You want to stand before a class of hungry minds, sharing your wisdom and experiences to inspire future doctors and nurses, lawyers and educators, entrepreneurs and historians, artists and musicians. If you’re ready for the challenges and rewards of teaching, you’re in the right place. Lander University’s College of Education will guide you toward a fulfilling career in education with relevant courses and dedicated, experienced faculty. Our undergraduate degree programs will prepare you to lead a classroom of your own after graduation. Meanwhile, our master’s programs can help you further your education, or step into a new career field.
Dr. Stephen Bismarck
Dean
864-388-8412 | sbismarck@lander.edu | Carnell Learning Center LC221
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Accreditation
The College of Education is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
CAEP Accountability Measures
Lander University has a rich history of producing talented teachers. The Department of Teacher Education is committed to using assessment outcomes to drive continuous improvement. The data on this page provides information on the 4 measures of program effectiveness defined by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Workforce Ready
A degree from the College of Education can open up opportunities in careers such as:
- Being a classroom teacher, molding future leaders
- Leading Montessori learners in specialized classrooms
- Developing instruction with a technological focus
- Working in special education settings to create positive outcomes
Lander also has a slate of graduate degrees that will unlock even more career potential.
The Career Promise
At Lander University, we promise that you will find a job within the first 60 days of graduation. If you don’t, we want you to work for us. We believe in what we teach, and we know our students are set up for success. That’s our Career Promise to Lander graduates: if you aren’t able to find a job within 60 days of graduating, Lander will hire you as a graduate assistant and guarantee your admission into the Lander graduate program of your choice.*
*To qualify for this program, students must graduate from Lander within four years and earn a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Additional admissions requirements may apply for specific graduate programs.
Center of Excellence for the Advancement of Literacy Instruction (CARLI)
Lander University, in partnership with Presbyterian College, serves as the Center of Excellence for the Advancement of Literacy Instruction (CARLI). Learn more about this innovative project and access resources for educator preparation providers on the CARLI website.
TeachSC
Our partner, TeachSC, is a program that provides free support to anyone who’s thinking about becoming a teacher. When you sign up, you get perks like 1-on-1 coaching, up to $100 back in fee reimbursements towards expenses related to applying to our programs (including testing and fingerprints), and a chance to win a regional $1,000 scholarship! Access these resources by signing up here!
Outside the Classroom
In Lander’s College of Education, your learning isn’t confined to the traditional classroom space. here are a few ways our students get involved outside the classroom:
- Become a Lander Teaching Fellow
The mission of the Teaching Fellows Program is to recruit talented high school seniors into the teaching profession and help them develop leadership qualities. - Teacher Cadets
The Teacher Cadet Program was piloted in four South Carolina high schools in 1985-86. Today, the program includes approximately 170 South Carolina high Schools serving an average of 2,700 juniors and seniors. - Call Me MISTER Program
The mission of the Call Me MISTER (Mentors Instructing Students Toward Effective Role Models) initiative is to increase the pool of available teachers from a broader more diverse background particularly among the state’s lowest performing elementary schools. The MISTER initiative attempts to accomplish this by providing academic, social, and financial support to under-represented individuals interested in entering the teaching profession. - Interdisciplinary Studies
Interdisciplinary scholars bring together knowledge and skills from more than one academic field in order to solve big problems for a complex world. Students pursuing an Interdisciplinary Degree (IDS) at Lander complete half their major in one field and half in another, and most interdisciplinary programs require an internship. With a broad skill set and real-world experience, IDS majors are primed for success in the workforce or graduate school.
What Our Students Say
“(The M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning) has encouraged me to continue studying, modifying and improving how I teach so that it can best serve all of my students.
Blake Bishop
M.Ed in Teaching and Learning
Early on in this major, I was not a motivated or responsible student...This major has not only given me a work ethic that benefits me in all aspects of life, but also a job that will never feel like work.
Lucas Boyce
Physical Education
When I think back to my college experience, I instantly remember all of the amazing times I had as a Lander Teaching Fellow... I would not be the educator I am today without my experiences and friendships I gained from the Teaching Fellows Program!
Katelyn Ramey
Secondary Education
Latest News
Lander’s College of Education Gives Annual Awards to Graduates, Pins Future Educators
Graduates of Lander University’s College of Education are ready to put their education to use in classrooms.
Lander Receives $10,000 Grant for Middle School Mentorship, STEM Program
Lander University is expanding its efforts to inspire the next generation of educators through the support of a $10,000 grant from the Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention and Advancement for South Carolina (CERRA-SC).
Lander College of Education Honored by Local School District
Lander University’s College of Education is a leader in training teachers for the workforce in South Carolina, and that commitment was on full display Monday, March 16, as Greenwood County School District 50 honored the college as members of “The Greenwood 50.”
