Teacher Education


Unlock your potential as an educator and innovator with our dynamic undergraduate and graduate programs.

In the School of Education's Department of Teacher Education you have the opportunity to study what you love while building the skills you need to thrive both in and out of the classroom. We prepare you as a future educator for a career in teaching. You learn about educational theories, instructional methods, classroom management techniques, and educational psychology.  

By the end of the program, culminating in a clinical practice internship, you are prepared to create engaging lesson plans, assess student progress and facilitate a positive learning environment that nurtures students' intellectual and social growth. 

As an education student, you learn about educational theories, instructional methods, classroom management techniques, and educational psychology. 

Find the major or minor or graduate program that is right for you! 

Undergraduate Programs


If you want to help people be at their best, whether that's through teaching in a classroom or by influencing policy, you've come to the right place. Explore the School of Education's nationally accredited undergraduate offerings!
  • Early Childhood Education

    This major hones students' skills to teach in Pre-K through third grade in all subject areas. Explore the physical, social, intellectual and emotional development of young children.

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  • Elementary Education

    This major focuses on grades two through six in all subject areas. Students will practice the theory, methodology and skills needed in the classroom to lead and teach young children.

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  • Foreign Language Education

    This major prepares educators to teach Pre-K through twelfth grade in Classics, French, German or Spanish. Students learn language acquisition theory and practices to integrate foreign languages into the classroom.

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  • Middle Grades Education

    This major prepares students to teach grades six through eighth. Students choose the option of two content areas of concentration in English language arts, math, science and/or social studies.

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  • Secondary Education

    This major prepares students to become successful high school teachers. Teach grades nine through twelve. Students will also major in either biology, chemistry, English, history, mathematics, physics, political science or sociology.

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  • Special Education

    This major trains educators to teach Pre-K through twelfth-grade students with emotional disabilities, and either learning disabilities or intellectual disabilities. Special Education teachers make a lasting impact on their students' lives by identifying behavioral solutions for each student.

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  • Minor in Education

    Interested in teaching as a companion to another major? The Minor in Education deepens students' understanding of education, policy and student learning (non-certified). 

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Graduate Programs


Want to get more out of your career or go in a different direction? Consider the Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.). You’ll earn a master’s degree and get certified to teach in public schools. Are you already a teacher? Want to advance your career and increase your salary, or improve your skills? A master in education (M.Ed) may be for you. Explore our diverse graduate offerings!
  • Early Childhood Education

    This Master of Arts in Teaching degree prepares candidates for South Carolina licensure for reaching children in pre-kindergarten through grade three. This programs is recognized by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

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  • Elementary Education

    This Master of Arts in Teaching degree focuses on the education of second through sixth grade, and is designed for those who desire teaching elementary school children and have undergraduate degrees in non-education disciplines. The program is NCATE accredited.

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  • Performing Arts

    This Master of Arts in Teaching degree prepares candidates to teach music, dance or theater in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade.

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  • Languages

    This Master of Education is a fully online program with concentrations in Spanish or English for speakers of other languages.

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  • Teaching, Learning and Advocacy (MTLA)

    This Master of Education degree provides advanced teacher leadership and student advocacy skills for certified pre-kindergarten through twelfth-grade teachers who are interested in becoming educational leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to advocate for students, public schools and the teaching profession.

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  • Multilingual Learner Education

    The Master of Arts in Teaching degree in Multilingual Learner Education at the College of Charleston is designed for those who want to teach multilingual learners and have undergraduate degrees in non-education disciplines. The online program combines academic work and a variety of experiences in public schools.

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  • Graduate Certificates
    • Graduate Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages - Learn to work with English language learners locally and abroad. 
    • Graduate Certificate in Gifted and Talented Education - Learn to identify and challenge high-achieving students. 
    • Graduate Certificate in Special Education - Learn to differentiate schooling for students' learning, emotional and/or intellectual disabilities. 

    *Candidates who hold a valid South Carolina teaching certificate may apply for add-on certification upon completion of all courses required by S.C. and upon passing the appropriate professional assessment(s).

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