Online Offerings

The Office of Professional Development in Education offers a variety of online courses geared for the working professional. Our graduate-level professional development courses meet the academic standards of the College of Charleston, as well as address school district and educational organizational needs.

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Interested in increasing your pay? All of our courses count towards a Bachelors plus 18 or a Masters plus 30. Don't forget our courses also count toward certificate renewal!

EDPD 826 Y: The Struggle for Equal Education in South Carolina

EDPD 826 Y: The Struggle for Equal Education in South Carolina
Today’s public schools in South Carolina are largely the result of past laws and court decisions. The journey has been marked with struggle and, in some cases, violence. This course aims to give teachers, administrators, and school board members an understanding of the past so they can relate to the schools we have today. This course is designed for classroom teachers, administrators, and others interested in learning the history of the segregation and integration of public schools in South Carolina. The past has led us to the present and current organization of schools in South Carolina. Topics include schooling during the Colonial period and reconstruction, Jim Crow laws, the fight for desegregation with the Clarendon County Briggs v. Elliott case, school equalization, the Brown v Board of Education decision, university desegregation, court-ordered desegregation, the aftermath of forced integration, and where we are today.
Contact fbouknight65@gmail.com to request a syllabus.
Credit: 3 hours graduate professional development credit
Fall 2024: Registration will open on December 20, 2024
Cost: $350
Delivery Type: Online, Self-paced
Date: March 16 - May 18, 2025
Pre-Register Here (Registration will open December 15, 2024)*
* A copy of your teaching certificate and driver's license are required to complete registration. Documents can be sent via email.
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EDPD 812 Q: Foundations of School Law

EDPD 812 Q: Foundations of School Law is designed for classroom teachers interested in learning how the American legal system affects the care and instruction of students in today’s schools. We live in a litigious society, and teachers need an understanding of the laws that govern the operation and conduct of schools. Teachers have rights and obligations under the law, as do students. Teachers need current information on laws so that sound and legally defensible decisions can be made.
The course will explore a variety of law-related topics that directly impact the lives of teachers and students, including sources of law, the system of courts, religion in schools, search and seizure, freedom of expression for students, teacher freedoms, tenure and teacher dismissal, tort liability, Charter schools, homeschooling, and vouchers.
Contact tannerdb@cofc.edu to request a syllabus.
Credit: 3 hours graduate professional development credit
Fall 2024: Registration will open on
Cost: $350
Delivery Type: Online
Date: January 19 - March 23, 2026
Pre-Register Here (Registration will open December 20, 2024)*
* A copy of your teaching certificate and driver's license are required to complete registration. Documents can be sent via email.
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EDPD 826 C60: Equity in Education: Taking Action in the Classroom

Equity in Education: Taking Action in the Classroom (EDPD 826 C60) provides educators with the opportunity to implement actionable, research-based strategies to support all students, particularly underserved and underachieving students, in learning. This course focuses on actively creating a caring community for all learners. Student achievement is tied closely to identity and a sense of belonging in school. This course addresses barriers to student learning created when student identity is ignored or maligned. Participants in this course will gain knowledge of educational research related to equity, identity, anti-racism, and supporting topics. They will develop, implement, and evaluate an action plan to support all students, with an emphasis on student voice. They will understand how their students’ identities are tied to their learning.
Contact tannerdb@cofc.edu to request a syllabus.
Credit: 3 hours graduate professional development credit
Fall 2024: Registration will open on December 20, 2024
Cost: $350
Delivery Type: Online
Date: March 3 - April 28, 2025
Pre-Register Here (Registration will open on December 15, 2024)*
* A copy of your teaching certificate and your driver's license are required to complete registration. Documents can be sent via email.
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Additional Graduate Professional Development Online Offerings

Virtual SC Graduate Professional Development (3 hours graduate PD credit)

You MUST register with VirtualSC FIRST before registering with the College of Charleston. VirtualSC will send you complete instructions on the registration process.

VirtualSC is an important partner that offers diverse course offerings for course renewal credits and approved C of C graduate professional development courses that can meet the requirements for endorsement and certification programs. These include:

Online Teaching Endorsement
Project-Based Learning Endorsement
Gifted and Talented Endorsement
R2S Literacy Coach Endorsement
R2S Literacy Specialist Endorsement
Transformative Educational Practices (not an endorsement)
Middle-Level Add-On Certification

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