National Accreditation, Recognition, and State Approval
The Department of Education at USCB is accredited under the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE) Standards through the Council for the Accreditation of Education Preparation (CAEP) Accreditation System, and approved by the South Carolina Department of Education, for a period of seven years, from 2015-2022. The Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education programs were included during the 2015 accreditation review.
All teacher preparation programs offered at USCB including the Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education, the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education program, the Bachelor of Arts in Secondary English, and the Bachelor of Science in Secondary Mathematics are all approved by the South Carolina Department of Education.
Impact on P-12 learning and development
AY 2019-2020 and 2020-2021
MAP and SC Ready scores are not available for AY 2019-2020 and AY 2020-2021.
AY 2016-2017, 2017-2018 and 2018-2019
- MAP Scores
Measures of Academic Progress (MAP is a formative assessment system that measures what students know and informs teachers on what they are ready to learn next. The dynamic system adjusts to each student's performance while they are being assessed. The assessment is administered to students in grades K-8 three times per year in the areas of reading and mathematics. The data collected from the assessment assists teachers with developing meaningful instructional units specific to student needs.
- SC Ready Scores
The South Carolina College-and Career-Ready Assessments (SC READY) are statewide assessments in English language arts (ELA) and mathematics. All students in grades 3–8 are required to take the SC READY except those students with significant cognitive disabilities who qualify for the South Carolina Alternate Assessment (SC-Alt).
- Teacher SLO Scores
The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) requires one Student Learning Objective (SLO) be created annually as part of a teacher’s evaluation. The SLO serves to measure the impact of teaching performance on student growth, determined by the teacher’s ability to set appropriate goals for student learning and development, accurately measure and analyze student growth, and to plan, implement, and adjust instruction to ensure maximum student progress.
AY 2020-2021 SLO Scores
| Program Area | N | Exemplary | Proficient | Needs Improvement | Unsatisfactory | N/A | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n | Percent | n | Percent | n | Percent | n | Percent | n | Percent | ||
| Early Childhood | 5 | 4 | 80.0 | 1 | 20.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 50.0 |
| Elementary | 5 | 1 | 20.0 | 3 | 60.0 | 1 | 20.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 |
AY 2019-2020 SLO Scores
| Program Area | N | Exemplary | Proficient | Needs Improvement | Unsatisfactory | N/A | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n | Percent | n | Percent | n | Percent | n | Percent | n | Percent | ||
| Early Childhood | 6 | 2 | 33.3 | 1 | 16.7 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 3 | 50.0 |
| Elementary | 4 | 3 | 75.0 | 1 | 25.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0.0 |
AY 2018-2019 SLO Scores
| N | Exemplary | Proficient | Needs Improvement | Unsatisfactory | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| n | Percent | n | Percent | n | Percent | n | Percent | |
| 5 | 1 | 20.0 | 2 | 40.0 | 2 | 40.0 | 0 | 0.0 |
Indicators of teaching effectiveness (ADEPT Pass Rates)
The SCTS 4.0 rubric is based on sets of performance standards designed and validated by the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching (NIET) and establishes the expectations for what classroom-based teachers are to know, be able to do, and carry out as an integral part of their practice. These expectations, called the SCTS Indicators, are the foundation for good teaching and are designed to grow classroom- based teachers throughout their career continuum, beginning with teacher preparation and continuing through induction, high-stakes performance evaluations, and ongoing professional growth and development. A classroom-based teacher’s proficiency in each of the standards is expected to occur developmentally and to increase continuously throughout the entirety of the teaching career.
- AY 2020-2021 Expanded ADEPT SCTS 4.0 Scores
- AY 2019-2020 Expanded ADEPT SCTS 4.0 Scores
- AY 2018-2019 Expanded ADEPT SCTS 4.0 Scores
Satisfaction of Employers and Employment Milestones
Program Impact Surveys are sent electronically to Administrators in an employing school once a[BR1] year. Respondents are asked to evaluate USCB completers performance on a four-point scale from Strongly Agree (1) to Strongly Disagree (4).
AY 2020-2021 USCB Employer Program Impact Survey
AY 2019-2020 USCB Employer Program Impact Survey
Seven Administrators completed the survey in AY 2018-2019. Below is a summary of the responses:
-100% of the respondents Agreed or Strongly Agreed that USCB completers created measurable
goals and presented instructional content using a variety of formats.
-85% of the respondents Agreed or Strongly Agreed that USCB completers provide instruction
that is relevant and engaging and effectively implement appropriate pacing, structure,
and transitions.
-100% of the Spring 2019 respondents Agreed or Strongly Agreed that USCB completers
effectively managed a classroom and engaged in professional growth and development.
Satisfaction of Completers
Program Impact Surveys are sent electronically to Completers once a year. Respondents are asked to evaluate their preparation on a four-point scale from Strongly Agree (1) to Strongly Disagree (4).
AY 2019-2020 USCB Completer Program Impact Survey
In AY 2018-2019 there was only one, incomplete, Completer response to the Program Impact Survey; therefore, there is no data to report at this time.
