Dr. Gregory B. & Mrs. Betty Levett School of Education

Become the teacher a child never forgets.

Allen’s Elementary Education program prepares future teachers to reach diverse learners through coursework, hands-on clinical experience, and performance-based assessment.

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  • B.S. in Elementary Education120 credit hours · prepares teachers for Grades 2–6
  • 500+ hoursof field and clinical experience in public elementary classrooms
  • SCDE accreditedApproved by the South Carolina Department of Education
The Levett Legacy

Named for a family that invests in dreams.

In 2019, the Gregory B. Levett, Sr. Family Foundation made one of the largest single gifts in Allen University’s history to support its newly approved School of Education. The school is named in honor of Dr. Gregory B. Levett, founder and CEO of Gregory B. Levett & Sons Funeral Homes and Crematory, and Mrs. Betty Levett, founder and president of the family foundation.

“We intend to increase the number of teachers, especially minority teachers, not only in the state of South Carolina but across the nation.”Allen University, on the founding of the Levett School of Education
The Program

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.

A 120-credit program that builds the knowledge, classroom skills, and professionalism to teach diverse learners in Grades 2–6.

What you’ll experience

  • Coursework in reading, writing, mathematics, and teaching methods.
  • More than 500 field and clinical hours in public elementary school classrooms.
  • A student-teaching internship assessed with South Carolina’s ADEPT/SCTS 4.0 rubric for planning, instruction, assessment, environment, and professionalism.
  • Professional learning through the SCEA Student Chapter.

Admission to the teacher education program

Students are inducted into the program in the spring of their sophomore year and must meet these requirements:

  1. Passing Praxis Core scores in Reading (156), Writing (158), and Mathematics (150), or a combined 464; or an exempting ACT score of 22 or SAT score of 1100.
  2. 45 credit hours of general education coursework with a minimum 2.75 GPA.
  3. Three letters of reference, two from previous professors.
  4. A broad-scan background check.
  5. A passing writing assessment and an interview.
Requirements follow the South Carolina Department of Education’s program admission standards.
Accreditation

Approved by the state.

Allen University’s education programs are approved and accredited by the South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE), with professional educator preparation grounded in recognized national standards.

  • StatusInitial certification · SBE accreditation
  • Recognition periodFall 2021 – Fall 2028
  • Next site visitSpring 2028

Allen University is institutionally accredited by SACSCOC. University accreditation

CAEP Accountability Measures

Program outcomes.

These measures reflect the Levett School’s commitment to completer success, stakeholder engagement, candidate competency, and employment outcomes. As a growing program, 2024–2025 represents our first cohort and an initial baseline for ongoing monitoring.

  • Measure 1

    Completer effectiveness & impact on P-12 learning

    100%of 2024–2025 Elementary Education completers met or exceeded the Student Learning Outcomes goal.

    Of the cohort (N = 3), two were rated Exemplary and one Proficient. None were rated Needs Improvement, Unsatisfactory, or Incomplete.

    View completers SLO data
  • Measure 2

    Employer satisfaction & stakeholder involvement

    Employer satisfaction surveys go to administrators one year after a completer is hired. Because 2024–2025 was our first cohort’s first year of teaching, survey data will be available after they complete a full year in the classroom.

    Stakeholder input comes through advisory structures, district partnerships, ongoing MOU review, and professional learning through the SCEA Student Chapter.

    Employer satisfaction survey
  • Measure 3

    Candidate competency at completion

    500+field and clinical hours in public elementary school classrooms.

    Interns are evaluated with the revised ADEPT/SCTS 4.0 rubric. The first full cycle of data using the revised assessment will be collected in Spring 2028.

    View ADEPT 4.0 assessment
  • Measure 4

    Ability of completers to be hired

    66.7%of 2024–2025 graduates completed all program and licensure requirements and were eligible for licensure.

    Three candidates graduated in 2024–2025. Additional employment trend data will be reported as future cohorts enter the profession.

    Graduate employment outcomes summary

Licensure & assessment data

Candidates must earn the Praxis II scores required by the South Carolina Department of Education. Results include both completers and non-completers, and, together with clinical and internship data, are used to continuously strengthen the program.

Praxis II assessment data PLT assessment data

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Questions? Contact Dr. Flavia Eldemire, Dean feldemire@allenuniversity.edu 803-255-4742