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SACSCOC approves MS in Counseling Psychology accreditation

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges has approved accreditation of Charleston Southern University’s Master of Science in Counseling Psychology. Coursework is taught from a distinctive Christian worldview and develops students to be clinically competent and biblically sound counselors. Three possible areas of clinical emphasis are available: Marriage and Family, Addiction Treatment […]

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Higher ed/business partnership offers computer instruction for middle schoolers

As the tech industry in Charleston continues to grow, higher education and the business community are offering opportunities for young students to learn about career possibilities.  Charleston Southern University, Trident Technical College and Charleston Women in Tech partnered to provide a group of middle school students from Robert Mills Manor in Charleston with a day […]

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CSU honored among national Colleges of Distinction

Charleston Southern University has proven itself to be at the forefront of American higher education with a modern, student-centered approach to teaching. With a unique learning environment, its programming engages students with character-building first-year seminars, community-based learning programs, service-learning programs, diversity and global learning programs, collaborative assignments and projects, undergraduate research, common intellectual experiences, capstone […]

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CSU announces spring 2018 Dean’s List

Charleston Southern University had 869 students on the Dean’s List for spring 2018. In order to be named to the Dean’s List, students must have earned a 3.5 GPA or better, and have earned 12 or more credit hours for the semester. For the full list of spring 2018 Dean’s List students, click here.

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Mom of special needs children wins CSU college tuition giveaway

Charleston Southern University announced the winner of the College Tuition Giveaway in partnership with HIS Radio on Monday morning.  Ashley Shaw of Anderson, South Carolina, won a full year of college tuition at CSU. Her father, Doug Hoard, nominated his daughter for the contest noting that she is a young wife and mother of three, […]

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CSU College of Business receives continuing accreditation

The Board of Commissioners of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) is pleased to announce that, at its meeting in New Orleans, Louisiana, on April 16-17, 2018, Charleston Southern University in Charleston, South Carolina was granted reaffirmation of accreditation of the business and management programs offered through its College of Business. The College […]

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BB&T regional president receives honorary doctorate

Charleston Southern University bestowed the honorary doctorate of business administration upon Frank Bullard, market president for BB&T, at commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 5 at North Charleston Coliseum. Bullard has served on the CSU Board of Trustees and has been a member of the CSU Board of Visitors Scholarship Program since 2008. He served as commencement […]

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SLU founder, CSU alum receives honorary doctorate

Charleston Southern University bestowed the honorary doctorate of Christian leadership upon Dr. Jay Strack, president and founder of Student Leadership University, at commencement ceremonies Saturday, May 5 at North Charleston Coliseum. Based in Orlando, Florida, Student Leadership University provides leadership training for students ages 13 to 24. Student Leadership University says, “We believe that God […]

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Charleston Southern University graduates Class of 2018

Charleston Southern University conferred 682 degrees Saturday, May 5 at North Charleston Coliseum. President Jairy C. Hunter Jr. was keynote speaker at the final commencement ceremony over which he presided. After serving 34 years as Charleston Southern’s second president, Hunter was granted President Emeritus status during the ceremony. Hunter shared five essentials for maximizing your full potential: […]

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CSU signs agreement with S.C. technical colleges to ease transfer process

Charleston Southern University and 16 other South Carolina private nonprofit colleges and universities have signed a partnership agreement with the state’s 16 technical colleges to ease the transfer process for technical school associate degree recipients. The agreement between South Carolina’s Independent Colleges and Universities (SCICU) and the S.C. Technical College System (SCTCS) will enhance transfer […]

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