About Us

As an urban public university, a key feature of the mission of the College of Charleston is to provide a workforce pipeline to support the region’s growing high-tech and manufacturing industries. To that end, in 2024, the College of Charleston launched a new School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics. This school comprises three departments:

  • the Department of Engineering.
  • the Department of Computer Science.
  • the Department of Mathematics.

The reorganization of these three academic departments into a stand-alone school is a strategic investment by the university into select professional, more applied programs to attract new cohorts of students, bolstering the enrollments of traditional liberal arts coursework. The programmatic synergy between these departments provides a technically savvy and globally fluent talent pipeline for the Lowcountry, South Carolina and beyond.

Where Innovation Flourishes

 
 

Attend the College of Charleston and you'll be able to deal with a changing marketplace on your own terms. You'll be a student of the sciences and technology, but you'll also learn must-have communication skills, a global perspective and the creative mindset you need to thrive in the workplace.

Core Commitments

In the School of Engineering, Computing, and Mathematics, we're dedicated to providing a high-quality education with hands on experience for students, delivering an innovative and challenging curriculum and maintaining high academic standards.
  • Vision

    To develop a talent pool of technically proficient and globally fluent innovators and entrepreneurs, contributing to the growth and prosperity of the Lowcountry region of South Carolina and beyond.

  • Mission

    Deeply rooted in the liberal arts tradition, our mission is to integrate engineering, information technology, and mathematics to equip our students with robust and versatile skill sets required to excel in their careers and contribute meaningfully to society. We are committed to promoting excellence in teaching, cutting-edge research, and experiential learning opportunities for our students in a diverse and inclusive environment.

     

  • Core Values

    The core values of SECM include:

    • Integrity
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
    • Academic Excellence
    • Liberal Arts Education
    • Student Centeredness
    • Research and Innovation
    • Collaboration
    • Public Outreach