As a leading teacher education program in South Carolina, The University of South Carolina Aiken School of Education prepares you to be a dynamic educator. In our program students are prepared to have the knowledge and skills needed to create an innovative learning environment and assist students in reaching their highest potential.

As a vital part of the University of South Carolina Aiken, the School of Education is committed to the University goals of active learning through excellence in teaching, faculty and candidate scholarship, and service. Candidates in the School of Education participate in a rigorous curriculum, which is anchored by a strong liberal arts and sciences component, consisting of courses in the humanities, fine arts, social sciences, mathematics, and natural sciences. 

These courses provide a foundation upon which the innovative content is built. The School of Education faculty model includes instruction based on research, infused with technology, and aligned with national, state, and local standards. 

The School of Education collaborates with schools, school districts and community service organizations to provide numerous and varied field experiences that are structured to prepare candidates to work with all students. The teacher education faculty in the School of Education challenges candidates to acquire and develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to become successful Dynamic Educators who can plan, instruct, manage, communicate, and grow professionally.