Our Innovation and Divergent Learning Master's Degree Program

Available:
Online

Next Start Dates: 
August 28

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The Innovation and Divergent Learning program offers alternative instructional methods and strategies to meet the needs of today's unique learners. Students will learn new methods for delivery of instruction in the classroom, new ways of reaching reluctant learners, and how adverse experiences impact learners and teachers alike. The program utilizes in-person and online communication, collaborative learning, peer support groups, and applied experiential learning resulting in a research project tailored to each candidate in the program.

The Innovation and Divergent Learning M.Ed. is 33 semester hours completed using an online format across three semesters allowing students to complete the degree in one year.

Highlights

The program gives candidates strategies and practices that can be taken back into their classrooms and be immediately implemented. As candidates gain a new understanding of students and implement these new learnings within their classrooms, candidates begin the process of learning about meeting students' learning needs and building trust and relationships with hard-to-reach students. The outcome typically is more engaged and successful students and more fulfilled and confident teachers. Candidates begin to understand students better and see changes in student learning and behavior.   

  • Complete the program in one calendar year
  • Move through the program in a cohort group
  • Consistent research professor for both research courses

The Divergent Learning program gave me the tools and strategies to reach EVERY learner in my classroom. 

Melanie Carnahan, '18

    After Graduation

    There is a current teacher shortage in South Carolina, with hundreds of jobs going unfilled each year. Elementary, middle, and high school teachers will continue to be in high demand in the future as teachers retire or leave the profession and as student populations increase. Employment rates will be affected by student enrollment and the number of educational institutions.

    Elementary, Middle, & High School Teachers with Master's Degrees:

    • Median Pay 2018: $55,135 - $59,524
    • Job Outlook 2018: Projecting 4% growth

    Career Opportunities

    This program will benefit you as an educator and support your interaction with youth, K-12, and adult divergent learners such as:

    • Classroom Teachers
    • Guidance Counselors
    • Department Chairs
    • Curriculum Coordinators
    • Staff Developers

    Job Placements

    Graduates of the Innovation and Divergent Learning program are employed across South Carolina in districts like:

    • Richland School District 2
    • Richland/Lexington School District 5
    • Lexington School District 1
    • Lexington School District 2

    Innovation and Divergent Learning Areas of Study

    Master's Course Requirements

    Certificate Course Requirements