Associate’s Degree Programs

The Salkehatchie campus of the University of South Carolina offers the Associate in Arts degree and the Associate in Science degree to those students who have earned 60 hours of credit approved by the dean of the Salkehatchie campus. Note: Developmental courses may not be used for credit toward any degree at USC. These degrees are awarded to those students who have completed the following requirements:

Required Courses	Semester Hours
	A.A.	A.S.
ENGL 101, 102*	6	6
Numerical and Analytical Reasoning, e.g., MATH 111 or higher, CSCE, ACCT 225-226, MGSC 291, statistics, PHIL 110–111	3	6**
Natural Sciences, e.g., ASTR, BIOL, CHEM, GEOG 201/202, GEOL, MSCI, PHYS	3	8
Social and Behavioral Sciences, e.g., ANTH, ECON, GEOG (excluding 201/202), GINT, HIST, PSYC, SOCY, and WOST 111, 112, and 113	6	6
Humanities and Fine Arts, e.g. AFRO, ART, ENGL 200 or higher, foreign language, MUSC, RELG, PHIL (excluding 110, 111), SPCH, WOST 111, THSP	9	3
Electives or ongoing degree requirements	33	31
TOTAL	60	60

*Must have grade of C or higher in ENGL 101, 102

**must include 3 hours of MATH excluding 221, 222

In addition to the requirements stated above, a student must also:

1. obtain a 2.00 GPA (does not include course grades earned by challenge examinations);

2. earn the last 15 semester hours at a USC campus.

Baccalaureate Degree Programs

Many students who enter the Associate in Arts or the Associate in Science degree programs intend to apply these credits toward a baccalaureate degree awarded by another institution. These students are advised to work closely with their advisor to outline a program of study for the first two years that will meet preliminary requirements of the four-year major they wish to pursue.

Academic Programs

Students enrolled at USC Salkehatchie can complete the requirements for four bachelor’s degree programs that are formally awarded by other institutions.

Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education

The Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education program is conducted in partnership with USC Aiken. The core requirements are completed as USC Salkehatchie courses. The upper-level courses can also be completed at the USC Salkehatchie campus but are USC Aiken courses taught by USC Aiken faculty.

Degree Requirements

Bachelor of Arts in Education—Major in Elementary Education

The Elementary Education Program provides preparation for teaching in public school grades 2-6. Each candidate is given practical experience with children of different age levels and in different types of public school settings.

1. General Education Requirements (54-56)

A. Skills and Competencies1 (21-23)

English 101² and 102² Composition/Composition and Literature (6)
AMTH 221², 222² (6)
ACOM 201² or 241² (3)
Languages³ (6-8)

B. Methods and History of Disciplines⁴ (33)

ABIO 122 or BIOL 110, and AGLY 201, APHY 101 (12)

Social and Behavioral Sciences
Geography 101, 102, 103, or 424 (3)
Select one of the following: Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, Economics, Political Science (3)

Humanities⁵
AHST 201 or 202 (3)
Choose 6 hours from two of the following fields: AARH, AMUS 173 or 175, ATHE 161

History of Civilization (AHST 101 or AHST 102) (3)

APLS 201 (3)

2. Professional Education Requirements² (71)

AEDC 310 or 110L, 442 (4)
AEDF 321, AEDP 330, 335 (9)
AEDR 418, AEDX 400, AEDL 430 (9)
AHPR 331, 455 (6)
Junior Block:
AEDL 432, 432P, 434, 441, AEDR 420, 420P (14)
Senior Block:
AEDL 431, 431P, 443, 443P, 445, AEDR 421 (14)
Internship: AEDL 470, 476 (150

3. Subject Area Requirement (English above 250) (3)

4. General Electives (0-2)

Total hours (130)

¹ For undergraduate writing proficiency, see "Proficiency Portfolio in Writing" in the USC Aiken bulletin.
² Must have C or better.
³ Two semesters of the same language. See degree program requirements for language study.
⁴ At least 3 hours must be in non-Western world studies.
⁵ For a list of courses that will meet the humanities general education requirement, see USC Aiken bulletin.

The Junior Block, Senior Block, and Internship are sequential. A grade of C or better is required in all courses as a prerequisite for enrollment in coursework at the next level.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing is conducted in partnership with the College of Nursing at USC Columbia. General education and lower-level courses (first two years) are completed as USC Salkehatchie courses. Upper-level nursing courses are offered on the USC Salkehatchie campus through USC Columbia, with most clinical practice in local hospitals and clinics.

Degree Requirements

(128 hours)

Lower Division Courses: English (6 hours); social sciences (6 hours); analytical reasoning (6 hours); CHEM 102 and BIOL 243, 244, 330 (16 hours); history (3 hours); fine arts (3 hours); NURS 210, 212, 216, 220, 231, 326 (18 hours); electives (6 hours) (64 total hours)

All lower division courses must be completed before progression to the upper division.

Upper Division Courses: NURS 311, 312, 314, 317, 319, 324, 400, 411, 412, 420, 422, 423, 424, 425, 430, 431, 432, 433, and a nursing elective (64 total hours)

General Education Requirements

General education course selections must meet University general education requirements.

English: ENGL 101-102 or higher

Social Sciences: Two courses from one of these: sociology or psychology. One course must cover life-span content.

Analytical Reasoning: To be satisfied in one of the following ways: 1) STAT 110 and MATH 122 or 2) STAT 110 and STAT 201.

