Uncertified Applicant? Learn how to get a
teacher certification.
Applicants who have completed
an approved teacher education program but
have not been certified must complete the
following steps:
By submitting a completed application packet
your request for certification will be expedited.
All forms referenced below are included in
the Certification Application Packet.
Request
a Certification Application Packet.
STEP 1
Complete the two-page
application.
Submit the FBI fingerprint card.
Submit the non-refundable $75 processing fee.
STEP 2
a. Submit an official,
sealed transcript from each college or university
attended.
b. Submit a "College Recommendation Form"
from designated college official.
Download a Request
for Transcript form (pdf format) to send
to your college official.
Download a College
Recommendation form (pdf format) to send
to your college official.
STEP 3
Submit passing scores
for the required Praxis II specialty area
exams.
View a chart of Praxis
II examination requirements.
Submit completed forms
to: Office of Teacher Certification
Landmark II Office Building
3700 Forest Drive, Suite 500
Columbia, South Carolina 29204
