The School of Education

The School of Education is the central undergraduate home for teacher education programs at Converse University.

Our professional education and liberal arts courses, along with practical experiences through internships and student teaching, prepare future educators, administrators, and researchers for careers in education.

Through curriculum development, teaching methodologies, and educational leadership. our candidates develop an understanding of the critical concepts and principles of their discipline. Our graduates are well-equipped to positively impact educational settings and contribute significantly to the broader educational landscape while practicing equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Meet the Dean

SOUTH CAROLINA POET JAMES DICKEY WROTE, “AND THIS IS THE HOUSE I PASS THROUGH, ON THE WAY TO POWER AND LIGHT.”

I hope that you will find your studies at Converse to be that transition to power and light: the light of knowledge and learning that will empower you to go into your community and make a difference.

Those of you who have chosen teaching as your profession know how valuable your contributions are to the future of our country. Educating the next generation is the most important job anyone can ever have.  Your students’ futures and the future of our communities rest in your hands.

Whether you pursue a degree in Early Childhood, Elementary, Deaf and Hard of Hearing education, one of our special education majors, or a minor that allows you to teach high school, you will be invaluable to improving and enhancing life for your students and fellow citizens. You become an agent of transformation

For all our programs, the light and power of knowledge and caring shines from our graduates. At Converse, we know that teaching is a calling, and those who are called to teach will always work to provide the best for the students in their charge.

I wish you great success in your studies and in your careers.  The experiences you gain at and through Converse will provide you with the tools you need to build a strong and productive future.

Dr. Lienne F. Medford, Dean of the School of Education