Our graduate students are innovative leaders and creative thinkers who are ready for the next step in their professional journey.

If you’re ready to take the next step in advancing your education or exploring a new path, Converse – a nationally recognized and regionally accredited doctoral university – is the place to do it.
We put your future first.
Converse is centered around opening doors for your success. From our professors who put you in the middle of it all – research, real-world experience, and personal guidance – we surround you with what you need to advance in your career. Our graduate and doctoral students thrive thanks to Converse’s deep scholarship, transformative mentorship, and experiential learning.
The Graduate School
- More than 35 masters programs, including Professional Leadership programs;
- A unique doctoral program for working professionals with the dissertation built into the 3 ½ years of coursework;
- Five fully-online graduate programs;
- A low-residency MFA program that boasts a long history of award-winning writers;
- Two graduate programs are offered at our alternate location at the University Center of Greenville (UCG), including our EdD.
On-Campus Programs
- Master of Education (MEd)
- Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT)
- Master of Liberal Arts (MLA)
- Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MMFT)
- Master of Music (MM)
- Graduate Performance Diploma in Music
- Doctorate in Professional Leadership (EdD)
- Education Specialist (EdS) in Administration & Supervision
Low-Residency Program
Hybrid Progam
Online Programs
- Education Specialist in Literacy (EdS)
- Master of Education in Advanced Studies (MEd)
- Master of Education – Art Education (MEd)
- Master of Education in Gifted Education (MEd)
- Master in Management in Community Advocacy (MiM)
- Master in Management in Professional Leadership (MiM)
University Center of Greenville
Other Opportunities
Graduate Visits and Open Houses

Whether you are pursuing your graduate degree on-campus, through a low-residency program, or online, we invite you to campus to experience Converse first-hand. While you’re here, you can meet faculty and learn more about your program. Campus visits can be scheduled by calling the Office of Admissions at 864.596.9040 or by emailing graduate@converse.edu.
Graduate Open Houses
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Graduate Students in the News
Converse Graduates Earn Recognition for Impact on Spartanburg Schools
Written by Michelle Bowen We’re proud to celebrate three Converse University Master of Education alumni whose dedication to education has earned recognition across Spartanburg County. …
Framing the Future: Art and Impact in Action at Converse
Written by Lindsay Bartholomew There was magic in the air in Wilson Hall on the evening of September 16, 2026, as more than 130 members …
A Long and Continuing Journey: Bert King ’26
Written by Chris Worthy Bert King ’26 is on a path of lifelong learning. “It’s a long journey.” Indeed, Bert King, EdD ’26 has been …
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The Graduate School
Converse is a nationally recognized and regionally accredited doctoral university.
Office of the Dean
Dr. Lienne Medford
Dean of The Graduate School
864.596.9082
lienne.medford@converse.edu
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