PhD Teaching and Learning at University of South Carolina

Programme overview

Prepare to teach and research at the college level or serve in an education leadership role with a doctorate in teaching and learning that is customized to suit your unique interests. Study a variety of topics including pedagogy, content knowledge, teaching, learning and curriculum in a range of grades and subject areas. Apply research methods to issues relating to educational settings or students.

Faculty: College of Education | Department: Teacher Education | Duration: 18 credit hours | Study mode: full-time | Location: Columbia, SC, United States

What you will study

Students have multiple opportunities to explore diversity, education and equity practices through coursework, local conferences and student organizations. Curriculum is grounded in research that explores complex relationship between teaching and learning at all grade levels.

Career pathways

Potential careers include Researcher, District Leader, Administrative Leader.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Admissions (University of South Carolina Academic Bulletin): In addition to The Graduate School’s application requirements, applicants must submit a letter of intent. Applicants who meet program criteria will be interviewed by a committee of faculty members.

Tuition is charged per credit, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Graduate applications are accepted for Fall, Spring and Summer terms; Fall applications open the prior September, Spring applications open in January and Summer applications open in May.

The graduate application fee is $50 per primary application, reinstated effective August 1, 2026. Deadlines are programme-specific and listed per programme on the Degree Programs and Application Requirements pages.

Apply through the official page: https://www.sc.edu/admissions-at-sc/applications/index.php

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