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Lander University

About

At Lander, you are a priority. As a member of a close-knit community, your peers and professors know you by name and are committed to your success. With study abroad experiences, impactful research, performing arts, NCAA athletics, and over 60 student organizations,  your Lander experience will launch you on a successful path of a lifetime of learning.

Lander University offers high-demand programs to ambitious and talented students in South Carolina and beyond. These programs are delivered in a rich liberal arts environment in order to produce highly qualified and marketable graduates.

  • College or University
  • Greenwood, SC

Institution Links

  • Admissions
  • Financial Aid Office
  • Online Application
Lander University

Programs

Master’s & certification

Master of Arts in Teaching

  • 24 months

    Program Duration

  • Online

    Program Format

  • Pre-Test Required

    Yes

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Program

Program Info

Lander's innovative online program prepares future special education teachers and prepares candidates for SC Certification in Special Education-Multicategorical (PK-12).  

This program is designed for working adults, specifically those working in schools. SC-Project CREATE offers scholarship opportunities for students to complete the degree at a very low cost.

Upcoming Deadlines

  • Deadlines

    Program Start

  • Mar. 15, 2025

    Summer

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Application Fee & Annual Tuition

Learn how to get$100 Back
and apply for a$1000 Scholarship

  • $9,810

    In State Tuition

  • $9,810

    Out of State Tuition

  • $0

    Application Fee

Ways to Lower Your Costs

Students at Lander University have reduced the cost of their program using these methods. Check with Lander University to see if you can, too!

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Description

Grants, Stipends, Scholarships

Lander University offers a wide variety of graduate assistantship (GA) opportunities.

Graduate students awarded a GA work approximately 20 hours per week during the school year. In return, GA positions cover half of the regular tuition and required fees (for fall and spring) and provide a stipend of $3,000 per semester.

Students must first be admitted in a Lander University graduate program to be eligible to apply. 

Loan Forgiveness

Project CREATE supports a group of qualified students annually who wish to complete the MAT program, providing tuition and books to accepted students. Interested applicants can apply here: https://www.sccreate.org/  

Students who live in South Carolina can apply for loan forgiveness through an SC Teacher Loan. Students can be awarded between $2,500 to $15,000 per year. Learn more here https://www.scstudentloan.org/school-loans/sc-teacher-loan-programs-forgiveness

$3,000 - $6,000

Work Study, Working While Still Enrolled

Graduate students have the opportunity to work as graduate assistants and earn up to $6,000 per year.

For more information visit:Financial Aid Office

Certifications

Special Education Special Education (Multi-Categorical) (PK-Grade 12)

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