Charleston Southern is the Lowcountry’s only Christian university. Our learning community is dynamic. Students come from all over the country and many faith backgrounds. Committed faculty take the time to see your potential. They will help you achieve your personal and career goals. Our close-knit campus offers huge opportunities – including big-time, competitive NCAA Division I athletics.

Charleston Southern is the Lowcountry’s only Christian university. Our learning community is dynamic. Students come from all over the country and many faith backgrounds.

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The Charleston Southern Bachelor of Arts in applied computing is a highly flexible and challenging degree for those who want to prepare for computer-related professions typically found in the fields of business, the arts, religious service, public service, healthcare, etc. This degree program offers three concentrations: cybersecurity, business, and graphic arts. The cybersecurity and business concentrations may be taken completely online or in-person. The graphic arts concentration may only be completed in-person at this time, though students have the opportunity to take most courses online.

Distance Learning

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Computing

A Bachelor of Arts in Christian studies at Charleston Southern University helps a student to worship Jesus in any calling and area of life. Whether personally or professionally, a Christian studies degree equips students to minister and live the gospel well in both word and deed in church, parachurch and other settings by establishing a biblical, theological, philosophical and historical framework of Christian orthodox thought and practice. Students are prepared to join the church’s call to 1) make disciples of all nations in the Great Commission and 2) love God and others in the Great Commandments.

On-Campus

Bachelor of Arts in Christian Studies

At Charleston Southern, you will be introduced to both the rigors of the professional mass communication landscape and the intricacies of how people communicate on an individual, cultural and societal level. The Bachelor of Arts in communication studies is the melding of the theoretical and the practical elements of the communication world. This approach offers our majors a diverse educational experience that prepares them for a future as a professional communicator in an ever-changing technological environment. Because of our relatively small size, you will get to know our faculty, and they will know your strengths and weaknesses, allowing them to better mentor you and prepare you for life after college.

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

In the English department at Charleston Southern University you will learn exceptional written and oral communication, textual analyses, analytical and critical thinking, creativity, literary appreciation, and research skills that will benefit you your entire life, no matter what career path you choose. You may choose from a general English, English Writing, or English Education degree in coordination with the College of Education. English majors can choose from a wide variety of practical writing courses for their degree such as, Workplace and Technical Writing, Literary Criticism, Advanced Composition, Creative Writing: Narrative, and Advanced Reporting.

Bachelor of Arts in English

A Bachelor of Arts in family and children’s ministry at Charleston Southern University helps a student to worship Jesus in any calling and area of life. Whether personally or professionally, the College of Christian Studies equips students to minister and live the gospel well in both word and deed in church, parachurch and other settings by establishing a biblical, theological, philosophical and historical framework of Christian orthodox thought and practice. Students are prepared to join the church’s call to 1) make disciples of all nations in the Great Commission and 2) love God and others in the Great Commandments.

Bachelor of Arts in Family & Children's Ministry

A Bachelor of Arts in music and worship leadership from Charleston Southern University prepares you for a variety of ministry occupations through a curriculum that prioritizes theological faithfulness, musical excellence, and ministry experience. Graduates of this degree find jobs as worship leaders/pastors, music directors, and creative arts directors/pastors. You may also continue your education by studying church music or worship studies at the graduate level.

Bachelor of Arts in Music and Worship Leadership

At Charleston Southern University, the Bachelor of Business Administration in entrepreneurship offers a unique program for learners who want to know more about the process of discovering, evaluating and exploiting opportunities in an effort to create future goods and services for society to flourish. Successful entrepreneurs possess a capacity to plan, are open to innovation, are capable decision-makers and are willing to assume the risk of a business in return for profit. Some entrepreneurs are lone individuals, but many act in groups or teams, often inside established organizations (intrapreneurship).

Bachelor of Business Administration in Entrepreneurship

At Charleston Southern, the Bachelor of Business Administration in personal financial management is for learners seeking careers in personal finance and financial services. Personal finance is all about creating value for individuals so they can manage their wealth, grow their wealth, and give generously of their abundance. As more people have learned the value of having a financial plan, the demand for Certified Financial Planners (CFP®) and their support staff has grown. Possible careers for this major include banking services, personal financial planning, financial analysis, and investment management. Careers in the industry offer students the opportunity to serve others by helping develop plans to use their God-given resources effectively.

