USCB ... at a glance
AREAS OF STUDY Leading to a baccalaureate degree: Biology Business Administration • Management Education • Early Childhood Education Engineering1 English History Hospitality Management Human Services Liberal Studies • Security Studies Nursing • RN to BSN • 4 year BSN program (opens January ‘09) Psychology Spanish • Heritage Studies
Areas of study leading to a minor: Anthropology, Art History, Studio Art, Business, English Literature, Writing, French, Hospitality Management, Human Services, Psychology.
Pre-professional programs: Pre-Dental Pre-Law
Pre-Medical Pre-Pharmacy
Pre-Veterinary
Return-to-college programs for working professionals: Saturday Completion Program - BS in Business Certificate Programs - Accounting, Human Resources, Business Management, Small Business Management, Hispanic Culture and Spanish for Working Professionals
Masters Degree Programs: Masters degrees in over 20 areas, including Business, Education and Nursing are offered in conjunction with the USC Extended Graduate Campus. _____ 1In conjunction with Georgia Tech Savannah
With a heritage that reaches back to 1795 and a 50-year relationship with the University of South Carolina, USCB has a history of commitment to higher education. The University of South Carolina Beaufort embraces the future with a 200-acre campus near Hilton Head Island and a commitment to offer students access to 21st century technology and a global perspective. It’s easy to understand why the University of South Carolina Beaufort is the fastest growing fouryear institution in the USC system. USCB students pursue baccalaureate degrees in the liberal arts, sciences and professional programs. The university’s two campuses, located at the gateway to Hilton Head Island and on the waterfront in historic Beaufort, serve a diverse student body of 1500. USCB’s faculty of scholars and professionals is committed to undergraduate teaching and learning in small class settings. USCB offers students an exceptional place to learn and live: a beautiful and historic coastal setting that is experiencing dynamic growth.
Strength of a 213 Year Heritage
A Focus on Students
1795 - Beaufort College founded 1852 - Beaufort College moves to waterfront campus 1959 - University of South Carolina offers courses at Beaufort College 2002 - Baccalaureate status granted to USCB 2004 - New 200-acre campus opens at the gateway to Hilton Head Island 2009 - USC serving Lowcountry 50 years
Student body size: 1500 Student/faculty ratio: 15/1 Diversity: 22.7% minority students Mascot: Sand Sharks Colors: Navy, Sand, Garnet Athletics: National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, Sun Conference Teams: Golf, Cross Country, Baseball, Track
Coastal Location Benefits
Learning and Growth
Nearby beaches:
5-year increases in: • Student enrollment – 52% • Full time faculty/staff – 32% • Facility square footage – 300%
Nearby cities: Sea Islands lifestyle:
Hilton Head Island Hunting Island Savannah, GA Charleston, SC Wide sandy beaches Tidal marsh ecosystem Outdoor opportunities all year: internationally recognized for golf, tennis, kayaking.
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