The Clemson University College of Education offers a variety of teacher preparation programs spanning birth through adulthood. Clemson programs are nationally recognized, with recent top 10 rankings in U.S. News & World Report, College Magazine and others. Marquee programs such as ClemsonLIFE, Reading Recovery and Upstate Writing Project continue to have statewide and national influence.
The College of Education is a close-knit community of learners and scholars committed to excellence – and each other. We are also a proud part of a Carnegie R1 public research institution where purpose-driven students, faculty and staff collaborate on projects that impact our state, country and world. We believe that our collective calling as a University is to change lives, change perception and, through our work, change the world. We participate in these innovative efforts as part of Clemson's land-grant mission to serve the state of South Carolina and beyond.
The professors make us feel really comfortable going into a classroom, and they give us so much advice. I really trust that they're giving me all the tools that I need to go into the classroom and be the best teacher that I can be.
The College of Education is proud of its strong, nationally accredited undergraduate licensure programs. Faculty members have excellent professional reputations, quality classroom teaching experience and a deep devotion to students, classrooms and the community.
You'll engage in high-quality research and professional learning that will help you make a difference in the world. You'll have purposeful, challenging and diverse clinical experiences throughout your four years, gradually increasing in scope and responsibility, with placements in classrooms, schools and districts that have longstanding commitments to high quality educational experiences for all children.
The College has earned its reputation as an innovator with its approach to education delivery.
Learn more about the College of Education’s undergraduate degree programs for teachers:
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Amount
Description
Up to $6,000
Grants, Stipends, Scholarships
$6,000 – South Carolina Teaching Fellows Receive up to $6,000 per year for four years in forgivable student loans while you complete coursework that leads to your teaching license. When you're a freshman in the program, you'll live in the Teaching Fellows Living Learning Community, which will provide additional support and help you build relationships outside of the academic environment. You'll also be able to attend seminars, professional development, service-learning opportunities, advocacy experiences, field trips and social gatherings. Learn more.
Amount Varies Scholarships & Grants
Clemson University offers a variety of scholarships, grants and additional aid. Read more on the website.
Amount Varies
Loan Forgiveness
South Carolina & National Teacher Loan and Forgiveness
The South Carolina Teacher Loan and Forgiveness programs can pay off your student loans when you teach. IF you teach in a high-needs field, you may be eligible for loan forgiveness from the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about the South Carolina programs and the Federal TEACH Grant.
Amount Varies
Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled
The Federal World Study Program
You may be eligible for on- and off-campus jobs through work study. You'll need to fill out the FAFSA to qualify. Check outClemson JobLink, which connects students with employers who are directly seeking Clemson students.
American Sign Language (PK-Grade 12) Biology (Grades 9-12) Chemistry (Grades 9-12) Early Childhood (PK-Grade 3) Elementary Education (Grades 2-6) English (Grades 9-12) French (PK-Grade 12) Mathematics (Grades 9-12) Middle Level Language Arts (Grades 5-8) Middle Level Math (Grades 5-8) Middle Level Science (Grades 5-8) Middle Level Social Studies (Grades 5-8) Physics (Grades 9-12) Social Studies (Grades 9-12) Spanish (PK-Grade 12) Special Education Special Education (Multi-Categorical) (PK-Grade 12)
Program Semesters/Steps Overview
You will participate in a well-rounded general education curriculum while also taking courses designed specifically for teacher preparation and specific content areas. You can find individual curriculum plans outlining coursework for each program on the College of Education website.
Program Hallmarks
In conjunction with coursework, you'll have clinical experiences throughout your four years, gradually increasing in scope and responsibility, with placements in classrooms, schools and districts that have longstanding commitments to high quality educational experiences for all children.
Beginning with early tutoring experiences during your freshmen year, and continuing with a variety of early field observations throughout your sophomore and junior years, you'll be prepared for the culminating practicum and student teaching. By the end of student teaching, you will have a strong base of content knowledge, classroom management skills, pedagogical skills and a deep understanding of foundational issues related to academic success and educational equity.
The College of Education is dedicated to meeting the demands of the state and equipping students for lives and careers that make a difference. Through innovative educational programming, high-impact research, and transformative outreach, the College of Education responds to critical societal and educational issues, such as:
Workforce development
The role of technology in education and society
Teacher recruitment and retention
Mental health and well-being
Leadership development
You will participate in a variety of high-quality, purposeful field experiences that prepare you to meet the needs of students in South Carolina classrooms and beyond.
You will have an assigned academic advisor who provides academic support alongside a faculty mentor who provides additional developmental support. Advising and mentoring takes a holistic approach to your success, providing mentoring with a focus on retention and diversity to prepare you to serve others.
As a College, administration, faculty and staff share the same beliefs for educator preparation. The College seeks to prepare resilient and highly engaged educational professionals committed to improving the educational opportunities and life outcomes of all learners, advocate for a civil and just society through sustained engagement with schools and communities, and engage in innovative, multidisciplinary research to address complex social issues as a nationally prominent land-grant university.
Stemming from these beliefs, collectively the College of Education values the following and expects these practices to be evident in students and the graduated teachers:
Apply disciplinary and developmental knowledge to educational design, implementation, and assessment.
Understand and shape educational policies and practices within broader educational contexts.
Use culturally responsive practices that value student backgrounds, experiences, and knowledge.
Integrate theory, research and practice when examining and influencing educational environments.
Engage in critical reflection to examine assumptions.
Advocate for improved policy and practice to facilitate equitable learning contexts for all learners in South Carolina and beyond.
Stats
Gender
Male
Female
16%
84%
Ethnicity
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic/Latino
Native Hawaiian/Other Pacific Islander
White
Two or more races
0%
1%
4%
4%
0%
87%
4%
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