Graduation Rates
AY 2020-2021
Completer Rates
N=24
| Program | n | Number of Completers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood | 12 | 12 | 100.0 |
| Elementary | 10 | 10 | 100.0 |
| Secondary English | 1 | 1 | 100.0 |
| Secondary Mathmatics | 1 | 1 | 100.0 |
| Overall | 24 | 24 | 100.0 |
AY 2019-2020
Completer Rates
N=20
| Program | n | Number of Completers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood | 16 | 16 | 100.0 |
| Elementary | 9 | 9 | 100.0 |
| Secondary Mathmatics | 1 | 1 | 100.0 |
| Overall | 26 | 26 | 100 |
AY 2018-2019
Completer Rates
N=20
| Program | n | Number of Completers | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood | 10 | 10 | 100 |
| Elementary | 10 | 10 | 100 |
| Overall | 20 | 20 | 100 |
Ability of Completers to meet licensing and any additional state requirements
Praxis II and PLT Score Results AY 2020-2021
| Exam | n | Passed | Pass Rate | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5024 Education of Young Children | 7 | 7 | 100.0% | |
| 5025 Early Childhood Education | 4 | * | 8 | Fewer than 5 reported |
| 5002 Elem Ed. Reading/Language Arts Subtest | 15 | 15 | 100.0% | |
| 5003 Elem Ed. Mathematics Subtest | 14 | 13 | 92.86% | |
| 5004 Elem Ed. Social Studies Subtest | 14 | 12 | 85.71% | Fewer than 5 reported |
| 5005 Elem Ed. Science Subtest | 13 | 11 | 84.62% | |
| 7812 Elem Ed: CKT Reading and Language Arts | 1 | * | * | Fewer than 5 reported |
| 7813 Elem Ed: CKT Mathematics | 1 | * | * | Fewer than 5 reported |
| 7814 Elem Ed: CKT Science | 1 | * | * | Fewer than 5 reported |
| 7815 Elem Ed: CKT Social Studies | 1 | * | * | Fewer than 5 reported |
| 5038 English Language Arts Content Knowledge | 1 | * | * | Fewer than 5 reported |
| 5161 Mathematics Content Knowledge | 2 | * | * | Fewer than 5 reported |
| 5621 Principles of Learning and Teaching Early Childhood | 18 | 16 | 88.89% | |
| 5622 Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades K-6 | 10 | 10 | 100.0% | |
| 5624 Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades 7-12 | 3 | * | * | Fewer than 5 reported |
Praxis II and PLT Score Results 2019 – Aug 2020
| Exam | n | Passed | Pass Rate | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5235 Biology Content Knowledge (148) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5002 Elem Ed. Reading/Language Arts Subtest (157) | 8 | 5 | 62.5% | |
| 5003 Elem Ed. Mathematics Subtest (157) | 10 | 8 | 80% | |
| 5004 Elem Ed. Social Studies Subtest (159) | 5 | 6 | 100% | |
| 5005 Elem Ed. Science Subtest (159) | 4 | * | * | Fewer than 5 reported |
| 5161 Mathematics Content Knowledge (150) | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 5622 Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades K-6 (160) | 1 | * | * | Fewer than 5 reported |
| 5024 Ed. of Young Children (160) | 14 | 12 | 85.7% | |
| 5025 Early Childhood Education (156) | 0 | |||
| 5621 Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood | 8 | 8 | 100% |
Praxis II and PLT Score Results 2018-19
| Exam | n | Passed | Pass Rate Sept. 2018 to present | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5235 Biology Content Knowledge | 1 | * | * | Fewer than 5 reported, no pass rate given |
| 5002 Elem Ed. Reading/Language Arts Subtest | 10 | 9 | 90% | |
| 5003 Elem. Ed. Mathematics Subtest | 10 | 10 | 100% | |
| 5004 Elem. Ed. Social Studies Subtest | 11 | 8 | 72.73% | |
| 5005 Elem. Ed Science Subtest | 11 | 7 | 63.64% | |
| 5622 Principles of Learning and Teaching Grades k-6 | 8 | 8 | 100% | |
| 5024 Ed. of Young Children | 8 | 8 | 100% | |
| 5621 Principles of Learning and Teaching: Early Childhood | 6 | 6 | 100% |
Ability of Completers to be hired in education positions for which they have prepared
Employment Rate
AY 2020-2021 Completers
| Program Area | n | Number of Completers Hired in Area of Preparation | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood | 12 | 9 | 75.0 |
| Elementary | 10 | 8 | 80.0 |
| Secondary English | 1 | 1 | 100.0 |
| Secondary Mathmatics | 1 | 1 | 100.0 |
| Total | 24 | 19 | 79.2 |
Employment Rate
AY 2019-2020 Completers
| Program Area | n | Number of Completers Hired in Area of Preparation | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood | 16 | 16 | 100.0 |
| Elementary | 9 | 8 | 88.9 |
| Secondary Mathmatics | 1 | 1 | 100.0 |
| Total | 26 | 25 | 96.2 |
Employment Rate
AY 2018-2019 Completers
| Program Area | n | Number of Completers Hired in Area of Preparation | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood | 10 | 8 | 80.0 |
| Elementary | 10 | 9 | 90.0 |
| Total | 20 | 17 | 85.0 |
Student Loan Default Rates and Other Consumer Information
Student Loan Default Rates are collected and reported by the US Department of Education (USDE), by institution, over a 3-year period.
University of South Carolina Beaufort
Student Loan Default Rate as reported by the USDE
USE CODE: 003450
Teaching Outside of South Carolina
Teacher Candidates who wish to teach in a state other than South Carolina are subject to that state's licensure/certification requirements. The National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification (NASDTEC) provides resources to navigate each state's licensure/certification requirements. Additional information related to out of state licensure/certification can be found on the NASDTEC website.