Bachelor of Business Administration in Personal Financial Management

The supply chain management program at Charleston Southern University is for any student who wants to develop skills in operations management, quality management, logistics, distribution, transportation and procurement. A Bachelor of Business Administration in supply chain management is for learners who want to know more about customer service, information flows and product movement from raw material to the customer. Supply chain management is all about getting the right product to the right place, at the right time and at a price where customers perceive excellent value. It is the process that involves both service and product delivery in both the domestic and global environments. An understanding of supply chain is an asset to any manager, and there is a strong demand for specialists who can comprehend and manage the entire supply chain.

Bachelor of Business Administration in Supply Chain Management

Have you dreamed of becoming a pilot, of “slipping the surly bonds” of earth to soar with the eagles? Our fully accredited, Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)-certified Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics – Professional Pilot program will train you to become a world-class professional aviator, and will set you on an exciting, fulfilling, and rewarding career path in aviation. Studies show that dollar-for-dollar your investment in your future as a professional aviator will yield a higher return on investment than medical school or law school. Your skills will be immediately marketable upon graduation world-wide, with a forecast airline pilot shortage of over 600,000 commercial pilots internationally, and over 200,000 in the U.S. alone; this shortage has only been exacerbated by the recent global health crisis.

Bachelor of Science in Aeronautics Professional Pilot

The Charleston Southern biology program is tailored to the most relevant subjects for your career choice upon graduation. CSU’s biology major offers a large number of biology electives covering plants, animals, humans, microbes and the environment. And, this degree program offers emphases in general biology, medical laboratory science, preprofessional and wildlife. Many universities reserve their most expensive instruments and equipment for graduate students. A unique feature of CSU is that all equipment is used in undergraduate labs and/or undergraduate research so that students develop hands-on skills with as many instruments as possible thereby improving their success in graduate programs or on the job.

Bachelor of Science in Biology

Discover your calling in biology education with Charleston Southern University’s Bachelor of Science program. Immerse yourself in a rigorous, lab-intensive curriculum that combines core biological sciences with a variety of science electives, preparing you for a fulfilling career in education with a focus on biology. At CSU, our education graduates are in high demand, with many securing positions before graduation and earning accolades such as Rookie of the Year in their schools. Our experienced faculty are committed to building close relationships with students and providing them with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed in the field.

Bachelor of Science in Biology Education

The Charleston Southern University Bachelor of Science in computer science is a challenging track of study in the fundamentals of computer science and mathematics. You will learn the skills necessary to enter the exciting fields of computer programming, networking, app design or technical program management. Every student completes a senior project which provides hands-on and real world experience. Computer science offers high job satisfaction and high return on financial investment.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

The field of criminal justice is quickly becoming a profession that requires a bachelor’s degree, whether it be in the courts, corrections or law enforcement. Obtaining a Bachelor of Science in criminal justice from Charleston Southern University demonstrates your commitment to keeping your community safe and improving yourself. This degree provides you the specific expertise in the field and gives you job placement advantage and advancement opportunities. Charleston Southern University’s criminal justice program is one of the best in the state of South Carolina. Students find it affordable and flexible, with the degree available fully online or in the traditional classroom setting.

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Charleston Southern’s major in cybersecurity combines coursework in computer science, network security, criminal justice and mathematics and is targeted toward students wishing to enter the fields of network security, computer forensics and information analysis. This exciting and growing field will equip you for careers involving cybersecurity. Students in this major will be in small classes and prepared for multiple job opportunities postgraduation. Analyze a complex computing problem and to apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.

Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity

Unveil your passion for nurturing young minds with Charleston Southern University’s Bachelor of Science in early childhood education program. Crafted to prepare candidates for the vibrant world of teaching children from prekindergarten to third grade, our dynamic curriculum promises a rich blend of academic depth and hands-on field experiences. Distinguished by our innovative approach, students dive into classroom environments across Dorchester District 2, Charleston, and Berkeley County school districts beginning their freshman year. Through progressive practicum engagements that evolve in complexity and duration, culminating in a yearlong senior placement, our program ensures graduates emerge with unparalleled real-world insights and readiness for the diverse landscape of early childhood education.

