South Carolina State University is committed to helping students in programs being phased out remain on track toward graduation. If you are enrolled in one of these programs, a teach-out plan will provide a pathway for you to complete your degree.
The affected programs are:
- Business Education
- Technology Education
- Dramatic Arts Education
- Professional Land Surveying
- Art Education
- Social Studies Education
- Middle-Level Education
- Mathematics
- Mechanical Engineering Technology
A teach-out is a plan that keeps the courses you need available until enrolled students complete the program. The program simply stops admitting new students. Your teach-out timeline will be confirmed during your individual advising appointment. FAQ- SCSU
What you need to know
Will my courses still be offered?
Yes. Many of these courses will continue because other degree programs and the core
curriculum need them. For example, SC State will continue teaching mathematics even
though the Mathematics degree is being deleted.
Does this change the value of my degree?
No. You will earn the same degree SC State has always awarded in your program.
Your options and support
Can I switch to a different major?
Yes, if you choose. Advisors will help you compare staying in your program with moving
to a related one. For example, Mechanical Engineering Technology students may consider
the full Mechanical Engineering degree, which offers a pathway toward professional
engineering licensure.
Will switching delay my graduation?
It depends on how your completed credits apply to the new program. Your advisor will
run a degree audit before you decide.
Will my financial aid or scholarships change?
Staying in your program on track should not affect your aid. If you change majors,
meet with Financial Aid first to check any effect on eligibility or time limits.
I’m in an education program. What about teacher certification?
Your advisor will explain how certification works for teach-out students, including
required coursework, clinical placements and exams.
What happens to my faculty and advisors?
SC State is working with faculty on the teach-out plans, and faculty will continue
to teach and advise students in these programs.
Next steps
- Watch for an email to schedule your individual advising appointment.
- Meet with your advisor to build a personalized degree completion plan.
Who can I contact with questions?
College of Education, Humanities and Social Sciences
Dr. George Johnson
Chairman, Department of Education
Turner Hall, B-Wing, Room 103
803-536-8963
gjohns32@scsu.edu
Dr. Jesulon Gibbs Brown
Interim dean
Fine Arts Building, Room 107
803-536-8906
jgibbs7@scsu.edu
College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Transportation
Dr. Hasanul A. Basher
Professor and chairman, Department of Engineering Technology
Clyburn Engineering and Computer Science Complex, Room 354
803-536-8474
hbasher@scsu.edu
Dr. Stanley Ihekweazu
Dean, College of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math and Transportation
Clyburn Engineering and Computer Science Complex, Room 304
803-536-7132
sihekwea@scsu.edu
Academic advising
Your advisor
Financial Aid
803-536-7067
financialaid@scsu.edu
Office of the Associate Provost
Dr. David Staten
Associate provost for Academic Affairs
803-516-4917
dstaten@scsu.edu
Office of the Interim Provost
Dr. Louis Whitesides
Interim provost
803-536-7102
Provost@scsu.edu
Your success is at the center of every decision we make. We will walk with you every step of the way to graduation.