Charleston Southern University

Charleston Southern University requires at least 125 credit hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

Students can choose the accelarated degree program if they would like to finish all the credits for graduation in less time than normal. Charleston Southern University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Charleston Southern University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 35% of students who start college at Charleston Southern University graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	√	–	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	√	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Charleston Southern University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Charleston Southern University?

Charleston Southern University has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students are required to take a computer class to fufill the graduation requirements for Charleston Southern University.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	Yes

Reminder: Check with Charleston Southern University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Charleston Southern University

When choosing a major, Charleston Southern University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Charleston Southern University. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. Charleston Southern University false.Charleston Southern University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Charleston Southern University

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Does Charleston Southern University Offer Learning Disability Services?

✅ Charleston Southern University does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Charleston Southern University Offer Online Classes?

✅ Charleston Southern University true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does Charleston Southern University Offer AP Credit?

✅ Charleston Southern University true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Charleston Southern University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Charleston Southern University true for highly-qualified applicants, but false. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Charleston Southern University.

Does Charleston Southern University Require Internships?

🟨 Charleston Southern University does not require an internship for all students, but does require an internship for students in some majors. Students can look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job.

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Additional Information About Charleston Southern University

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Charleston Southern University Library

The main library on campus is the L. Mendel Rivers Library and there is one other library on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Charleston Southern University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with University of South Carolina

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Charleston Southern University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Charleston Southern University has an Army ROTC program and an Air Force ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Charleston Southern University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

•an Air Force branch unit on campus

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