College of Charleston

College of Charleston requires a minimum of 122 semester hours to complete a bachelor's degree.

If students would like to graduate in less time than normal, they can choose the accelerated degree program. College of Charleston accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, College of Charleston has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 65% of students who start college at College of Charleston complete all the credits required 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: College of Charleston 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 Will I Take At College of Charleston?

College of Charleston 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 College of Charleston.

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

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

Majors at College of Charleston

When choosing a major, College of Charleston students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at College of Charleston. Students must choose one of the majors offered by the college. Self-designed majors are not allowed. College of Charleston false.College of Charleston 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 job searching or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About College of Charleston

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Does College of Charleston Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with College of Charleston directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does College of Charleston Offer Online Classes?

✅ College of Charleston true for students who are interested in taking classes online.

Does College of Charleston Give AP Credit?

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

Does College of Charleston Have An Honors Program?

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

Does College of Charleston Require Internships?

🟨 College of Charleston 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 College of Charleston

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College of Charleston Library

The main library on campus is the Marlene and Nathan Addlestone Library and there are 2 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at College of Charleston

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.

College of Charleston offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in nursing with University of South Carolina Upstate and Medical University of South Carolina

•Computer science, mathematics

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 College of Charleston 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.

College of Charleston 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 College of Charleston include:

•an Army ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

•an Air Force ROTC branch unit hosted at a cooperating instution off campus

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