NetAPT: Network for Alternative Preparation in Teaching

NetAPT is a non-degree, certification-only program supporting Applications Openparticipants as they work towards professional licensure. Using a competency-based structure, NetAPT meets individual needs through customized curriculum, flexible scheduling, and personalized support. 

Collaboration! NetAPT is established on the foundation of university and school partners designing content and supporting participants. Current partners include: Chester, Clover, Fairfield, Kershaw, Rock Hill, and York One.

Subject Specific! Modules are specific to district-requested subject areas with tasks applicable to school and district context. 

Flexible Structure! Through a competency-based program, participants proceed through modules at their own pace. Enrollment is structured in three-month "blocks" with suggested completion occurring in 12-18 months. 

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Eligibility

    Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum of 15 hours in English language arts content.

    Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA.

    Passing scores on the SC-required Praxis Subject Area Assessment for middle level English.

    Degree in mathematics, engineering, statistics, or closely related field with a minimum of 15 hours of mathematics coursework from a regionally accredited university.

    Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA.

    Passing scores on the SC-required Praxis Subject Area Assessment for middle level mathematics. 

    Degree in biology, chemistry, physics, or closely related field with coursework representing at least 15 hours total that include coursework in all of the following areas - biology, chemistry, and physics (including at least one lab) from a regionally accredited university.

    Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA.

    Passing scores on the SC-required Praxis Subject Area Assessment for middle level science.

    Degree in history or closely related field with a minimum of 15 hours coursework representing history (U.S. and world), government, and social sciences from a regionally accredited university.

    Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA.

    Passing scores on the SC-required Praxis Subject Area Assessment for middle level social studies.

    Degree in biology or chemistry, biomedical or chemical engineering, biomechanical engineering, biochemical engineering, or closely related field with a minimum of 18 hours of science coursework (including at least two labs) from a regionally accredited university.

    Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA.

    Passing scores on the SC-required Praxis Subject Area Assessment for secondary science.

    Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university with a minimum of 18 hours in English content, and a minimum of 12 hours of English coursework above 299.

    Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA.

    Passing scores on the SC-required Praxis Subject Area Assessment for secondary English.

    Degree in mathematics, engineering, statistics, or closely related field with a minimum of 18 hours of mathematics coursework, including a calculus sequence, from a regionally accredited university.

    Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA.

    Passing scores on the SC-required Praxis Subject Area Assessment for secondary mathematics. 

    Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution.

    Minimum 2.75 undergraduate GPA.

    Passing scores on the SC-required Praxis Subject Area Assessment for special education multi-categorical.

    Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in the U.S.  with a major emphasis in the content area (for native speaker applications, a postsecondary degree equivalent to a bachelor’s degree or higher in the U.S. and proficiency in all modes of the English language).

    Minimum 2.5 undergraduate GPA.

    Passing scores on the SC-required Praxis Subject Area Assessment for either French or Spanish.

Testing Note: Visit the SC Department of Education Certification Assessments page for additional details on subject area exams. Interested participants are NOT required to pass the Principles of Learning and Teaching exam to start NetAPT.

 

Application

Interested in applying to be part of NetAPT? Follow the steps below.

    Start the NetAPT Application! [A PDF (185 KB) of the entire application is available for preview purposes only - must submit through the online portal.]

    Be prepared to submit:

    1. Unofficial transcripts showing required coursework (see prior section on eligibility).
    2. Praxis content area exam results with passing score. This can be a picture file, but must include ETS headers and appear just as received. You will be required to have ETS send an official score report to the SC Department of Education later in the process.
    3. Signed statement regarding past experience in teaching education or other alternative route certification programs.

    Once eligibility is confirmed (you will receive an e-mail notification), you are required to apply for Alternative Route Certification through the My SC Educator Portal.

    This includes:

    1. Fingerprinting and criminal history review.
    2. Certification application fee.
    3. E-mail confirmation sent from Winthrop University NetAPT program.
    4. Official transcripts showing required coursework submitted by participant NOT Winthrop (see prior section on eligibility).
    5. Praxis content area exam results with passing score. Official score report from ETS sent to the SC Department of Education (8108) and Winthrop University (5910).

Once the SC Department of Education issues your Alternative Route Certificate, you are ready to start NetAPT and will receive further instructions on accessing program content.