In order to qualify for the BA+18 or the MA+30 class levels on a course-by-course basis, all applicable coursework must be earned within a seven-year time frame. Educators who did not complete all courses within a seven-year time frame may request course revalidation by the college or university that provided the courses. If revalidated as current, the coursework will be accepted toward meeting BA+18 or MA+30 requirements with an effective date that matches the revalidation date.

Please have the college's dean or an equivalent designated signee complete the Course Revalidation Form in order to verify a revalidated course; they may email the completed form to certification@ed.sc.gov or you may then upload the completed form using My SC Educator Portal.

Revalidation only applies toward meeting requirements for class level advancement and does not affect eligibility for renewal credit or for meeting certification field/endorsement add-on requirements.