
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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First-gen, Next-gen
Hope Rivers, a first-generation college student who earned three degrees from USC, is inspiring a new generation of students as the president of Piedmont Technical College.
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5 ways pressuring young athletes to perform well does them harm
Developmental sport psychology professor Eva V. Monsma writes for The Conversation on the negative effects of pressuring young athletes.
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U.S. News rankings: USC keeps top spot in online graduate nursing programs
For the third straight year, the University of South Carolina’s College of Nursing is ranked No. 1 nationally for its online graduate nursing program, according to U.S. News & World Report’s annual online programs rankings released Jan. 24.
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Social justice awards recognize outstanding student, faculty members
Four faculty members and a student have been recognized for their work on campus and in the larger community with 2023 Social Justice Awards. The University of South Carolina created the Social Justice Awards to recognize individuals who have exemplified the philosophies of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. through acts of community service, social justice or racial reconciliation.

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