Junior Viewbook

YOUR PASSPORT TO PURPOSE.

Questions HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE ASKING

Your Top Questions As you’re looking for the right college, we understand that you have all

Passport to

PURPOSE

Charleston Southern University wants to see you succeed. Not just in college.

Not just in a career. In life.

kinds of questions. Finding the answers to those questions will give you clarity about the possibilities. You define your priorities. You begin to sense what is truly a good fit.

This guide is designed to help you think through your college search. When you do, you may find, as thousands of other students have before you, that Charleston Southern University is the place for you.

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WHAT MAKES THIS COLLEGE DIFFERENT?

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WILL I BE CHALLENGED TO LIVE OUT MY POTENTIAL?

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WILL I GRADUATE PREPARED FOR LIFE AND CAREER?

IS COLLEGE A BUNCH OF LECTURES?

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WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT THIS LOCATION?

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HOW DO I GET INVOLVED AND HAVE FUN?

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HOW CAN I AFFORD A PRIVATE COLLEGE?

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WHAT MAKES THIS COLLEGE DIFFERENT?

HOW WILL CSU CHALLENGE ME? With an exceptionally rewarding academic experience, excellence is what we’re known for. Our dedicated faculty and staff will be with you every step of the way to help you achieve success.

CSU faculty are highly credentialed educators and experienced professionals bringing relevant, practical knowledge to the classroom and beyond. In small-class settings, you will know your professors, and they will know you—by name.

For a full listing including majors, minors, graduate, and doctoral programs, visit charlestonsouthern.edu.

Every college is distinctive in its own way. Do your research. Visit websites. Check out the stuff that comes in the mail. Talk with college students you know. Most importantly, go and visit—explore the campus, meet the students and professors, and get a feel for real life there. You’ll begin to discover what makes each school special.

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WHAT MAKES CSU DIFFERENT? At CSU, your college education is much more than just a road to career success. It’s an opportunity to begin living out your oneof-a-kind purpose. CSU offers an exceptional education from a biblical worldview. As you learn to integrate faith with your chosen profession, you’ll be prepared to serve and lead with purpose.

CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY is on U.S. News Best Colleges list.

NIELSEN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS Accounting Entrepreneurship Financial Management General Business (transfer students only) Global Marketplace Engagement Human Resource Management Leadership Management Marketing Personal Financial Management Supply Chain Management COLLEGE OF CHRISTIAN STUDIES Chaplaincy Ministry Christian Missions & Church Planting Christian Studies Christian Studies: Biblical Languages Christian Studies: Philosophy Christian Studies: Theology Family and Children’s Ministry Student Ministry COLLEGE OF EDUCATION Child Development Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Physical Education Secondary Biology Education Secondary English Education Secondary Math Education Secondary Social Studies Education

Bachelor of Technology degree only available for transfers.

COLLEGE OF NURSING Nursing: Traditional or Accelerated COLLEGE OF HEALTH SCIENCES Public Health (BA or BS) Kinesiology: Clinical Kinesiology: Preathletic Training (3+2 program)

Kinesiology: Strength & Conditioning COLLEGE OF SCIENCE & MATHEMATICS Aeronautics: Aerospace Management Aeronautics: Aviation Maintenance Management* Aeronautics: Professional Pilot Applied Computing: Business Applied Computing: Cybersecurity Applied Computing: Graphic Arts Biochemistry Biology Biology: Medical Laboratory Science Biology: Preprofessional Biology: Wildlife Chemistry Computer Science Cybersecurity Engineering: with concentrations in Computer, Electrical, and Mechanical Mathematics Medical Lab Technology*

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WILL I BE CHALLENGED TO LIVE OUT MY POTENTIAL?

A Major Choice of Programs COLLEGE OF HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES Communication Studies Criminal Justice English English: Writing Graphic Design History Humanities & Fine Arts Music Music Education Music Therapy Music & Worship Leadership Natural Science Performance: Instrumental, Piano, and Vocal Political Science Prelaw and Legal Studies Psychology Social & Human Sciences Spanish

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The best college education is an active one.

IS COLLEGE A BUNCH OF LECTURES?

You’ll learn most where classroom content is energized

Location is a big part of your college

by lively discussions and debates and then enhanced by

experience. You’ll want to be in a place

hands-on, professional learning opportunities outside

with plenty of options for entertainment and

the classroom.

recreation, plus, opportunities for learning outside the classroom—such as internships

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WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT THIS LOCATION?

and part-time jobs.

