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Furman University
Overview
Furman University / Department of Education is located in Greenville, SC, in a suburban setting.
Degrees & Awards
Degrees Offered
| Degree | Concentration | Sub-concentration |
|---|---|---|
| Specialist in Education (Ed S) | Educational leadership | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Special education | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | English as a second language | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Curriculum and instruction | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | School leadership | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Literacy | |
| Master of Arts (MA) | Early childhood education |
Degrees Awarded
| Degree | Number Awarded |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees | 61 |
Earning Your Degree
| Part-time study available? |
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| Evening/weekend programs available? | No |
| Distance learning programs available? |
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Degree Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Master's Degrees |
Entrance Exam PRAXIS II Comp Exam Required for some Thesis Alternate accepted |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
88
Applied
88
Accepted
75
Enrolled
Applying
50
Application Fee - Domestic
No
Electronic applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed on a rolling basis?
Application Deadlines
| Type | Domestic | International | Priority date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall deadline | August 1st | July 15th | Yes |
| Spring deadline | December 1st | December 1st | Yes |
Entrance Requirements
| Exam | Details | |
|---|---|---|
| Master's Degree Exam | PRAXIS II |
Tuition & Fees
Financial Support
| Financial award applicants must submit: | FAFSA |
|---|---|
| Application deadlines for financial awards | May 15 |
| Types of financial support available |
Scholarship and/or loans |
Student Body
154
Total Graduate Students
Not Reported
International Breakout (representing other countries)
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.6% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 9.74% |
| White or Caucasian | 85% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 0.65% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0% |
| Unknown | 1.95% |
Gender
Male (23%)
Female (76%)
Faculty
21
Total faculty
Full-time - 12
Part-time - 9
Male (5)
Female (16)
Research
| Focus of faculty research: | Literacy, pedagogy and practice, social justice, advanced leadership, achievement in high poverty schools |
|---|---|
| Externally sponsored research expenditures last year: | 0 |
Location & Contact
Address
3300 Poinsett Highway
Greenville, SC 29613
United States
Greenville, SC 29613
United States
Contact
Dr. Nelly Hecker
Head
Phone: 864-294-3385
Head
Phone: 864-294-3385
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