South Carolina Masters in Education Programs

Charleston Southern University’s School of Education offers several Master’s degree programs of interest to aspiring school administrators and educators. They offer Master of Education programs in three specialty areas: Elementary Education, Elementary Administration and Supervision, and Secondary Administration and Supervision.

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Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Jones Hall
9200 University Boulevard
Charleston, SC 29406
(843) 863-5501

The Eugene T. Moore School of Education at Clemson University offers numerous Master’s programs to help prepare educators and school administrators to serve in a variety of academic settings.

For those seeking initial teach certification, Clemson offers Master of Arts in Teaching programs in Middle Level Education, Secondary Math, and Secondary Science. Those who are already licensed can further develop their knowledge and skills in their area of specialty with a Master of Education degree in one of the following areas of study:

• Administration and Supervision (Concentrations available in Elementary Principal/Supervisor K-8 and Secondary Principal/Supervisor 6-12)
• Clinical Mental Health Counseling
• Literacy Education/Reading
• School Counseling
• Special Education (Concentrations available in Learning Disabilities, Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, and Mental Disabilities)
• Student Affairs
• Teaching and Learning (Concentrations available in English, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, and Elementary Education)

The School of Education also offers a Master of Human Resource Development and Master of Agricultural Education.

Other colleges and schools within Clemson University also offer additional Master’s level programs for educators. While there are too many programs to list, many of them are listed below.

Master of Science programs are offered in the following fields of study:

• Animal and Veterinary Science
• Architecture
• Applied Economics and Statistics
• Applied Psychology
• Applied Sociology
• Bioengineering
• Biological Sciences and Microbiology
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Science
• Electrical Engineering
• Entomology
• Environmental Engineering and Science
• Environmental Health Physics
• Environmental Toxicology
• Food, Nutrition, and Culinary Sciences
• Forest Resources
• Hydrogeology
• Management
• Marketing
• Mathematical Sciences
• Microbiology
• Plant and Environmental Sciences
• Physics
• Wildlife and Fisheries Biology

Master of Arts programs are offered in the following areas of study:

• Communication, Technology, and Society
• Economics
• English
• History
• Professional Communication

Clemson also offers Master of Fine Arts programs in Visual Arts and Digital Production Arts.

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Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

E-290 Martin Hall
Clemson, SC 29634
(864) 656-4172

Coastal Carolina University’s William L. Spandoni College of Education offers a variety of of Master’s programs for professional educators as well as those seeking initial teacher certification.

Students seeking initial certification as a teacher can choose the Master of Arts in Teaching program. It is offered in several specializations including:

• Art Education PK-12
• Music Education PK-12
• Secondary Social Studies 9-12
• Secondary English 9-12
• Secondary Math 9-12
• Secondary Science 9-12

Coastal Carolina offers professional educators a Master of Education in Learning and Teaching program with concentrations available in Early and Elementary Education, Instructional Technology, and Literacy Education. They also offer a Master of Education in Educational Leadership program.

Other Master’s degree programs applicable to educators and administrators include the Master of Science in Coastal Marine and Wetland Studies, the Master of Arts in Writing, the a Master of Accountancy programs.

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PO Box 261954
Conway, SC 29528
(843) 347-3161

The Graduate School at Columbia College offers three Master’s programs for educators and educational leaders. They offer a Master of Education in Divergent Learning for those seeking in-depth knowledge of at-risk divergent learners and the various methods and strategies for educating this population. They offer a Master of Education in Higher Education for those seeking to become administrators in a college or university setting. Finally, they offer a Master of Arts in Organizational Change and Leadership for those seeking to influence change in their organization or business.

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Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

1301 Columbia College Drive
Columbia, SC 29203
(800) 277-1301

Professional educators as well as those seeking initial teacher certification can find Master’s program offerings at Converse College to meet their needs. The School of Education and Graduate Studies offers a Master of Arts in Teaching program for students seeking initial certification. The program is offered in the following specialty areas:

• Art Education
• Early Childhood
• Elementary Education
• Middle Level Education (Concentrations available in Language Arts/English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies)
• Secondary Education (Concentrations available in Biology, Chemistry, English, Mathematics, and Social Studies)
• Special Education (Concentrations available in Intellectual Disabilities and Learning Disabilities)

Their Master of Education program is designed for those who already hold teacher certification. The program is offered with the following specializations:

• Administration and Supervision
• Art Education
• Elementary Education
• Gifted Education
• Middle Level Education
• Secondary Education (Concentration available in English, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social Science)
• Special Education

Other educator-related degree programs offered at Converse include a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing, a Master of Liberal Arts, a Master Music, and a Master of Marriage and Family Therapy.

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Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

580 East Main Street
Spartanburg, SC 29302
(864) 596-9000

Francis Marion University is located in Florence, SC. The university’s School of Education offers Master’s level programs to both licensed educators and those seeking to become licensed educators.

