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Become a Leader in Education or Psychology at Lander University

Gain hands-on experience, personal mentorship, and career-ready skills through Lander’s education, psychology, and human services programs — all supported by strong school partnerships and a proven Career Promise.

Transform Lives with a Degree from Lander University

We believe in the power of passionate educators and insightful psychologists to shape the communities they serve. Whether you're inspired to lead a classroom, support student development or explore the human mind, our programs offer you the tools, mentorship and hands-on experience you need to thrive in your future career.

Why Choose Lander?

  • Personalized Education: Our small class sizes provide students with opportunities to make connections with faculty members and classmates.
  • Affordable: We’ve kept our tuition rates frozen for ten years and counting.
  • Networking Made Easy: Our faculty have deep connections with school districts and nonprofits across our region. Our students have no trouble finding internships, many of which become rewarding careers of their own.
  • Get Grad School Ready: Our education and psychology alumni have gone on to pursue advanced degrees in some of the best graduate programs in the country.

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Average Class Size

4,500+

Student Body

60+

Student Clubs & Organizations

Our Programs

Opportunities are plentiful for students in Lander’s College of Education, including...

  • Classroom shadowing experiences early in your college career.
  • Specialized programs that cover every grade level, from pre-kindergarten to high school.
  • Secondary (high school) certification in a wide variety of subjects.
  • Experienced professors who will mentor and guide you through your teaching experiences.
  • Classes and certification in the Montessori Method – Lander was the first university in South Carolina to offer an accredited Montessori program.

Gain Real-World Experience

Meanwhile, students in Lander’s psychology program benefit from...

  • Working alongside professors to conduct research.
  • Presenting projects at regional and national conferences.
  • Taking part in Lander’s state-of-the-art Stress and Cognition Lab.
  • Interning with organizations in our area to gain valuable experience.

What Our Students Say

“When I think back to my college experience, I instantly remember all of the amazing times I had as a Lander Teaching Fellow... I would not be the educator I am today without my experiences and friendships I gained from the Teaching Fellows Program!”

Katelyn Ramey

English, Secondary Education

“The faculty at Lander have given me so much care and support throughout my time in undergrad and after... the close-knit community and small class sizes helped me to adjust to my master’s program easier. It’s also great knowing that my professors at Lander are still so supportive of what I’m doing now.”

Morgan Ferqueron

Psychology

The Career Promise

At Lander University, we promise that you will find a job within the first 60 days of graduation. If you don’t, we want you to work for us. We believe in what we teach, and we know our students are set up for success. That’s our Career Promise to Lander graduates: if you aren’t able to find a job within 60 days of graduating, Lander will hire you as a graduate assistant and guarantee your admission into the Lander graduate program of your choice.*

*To qualify for this program, students must graduate from Lander within four years and earn a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Additional admissions requirements may apply for specific graduate programs.

Find the Program That’s Right for You

No matter your interest, Lander University has plenty of options that can help you launch a rewarding future career.

Education Programs:

  • Early Childhood Education, Grades PreK-3 (B.S.)
  • Early Childhood Education, Montessori Concentration, Grades PreK-3 (B.S.)
  • Education and Child Development (B.S.)
  • Elementary Education, Grades 2-6 (B.S.)
  • Middle Level Education (B.S.)
  • Special Education, Multicategorical, Grades PreK-12 (B.S.)
  • Secondary (High School) Certification Areas: Chemistry (B.S.), English (B.A.), Social Studies (B.S.), Mathematics (B.S.)
  • Specialty Certification Areas: Music, Grades K-12 (B.S.), Physical Education, Grades K-12 (B.S.), Visual Art, Grades K-12 (B.S.)
  • Graduate Programs: Montessori Education (M.Ed.), Teaching and Learning (M.Ed.), Special Education (MAT), Visual Art, K-12 Education (MAT)

Psychology and Human Services Programs:

  • Psychology (B.S.)
  • Human Services (B.S.)

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Greenwood, SC 29649

*To qualify for the program, students must graduate from Lander within four years, earning a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Additional admissions requirements may apply for specific graduate programs.