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

The Citadel: Zucker Family School of Education logo.

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

Grand Canyon University logo with  find your purpose.

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

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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

Walden University logo.

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

North Greenville University logo.

Online graduate degree options!

Masters of Education

Educational Specialist

Doctor of Education

Find your passion through the program search.

Furman University

Furman University logo.

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.