Graduate Programs

It's your time.

The School of Education at the College of Charleston offers graduate programs for individuals seeking teacher certification, career advancement in education, and leadership roles in learning-centered organizations. Whether you are transitioning into teaching, advancing your practice as a licensed educator, or pursuing applied doctoral study, our programs are designed to support clear, career-focused outcomes.

Graduate offerings include the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.), Master of Education (M.Ed.), and graduate certificates in education. Each program emphasizes evidence-based practice, real-world application, and flexible pathways for working professionals, preparing graduates to strengthen instruction, lead change, and improve learning outcomes across schools, organizations, and communities.

Doctor of Education

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) is designed for professionals and leaders seeking to address complex challenges that shape learning, organizations, and systems. Grounded in applied research and evidence-based practice, the Ed.D. prepares graduates to lead change, improve outcomes, and translate inquiry into action across education, organizational leadership, policy, and related fields.

• Learning and Inquiry in Practice

Master of Arts in Teaching

The Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) supports individuals ready to transition into teaching or begin their careers as educators. Designed for those without prior licensure, the program blends rigorous coursework with supervised classroom experience, culminating in a master’s degree and eligibility for initial teacher certification in public schools.

• Early Childhood Education
• Elementary Education
• Multilingual Learners
• Performing Arts

Master of Education

Designed for working professionals, the Master of Education (M.Ed.) supports licensed educators looking to deepen expertise, expand leadership opportunities, and enhance career mobility. With flexible formats and a focus on applied practice, these programs help educators strengthen instructional effectiveness, pursue leadership pathways, and grow professionally—without stepping away from the classroom.

• Languages
• Teaching, Learning, and Advocacy

Certificates

Graduate certificates in the School of Education offer a focused way to build specialized expertise and advance your professional goals without the time commitment of a full degree program. Designed with working professionals in mind, these certificates provide targeted coursework that can enhance your practice, support career advancement, and respond to evolving needs in education and related fields.

Educators holding a valid South Carolina teaching certificate may be eligible for add-on certification upon completion of required coursework and applicable state assessments.

• Multilingual Learners
• Special Education