Francis Marion offers a Master of Arts in Teaching in Learning Disabilities program for those seeking initial teacher certification. For those already certified as teachers, Master of Education degrees are offered in Instructional Accommodation as well as Learning Disabilities. The university also offers a Master of Science in Applied Psychology.

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PO Box 100547
Florence, SC 29502
(843) 661-1460

Furman University’s Graduate Studies program was created for professional educators. The Master of Arts in Education program is offered in several specialty areas:

• Curriculum and Instruction
• Early Childhood Education
• Literacy
• School Leadership
• Special Educaiton (Concentrations available in Learning Disabilities and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders)
• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)

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Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

3300 Pointsett Highway
Greenville, SC 29613
(864) 294-2213

Lander University offers three graduate degrees for educators. They offer one degree for applicants who are not currently certified as a teacher and two other programs for those who are already certified.

Those who hold a Bachelor’s degree in art from an accredited institution can earn a Master of Arts in Teaching in Art Education to obtain initial certification as a teacher in art for grades K-12.

Certified teachers who already hold a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited school are offered two Master’s programs. Landers offers a Master of Education in Montessori Education. They also offer a Master of Education in Teaching and Learning with a choice of three specializations. Those include Instructional Technology, Exercise and Sports Studies, and Diverse Learners.

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Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

320 Stanley Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29649
(864)388-8000

South Carolina State University’s School of Graduate Studies offers a variety of Master’s programs for educators and administrators.

Those seeking initial teacher certification can pursue the Master of Arts in Teaching degree. Depending on whether an applicant’s undergraduate degree is in a field of study taught in grades K-12, applicants can specialize in Early Childhood Education K-3, Elementary Education 1-8, or Secondary Education (concentrations available in English, Mathematics, and Science).

A Master of Education program is offered to those already holding a Bachelor’s degree and teacher certification. It is offered in several specialty areas including:

• Counselor Education/School Counselor
• Elementary Education
• Elementary Physical Education
• Secondary Education (Concentrations available in Biology, Business, Chemistry, English, Industrial Education, Mathematics, Physical Education, Science, and Social Studies)
• Special Education (Concentrations available in Educable Mentally Disabled, Learning Disabilities, and Emotional/Behavioral Disorders)

Several other Master’s programs applicable to educators are offered by South Carolina State as well. Master of Science programs are offered in Nutritional Sciences, Transportation, and Individual and Family Development. The Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences program is offered with concentrations available in Nutritional Health Care as well as Food and Nutrition. Master of Arts programs are offered in Rehabilitation Counseling as well as Speech Pathology and Audiology.

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Council on Rehabilitation Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

PO Box 7098
300 College Street, NE
Orangeburg, SC 29117
(803) 536-7064

Southern Wesleyan University’s School of Education offers two Master’s programs for educators. They offer Master of Education programs in Classroom Leadership as well as Administration and Supervision. A Master of Science program in Management is also available and might be applicable to licensed teachers with an undergraduate degree in business.

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Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

907 Wesleyan Drive
PO Box 1020
Central, SC 29630
(877) 644-5556

The Citadel’s School of Education offers a Master of Arts in Education program leading to initial teacher certification. The program is offered in two specialization areas:

• Middle Grades (Concentrations available in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies)
• Secondary Education (Concentrations available in Biology, English, Mathematics, Physical Education, and Social Studies)

The Citadel offers a Master of Education program for those already holding teacher certification in the following specialty areas:

• Counselor Education (Concentrations available in Elementary School Counseling, Secondary School Counseling, and Student Affairs)
• Educational Leadership (Concentrations available in Elementary Administration and Secondary Administration)
• Literacy Education

The college also offers several other Master’s programs that could be applicable to educators. They offer Master of Science programs in Computer Science, Project Management, and Health, Exercise, and Sport Science. Master of Arts programs are offered in Biology, English, History, Psychology/Clinical Counseling, and Social Science. A Master of Arts in Education program specializing in Mathematics is also available.

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Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Capers Hall
171 Moultrie Street
Charleston, SC 29409
(843) 953-5097

The School of Education, Health, and Human Performance at College of Charleston offers Master’s programs leading to initial teacher certification as well as programs designed to further develop professional educators already holding certification.

For those applicants seeking teacher certification, a Master of Arts in Teaching program is offered in the following specialty areas:

• Early Childhood Education PK-3
• Elementary Education 2-6
• Middle Grades Education 5-8
• Performing Arts
• Special Education PK-12 (Concentrations available in Learning Disabilities, Emotional Disabilities, and Mental Disabilities)

Teachers who are already certified can choose to pursue a Master of Education degree. The program is offered in the following specializations:

• Languages
• Science and Mathematics
• Teaching, Learning, and Advocacy

Many other educator-related programs are offered by the College of Charleston including Master of Science programs in the following areas of study:

• Accountancy
• Computer and Information Sciences
• Environmental Studies
• Historic Preservation
• Marine Biology
• Mathematics

Master of Arts programs are also offered in Communication, English, and History.

