings.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Teacher Education | Duration: 18 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Courses build on the foundation of education and learning. Examine issues and trends in education, theory and education in diverse settings. You'll study instructional methods, assessment practices and reflective teaching.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Teacher, Educator, Private Tutor.

Official programme page

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

Explore more study programmes

Engineering