FASTFACTS
- Approximately 95 percent of PC educators remain in the teaching profession after three years, compared to the national average of 50%.
- Employer survey data indicate a high degree of satisfaction in the abilities of PC teacher graduates and programs.
- The PC Teacher Education Program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). The program is also approved by the South Carolina State Department of Education.
What You’ll Study as an Elementary Education Major
Elementary school teachers work in public, private, and charter schools. Those who go on to earn a graduate or doctoral degree also have the opportunity to teach at the college or university levels. According to PayScale, the average salary for an elementary school teacher is $45,313.
Ninety-eight percent of PC education graduates find employment as teachers when they graduate. PC education students are well-prepared for the national licensure examinations and experience a high pass rate. Graduates are employed in rural, urban, and suburban areas across the United States and worldwide.
PC education majors become school teachers, principals, district office administrators, and school board members. PC education majors sometimes choose to pursue careers outside the classroom. In recent years, some have become corporate trainers and social workers.
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- CO = Co-requisite
- CO = Co-requisite
- POI = Permissions of Instructor
- PR = Pre-requisite
- RE = Recommended
- XL = Cross-listed
Careers in Elementary School Education
Elementary school teachers work in public, private and charter schools. Those who go on to earn a graduate or doctoral degree also have the opportunity to teach at the college or university levels. According to PayScale, the average salary for an elementary school teacher is $45,313.
Eighty-two percent of PC education graduates find employment as teachers when they graduate. PC education students are well-prepared for the national licensure examinations and experience a high pass rate. Graduates are employed in rural, urban and suburban areas across the United States and around the world.
PC education majors become school teachers, principals, district office administrators, and school board members. PC education majors sometimes choose to pursue careers outside the classroom. In recent years, some have become corporate trainers and social workers.
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