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The Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering is designed to address the rapid rise in demand for software engineering professionals. The expertise and knowledge developed in this program will prepare the graduate to make an immediate contribution in the workplace in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. The program utilizes curriculum that provides an understanding of the…

The Cybersecurity graduate certificate is designed to address the rapid rise in demand for cybersecurity professionals. Computing professionals within the defense and business industries in the Lowcountry will have the opportunity to specialize in cybersecurity through this four-course (12 credit hours) certificate program. Click Here To Learn More About Our Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity Program

The Graduate School of the University of Charleston, South Carolina and The Citadel offer a joint graduate program for an accredited Master of Science degree in Computer and Information Sciences. The Master of Science degree offers four specializations. Cybersecurity, Information Systems, and Software Engineering are targeted toward working professionals and recent graduates who want to…

The Grice Marine Laboratory, about 10 miles from the main campus, houses the Graduate Program in Marine Biology. Several partner institutions contribute faculty, including the South Carolina DNR, the Charleston Laboratory of the National Ocean Services (NOAA), and the Hollings Marine Laboratory. The program is research-oriented, and a thesis is required of all students. A…

Run jointly by The Citadel’s Graduate College and the University of Charleston Graduate School at the College of Charleston, our program provides advanced coursework in literature, film, and literary and cultural analysis with occasional courses in composition and rhetoric. The program is a great fit for recent and returning college graduates, English teachers, and those…

Designed for professionals who are working in urban and regional planning, or a related field, this program provides an overview of the theories and practices used to identify, analyze and solve urban and regional planning problems. In the Lowcountry of South Carolina, such problems often pertain to economic development, mobility and accessibility, sustainability, housing, community…

The Master of Science in Child Life Program provides graduate level instruction and clinical experience that prepares students to become Certified Child Life Specialists. Advanced training in child life, child development, family systems, pediatric illness, and stress and coping allows student to develop the knowledge and skills necessary to provide state-of-the-art emotional support for children…

The MFA Creative Writing Program at the College of Charleston, a two-year residential program, offers advanced degree training in either fiction or poetry writing and features two curriculum emphases: Studio and Arts & Cultural Management. The MFA workshops are the backbone of the program, taught by a highly distinguished, award-winning writing faculty. Students learn the…

The graduate certificate program in arts and cultural management prepares a global market of arts leaders in the creative economy through immersive experiences with diverse artists, arts and cultural institutions, and their communities. Based in the School of the Arts, the program is a one-year, 15-credit curriculum of live and online classes. Students may also…

Designed to deliver an understanding of communication theories, strategic marketing, leadership, and media, this streamlined 30-hour online program gives students conceptual knowledge and marketable skills. Click Here To Learn More About Our Master of Arts in Communication Program

Students in the Master of Arts in History program at the College of Charleston are challenged in ways that enhance their education and provide access to the larger scholarly discussion in historical scholarship. This program — offered jointly with the Citadel Graduate College — features small classes rich in stimulating discussion and analysis. The City…

The School of Education, Health and Human Performance offers a M.Ed. in Teaching, Learning and Advocacy (MTLA) to provide advanced study for certified P-12 teachers who are interested in becoming educational leaders with the skills and knowledge needed to advocate for students, public schools, and the teaching profession. The program focuses primarily on improving educational…

As our world grows increasingly interdependent and requires evermore cross-cultural understanding and sensitivity, language study and a globally-focused preparation have never been more crucial to professional success. That’s why the we offer South Carolina’s only Master’s Degree in Education (M.Ed.) with a focus on languages. The program is designed to meet the demands of working…

The Master of Arts in Community Planning, Policy, and Design* (CPAD) degree program addresses the many dimensions of community building. It is the only urban design program in the United States that was founded with social justice and equality as core values. Its innovative curriculum is designed to empower graduates to develop “progressive traditional” urban…

This program will provide you with the academic and practical experience you’ll need to launch a rewarding, new career teaching children in grades two through six. You will be required to complete 39 credit hours, which will include a variety of experiences in public elementary schools, between June 1 and July of the following year….

