The B.A. in Educational Studies is designed for careers in non-traditional environments such as non-profits, camps, advocacy, or policy. Our unique programs stress local and civic engagement starting in your first year. Opportunities for global engagement include travel study trips to Australia, New Zealand and European countries.

Furman University is nationally accredited by CAEP (Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation). Additionally, the music teacher preparation program is accredited by NASM (National Association of Schools of Music). Program completers are highly marketable and accomplished as can be seen in the 2025 CAEP Annual Reporting Measure, 2025 CAEP Annual Reporting Measures.

Additional information about our previous teacher certification programs can be found in the Annual Title II Report submitted to the U.S. Department of Education.

Information about graduate programs for educators may be found on the Graduate Studies page.

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Goodwyn finds her Pathway

  Katie Goodwyn (Educational Studies, Furman, class of 2024) has brought to life what “pathways” hopes to accomplish at Furman University. Katie notes: “When I was at Furman, I knew I wanted to pursue something...

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Exploring Education: Reflections from Calla Fisher ’27

Brittany Vasquez '27, Abigail Crane '28, Calla Fisher '27, and Emmy Barber '28 This past May I had the opportunity to attend the MayX program: Exploring Education in South Carolina, New Zealand, and Australia, which...

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New Courses in Education

Many alumni of Furman, especially those majoring and certifying in the Education Department, recall EDU 111, Foundations in American Education. Many still refer fondly to the course as “ED 11,” in fact. Over the last...

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