About us
Charleston Southern is a Christian liberal arts university and is one of South Carolina's
largest accredited, independent universities, enrolling 3,650 students.
Affiliated with the South Carolina Baptist Convention, the university's vision is to be a Christian university nationally recognized for
integrating faith in learning, leading and serving.
The university is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelor's degrees, master's and doctoral degrees. Charleston Southern Online offers degrees within a variety of disciplines fully
online or in a blended format. Each degree program is combined with a comprehensive
liberal arts foundation, which is designed to develop problem-solving and communication skills.
Undergraduate Degrees
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to meet the needs of practitioners in every field of public safety, particularly
in the areas of law enforcement, emergency management, court systems, firefighters
and corrections. The accelerated online degree program is a perfect fit for a working
professional seeking flexibility in obtaining a degree in criminal justice.
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration will provide you with the skills to make the transition from practitioner to manager
or, if you're new to the field, develop the skills that you need to manage within
a complex industry. The result: A successful career in healthcare management and administration.
The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism degree prepares graduates for a career in hotel management, entertainment facilities and tourist destinations. Our hospiality
and tourism curriculum explores economics, marketing, communications, law, human resources
and strategic planning. Our experienced faculty will teach you hospitality from the
inside.
Recognized by
U.S. News and World Report as "Best Online Program," the
Bachelor of Science in Management program provides a wide range of working professionals the ability to fit a degree
program into their schedule and budget. This degree provides the flexibility to learn
from a variety of locations. All courses are offered entirely online. Concentrations
in healthcare management, hospitality and tourism, project management and human resource
management are available.
The Charleston Southern University
Bachelor of Science in Project Management is available excluisively online. Emerge as a leader in this in-demand field; take
projects from idea to reality and prepare to sit for your PMP certification exam.
The
Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science is a full four-year degree combining a liberal arts education with a cognate of mostly
junior/senior professional courses that prepare the individual to enter the job market
at the bachelor degree level. It is designed for persons holding an associate degree
in an approved technical field.
Graduate Degrees
The
Master of Science in Analytics prepares graduates with critical skills necessary to succeed in the emerging field
of data science. The CSU curriculum emphasizes effective analytical techniques, data
mining, business analysis and modeling, analytic decision-making and more.
The
Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership degree focuses entirely on cultivating leadership skills for professionals who need
to learn how to more effectively manage people in business, nonprofits or government.
Special attention is given to critical leadership competencies including personal
growth, interpersonal skills, communication, alignment of values, organizational change
and executive decision-making.
The Master of Science in Computer Science degree is designed to provide an advanced understanding of the technical fundamentals
of computer science architecture, database, networking and software engineering. The
program of study is designed to enhance professional development for those currently
working in the field while providing advanced skills and knowledge to those seeking
employment in the field.
The Master of Education program prepares current professional educators and administrators
who are competent, caring and committed to educating an increasingly diverse student
body to higher academic standards in P-12 schools. The scope and sequence of courses
are designed to enhance current teaching practices and preparation for instructional
leaders who will design programs and practices that increase student learning. A mixture
of evening and hybrid/weekend courses is designed to work with the educator's schedule.
The accelerated
Master of Science in Management program represents a new approach to learning. Our seven-week long courses emphasize
critical thinking, problem solving, servant leadership and multicultural understanding.
Course material stems from today's business thought leaders, and only the most applicable
concepts from textbooks are presented.
The Charleston Southern University
Master of Science in Project Management degree is available excluisively online. Emerge as a leader in this in-demand field;
take projects from idea to reality and prepare to sit for your PMP certification exam.
An
MBA at Charleston Southern gives you more for less. Charleston Southern has been named
one of America's 100 Best College Buys and America's Best Christian Colleges. The
MBA is personal, flexible and practical. It is a quality program that is less expensive
than many other MBA programs.
The
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Nurse Educator program prepares nurses to serve in the faculty/nurse educator
roles within the health care setting. The curriculum prepares graduates to develop
and evaluate curriculum and to effectively implement innovative teaching strategies
using multiple learning formats while emphasizing the spiritual, ethical and moral
dimensions of the art of nursing. The MSN degree in Nursing Education prepares nurses
to teach at a faculty level in nursing programs as well as to accept educator positions
within hospital and clinic settings.
The
Master of Science in Supply Chain Management at Charleston Southern University gives you the skills and abilities to think in
concert about the people, processes, and technologies required for world-class integrated
supply chain management. Supply chain managers are responsible for synchronizing the
flow of products, information, and funds between their organizations and both their
suppliers and customers in a way that adds value.
The
Master of Science in Criminal Justice program provides an advanced understanding of the nature, causes and consequences
of crime. Students desiring to secure managerial, administrative and other positions
of leadership can expect to receive enhanced professional and leadership development,
while students interested in pursuing a terminal degree upon graduation can expect
to receive thorough training and preparation.