LGC Member Institutions
The Graduate School of the University of Charleston, South Carolina
Founded in 1770, the College of Charleston is a nationally recognized public liberal arts and sciences college located in the heart of Charleston, S.C. In 1992, the College, by state statute, created its graduate school, the University of Charleston, South Carolina, which hosts approximately 1,000 graduate students each year. The Grad School offers 22 master’s degree programs and 9 graduate-level certificate programs. U.S. News & World Report recently ranked the College of Charleston No. 8 among Southern public regional universities who offer masters-level programs and No. 5 overall public schools within the South.
Current graduate programs taught at the Lowcountry Graduate Center include:
- Project Management Certificate (Professional Certificate)
- Arts and Cultural Management Graduate Certificate
- Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
- Graduate Certificate in English to Speakers of Other Languages
- Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering
- Graduate Certificate in Special Education
- Graduate Certificate Program in Operations Research
- Graduate Certificate Program in Statistics
- M.Ed. Science & Math
- M.S. in Data Science and Analytics
- Marine Biology (Graduate Program in Marine Biology)
- Master of Arts in Communication
- Master of Arts in Community Planning, Policy and Design
- Master of Arts in English
- Master of Arts in History
- Master of Arts in Teaching - Early Childhood
- Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching in the Performing Arts
- Master of Education in Languages
- Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
- Master of Science in Child Life Program
- Master of Science in Computer and Information Sciences
- Master of Science in Mathematical Sciences
- Master of Science of Accountancy
- Masters in Teaching, Learning and Advocacy
- Urban and Regional Planning Certificate
For more information about The Graduate School of the University of Charleston, South Carolina visit gradschool.cofc.edu.
The Citadel Graduate College
Founded in 1842, the Military College of South Carolina, The Citadel, is located in Charleston and is noted for its educational reputation and rich history. To meet the needs of local residents and businesses, The Citadel offers graduate degrees and certificate programs, hosting around 1,000 students attending classes in a civilian evening and online format. While separate and distinct from the South Carolina Corps of Cadets in its operations, the Graduate College retains the institution’s core values of Honor, Duty, and Respect, and its commitment to developing and equipping principled leaders.
The Citadel Graduate College offers 31 degree programs and 25 graduate certificates, with classes offered in the evening (and, in some cases, online) to accommodate the professional schedule of non-traditional students. For the 9th consecutive year, The Citadel has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the No. 1 public college in the Southern Region – with offerings up to a master’s level and is currently ranked at No. 2 overall in the South when private and public institutions are combined.
Current graduate programs taught at the Lowcountry Graduate Center include:
- Graduate Certificate in Hispanic Studies
- Add-on course for SC Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
- Aeronautical Engineering Certificate
- Built Environment and Public Health Certificate
- Certificate of Leadership Studies
- Composites Engineering Certificate
- Education Specialist (Ed.S.)
- Geotechnical Engineering Certificate
- Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity
- Graduate Certificate in Environmental Sciences
- Graduate Certificate in Literacy Education
- Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering
- Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering Management
- Graduate Certificate in Technical Program Management
- Graduate Certificate in Technical Project Management
- Graduate Certificate, Higher Education Leadership
- Graduate Certificate, Student Affairs
- MA in Military History
- MA in Psychology: Clinical Counseling
- Manufacturing Engineering Certificate
- Master of Art in Biology
- Master of Arts in Intelligence and Security Studies/Graduate Certificate in Intelligence Analysis
- Master of Arts in International Politics and Military Affairs
- Master of Arts in Social Science
- Master of Arts in Sport Management
- Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) - Middle Grades
- Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.) - Secondary Education
- Master of Arts in Teaching Physical Education
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Education in Higher Education Leadership
- Master of Education in Literacy Education (with ESOL focus)
- Master of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science with Concentration in Tactical Performance and Resiliency (TAPR)
- Master of Science in Civil Engineering
- Master of Science in Computer and Information Sciences
- Master of Science in Electrical Engineering
- Master of Science in Instructional Systems Design
- Master of Science in Leadership
- Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering
- Master of Science in Project Management
- Masters in Educational Leadership
- Masters of Arts in English
- Masters of Education in Interdisciplinary STEM Education
- Micro-Credential in Equity and Access (Professional Development)
- Military Leadership Certificate
- Power and Energy Engineering Certificate
- Principal Professional Development
- Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) in School Psychology
- Specialist in Education (Ed.S.) School Psychology Program
- Sport Management Certificate
- Structural Engineering Certificate
- Transportation Engineering Certificate
For more information about The Citadel Graduate College visit www.citadel.edu/graduatecollege.
Medical University of South Carolina
Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is the oldest medical school in the South, as well as the state’s only integrated, academic health sciences center with a unique charge to serve the state through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates and trains more than 3,000 students and nearly 800 residents in six colleges: Dental Medicine, Graduate Studies, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Pharmacy. The state’s leader in obtaining biomedical research funds, in fiscal year 2019, MUSC set a new high, bringing in more than $284 million.
Current graduate programs taught at the Lowcountry Graduate Center include:
- Certification options in family Nurse Practitioner
- Doctor of Health Administration
- Doctor of Nurse Anesthesia Practice - Post Master's
- Doctor of Nursing Practice
- Doctor of Philosophy in Biomedical Sciences
- Master in Health Administration
- Master of Public Health in Biostatistics
- Master of Science in Clinical Research
- Master of Science in in Biomedical Sciences
- Master of Science in Medical Sciences
- MSN to DNP
- Ph.D. in Biostatistics-Epidemiology-BDSI
- Ph.D. in Health & Rehabilitation Science
- PhD in Nursing Science
- Post Professional Master of Science in in Cardiovascular Perfusion
- Post Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate
- Psychiatric Mental Health-Post Masters Certificate
For more information about Medical University of South Carolina visit www.musc.edu.