The Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy prepares teachers to meet the educational needs of diverse students in our ever-changing
society through programs for initial licensure and advanced study. The department
offers Bachelor of Science degrees in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education, and Learning Design and Technology.
The department is comprised of 10 full-time faculty and several part-time faculty
members. 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
Undergraduate programs offer field experiences beginning in the freshman year, and
clinical experiences in Macfeat Laboratory School provide links to current classroom practices. In addition, programs feature small
classes and a curriculum that emphasizes content knowledge, pedagogy, assessment,
use of technology, and development of leadership skills. Faculty members seek opportunities
to involve both graduate and undergraduate students in research projects and conference
presentations.
Student organizations provide exciting opportunities for involvement in professional
activities. Faculty sponsors work with students in several organizations: Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society, Winthrop University Student Council on Family Relations (WUSCFR), Palmetto Student Teachers Association (PSTA), and Student Chapter of the South Carolina Early Childhood Association (SCECA). 
Dr. Kavin Ming
Professor and Chair of Curriculum and Pedagogy