When It Comes to Teacher Preparation, We Get an A+
Teaching is one of the most fulfilling and impactful careers you can pursue. Every day, educators shape the future by inspiring young minds, fostering curiosity, and making a real difference in their communities. At South Piedmont, we are dedicated to helping you achieve your dream of becoming a teacher, no matter where you are in your journey.
If you’re just beginning to explore a career in education, we offer guidance and support to help you take your first steps with confidence.
For those already working as educators but seeking to obtain a state teaching license, we provide flexible options to meet your needs.
At South Piedmont, we believe that great teachers create great futures. Let us help you turn your passion for teaching into a meaningful and rewarding career. Your journey starts here!
The Program Options
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Online/In-person
Prerequisites
None
Mode
Online/In-person
Prerequisites
None
Mode
Online/In-person
Prerequisites
Bachelor’s degree with a 2.7 or higher, employed by a school district in elementary education, 24 hours of coursework in the requested licensure area
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The average student-to-teacher ratio at South Piedmont, but teacher preparation classes are typically smaller in size. You won’t get lost in the crowd here!
Partners
South Piedmont partners with Anson, Union, and other surrounding school districts on programs designed to meet the local need for teachers
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Guaranteed admission agreements with universities across the state, ensuring you’ll be able to continue your teaching education at the four-year level
Programs for Every Level of Teacher Education
South Piedmont exists to meet the workforce needs of Anson, Union, and other surrounding school districts, a mission that underlies all of our Teacher Preparation offerings.
We partner with both the Anson and Union county school districts for programs that allow current high school students to begin earning credits toward their education degree. We also offer a college transfer degree that prepares students to continue into a four-year education program.
Rounding out our offerings is the Educator Preparation Program, designed for teachers already working in elementary school classrooms who need to obtain their state licensure.
All of these programs are defined by small class sizes and experienced instructors who share their wealth of real-world knowledge.
Inspiring a New Generation
One of my favorite things about teaching is seeing my student’s eyes light up when they finally accomplish a goal. Having a hand in educating our future doctors, lawyers, business owners, and maybe even presidents makes this job so rewarding. I am so proud to be in a career where I can help shape the minds and hearts of the next generation.
Anna Blackwelder, South Piedmont graduate and a first-grade teacher at Peachland-Polkton Elementary
Get Started on Your Teaching Career ASAP
Are you interested in becoming a teacher and serving your local community? Check out our Teach UCPS program.
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