
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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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.
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Health challenge drives education major to help others
Tori Edsel’s dreams of being a dancer came to an abrupt halt when she suffered a stroke at 16. The third-year early childhood education major’s experiences during her recovery helped change her outlook and gave her a new dream: helping children in similar situations.
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Capping off the Gamecock experience
When Jenna Wilson became director of the Carolina Closet, she never imagined she’d be in the graduation business. She launched a joint collection project for students unable to buy their own cap and gown.

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