The University of South Carolina Upstate is a public, four-year university in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The campus features over 80 student organizations and membership in the Big South Conference, where Spartans compete in 15 NCAA Division I sports. With in-person and online course offerings, USC Upstate provides flexibility in achieving your initial teacher certificate.

USC Upstate believes in preparing you for the reality of the 21st-century classroom. Meaningful learning, immersive technology, and strong partnerships with local school districts allow you to become an expert in your teaching field and an anchor in your teaching community.