Furman University Graduate Studies

Furman University Graduate Studies Ranked the best liberal arts college in South Carolina by U.S. News & World Report, Furman offers a variety of graduate degree programs.

Our focused programs offer courses and experiences designed to advance students personally and professionally. Furman University offers graduate opportunities in several educational areas:
† Master of Arts Degree - Within the master of arts program in education, degree concentrations are available in school leadership, literacy, special education (emotional/behavioral disorders, learning disabili

ties), teaching English to speakers of other languages, early childhood education, as well as curriculum and instruction.
† Educational Specialist Degree (Superintendent’s Certification) - This degree is a post-master’s degree program for experienced teachers, school and district administrators, and other educators, who seek to develop their potential and competencies; who are committed to the improvement of PK-12 education, especially at the school and district level; and who aspire to be lifelong researchers and leaders in their organizations.
† Plus 30 - Furman University currently offers required coursework toward +30 hours above a master’s degree in School Leadership, Literacy, and TESOL.

Meet Autumn, Furman's graduate admissions counselor, and discover what’s possible with Furman’s Graduate Studies program...
05/29/2026

Meet Autumn, Furman's graduate admissions counselor, and discover what’s possible with Furman’s Graduate Studies programs! She’ll be at the Joseph Vaughn Plaza in front of the Duke Library on Thursday, June 11. Learn how our graduate programs can help advance your career and connect you to a professional network that supports you long after graduation.

Let us know if you’re coming: https://ow.ly/E5Bg50Z5KH4

Take a break from the summer heat by joining a virtual information session (VIS) from the comfort of your home. Furman U...
05/28/2026

Take a break from the summer heat by joining a virtual information session (VIS) from the comfort of your home. Furman University offers exceptional programs led by expert faculty who equip their students for success. Which of our programs can help you take the next step in your career?

Programs with a VIS in June:

M.S. in Innovation and Leadership (MSIL)

M.A. in Advocacy and Social Policy (MAP)

Save your spot today: https://admission.furman.edu/portal/gradevents

“The [M.A.Ed. in Literacy] program strengthened not only my knowledge but also my professional voice.” Kate Massey enter...
05/27/2026

“The [M.A.Ed. in Literacy] program strengthened not only my knowledge but also my professional voice.”

Kate Massey entered Furman’s M.A.Ed. in Literacy ready to become a stronger teacher. She left with the confidence to lead, advocate and support students both inside and beyond the classroom.

Through the program, Kate strengthened her literacy expertise, led professional development, presented at state and national conferences and deepened her commitment to research-based teaching practices. She is now continuing her education at the University of Georgia, where she is pursuing a specialist degree in TESOL. Her next chapter will take her to Medellín, Colombia, where she’ll continue her work as an educator.

Read Kate’s story: https://ow.ly/6aRP50Z4Qj3

AI is changing every industry, but most professionals are still figuring out what that actually means for their work and...
05/26/2026

AI is changing every industry, but most professionals are still figuring out what that actually means for their work and careers.

That’s the idea behind Applied AI for Professional Practice, a new hybrid professional certificate developed by Furman’s Office of Graduate Studies and the Center for Innovative Leadership in partnership with Build Carolina.

In this blog, facilitator Lelia King shares how the course will help participants move beyond theory and build practical AI fluency through real-world application, industry speakers and hands-on projects. Read more: https://ow.ly/nQS350Z3jnv

Build Carolina

“To me, they really did feel like my academic family, and that was so special to me. I just don’t think you get that eve...
05/21/2026

“To me, they really did feel like my academic family, and that was so special to me. I just don’t think you get that everywhere.”

Tre’Dessa has always been passionate about leading her community through service. The M.A. in Advocacy and Social Policy connected her with supportive faculty and fellow classmates that pushed her to grow confidently in her studies. Now she is taking what she’s learned and helping others lead in their communities through Upstate Forever's Citizen Planning Academy.

Read her full story on our blog: https://www.furman.edu/graduate-studies/rooted-in-purpose-how-tredessa-smalls-is-shaping-greenvilles-future/

Recently during Furman Engaged 2026, students in our Master of Science in Community Engaged Medicine (MSCEM) presented t...
05/20/2026

Recently during Furman Engaged 2026, students in our Master of Science in Community Engaged Medicine (MSCEM) presented their cumulative program work through individual poster presentations exploring health, community and the social factors that shape patient outcomes.

Presentation topics ranged from sickle cell disease and systemic racism to cardiovascular risk in football culture, LGBTQ+ youth mental health, and how healthcare inequities contribute to untreated and mismanaged postpartum depression among African American women.

Community members and students were able to walk through the session, stop for conversations and hear directly from students about the issues they researched throughout the program.

Learn more about the program: https://ow.ly/2eyF50Z2etE

Congratulations to all our Spring 2026 graduates!The Graduate Studies hooding ceremony included opening remarks from Bet...
05/18/2026

Congratulations to all our Spring 2026 graduates!

The Graduate Studies hooding ceremony included opening remarks from Beth Pontari, Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, as well as student reflections from Kate Harrington of the M.A. in Advocacy and Social Policy program and Junie Mertus of the M.S. in Community Engaged Medicine program.

We celebrated graduates from the M.S. in Innovation and Leadership, M.A. in Advocacy and Social Policy, M.S. in Community Engaged Medicine, M.A. in Strategic Design, M.A. in Education and Ed.S. in School Leadership.

We can’t wait to see the impact each of these graduates makes as they .

What does advocacy and social policy look like in practice? Students in Furman’s M.A. in Advocacy and Social Policy conn...
05/15/2026

What does advocacy and social policy look like in practice?

Students in Furman’s M.A. in Advocacy and Social Policy connect research, advocacy and community-driven change through projects focused on real issues, from disaster resilience and child welfare to education policy and sustainable communities.

Learn more about MAP: furman.edu/map

Fall application deadlines are six weeks away.Now is the time to start your application for Furman University’s graduate...
05/15/2026

Fall application deadlines are six weeks away.

Now is the time to start your application for Furman University’s graduate programs. Designed for working professionals and lifelong learners, Furman Graduate Studies offers flexible, high-impact programs that help you advance your career, explore new fields and lead meaningful change.

Programs starting in Fall 2026 include:

• M.A. in Advocacy and Social Policy
• M.S. in Innovation and Leadership

Start you application today: https://ow.ly/aRKE50YZeXi

05/14/2026

It’s difficult to choose when you don’t know what you need.

Vernon Prosser, Furman’s School Leadership Program Coordinator, clarifies the difference between the Master of Arts in Education and Educational Specialist degrees in School Leadership. Both offer a high level of instruction and flexibility for candidates seeking to expand their reach beyond the classroom into school administration and beyond.

Discover more about our School Leadership programs: https://bit.ly/3R6b1Dm

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