See COVID-19 campus updates, office hours and resources COVID-19 Updates > Converse University School of Education & Graduate Studies Degrees & Programs MEET OUR FACULTY & STAFF Education READ MORE Graduate Studies READ MORE All Majors, Minors & Graduate Programs READ MORE Meet the Dean SOUTH CAROLINA POET JAMES DICKEY WROTE, “AND THIS IS THE HOUSE I PASS THROUGH, ON THE WAY TO POWER AND LIGHT.” I hope that you will find your studies at Converse to be that transition to power and light: the light of knowledge and learning that will empower you to go into your community and make a difference. Lienne F. Medford, EdD Dean of Education and Graduate Studies Those of you who have chosen teaching as your profession know how valuable your contributions are to the future of our country. Educating the next generation is the most important job anyone can ever have. Your students’ futures and the future of our communities rest in your hands. Whether a bachelor’s degree, a Master of Arts in Teaching, a Master of Music, a Master in Education or an Educational Specialist’s degree, all of you are invaluable to improving and enhancing life for your fellow citizens. The increased content knowledge of those in our MLA programs, the creativity of those in our MFA program, and the enriching community support of those in our Marriage and Family Therapy and Professional Leadership programs also improve lives. The light and power of knowing and caring shines out from all our graduates. I wish you great success in your studies and in your careers. The experiences you gain at and through Converse will provide you with the tools you need to build a strong and productive future. Lienne F. Medford, EdD Dean of Education and Graduate Studies Beyond the Classroom MFA Department Begins 2021 with Multiple Triumphs March 4, 2021 Converse is extremely proud of the following MFA students and graduates for their recent accomplishments. They were led by our illustrious MFA faculty members Susan Tekulve, Tyree Daye, and Denise … READ MORE MFT Faculty Present at SC Counseling Conference February 25, 2021 Dr. Morgan Strickland, Dr. Annika Karlsen, and Dr. Evan Thomas presented at the 2021 SCCA Annual Conference. Their presentation focused on adapting the Marriage and Family Therapy program due to … READ MORE Emily Walker ‘18: Keeping a Pulse on Healthcare with the MIM in Healthcare Management January 28, 2021 Now, more than ever, skilled healthcare professionals are needed in the world we live in today. These healthcare heroes also need strong organizational support so that they can continue to … READ MORE Converse’s MFA Program Partners with Clemson for Literature Series October 26, 2020 Converse College and Clemson University Press are pleased to announce a publishing collaboration in conjunction with the low-residency Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing program at Converse. The … READ MORE MFA Student’s Essay Published in ‘Gettysburg Review’ August 27, 2020 MFA student Christine Schott, a YA Fiction writing major, had her creative nonfiction essay, “Bone-House,” accepted for publication in the distinguished literary journal The Gettysburg Review. Christine wrote the essay … READ MORE Converse University Campus Map Employment Opportunities Human Resources Title IX Alumni Converse College for Women Presidential Search Employers and Recruiters Converse International School 康沃斯大学国际学院 About Converse Converse Box Office Accreditations and Affiliations HEERF Disclosure Statements CONTACT US 580 E. Main Street Spartanburg, SC 29302 864.596.9000 Contact Converse University FOLLOW US Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Add us on LinkedIn Follow us on Twitter Follow us on YouTube © Converse University Privacy Policy COPYRIGHT CONVERSE UNIVERSITY 2020-2021 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES