Advanced Degree Partnerships
Below are partnership opportunities for ACPSD educators wanting to pursue advanced degrees.
For more information, please reach out to Christen Sikes, Educator Effectiveness Coordinator, csikes@acpsd.net.
The Citadel

School Counselor
Dr. Guy Ilagan
Email: gilagan@citadel.edu
Phone: (843) 953-5326
M. Ed. in Literacy Education
Dr. Britnie Kane
Email: kaneb2@citadel.edu
Phone: (843) 953-3163
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
Dr. Kent Murray
Email: murrayr2@citadel.edu
Phone: (843) 953-7824
Visit the Zucker Family School of Education for more information.
Grand Canyon University

Varied opportunities for Masters and Doctoral degree programs!
Scholarship and tuition discounts for ACPSD employees and their families.
View the GCU website for explore opportunities.
To take advantage of the partnership perk, reach out to Zach Riccardelli, 602-513-4660 or at Zach.Riccardelli@gcu.edu.
American College of Education

Fully Online!
Earn a master's degree for less than $10K and in as little as 12 months, or earn a doctorate for less than $24K.
Ed.D. Leadership
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
M.Ed. in Educational Technology
M.Ed. in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education
M.Ed. in STEM Education
For a full list of programs, visit ace.edu/programs.
Walden University

Variety of Masters and Doctoral Programs
10% Tuition Savings Plus Grants for
Aiken County Public Schools Employees
Fully Online!
Enrollment Specialists are trained to help you research,
plan and get started on your academic journey.
You can request more information from the Walden University website.
North Greenville University

Online graduate degree options!
Masters of Education
Educational Specialist
Doctor of Education
Find your passion through the program search.
Furman University

Masters of Arts in Teaching in Secondary Education
Masters in Arts in Education School Leadership
Educational Specialist School Leadership
Educational Specialist Educational Leadership
For more information on programs visit the Furman University Graduate Studies in Education.
For questions, contact Kay Goodwin, Associate Director of Graduate Studies, at kay.goodwin@furman.edu.