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HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE ASKING
Your Top Questions
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Charleston Southern University wants to see you succeed. Not just in college. Not just in a career. In life.
As you’re looking for the right college, we understand that you have all 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?
WILL I BE CHALLENGED TO LIVE OUT MY POTENTIAL?
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WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT THIS LOCATION?
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WILL I GRADUATE PREPARED FOR LIFE AND CAREER?
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HOW CAN I AFFORD A PRIVATE COLLEGE?
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED AND HAVE FUN? IS COLLEGE A BUNCH OF LECTURES?
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.
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1 WILL I BE CHALLENGED TO LIVE OUT MY POTENTIAL?
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.
*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*
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
IS COLLEGE A BUNCH OF LECTURES?
The best college education is an active one. You’ll learn most where classroom content is energized by lively discussions and debates and then enhanced by hands-on, professional learning opportunities outside the classroom.
*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.
INTERNSHIPS
Test the waters in your field while building new skills, professional contacts, and your resume.
SERVICE LEARNING
Apply course content to community-based activities to enrich learning and to serve others.
UNDERGRAD RESEARCH
Collaborate with your professors in highlevel research and present your findings at professional conferences.
EXPERIENCES
ABROAD
Study and serve in another country where you’ll gain global understanding along with confidence in navigating a new environment.
Location is a big part of your college experience. You’ll want to be in a place with plenty of options for entertainment and recreation, plus, opportunities for learning outside the classroom—such as internships and part-time jobs.
*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.
WHAT’S GREAT ABOUT THIS LOCATION?
HOW DO I GET INVOLVED AND HAVE FUN?
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College isn’t just about academics — it’s also loaded with fun times. Imagine being surrounded by thousands of people your own age, with all kinds of activities going on every day. That’s the college life.
HOW ACTIVE IS CSU STUDENT LIFE?
CSU students love the size and feel of campus. You’ll find all kinds of ways to engage in college life, whether through campus activities, student clubs, campus ministries, intramurals, community service—or very likely, all of the above! In between, go for a run on our outdoor trails, hang out poolside, or relax at the Reflection Pond.
NCAA DIVISION I SPORTS
CSU fields 16 teams at the NCAA Division I level, competing in the Big South Conference while also playing national powerhouse teams from across the country.
GO BUCS!
MEN’S
WOMEN’S
Track & Field*
*indoor and outdoor seasons
Track & Field*
It’s a competitive world out there. When you graduate from college, you’ll be joining the workforce with many thousands of other college graduates. It’s critical that you’re prepared with knowledge, practical skills, and foundational values for life.
*WHAT DOES THE FUTURE LOOK LIKE FOR CSU GRADUATES?
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Charleston Southern graduates are prepared to excel in the workplace. Armed with extensive knowledge from a rigorous education and practical skills from real-world work experiences, our alumni are finding success in all kinds of endeavors. Most importantly, though, they’re known for humility, service, and the desire to glorify God in their work.
PURPOSE AT WORK
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
Blue Cross Blue Shield of S.C.
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
VISIT CAMPUS
HOW CAN I AFFORD A PRIVATE COLLEGE?
A private school education may be more affordable than you think. With a combination of scholarships and other aid, private college is not only accessible, but it can be even more affordable than many state universities.
WHAT KIND OF FINANCIAL AID IS AVAILABLE AT CSU?
With opportunities in financial aid and scholarships, CSU is an affordable higher education option.
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.
Visit campus to discover why so many students are making CSU their final college destination. We offer a variety of visit options—from a personal campus visit, to First Look (our open house event). For more information or help in scheduling your visit, please call us at 800-947-7474 or register online at charlestonsouthern.edu/visit.