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Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

66 George Street
Charleston, SC 29424
(843) 953-8070

University of South Carolina’s College of Education provides numerous educational opportunities for educators and administrators. Programs are available for professional educators as well as those with a desire to become certified as a teacher.

The Master of Arts in Teaching program is offered to those seeking initial teacher certification. It is offered in the following specialization areas:

• Art Education
• Elementary Education
• Foreign Language Education (Concentrations available in the Classics/Lagin, French, German, and Spanish)
• Music Education
• Physical Education
• Secondary Education (Concentrations available in English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies)
• Special Education
• Theatre Education

Professional educators and administrators who already hold an education-related certification can pursue the Master of Education program. It is offered in one of the following specialties:

• Early Childhood Education
• Educational Administration
• Educational Psychology and Research
• Educational Technology
• Elementary Education
• Higher Education and Business Administration
• Higher Education and Student Affairs
• Language and Literacy
• Middle Level Education
• Secondary Education
• Special Education
• Teaching

A Master of Science in Physical Education/Athletic Training program is also offered.

Other schools and colleges within the University of South Carolina off programs for educators as well. Master of Science programs are offered in the following:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Biological Sciences
• Biomedical Engineering
• Biomedical Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Chemistry
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Engineering Management
• Environmental Health Sciences
• Exercise Science
• Genetic Counseling
• Geography
• Geological Sciences
• Marine Sciences
• Mathematics
• Mechanical Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering
• Physics
• Statistics

USC offers Master of Arts programs in many areas including the following:

• Anthropology
• Art Education
• Art Studio
• Comparative Literature
• Criminology and Criminal Justice
• Economics
• English
• French
• Geography
• German
• History
• International Studies
• Journalism
• Linguistics
• Mathematics
• Media Arts
• Philosophy
• Psychology
• Public History
• School Psychology
• Sociology
• Spanish
• Theatre

Master of Engineering programs are offered in the following specializations:

• Aerospace Engineering
• Chemical Engineering
• Civil Engineering
• Computer Science and Engineering
• Electrical Engineering
• Experimental Psychology
• Mechanical Engineering
• Nuclear Engineering

Many other graduate programs applicable to educators are offered. Applicants can choose to pursue a Master of Accountancy, a Master of Human Resources, a Master of Library and Information Science, a Master of Mathematics, a Master of Rehabilitation Counseling, or a Master of Social Work program. A Master of Fine Arts program is offered in Art Studio, Creative Writing, and Theatre. A Master of Music program is offered in Conducting, Jazz Studies, Music Composition , Music Education, Music History, Music Performance, Opera Theatre, and Piano Pedagogy.

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Columbia, SC 29208
(803) 777-7000

The School of Education at the University of South Carolina Upstate offers a Master of Education degree program in three specialty areas: Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, and Special Education/Visual Impairment.

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Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

800 University Way
Spartanburg, SC 29303
(864) 503-5573

The School of Education at the University of South Carolina – Aiken only offers one Master’s program. They offer a Master of Education in Educational Technology. The program is taught online. USC Aiken also offers a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology.

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Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

471 University Parkway
Aiken, SC 29801
(803) 648-6851

Winthrop University’s College of Education offers several graduate degree programs suitable for educators or those seeking to become certified educators.

Master of Arts in Teaching programs are offered to those seeking initial certification as a SC teacher. Programs are offered in the following Secondary Education concentrations excepted where noted as being K-12:

• Art K-12
• Biology
• Chemistry
• English
• Mathematics
• Music K-12
• Physical Education K-12
• Social Studies
• Spanish

Professional educators who are already certified can pursue a Master of Education in one of the following specializations

• Counseling and Development (Concentrations available in Clinical Mental Health Counseling and School Counseling)
• Curriculum and Instruction (Concentrations available in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Educational Technology)
• Educational Leadership
• Literacy
• Middle Level Education
• Special Education

A Master of Science in Sport and Fitness Administration is also offered by the College of Education.

Various educator-related programs are also offered by other colleges within Winthrop. A Master of Science programs are offered in Biology, Human Nutrition, and School Psychology. Master of Arts programs are offered in the following areas of study:

• Arts Administration
• English
• History
• Spanish

Other programs offered include a Master of Liberal Arts (concentration available in Political and Civic Engagement), a Master of Social Work, a Master of Fine Arts in Art and Design, and a Master of Music with concentrations available in Conducting, Performance, and Music Education.

The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

209 Tillman Hall
Rock Hill, SC 29733
(803) 323-2204