The Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy is a community of scholars who prepare teachers to meet the needs of diverse 21st century classrooms by promoting high academic standards, cultivating reflective thought, and focusing on engaged citizenship. The department houses programs for both initial licensure and advanced study. Curriculum and Pedagogy has over 250 students enrolled in its graduate and undergraduate degree programs.
Undergraduate programs offer field experiences beginning in the freshman year. In
addition, programs feature small classes and a curriculum that emphasizes content
knowledge, pedagogy, assessment, use of technology, and development of leadership
skills. Clinical experiences in Macfeat Laboratory School provide links to current classroom practices for early childhood students. Study abroad opportunities are accessible for undergraduate students during designated semesters.
B.S. in Early Childhood Education
B.S. in Elementary Education
B.S in Human Development and Family Studies
**Our B.S. in Human Development & Family Studies is the only CFLE-approved program in South Carolina and is nationally recognized by the National Council on Family Relations.
Master's degree graduates become experts in classroom instruction, curriculum development, and learning design and technology.
M.Ed. in Learning Design and Technology
Project-Based Learning Endorsement
Graduates from our programs have successful careers in schools, classrooms, and the broader industry.
Student organizations provide exciting opportunities for involvement in professional activities. Faculty sponsors work with students in several organizations: Kappa Delta Pi (KDP), Palmetto Student Teachers Association (PSTA), Winthrop University Student Council on Family Relations (WUSCFR), and Student Chapter of the South Carolina Early Childhood Association (SCECA).
The department is comprised of 10 full-time faculty and several part-time faculty
members. Faculty are committed to research and scholarly endeavors that inform the
profession and enhance public education in our society. All full-time, tenure-track
faculty members hold doctoral degrees in their fields of study, and most have numerous
years of teaching and service in public schools. Highly qualified faculty enable the
department to offer initial and advanced study in the areas of assessment, early childhood
education, human development and family studies, elementary education, literacy, and
social foundations of education.
Meet our faculty!