Elementary Education
Initial Certification Programs
Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education (B.A.)
The B.A. is a degree program for undergraduate students at USC who wish to
teach and earn an initial South Carolina teaching certification for grades 2-6.
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.)
The M.A.T. is a degree program for those who wish to receive initial certification
and a masters degree in an intensive, full-time year of graduate study.
"When I hire an M.A.T. student from USC, I know I have someone who is as prepared as any new teacher can be." - Principal
Advanced Programs
Master of Education (M.Ed.)
The M.Ed. is a graduate degree for certified teachers who wish to continue their
professional education. [Click
Here for Information on Beaufort M.Ed. Courses]
Education Specialist in Teaching (Ed. S.)
The Educational Specialist is a post-masters degree program for career educators
who wish to assume leadership roles as practitioners. The course accommodates full-time
teachers.
Doctor of Education in Curriculum & Instruction: Elementary and
Doctor of Philosophy (Ed.D. & Ph.D.)
Two doctoral degrees are available to meet diverse needs of candidates for doctoral
study. The Ed.D. is planned for advanced-level educators who are pursuing doctoral
study while employed. The Ph.D. Is preferred by educators who intend to teach in
higher education.
"I never expected my dissertation to change how I think about learning. This is research that makes a difference." - Ph.D. student