Academics
The College of Charleston is where innovative thinking flourishes and new ideas come to life.
Choose from more than 150 majors and minors distributed throughout eight schools. Explore our Honors College and Graduate School with programs in over two dozen areas of specializations. Find your calling.
Skills You Need
At the College of Charleston we teach skills that prepare you for a changing marketplace. Through the Cougar Core, you'll develop must-have communication skills, a global perspective and the creative mindset employers are looking for.
About Cougar Core
Phi Beta Kappa at College of Charleston
The College of Charleston is thrilled to be part of Phi Beta Kappa, a guidepost in academic excellence and intellectual freedom. This recognition is testament to the achievements of our outstanding faculty and students.
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Preparing Multidisciplinary Problem Solvers
This is a university where new ideas come from marketplace needs. Because you'll study a range of academic disciplines, you'll develop the must-have skills the world is looking for. The College offers nationally recognized programs in business, STEM, the arts and more. Classes are taught by expert faculty who will challenge you and connect you to real-world opportunities. Undergraduates work alongside distinguished faculty on projects that have wide-reaching impacts on society.
“The College has helped me to realize how I can make a difference and how to apply my education to real-world scenarios. I learned the crucial role that data science plays in ensuring public awareness of natural hazards. I am excited to work on bettering the communities around me with my continued research.” —Angela Ngnaga '24
You can pursue microcredentials to enhance your résumé with real-world skills. Take advantage of the region's diverse business community, which includes major players like Boeing, Google, Bosch, Mercedes-Benz Vans and Volvo. Get involved with tech startups and technology companies.
With programs on six continents and strong support to make global learning part of your academic path, you'll have so many opportunities to go global.