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What is Learning Like at CSU? At CSU, our professors are more than just classroom teachers. With workplace expertise and a passion for student success, they serve as mentors for students.

Learning happens inside the classroom and in real-world settings, too.

Charleston Southern’s Experiential Learning Requirement gives every student the opportunity to participate in an internship, service learning project, or applied learning course prior to graduation. This leads to higher job placement rates, better understanding of course materials, and the development of professional skills for the postgraduate environment.

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Why is Charleston such a great place?

Regularly named the No. 1 City in the U.S. by Travel + Leisure magazine, Charleston is a great city in which to attend college.

From its Southern charm to the beauty of the surrounding Lowcountry and sandy beaches, you’ll have access to a wealth of cultural, historical, and recreational opportunities in Charleston. And with a growth rate higher than the national average, the job market is booming.

INTERNSHIPS

SERVICE LEARNING

UNDERGRAD RESEARCH

EXPERIENCES ABROAD

Test the waters in your field while building new skills, professional contacts, and your resume.

Apply course content to community-based activities to enrich learning and to serve others.

Collaborate with your professors in highlevel research and present your findings at professional conferences.

Study and serve in another country where you’ll gain global understanding along with confidence in navigating a new environment.

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HOW DO I GET INVOLVED AND HAVE FUN?

College isn’t just about academics — it’s

It’s a competitive world out there. When you

also loaded with fun times. Imagine being

graduate from college, you’ll be joining the workforce

surrounded by thousands of people your own

with many thousands of other college graduates. It’s

age, with all kinds of activities going on every day.

critical that you’re prepared with knowledge, practical

That’s the college life.

skills, and foundational values for life.

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Charleston Southern graduates are prepared to excel in the workplace. Armed with

CSU students love the size and feel of campus. You’ll find

extensive knowledge from a rigorous education and practical skills from real-world

all kinds of ways to engage in college life, whether through

work experiences, our alumni are finding success in all kinds of endeavors. Most

campus activities, student clubs, campus ministries,

importantly, though, they’re known for humility, service, and the desire to glorify God

intramurals, community service—or very likely, all of the

in their work.

above! In between, go for a run on our outdoor trails, hang out poolside, or relax at the Reflection Pond.

PURPOSE AT WORK

NCAA DIVISION I SPORTS

MEN’S

CSU fields 16 teams at

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Football Golf Track & Field*

competing in the Big South Conference while also playing national powerhouse teams from across the country.

GO BUCS!

WILL I GRADUATE PREPARED FOR LIFE AND CAREER?

WHAT DOES THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE FOR CSU GRADUATES?

HOW ACTIVE IS CSU STUDENT LIFE?

the NCAA Division I level,

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*indoor and outdoor seasons

WOMEN’S Basketball Cross Country Golf Soccer Softball Tennis Track & Field* Volleyball

CSU graduates are fulfilling their life purpose at leading companies and organizations in the region and across the nation. This is just a sample of where you’ll find them.

ABC News ACC Network Blackbaud Blue Cross Blue Shield of S.C. BMW Boeing Booz Allen Hamilton Carolina Sky Flight Training The Center for Birds of Prey Duke University Hospital FBI International Mission Board K-12 Public and Private Schools Medical University of South Carolina National Parks Service Nucor Prison Fellowship Ministries Spotify S.C. Highway Patrol 9th Judicial Circuit Solicitor’s Office Trident Medical U.S. Department of Agriculture U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Senate

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VISIT CAMPUS

HOW CAN I AFFORD A PRIVATE COLLEGE?

Come for a Visit!

A private school education may be more affordable

Visit campus to discover why so many students are

than you think. With a combination of scholarships and other

making CSU their final college destination. We offer a

aid, private college is not only accessible, but it can be even more

variety of visit options—from a personal campus visit, to First Look

affordable than many state universities.

(our open house event). For more information or help in scheduling your visit, please call us at 800-947-7474 or register online at

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charlestonsouthern.edu/visit.

WHAT KIND OF FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE AT CSU? With opportunities in financial aid and scholarships, CSU is an affordable higher education option.

97% of undergraduates receive financial aid.

Our financial aid counselors will work with you one-on-one, guide you through the entire financial aid process, and help make a Charleston Southern education a reality for you.

CONNECT WITH US Visit charlestonsouthern.edu to learn more about becoming a student at CSU.

CHARLOTTE, NC

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LEARN MORE ABOUT CSU To speak to an enrollment counselor or to schedule a campus visit, please call: 843-863-7050 or visit: charlestonsouthern.edu.

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