Academic Departments

Doctor, dentist or pharmacist. Scientific researcher, educator or biotechnologist.

Major in biology and you'll find the door open to diverse careers in healthcare, research, conservation and just about anything you put your mind to.

Start making your meaningful impact with us.

Undergraduate Programs 

• biology, B.A.
• biology, B.S. 
• marine biology, B.S.

Graduate Programs

• marine biology

Chemistry drives innovation. It leads to discoveries that benefit our lives and our environment.

And that's no overreaction.

Major in chemistry if you want to pursue careers in pharmaceutical development, materials sciences, enviornmental anaysis, healthcare, forensics, research, education and much more.

Undergraduation Programs 

• chemistry, B.A. 
• chemistry, B.S. 
• biochemistry, B.S. 

Undergraduate Programs 

• computer science, B.A.
• computer science, B.S.
• computer information systems
• computing in the arts
• data science (joint program with the Department of Mathematics) 
• software engineering

Graduate Programs

• computer and information science
• data science and analytics

Graduate Certificates 

• cybersecurity
• software engineering 

The Internet of Things (IoT). Self-driving vehicles. Design, implementation and maintenance of complex systems of hardware and software.

These are trending engineering topics today. We're meeting the challenge with our next class of engineers.

How? Through impactful internships, dedicated faculty and programs designed with input from industry leaders and top employers. In the Silicon Harbor, there's no better place to prepare for your career in engineering.

Undergraduate Engineering Majors 

• electrical engineering
• software engineering (offered by the Department of Computer Science)
• systems engineering

Learn in the classroom or in the field. Study seismology or address climate change. A major in geology or environmental geosciences will prepare you for a wide range of careers including geology, education, conservation, planning and environmental remediation. 

Undergraduate Programs 

• geology, B.A.
• geology, B.S.
• environmental geosciences

Graduate Programs

• environmental and sustainability studies 

Babylonians, Egyptians, Greeks, Chinese, Mayans and your sixth-grade teacher all recongnized the importance and value of mathematics. 

Today, you believe math is beautiful. You appreciate and admire the complex yet simple nature of numbers along with their ability to provide answers to practical problems.

We're here to help you continue your admiration and fascination with numbers. Find a career in data, finance, research, education, operations or wherever your love of math takes you.

Undergraduate Programs 

• mathematics
• statistics
• data science (joint program with the Department of Computer Science) 
• teacher education cognate, mathematics 

Graduate Programs

• mathematics
• science and mathematics, M.Ed. (joint program with the School of Education) 

Graduate Certificates

• statistics 
• operations research 

Doctoral Programs 

• mathematics with computation 

From subatomic particles to the vastness of the cosmos, physics helps us understand the fundamental laws governing the universe.

You'll use this knowledge of physical phenomena along with your problem-solving skills, critical thinking and mathematical proficiency to find careers in medicine, geophysics, astrophysics, environmental conservation, nuclear engineering, business, education and much more.

In fact, we can even help you forecast the weather.*

Undergraduate Programs 

• astronomy, B.A.
• astrophysics, B.S. 
• meteorology, B.A.
• physics, B.A.
• physics, B.S.

If your dream is to become a doctor, dentist or nurse, consider that our students are admitted to professional schools at a higher rate than the national average. 

While there are no formal "pre-med" or other "pre" healthcare (dentistry, optometry, pharmacy, veterinary, PT, PA, etc.) majors at the College of Charleston, we do offer the prerequisites you need to thrive in this industry. 

The Health Professions Advising (pre-health) program helps you prepare for medical school or other professional programs you may be considering. We'll guide you on a path that includes:

• Exploring a variety of healthcare professions.
• Preparing you for your selected health profession career, both academically and personally. 
• Assisting you in applying to professional schools.

Bonus: Real-world opportunities are available at the Medical University of South Carolina, which is just down the street.

Interdisciplinary Major

• Archaeology

Interdisciplinary Minors

• Environmental and Sustainability Studies
• Neuroscience