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education

Discover your passion for teaching with Charleston Southern University’s Bachelor of Science in elementary education program. Designed to prepare candidates for teaching children from Grades 2-6, our rigorous curriculum offers a balanced blend of coursework and hands-on practicums, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. One of the hallmarks of our program is the early immersion into classroom settings in Dorchester District 2, Charleston, and Berkeley County school districts. From freshman year onwards, candidates engage in practicum experiences that progressively increase in depth and duration, culminating in a yearlong senior placement. This unique approach provides invaluable real-world experiences, setting our graduates apart in the field of elementary education.

Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education

The exciting field of engineering offers more career options than any other discipline. It is the profession at the forefront of all modern technological advances. If you are a problem solver who searches for efficient ways to use the forces and materials of nature to meet today’s challenges, then the Charleston Southern engineering program is for you. Engineers apply mathematics, science, and professional judgment to solve technical problems in industry and society. They design and develop products, processes, services, and systems. They are also expected to contribute more than technical competence. As professionals, engineers are concerned with the impact of their work on society.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Join Charleston Southern University’s Bachelor of Arts in English education program and emBAk on a journey to become an English teacher in grades 9-12. With a deep passion for literature and writing, our program prepares you for success in shaping the minds of future generations. Through practicum and student teaching experiences in partnership with Dorchester District 2, Charleston, and Berkeley County school districts, you will be immersed in the teaching profession from day one. Starting with observations and culminating in a yearlong clinical practice, you will gain invaluable insights and hands-on experience in real classroom settings.

Bachelor of Science in English Education

The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration at Charleston Southern provides you with the necessary and applicable skills to step into this complex and highly valuable industry. For those currently in the healthcare field, this degree path will help you transition from that of practitioner to manager seamlessly. Earning this degree at CSU provides a wealth of possibilities for career advancement and progression. Working individuals with life and time constraints can take full advantage of accelerated online courses ranging from Principles of Management to Healthcare Information & Management Systems that effectively provide focused content and curriculum for modern Healthcare Administration needs.

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management degree path explores economics, marketing, communication, law, human resources, and strategic planning. Each element combines and prepares graduates for a career in hospitality and tourism management where individuals can effectively apply innovative concepts and skills to this industry’s unique challenges. Whether your goal is to become a general manager for a major hospitality or tourism brand, or, if you hope to establish your own lucrative bed-and-breakfast, this program successfully sets you on the right path. Working individuals with life commitments can fully take advantage of accelerated, asynchronous online courses designed to successfully support their academic ambitions.

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

Kinesiology is the scientific study of human movement based on the study of anatomy, physiology with application to movement analysis, fitness assessment, performance enhancement and rehabilitation. In Charleston Southern University’s kinesiology program, you will benefit from small class sizes with multiple laboratory sessions in which you will practically apply the scientific principles and concepts you learn during lecture. All students complete internships with credentialed professionals in the field in which they will be practicing after graduation.

Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

Elevate your teaching career with our Bachelor of Science in mathematics education program designed for aspiring educators targeting grades 9-12. Led by dedicated, seasoned professors, our curriculum equips students with practical insights and research-driven teaching techniques, fostering their growth as effective educators. Distinguished by its immersive approach, our program stands out through exclusive partnerships with Dorchester District 2, Charleston, and Berkeley County school districts. Through clinical field experiences and a yearlong placement during senior year, students gain invaluable exposure to diverse school settings, ensuring they are well-prepared for the demands of the profession.

Bachelor of Science in Mathematics Education

The Bachelor of Arts in music education at Charleston Southern University is for instrumental or choral students who wish to be qualified for South Carolina certification upon graduation to teach music in the kindergarten through 12th grade level. In addition to practical teaching experiences and education and music courses, music education students participate extensively in ensembles and private studio instruction and are required to present a 30-minute recital on their primary instrument. A full semester of student teaching is also a requirement of the degree.

Bachelor of Science in Music Education

The Bachelor of Science in physical education at Charleston Southern University attracts future teachers who have a heart for sports, physical fitness and wellness. Physical education teachers serve as powerful role models in public and private schools for young people to make healthy choices and reach their God-given potential. As a PE teacher, you will assess and guide the physical development of students, providing guidance in nutrition and healthy exercise. You may also coach one (or more) school sports teams. Learn to create a safe, positive learning environment while meeting the diverse needs of students with a range of abilities. Students at CSU will graduate equipped to empower students to thrive physically and stay active. Turn your passion for fitness and sports into a rewarding career making a difference in the lives of students.

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