Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and youth?

Furman University’s Education Department acknowledges that our nation and communities face critical challenges and need caring, innovative, and skilled educators to be part of the solution. Furman offers many options for students who wish to work with children and youth. Our Teacher Residency Program prepares majors for certifications in the early childhood and elementary grades. The Master of Arts in Teaching provides certification to teach at the high school level. Additionally, the Educational Studies major is offered for those who wish to seek careers in settings other than the classroom.

The Office of Graduate Studies also offers additional certification and graduate degree options in literacy, special education, teaching English to second language learners, and school and district level leadership.

 

Program Overview

Program Overview

At Furman, we take a comprehensive and holistic approach to educating future teachers.

Student Experiences

Student Experiences

You'll be developing not only teaching skills, but also learning how to make decisions and reflect on important topics that will enable you to adapt and shape different learning environments.

Upstate Schools Consortium

The Upstate Schools Consortium now represents large and small school districts, private schools, and colleges and universities in the geographic upstate. Furman University coordinates professional development seminars and provides the Consortium with meeting space, personnel, and resources.

Meet Our Faculty

Meet Our Faculty

When you come to Furman, you’ll learn from some of the leading professors and practitioners in the education field.

Explore our Facilities

Explore our Facilities

Our department has a wealth of resources to fulfill your needs while pursuing your degree.

  • 67
    Alumni selected as Teachers of the Year in the past five years
  • 100%
    Class of '21 and '22 graduates hired for teaching positions
  • 11
    Initial teaching certification programs offered at Furman
Contact  Us

Contact Us

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