Furman University
About
Furman University's mission is to provide you with a distinctive education in fine arts, humanities, social sciences, mathematics, the sciences and select professional disciplines.
Furman's Educator Preparation Program prepares you to be a scholar and leader who:
- Uses effective teaching strategies
- Reflects thoughtfully on your practice
- Promotes human dignity
- Uses evidence-based practices for teaching and communication
- Has an in-depth knowledge of your chosen teaching area
- Responds sensitively to student needs and experiences
The Education Department offers elementary teacher certification in grades 2-6 (through a major in education) and music teacher certification in grades PK-12 (choral and instrumental for music content majors).
Furman University has earned the following distinctions:
- 91 percent overall retention rate for the last seven years
- 100 percent of the class of 2023 and 2024 hired for teaching positions
- 71 alumni named Teacher of the Year over the last five years
- Received The Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation’s Frank Murray Leadership Recognition for Continuous Improvement Award in 2022
Program Info
Upcoming Deadlines
Deadlines
Program Start
Nov. 01, 2025
FallJan. 15, 2026
Fall
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Application Fee & Annual Tuition
Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship
$55,772
In State Tuition
$0
Application Fee
Ways to Lower Your Costs
Students at Furman University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Furman University to see if you can, too!
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Scholarship
The Melissa Cheyne Memorial Scholarship is awarded to a full-time Furman student who majors in education and seeks licensure in early childhood education.
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Scholarship
The John Gordon Holt Scholarship is awarded to a junior or senior. The award is based on financial need.
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Scholarship
The Lou Gassaway Shirley Burriss Scholarship is awarded to a full-time Furman student who has demonstrated a desire to teach students facing the challenges of learning disabilities or emotional/behavioral disorders.
$1,500
Scholarship
The Childers Foundation Teaching Excellence Award is awarded annually to an outstanding elementary teacher during the teaching internship in fall of the fifth year. The award amount is $1,500.
For more information visit:Financial Aid Office