College of EducationAt a Glance
The University of South Carolina College of Education is a state and national leader in preparing future teachers, counselors, education administrators, researchers and policymakers.
With more than 30,000 graduates and growing every year, all students in South Carolina are taught by at least one College of Education alumni. That’s impact that spans the state’s classrooms and schools, developing leaders who advocate for today’s teaching professionals and pursue solutions leading to educational excellence.
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Breakthrough Star Hengtao Tang studies how to make STEM courses more effective for SC schoolchildren
South Carolina’s economic future depends on a world-class workforce in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. That’s why assistant professor Hengtao Tang is studying how to make STEM courses more effective, inclusive and accessible to a wider range of people.
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Education professor Catherine Compton-Lilly helps Taiwanese communities reclaim indigenous language loss through children's books
Education professor Catherine Compton-Lilly traveled to Taiwan to help two communities reclaim indigenous language loss through children’s books.
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Learning to move
Many children are not only minimally participanting in physical activity but also have fallen behind in acquiring basic motor development skills that dramatically hinders their capability to play.
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USC researchers improve outcomes for pregnancy, birth and early childhood
When it comes to understanding the challenges related to pregnancy, birth and early childhood, USC’s researchers deliver answers.
Focused on Student Success
Our faculty are engaged, welcoming, passionate, driven and helpful. They share a commitment to transforming lives, schools and communities in South Carolina. Many are former teachers and administrators who bring real-world experiences to the programs they teach. Our student-to-faculty ratios — lower than many peer institutions — create an engaging environment that supports both new students and seasoned educators.
STUDENT SUPPORT
