Graduate Degree Programs & Certificates
Rehabilitation Counseling
The Rehabilitation Counseling program at South Carolina State University is committed to improving the lives of people with disabilities by producing qualified professional rehabilitation counselors trained in the current best practices of rehabilitation services to work in public, private, state and federal agencies serving a diverse state and nation.Learn more
Speech Pathology & Audiology
The Master of Arts degree (MA) program in speech-language pathology is designed to
provide the academic and practicum experiences that will develop clinical competence
in the management of speech, hearing, and language disorders.
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Counselor Education
At South Carolina State University, our Master of Education in Counselor Education
degree gives you the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary for effective practice
as a professional school counselor here in South Carolina and beyond.
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Master of Arts in Teaching
Maybe you’ve worked in human services or a related field. You’ve witnessed how quality schooling — or a lack thereof — can affect a child’s entire being. Now, you’ve developed a strong interest in teaching at the K–8 level.Learn more
Master of Education in Early Childhood Education
Are you ready to prepare young learners for lifelong learning? Does the opportunity to deliver the first formal education a student receives appeal to you?Learn more
Master of Education in Elementary Education
Hone and refine specialized methods and techniques to better serve young students in schools here in the Palmetto State and beyond.Learn more
Master of Secondary Education
At South Carolina State University, our Master of Education in Secondary Education degree prepares you to effectively teach students in grades 7-12 and guide them to success in classrooms and in their futures.Learn more
Specialist in Education
When you complete our education specialist degree program, you’ll be prepared to chart
your own leadership career path in school districts within South Carolina and beyond.
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Doctor of Education
SC State offers you the opportunity to earn your Doctorate of Education (Ed.D.) to prepare for a top education leadership position or a career as a college or university lecturer or professor. Our Doctorate of Education is a terminal degree and represents the highest level of education and achievement in the field.Learn more
Master of Business Administration
Whether you imagine working in a small business, a startup, a corporation, or a global conglomerate, South Carolina State University’s Master of Business Administration degree program will prepare you for success.Learn more
Master of Science in Nutritional Sciences
At SC State, our master’s in nutritional sciences program will provide you with an appreciation for lifelong learning while developing your effective problem-solving skills and preparing you for service to the community. You’ll learn to help people appreciate and develop a healthier diet, reducing chronic health issues such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, chronic kidney disease, and cancer.Learn more
Master of Science in Transportation
The Master of Science Degree in Transportation (MST) is an interdisciplinary program that prepares students to understand the historical, current, and future trends and developments in transportation systems from an interdisciplinary perspective.Learn more
Certificate Programs
Addiction and Trauma Graduate Certificate
The Addiction and Trauma certificate program is designed to meet the growing demands within the counseling field. The program meets the educational requirements for the certified addictions counselor as well as provide an emphasis in trauma counseling.Learn more
Undergraduate Certificate in Professional Writing
The Professional Writing Certificate Program provides students the opportunity to strengthen their written communication abilities, skills highly valued by employers and graduate programs.Learn more
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Office of Graduate Services
The Office of Graduate Services purpose is to maintain the application process from the beginning to end of their graduation cycle. All applicants for graduate study, regardless of level or category- doctoral, specialist, master’s or non-degree must first be admitted to the Office of Graduate Services and then into a program area. The two-tiered admissions process must be pursued by each degree-seeking applicant until receipt of two admission letters; one from the Office of Graduate Services and the other from the department where the degree is to be earned. The Office of Graduate Services collaborates with the different program areas from the beginning of the admission process of the student until the student is cleared for graduation.
Graduate Studies Staff
Dr. Lakeisa Tucker, Acting Dean College of Graduate & Professional Studies (803)-536-7097 ltucker3@scsu.edu Mrs. Vernell W. Wolfe, Administrative Assistant |
Ms. Elizabeth B. Horton, Director Office of Graduate Services 803-536-8809 or 803-747-9452 ehorton@scsu.edu Mrs. Sharon Stokes Coordinator of Graduate Admission 803-536- 8419 or 803-878-9358 sstokes7@scsu.edu |