Graduate Coursework
spring 2024
Graduate Coursework - District Tuition Rates
Full-time District Employees - $100 per course
District Retirees - $200 per course
Out-of-district Participants - $600 per course
Steps for Registering for a District Graduate Course
District Graduate Course Withdrawal Procedures
Participants who withdraw from a Lexington One graduate course within five days prior to the first class or withdraw after the course begins will forfeit tuition. The participant will also have to officially withdraw from the college or university. Contact Shannon Williamson at 821-1056 or at sawilliamson@lexington1.net for withdrawal procedures.
Degree Opportunities
*Prior to applying for any degree program, it is important to contact the SCDE to ensure the program will lead to certification and/or licensure in the state of South Carolina. SCDE Educator Services can be reached via email at certification@ed.sc.gov or phone at (803)896-0325.
3% Tuition Grant - Student Facing.DB (1).pdfAmerican College of Education
American College of Education offers educators a variety of programs and courses at a reduced cost to Lexington County School District One Teachers. Click on the document to the left to see more about the cost, term dates, and program information.
Arkansas State university
Arkansas State University and Lexington County School District One are partnering to provide educators with access to a variety of fully online Masters, Educational Specialist, and Doctoral programs at a reduced rate. Content foci for the programs include literacy, special education, counseling, and educational leadership among others. Click on the flyer to the right for more information about the programs and registration process. Cost per program is included.
In lieu of in-person meetings, ASU will be hosting online information webinars for educators wanting to learn more about the graduate programs available to help further their education and career. For more information, be sure to review the flyer to the right.
A-State Online Graduate Programs.docxLexington 1 Launch flyer.pdfCapella University
Capella University and Lexington County School District One are partnering to provide educators with access to higher education that is competency-based and geared to real world application. In addition, coursework is completely online, and there are cost savings for you and your immediate family members. Be sure to check on the launch flyer to the right. For additional information, click on this link.
Clemson University - Masters in Literacy (SecondarY)
Masters in Sec Literacy.pdfClemson University Opportunities
Are you interested in becoming certified in teaching ESOL? Starting this spring, Clemson University College of Education will be offering the ESOL add on certification courses online. The five required courses will be offered fully online from Spring 2018 through Fall 2018. The first attached flyer contains more information about the certification.
If teachers are interested in attaining their full Masters of Education in Literacy, Clemson University offers the program with two possible endorsements: Literacy Coaching and ESOL. Additionally, all Read to Succeed coursework is completed through the M.Ed. The second attached flyer contains more information about the degree.
ClemsonMEd_ESOLFlyer.pdfClemsonMEd_LiteracyFlyer.pdfColumbia College
Lexington One Employees get a 10% Tuition Reduction!
Evening Program - Bachelor of Arts
B.A. Behavioral Science, B.A. Business (Administration or Accounting concentrations), B.A. Business Analytics, B.A. or B.S. Computer and Information Science, B.A. Early Childhood Education, B.A. Elementary Education, B.A. Human Services (A.A. in Human Services required), B.A. Leadership and Professional Communication, B.A. Political Science, B.A. Psychology, B.A. Public Affairs B.A. Special Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Change and Leadership
Master of Education - Higher Education Administration or Divergent Learning
Converse College - M.Ed. in Advanced Studies
Converse College offers a Masters Program in Advanced Studies (see worksheet).
M.Ed. Adv Studies (Converse) (updated Sp17).docxEd.S. - Converse College
Converse also offers an Ed.S. Degree in Literacy.
Ed.S. Literacy (Converse) (Updated F17).docGardner-Webb University
Click on the flier to see what Gardner-Webb has to offer!
For more information on how to register or about local informational sessions, please click here.
GWU - Color IM Flyer - FA23 - Zoom.pdfGrand Canyon University
Grand Canyon University Programs and Scholarships.pdfNewberry College
RETAIN Summer Online Courses 2018. Click the flier to get more information.
Newberry Online courses.pdfNewberry PD Courses.pdfUniversity of Phoenix
Educators and staff can receive a 10% Tuition Reduction toward all of our individual courses and degree programs. Contact amanda.fineberg@phoenix.edu.
University of South Carolina
Link - Online Graduate Programs
Adapted Physical Education, M.S.
Education Administration, Ed.S. (Superintendent Certification)
Education Administration, M.Ed. (Principal Certification)
Educational Practice and Innovation, Ed.D. – 4 concentration areas
Curriculum Studies
Education Systems Improvement
Learning Design and Technologies
STEM Education
Educational Technology, M.Ed.
Language and Literacy, M.Ed.
Teaching, M.Ed.
Link - On Campus Graduate Programs
Applied Behavior Analysis, M.Ed.
Counselor Education, Ed.S. (Clinical Mental Health, Marriage, Couples & Family, School Counseling)
Counselor Education, Ph.D.
Education Administration, Ph.D.
Educational Psychology and Research, Ph.D.
Educational Psychology and Research, M.Ed.
Higher Education and Student Affairs, M.Ed.
Foundations of Education, Ph.D.
Language and Literacy, Ph.D.
Physical Education, Ph.D.
Special Education, M.Ed.
Special Education, Ph.D.
Teaching and Learning, Ph.D.
Link - Certifications and Endorsements
Applied Behavior Analyst
Career Development Facilitator
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Gifted and Talented
Literacy Teacher, Literacy Coach, and Literacy Specialist
Online Teaching
Project-Based Learning (PBL)
Play Therapy
Read to Succeed (R2S)
Special Education
Contact Kesha Clavon with any questions regarding information for these programs.
Email – kesha@mailbox.sc.edu
Phone – 803-200-2771
USC Aiken
June sessions will include a Geometry Institute as well as a Probability and Statistics Institute for middle and high school mathematics teachers. The July sessions will include an Algebraic Thinking and Proportional Relationships Institute for 3rd – 8th grade mathematics teachers, and a STEM Institute for 3rd – 8th grade mathematics and science teachers.
Flyers and registration forms for these are attached and can be found at:
http://rpsec.usca.edu/ProfessionalLearning/
Discounts for early registration are available prior to Thursday, June 1, 2017.
There are several local hotels, and lodging can also be provided using USC Aiken’s Campus Housing at the following rates:
· $25 plus 12% tax = $28 per night/Double with linen
· $30 plus 12% tax = $33.60 per night/Single with linen
Please do not hesitate to email (gloriaa@usca.edu) or call (803.641-3592). If you have any questions or need additional information.