Foreign Language: Students must demonstrate ability in a foreign language equivalent to that obtained by two years of high-school study of one language. This ability may be demonstrated by placing at level two or higher on the Foreign Language Placement Exam for the language studied in high school. Those failing to do so must satisfactorily complete equivalent study of a foreign language at USC. These students must pass 109 and 110 in French, German, Latin, or Spanish or 121 and 122 in any of the other languages.

Electives: UNIV 101 is strongly recommended.

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program, as other Palmetto Programs, is conducted following a blended delivery method consisting of traditional classrooms, two-way video, and online courses taught by faculty members from USC Salkehatchie and the other regional campuses of the University of South Carolina (Continuing Education, Lancaster, Sumter, and Union). All courses an be taken at the USC Salkehatchie campus. The degree is awarded by Continuing Education at USC Columbia.

Degree Requirements

(120 hours)

No course may count in more than one category.

1. General Education Requirements (41-51 hours)

Writing (6)
ENGL 101, 102. Must be passed with grade of C or better

Foreign Language (0-9)
Demonstration of proficiency in one foreign language equivalent to minimal passing grade on exit exam in 122 course

Numerical and Analytical Reasoning (6-7)
(to be met in one of the following ways)
1) MATH 122 or 141 with either CSCE 101 or STAT 110 or PHIL 110
2) MATH 122 or 141 with a higher level math course such as MATH 170 or 172
3) CSCE 101 and CSCE 102; STAT 110 and STAT 201; or PHIL 110 and PHIL 111

Laboratory Sciences (8)
Two laboratory courses selected from the following fields: astronomy, biology, chemistry, environmental studies, geology, marine science, physics

Liberal Arts (21)
Fine Arts (3)
History (3)
PHIL 102 (3)
Social/Behavioral Sciences (3)
SPCH 140 (3)
Electives (must include two disciplines) (6)

2. Major Requirements (36 hours)

Required Courses
All courses must be at the 300-level or above with at least 15 hours at the 400-level or above. All grades must be C or better.
The following three courses are required of all majors:
PALM 493 South Carolina Studies
PALM 494 Internship
UNIV P401P Senior Capstone Experience

The student's major will be chosen from one of the following three (3) options:

Arts and Humanities Option
A minimum of 27 hours from two of the following disciplines: art, English, history, languages, philosophy, religious studies, theatre (27 hours)

Science and Mathematics Option
A minimum of 27 hours from two of the following disciplines: astronomy, biology, chemistry, environmental studies, geology, marine science, mathematics, physics, statistics (27 hours)

Social and Behavioral Sciences Option
A minimum of 27 hours from two of the following disciplines: anthropology, economics, geography, political science, psychology, sociology (27 hours)

3. Cognate (12 hours)
A minimum of 12 hours of course work at the 300 level or above from one of the following disciplines: anthropology, art, business, criminal justice, dance, economics, education, English, geography, history, languages, mathematics, philosophy, political science, psychology, physical and/or biological sciences, religious studies, social work, sociology, theatre. The cognate cannot be a discipline included in the student's major option. (12 hours)

4. Electives (21-31 hours)

Bachelor of Arts in Technology Support and Training Management

The Bachelor of Arts in Technology Support and Training Management is conducted in partnership with the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management. General education and lower-level courses (first two years) are completed at USC Salkehatchie. Upper-level TSTM courses are offered via distance education from the College of Hospitality, Retail, and Sport Management on the USC Columbia Campus. The degree is awarded by USC Columbia.

Degree Requirements

1. General Education Requirements

Liberal Arts (24-30)

ENGL 101 and 102 (6 hours)
One course from ENGL 282-286 or above (3 hours)
Seven courses from the College of Arts and Sciences (24-25 hours), to include:
a. one course in history
b. one fine arts class (art, music, theater)
c. SPCH 140
d. one course from PSYC or SOCY
e. ECON 224
f. Foreign Languages: Students shall demonstrate in one foreign language the ability to comprehend the topic and main ideas in written and, with the exception of Latin and Ancient Greek, spoken texts on familiar subjects. This ability can be demonstrated by achieving a score of two or better on a USC foreign language proficiency test. Those failing to do so must satisfactorily complete equivalent study of foreign language at USC.

Mathematics and Sciences (13-15 hours)

Numerical and analytical reasoning (6-7 hours). This requirement may be fulfilled in one of the following ways:

a. MATH 122 or higher and a second higher MATH course, except MATH 221, 222
b. MATH 122 or 141 and an additional course in statistics

Two courses (one of which must have a laboratory) from the following sciences: astronomy, biology, chemistry, geological sciences, marine science, physics. (7-8 hours)

2. Major Requirements

Related Courses (24 hours)

RETL 261, RETL 262, TSTM 240, TSTM 342, RETL 344, TSTM 264, HRSM 301, CSCE 204
Approved elective selected from: TSTM 545, 562, 570

Technology Support and Training Management Major Courses (46 hours)

HRSM 301, TSTM 343, 345, 346, 348, 352, 362, 370, 444, 445, 447, 448, 544, 560, 564

3. Minor or General Electives (12-18 hours)

Total hours: 124

Baccalaureate Degrees Available at the University of South Carolina

Since the USC Salkehatchie campus is part of the University of South Carolina, students utilizing USC Salkehatchie most often enroll at the other USC campuses to complete baccalaureate degrees.

These students are strongly advised to obtain and use a copy of the bulletin for the campus they plan to attend, or visit the University's Web site at www.sc.edu, when determining specific degree requirements. Preliminary course work toward the following USC degree programs may be completed at USC Salkehatchie: