
The University of South Carolina Upstate is a public, four-year university in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The campus features over 80 student organizations and membership in the Big South Conference, where Spartans compete in 15 NCAA Division I sports. With in-person and online course offerings, USC Upstate provides flexibility in achieving your initial teacher certificate.
USC Upstate believes in preparing you for the reality of the 21st-century classroom. Meaningful learning, immersive technology, and strong partnerships with local school districts allow you to become an expert in your teaching field and an anchor in your teaching community.

Programs
Master’s & certification
From 20 to 48 months
Program Duration
Hybrid
Program Format
Pre-Test Required
No
Deadlines
Program Start
May 01, 2026
Aug. 10, 2026
Nov. 01, 2026
Dec. 20, 2026
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$13,734
In State Tuition
$29,760
Out of State Tuition
$0
Application Fee
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USC Upstate's Master of Arts in Teaching, Special Education - Visual Impairment Program is offered in partnership with the South Carolina School for the Deaf and Blind. The program includes a comprehensive and culturally responsive program of study, including braille, assistive technology, and orientation and mobility to prepare you for the 21st-century classroom.