11 PhD programmes offered by the university

The USC Piano Pedagogy Program at University of South Carolina is the only comprehensive piano pedagogy program in the United States. We have a long and distinguished history of research and teacher training in the area of piano pedagogy. 

The doctoral program in Educational Psychology and Research at the University of South Carolina offers two concentrations- educational psychology and educational research.

Within the Language and Literacy program at the University of South Carolina, you will discuss and critique theories and methods related to current topics in literacy education through critical and cultural perspectives.

Our Health Promotion, Education and Behavior doctoral program at the University of South Carolina prepares students to become successful researchers and practitioners who promote increased knowledge and understanding of the complexities of health behavior change and apply that knowledge in real-world settings.

Students in the Ph.D. in Teaching and Learning program at the University of South Carolina focus on a wide variety of areas such as early childhood, elementary, middle, secondary, higher education, science, mathematics, literacy, social studies, and so forth.

Our Educational Practice and Innovation online degree programs at the University of South Carolina are purposefully designed to give you the flexibility to advance your education without pausing your work in the classroom or career. 

The College of Education’s doctoral program in Educational Foundations and Inquiry at the University of South Carolina advances local and global multidisciplinary perspectives on schools and educational endeavors.

The doctoral program in Physical Education at the University of South Carolina will prepare you to work as an educator and researcher in higher education.

The University of South Carolina School of Music prepares musicians for professional careers and leadership in music teaching, performance, composition, research and related fields. It offers this PhD in Music Education.

There are two areas of concentration in the Education Administration Ph.D. program at the University of South Carolina: PK-12 education administration, and higher education administration.

The PhD. Program in Special Education at the University of South Carolina has two tracks, Higher Education and Research and Special Education Leadership, both designed to prepare doctoral students to be leaders in the field.