McCAUSLAND COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCESAt a Glance
In the University of South Carolina McCausland College of Arts and Sciences, we explore solutions to the world’s biggest challenges and answers to life’s most enduring questions. It’s a place to push the frontiers of science, art and culture not only to make a better world, but to instill greater meaning within it.
With the largest choice of majors, minors and courses of any college at the university, Arts and Sciences students can explore their strengths, gain a broad education and prepare for a career with infinite possibilities. We study the smallest particles known to science and the biggest social movements in history. We uncover mysteries about ancient civilization and hidden gems in literature. All united by an urge to explore, solve and create.
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After 1776, the founders designed a government that accounts for 'a degree of depravity in mankind'
The Declaration of Independence was only the first step in making a unified country. A competing set of state and local interests required a defense of the U.S. Constitution (the Federalist Papers), which sought to define the role of government to keep basic human impulses toward political abuse, self-interest and even violence in check.
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USC alumna aims to showcase Gullah roots of iconic American opera
A USC alumna and Charleston native is digging into the Gullah/Geechee legacy of one of America's most popular operas.
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Research center building ecosystem in autism, neurodevelopmental disorders
Seven years in, USC’s Carolina Autism and Neurodevelopment Research Center aims to increase impact on and off campus.
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Video: Hot Takes on the American Revolution
Combine five incredible artifacts from the USC libraries special collections with four passionate university scholars, and you get 20 minutes of fun facts, lively debate and intellectual inspiration.
Health Matters
Our students, faculty and alumni are working together for the health of South Carolina. From biologists and chemists studying the building blocks of life and the epicenters of disease to psychologists improving our understanding of mental health and how to help people make healthier choices. We bring together bright minds from our academic community and the larger university to work on research, public outreach and campuswide educational opportunities.
HEALTH SCIENCES