Our one-year MBA program is in-person and is cohort based. We generally have about 50 students in each cohort. Click Here To Learn More About Our MBA Program

This program offers graduate-level courses in the sciences, mathematics and education that address the needs of science and math teachers and informal science educators. The program’s intention is to strengthen and broaden the practicing teacher’s science, mathematics and education knowledge and understanding for use in elementary, middle, and high school classrooms and informal science education…

The graduate certificate program in arts and cultural management prepares a global market of arts leaders in the creative economy through immersive experiences with diverse artists, arts and cultural institutions, and their communities. Based in the School of the Arts, the program is a one-year, 15-credit curriculum of live and online classes. Students may also…

The first master’s degree of its kind in South Carolina, the College’s new Master of Data Science and Analytics offers students from any undergraduate program access to an advanced degree in the growing field of data science. The new graduate degree in data science will focus on machine learning, artificial intelligence, big data and analytics…

Our curriculum bridges theory and practice, offering our students the opportunity to build the knowledge, skills and attitudes they need to navigate the challenging world of public management, public policy, and public service. Click Here To Learn More About Our Master of Public Administration Program

The Graduate Certificate in Special Education offers a sequence of graduate-level coursework in a concentrated area of 18 hours. The focused study is ideal for regular and special educators seeking plus 18 or plus 30 advancements, and can provide the requisite courses for add-on certification in emotional disabilities, learning disabilities, or mental disabilities. Click Here…

The Enviromental and Sustainability Studies (EVSS) Program at the College of Charleston has been designed to provide students with an appreciation of the interdisciplinary nature of environmental problems through graduate level studies of both Policy and Science. This interdisciplinary focus allows us to address a wide variety of the resource, development, and planning pressures that…

This program will prepare you to lead and inspire children in pre-kindergarten through the third grade, and become an advocate for the youth in your classroom. The program leads to early childhood certification/licensure. Click Here To Learn More About Our Master of Arts in Teaching – Early Childhood Program

The Master of Science of Accountancy is a 30 credit hour program that may be completed within a year, depending on the student’s academic background. Our program is characterized by small class size, engaged faculty and professional networking that provides students with a through understanding of an array of issues facing the accounting profession. Graduates…

The Graduate Certificate in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) at the College of Charleston is offered entirely online and you can take classes from anywhere in the world. There are 5 courses and they may be taken in any order; you can choose a part-time or full-time track; courses offered year-round, including summer…

As our world grows increasingly interdependent and requires evermore cross-cultural understanding and sensitivity, language study and a globally-focused preparation have never been more crucial to professional success. That’s why the we offer South Carolina’s only Master’s Degree in Education (M.Ed.) with a focus on languages. The program is designed to meet the demands of working…

The program prepares students for careers in industry, academia or government, or for doctoral studies. It also provides people in teaching and other professions with the means for career advancement or career change. Courses are offered in the summer and late afternoon/evening to accommodate working professionals. Classes are small, providing personal attention for students who…

The Graduate Certificate Program in Statistics allows non-degree students to strengthen their expertise in applied statistics while recognizing them with an official certificate of their achievement. The program combines a solid theoretical foundation with a variety of applied tools and techniques to prepare the student to handle statistical problems in business and industry. Click Here…

The Graduate Certificate Program in Operations Research allows non-degree students to strengthen their expertise in operations research while recognizing them with an official certificate of their achievement. The program combines a solid theoretical foundation with a variety of applied tools and techniques to prepare the student to handle operation research problems in business and industry….

This degree is for those seeking initial licensure as a K-12 theater or music (choral) teacher. The program includes coursework in their artistic discipline and in the field of education and culminates in a teaching internship. Applicants should have completed an equivalent of at least 18 hours in theater or music core coursework at an…

The M.A. in History provides the opportunity to study a wide variety of fields from a public history concentration to one in social and cultural history or military and political history. Faculty specializations are diverse and include interests in race, religion, gender and sexuality, labor, leisure, oral history, popular culture, politics, and the military. The…