Take your degree to the next level with an advanced degree in education
Regardless of whether you are a teacher looking to expand your knowledge, you have eyes on an administrative endorsement or you have a degree in another field and want to teach, SC State’s graduate programs in education is the way to get there.
In cooperation with the Department of Education and the Department of Educational Leadership, SC State’s College of Graduate &; Professional Studies offer the following programs:
Master of Arts in Teaching
Our master’s degree for teaching framework focuses on developing you as a professional educator, an effective performer, a reflective decision-maker, and a humanistic practitioner. The major objective of our teaching master’s degree is to provide a route for your initial teaching certification at the graduate level.
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Elementary Education
South Carolina State University’s Master of Education in Elementary Education degree
helps strengthen your understanding of how to best support and inspire students—all
while opening up rewarding leadership opportunities within your school and community.
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Early Childhood Education
Shaping young minds and preparing young students for the next steps in their educational journey are huge responsibilities for an early childhood educator. Earning your master’s degree in early childhood education from South Carolina State will prepare you to excel in this important field.Learn more
Master of Seconary Education
At South Carolina State University, our Master of Education in Secondary Education degree prepares you to effectively teach students in seventh through 12th grade and guide them to success in classrooms and in their futures.Learn more
Specialist & Doctoral Degrees
Specialist in Education (Ed.S.)
At South Carolina State University, our 100% online advanced professional educational specialist (Ed.S.) program is designed to equip experienced educators with advanced knowledge and skills as they pursue leadership roles as principals, superintendents, and other education specialist jobs.Learn more
Doctor of Education (Ed.D.)
South Carolina State University offers you the opportunity to earn your Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) to prepare for a top education leadership position or a career as a college or university lecturer or professor.Learn more
Department of Educational Leadership