The Converse Alternative Certification–Art Education (CACAE) at Converse University is an approved alternative route certification program for the preparation of teachers in the field of art. The program targets prospective teachers who have obtained an undergraduate degree in an art field. Teachers have the option to continue with graduate coursework towards the completion of a master’s degree with Converse University in Art Education.
To learn more about this alternative certification program or to apply, please visit Converse University's CACAE website.
Certification Field
The following certification area is offered by CACAE:
Eligibility
To be eligible for an alternative certification program, all applicants must first meet the general eligibility requirements in addition to any requirements set by the program. To review the general eligibility requirements, please visit the webpage Guidance for Prospective Alternative Route Certification Program Participants.
Potential candidates for CACAE must have a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution in studio art or a closely related field and meet the program’s GPA requirement. For more information regarding eligibility, please visit the CACAE website.
Certification Overview
Individuals interested in Converse Alternative Certification-Art Education will apply directly to the program provider. If eligible, candidates are required to complete the required Praxis subject area examination and Introduction to Art Education with Converse University. Afterwards, the candidate will follow the application requirements for certification with the South Carolina Department of Education. After completion of the application process, the initial course requirement, and a confirmation of employment in the certification field, candidates will be issued their first CACAE Alternative Route Teaching Certificate and become program participants.
Participants who complete all program requirements after three years of program involvement will be issued a Professional Teaching Certificate.
Enrollment Inquiries
The South Carolina Department of Education does not facilitate eligibility evaluation or program participation for Converse Alternative Certification-Art Education. For information regarding this approved alternative certification program, please contact Dr. Susanne Floyd Gunter (susanne.gunter@converse.edu).
