ECE Accreditation, Credentials & Scholarships

Resources to support early childhood professional development

Early Childhood Higher Education Program Accreditation

The Associate of Applied Science degree program in Early Care and Education at Spartanburg Community College is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Early Childhood Higher Education Programs of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (https://www.naeyc.org/). The current accreditation term runs from March 2022 through March 2029.

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Program Outcome Data:

Student outcomes data is available in a report annually. Click the links below to view this accreditation information.

Download the 2025 Accreditation Report
Download the 24-25 Candidate Learning Objectives and Outcomes
Download the 2024-2025 Assessment Outcome Summary
Program Outcomes and Alignment with NAEYC Professional Standards and Competencies for Early Childhood Educators

ECE Credentials & Smart Money Bonus Opportunities

The SC Credentialing System documents completion of specific early childhood coursework completed at one of the SC Technical/Community Colleges. SC Endeavors awards three levels of credentials to recognize professional development for those who educate and care for young children in our state. After completion of the course(s) required for the desired credential, individuals can apply for the credential by uploading their transcript within the SC Endeavors registry. Individuals employed with a licensed or registered childcare facility in South Carolina, may also be eligible to receive Smart Money Bonuses with their credentials. Please visit the SC Endeavors website for more information.

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TEACH Early Childhood Scholarships

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TEACH Early Childhood® South Carolina provides scholarships for teachers, directors, owners, and family/group providers working in childcare to complete coursework in early care and education with little to no cost. These scholarships are available to eligible individuals working a minimum number of hours per week and meet the maximum pay requirements in a licensed or registered childcare facility through the SC Department of Social Services. TEACH Early Childhood® South Carolina provides scholarships to complete course work in early childhood education courses toward the SC Early Childhood Credential, a certificate or an associate degree in early childhood education. Those eligible can transfer to a partnering 4-year college/university to complete a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. Learn more at SC Endeavors website.

South Carolina Tech-to-Teach Scholars Program

The South Carolina Tech-to-Teach Scholars Program is a statewide workforce initiative aimed at tackling South Carolina’s urgent Early Childhood and Special Education teacher shortage by providing an affordable, supported pathway from technical college enrollment to teacher certification and full-time employment in their local school district. Interested students enrolled in an Early Care and Education AAS program or Teacher Education AAS program at a SC Technical/Community College, with intentions to transfer to a four-year University or College to obtain teacher licensure, should contact their advisor to learn more. Please visit SC Technical Foundation Tech-to-Teach Scholars website for more information.

President Henry C. Giles Jr. Education Scholarship

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Established in honor of SCC President Henry C. Giles 50 years of service and dedication to the college, its faculty and students. Students must have completed one full-time semester and be enrolled full-time in SCC's School of Education Programs. Minimum 2.5 GPA and financial need is a requirement. Must be a local resident of Spartanburg, Union or Cherokee County. Must have completed FAFSA.

Apply for Scholarship

This online application is available year round. 

For more information, call the Financial Aid Office at (864) 592-4810.