Undergraduate Degree Programs

Our undergraduate degree courses prepare you for certification as a teacher, in a wide range of areas.

Area of Study	Degrees	Program Type(s)	Certification	College Offering Program
Early Childhood	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	Pre-K through Grade 3	Education
Elementary Education	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	Grades 2-6	Education
Middle Level Education	Bachelor of Arts or Science	4-Year	Grades 5-8	Education
Physical Education	Bachelor of Science in Physical Education	4-Year	Grades K-12	Education
Secondary Education (high school)	Bachelor of Arts OR Science, plus Master of Teaching	5-Year*	Grades 9-12	Bachelor's: Arts and Sciences Master's: Education
Special Education	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	Pre-K through Grade 12	Education
Art Education	Bachelor of Fine Arts	4-Year	Grades K-12	Arts and Sciences
Dance Education	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	Grades K-12	Arts and Sciences
Foreign Language Education	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	Grades K-12	Arts and Sciences
Music Education	Bachelor of Music	4-Year	Grades K-12	School of Music

 

Minors

The College of Education has the following undergraduate minors:

• Minor in Counselor Education
• Minor in General Education
• Minor in Physical Education (Athletic Coaching)

 

Master of Teaching in Secondary Education

If you are currently an undergraduate student at the University of South Carolina (or considering becoming an undergraduate student at USC), the Master of Teaching in Secondary Education can be a path to teaching high school English, math, science or social studies in 5 years or less. All subjects require you to complete specific academic accomplishments for admission to the program; the exact requirements to enter the program depend on your chosen subject.

 

Graduate Degree Programs

Our graduate degree programs prepare you to make an impact in the world of education through rigorous course work, extensive practical experiences, and advanced research and learning opportunities.

 

Area of Study	Degrees
Art Education	Art Education, M.A.T. (P-12 Certification)
Counselor Education	Counselor Education, Ed.S. (Clinical Mental Health) Counselor Education, Ed.S. (Marriage, Couples & Family Counseling) Counselor Education, Ed.S. (School Counseling) Counselor Education, Ph.D. Certificate of Graduate Study in Counselor Education (Career Development Facilitator) Certificate of Graduate Study in Play Therapy
Curriculum, Teaching and Learning (Advanced Teaching Studies)	Doctor of Education - Curriculum Studies Doctor of Education - STEM Education Teaching, M.Ed. Teaching and Learning, Ph.D.
Educational Foundations and Inquiry	Certificate of Graduate Study in Qualitative Research Foundations of Education, Ph.D.
Educational Research and Measurement	Educational Psychology and Research, M.Ed. Educational Psychology and Research, Ph.D.
Educational Technology	Doctor of Education - Learning Design and Technology Learning Design and Technologies, M.Ed.
Elementary Education	Elementary Education, M.A.T. (2-6 Certification)
Foreign Language Education	Foreign Language, M.A.T. (P-12 Certification)
Higher Education Administration	Education Administration, Ph.D. Higher Education & Student Affairs, M.Ed. Certificate of Graduate Study in Higher Education Leadership
Language and Literacy	Language and Literacy, M.Ed. Language and Literacy, Ph.D.
Music Education	Music Education, M.A.T. (P-12 Certification)
Physical Education	Adapted Physical Education, M.S. Coaching Education, M.S. Physical Education, M.A.T. (P-12 Certification) Physical Education, Ph.D.
School Leadership	Education Administration, Ed.S. Education Administration, M.Ed. Education Administration, Ph.D. Doctor of Education - Education Systems Improvement
Secondary Education	5-Year Program, B.A./B.S. plus Secondary Education, M.T. (9-12 Certification) M.T. in Secondary Education for Career Changers
Special Education	Applied Behavior Analysis, M.Ed. Special Education, M.A.T. (P-12 Certification) Special Education, M.Ed. Special Education, Ph.D.
Theatre Education	Theatre Education, M.A.T. (P-12 Certification)