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Graduate Studies

Graduate Degree Programs & Certificates

Rehabilitation Counseling

Rehabilitation Counseling

The Rehabilitation Counseling program at South Carolina State University is committed to improving the lives of people with disabilities by producing qualified professional rehabilitation counselors trained in the current best practices of rehabilitation services to work in public, private, state and federal agencies serving a diverse state and nation.
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Speech Pathology & Audiology

Speech Pathology & Audiology

The Master of Arts degree (MA) program in speech-language pathology is designed to provide the academic and practicum experiences that will develop clinical competence in the management of speech, hearing, and language disorders.
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Counselor Education

Counselor Education

At South Carolina State University, our Master of Education in Counselor Education degree gives you the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for effective practice as a professional school counselor here in South Carolina and beyond.
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Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Arts in Teaching

Maybe you’ve worked in human services or a related field. You’ve witnessed how quality schooling — or a lack thereof — can affect a child’s entire being. Now, you’ve developed a strong interest in teaching at the K–8 level.
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Master of Education in Early Childhood Education

Master of Education in Early Childhood Education

Are you ready to prepare young learners for lifelong learning? Does the opportunity to deliver the first formal education a student receives appeal to you?
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Master of Education in Elementary Education

Master of Education in Elementary Education

Hone and refine specialized methods and techniques to better serve young students in schools here in the Palmetto State and beyond.
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Master of Secondary Education

Master of Secondary Education

At South Carolina State University, our Master of Education in Secondary Education degree prepares you to effectively teach students in grades 7-12  and guide them to success in classrooms and in their futures.
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Specialist in Education

Specialist in Education

When you complete our education specialist degree program, you’ll be prepared to chart your own leadership career path in school districts within South Carolina and beyond.
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Doctor of Education

Doctor of Education

SC State 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. Our Doctorate of Education is a terminal degree and represents the highest level of education and achievement in the field.
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Master of Business Administration

Master of Business Administration

Whether you imagine working in a small business, a startup, a corporation, or a global conglomerate, South Carolina State University’s Master of Business Administration degree program will prepare you for success.
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Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences

Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences

 At SC State, our master’s in nutritional sciences program will provide you with an appreciation for lifelong learning while developing your effective problem-solving skills and preparing you for service to the community. You’ll learn to help people appreciate and develop a healthier diet, reducing chronic health issues such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and cancer.
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Master of Science in Transportation

Master of Science in Transportation

The Master of Science Degree in Transportation (MST) is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students to understand the historical, current, and future trends and developments in transportation systems from an interdisciplinary perspective.
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Certificate Programs

Addiction and Trauma Graduate Certificate

Addiction and Trauma Graduate Certificate

The Addiction and Trauma certificate program is designed to meet the growing demands within the counseling field.   The program meets the educational requirements for the certified addictions counselor as well as provide an emphasis in trauma counseling.
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Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Writing

Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Writing

The Professional Writing Certificate Program provides students the opportunity to strengthen their written communication abilities, skills highly valued by employers and graduate programs.
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Office of Graduate Services

The Office of Graduate Services purpose is to maintain the application process from the beginning to end of their graduation cycle. All applicants for graduate study, regardless of level or category- doctoral, specialist, master’s or non-degree must first be admitted to the Office of Graduate Services and then into a program area. The two-tiered admissions process must be pursued by each degree-seeking applicant until receipt of two admission letters; one from the Office of Graduate Services and the other from the department where the degree is to be earned.   The Office of Graduate Services collaborates with the different program areas from the beginning of the admission process of the student until the student is cleared for graduation.

Graduate Studies Staff

Dr. Lakeisa Tucker, Acting Dean
College of Graduate & Professional Studies
(803)-536-7097
ltucker3@scsu.edu
 

Mrs. Vernell W. Wolfe, Administrative Assistant
Office of the Dean
803-536-7133
vwolfe@scsu.edu

Ms. Elizabeth B. Horton, Director
Office of Graduate Services
803-536-8809 or 803-747-9452
ehorton@scsu.edu
 
Mrs. Sharon Stokes
Coordinator of Graduate Admission
803-536- 8419 or 803-878-9358
sstokes7@scsu.edu