Master of Education in Teaching, Learning & Advocacy

Expand your learning horizons with the College of Charleston's M.Ed. in Teaching, Learning and Advocacy.

The Teaching Learning & Advocacy program offers a unique opportunity to become an educational leader and advocate for students, public schools, and the teaching profession. 

The College of Charleston is one of the most robust and comprehensive institutions for the study of teaching, learning and advocacy with an international reputation for excellence. Through the program, students focus on methods for improving educational practices, policies, and learning environments for students, especially those in poverty. All students complete a set of six (18 credits) core courses that develop the following skills: research, advocacy, policy analysis, self-reflection, and the application of theory to practice. 

The M.Ed. in Advocacy and Equity is designed to meet the demands of working educators. Students deepen their knowledge and skills in one of four concentrations: Curriculum and Instruction, Diverse Learners, New Literacies or Science and Math. Each concentration involves 18 credit hours.  

Concentration Areas: 

  • Curriculum and Instruction Concentration: This concentration allows students to gain and deepen knowledge of theories and practices that inform the development and implementation of P-12 curriculum and instruction. They increase their skills in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation that drive curricula and instructional strategies. Depending on the students’ interests, they may pursue an endorsement in Project-Based Learning or fulfill Read to Succeed requirements.  
  • New Literacies: This concentration allows students to deepen and gain knowledge and skills in foundational and new literacies that align with the state standards. They deepen their content and pedagogical knowledge of the foundational literacies of reading and writing while connecting these to the new literacies such as digital technologies, non-print texts and multimodal texts. These courses fulfill the South Carolina Read to Succeed requirements. 
  • Science and Mathematics: This concentration allows students to deepen existing knowledge and skills to better teach the STEM subjects. They increase their knowledge of science and math content, learn new, reform-based teaching strategies and develop expertise in inquiry while advocating for equity and excellence through high quality science and math instruction. 

Why earn your M.Ed. in Teaching, Learning & Advocacy at the College of Charleston

  • Forge change by honing research, advocacy, and policy skills, championing educational equity, shaping environments and practices for underserved students, and impacting their lives and communities.  
  • Benefit from small class sizes and close faculty mentorship for individualized support while you connect with a diverse cohort of passionate educators and fellow advocates. 
  • Advance your career in education leadership, policy analysis, research, or advocacy roles with an M.Ed. from a top-ranked university with a strong commitment to social justice.

how to apply

The entire application process is online. The documents outlined below are required components of the application. A file is not complete until all documents have been submitted and processed, so read carefully and prepare your application materials in advance of applying. 
  • Dates & Deadlines

    Fall 

    • Priority: January 15 
    • Final: July 1 

    Summer 

    • Priority: January 15 
    • Final: April 1 

    Spring 

    • Priority: November 1 
    • Final: December 1 
  • Admission Criteria

    • Institutional Requirements 

      • A completed application form with a nonrefundable application fee of $50. 
      • Official transcripts of all undergraduate and graduate coursework. An earned bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university is required. 
      • International applicants should refer to the international students area within the "Admissions Section" of the graduate school catalog for information on providing the appropriate documentation with the application. 

       

      Program Requirements 
             To be admitted to the degree program, the applicant is required to have: 

      • Either a minimum GPA of 2.500 for the bachelor's degree, or teacher certification or official GRE scores. 
      • Three letters of recommendation which indicate potential for success in graduate work. 
      • A 750-word essay describing 1.) the applicants personal and professional background, 2.) interest in the program, 3.) contributions to the program, 4.) evidence of experience in teaching, advocacy and/or policy, and 5.) desired personal and professional outcomes.