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Communication and Media Studies, Other

Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Computer and Information Sciences, General

Education, General

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

Special Education and Teaching, General

Elementary Education and Teaching

Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Drama and Dance Teacher Education

Education, Other

Human Development and Family Studies, General

Family and Community Services

English Language and Literature, General

Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Biochemistry

Mathematics, General

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Behavioral Sciences

Business Analytics

Exercise Science and Kinesiology

Chemistry, General

Psychology, General

Forensic Psychology

Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

Fire Science/Fire-fighting

Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management

Forensic Science and Technology

Human Services, General

Community Organization and Advocacy

Social Work

Political Science and Government, General

Dance, General

Fine/Studio Arts, General

Music, General

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General

Speech-Language Pathology/Pathologist

Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Pre-Nursing Studies

Public Health, General

Public Health Education and Promotion

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Business Administration and Management, General

Organizational Leadership

Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other

Accounting

Hospitality Administration/Management, General

International Business/Trade/Commerce

Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Located in the heart of Columbia, South Carolina, Columbia College (SC) is a dynamic, forward-thinking, co-educational liberal arts institution that inspires transformative lifelong learning through student-centered practices that integrate service, social justice, and leadership in the development of community and business leaders. Columbia College is recognized for promoting social mobility and life-long learning through a robust core curriculum and academic programs that are delivered face-to-face and online. With more than 30 academic programs and eight (8) Masters degrees, rigorous academics and experiential learning opportunities in the liberal arts and professional disciplines respond to student, community, and employer needs to meet the progressive demands of our time. The Columbia College community is focused on the development of student talent and potential, providing personalized learning opportunities that celebrate students' strengths. Columbia College will continue to develop institutional resources to be an innovative and inclusive academic community that transforms learners across diverse disciplines, degrees, and experiences.

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