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The Wiggins School of Education at Coker University is accredited by the South Carolina Department of Education. This accreditation covers all initial teacher preparation programs at Coker University.

The Wiggins School of Education offers the following programs which have been approved by the South Carolina Department of Education for licensure:

Art Education (PK-12)

Biology Education (9-12)

Dance Education (PK-12)

Early Childhood Education (PK-3)

Elementary Education (2-6)

Music Education - Choral/Instrumental (PK-12)

Teacher candidates who successfully complete these programs are recommended to the State of South Carolina for certification in the subjects indicated and the grade levels shown. Please refer to the Teacher Education Guide for the most up-to-date degree requirements.

All courses with an EDU prefix counting toward a major in education must be completed with a minimum grade of C. If the student does not achieve the minimum grade of C, the student must retake the course at Coker University.

A major in general education is offered to those students who meet all requirements for elementary or early childhood education except for student teaching (EDU 430 or EDU 410) and its associated seminar (EDU 415). The general education major does not carry a recommendation for teacher certification and is not approved by the South Carolina Department of Education.