Education

general overview

Coker College offers majors in elementary, early childhood, and secondary education. Whatever grade level you want to teach, our program will provide you with the opportunities and support needed to develop your talents to the fullest. While deepening your commitment and compassion to education, you will work with many academic departments building strong content knowledge for all areas of concentration. In addition, you will receive a solid foundation in teaching methodologies which will prepare you to be successful in the region, state, and nation. In fact, Coker’s unique internship program allows you to observe and assist experienced teachers beginning in your freshman year. All it takes is careful planning, a desire to succeed, and guidance from our faculty. We will set high standards for your personal and professional development and work with you to become the best teacher you can be.

graduation requirements

Consult the academic catalog and the Coker College Teacher Education Bulletin for specific graduation requirements.
Detailed descriptions of our majors in education, their admission criteria, objectives, course sequences, examinations requirements, clinical internships, and academic standards, are given in The Coker College Teacher Education Bulletin.

Students contemplating a major in education should consult this bulletin and should schedule an interview with the Director of Teacher Education during their first semester at Coker.

Admission to Coker College does not guarantee admission to the Teacher Education Program.

Coker’s Education Department works with other academic departments to offer the following concentrations:

art education (PK-12)

biology education (9-12)

early childhood education (PK-3)

elementary education (2-6)

english education (9-12)

mathematics education (9-12)

music education (PK-12)

physical education (PK-12)

social studies education (9-12)

Teacher candidates who successfully complete these concentrations are recommended to the State of South Carolina for certification.

scholarship information

Every student who applies to Coker is eligible for scholarships and grants. All students who are accepted to Coker College are automatically considered for academic scholarships. Coker awards approximately $5.1 million in scholarships annually. After receiving their student’s financial aid award, many families find that it costs the same, or less, to attend Coker as it would to attend a state university.

about coker college

Coker is an independent, comprehensive liberal arts college founded in 1908. The living and learning environment fosters participation in the community of scholarship and the development of ethical character, leadership skills and social responsibility. Coker’s mission is to graduate well-rounded students who are analytical and creative thinkers, and effective communicators.

visit us

There’s nothing like experiencing Coker for yourself, and we invite you to visit our campus. To schedule a tour, contact Coker Admissions and we will customize your visit to suit your interests. Please contact us at least one week before you’d like to visit. We can reserve some time just for you. We offer tours at 10 am and 2 pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and at 11 am and 2 pm on Tuesday and Thursday. Visits can also be made by special arrangement on the weekends.