College of Charleston

Academics

Find Your Program

The College of Charleston offers 69 majors, 88 minors, 7 undergraduate certificates, 20 master's degrees, 10 graduate certificates and 3 doctoral degrees.

Accelerated & Dual Degree Programs

Accelerated Programs

Meta-Majors

Be intentional about building your academic journey while forming a community of peers with similar interests.

First-Year Experience

Topics you’ll love. Skills you can use. Friends and mentors you won’t forget.

Colleges & Schools

The College is comprised of seven separate undergraduate schools and an Honors College and Graduate School.

Career Center

The Career Center helps you throughout your college career and beyond.

Centers & Institutes

The College is known for innovation, economic development and cultural understanding thanks to our interdisciplinary institutes and research centers.

Study Abroad & International Education

College of Charleston education often includes meaningful, firsthand experiences with another culture, language and people through study abroad.

Research Opportunities

At the College of Charleston, you'll be empowered to collaborate with faculty on real-world research.

Academic Resources

The College of Charleston provides substantial academic resources and support services to all students.

Students look on as a professor examines a model of a human brain.

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

Students studying in the courtyard with a Phi Beta Kappa key in the corner of the image. The College was granted a Phi Beta Kappa chapter in 2024.

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.

Learn More About Phi Beta Kappa

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.