Integrated Studies Program

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About Integrated Studies

The integrated studies program is perfect for you if you prefer not to choose a specific major. 

In this program, you'll have the opportunity to create a customized degree by choosing from more than 80 minors offered by the College while developing the skills you need to be successful in the 21st century. You'll complete the usual 122 hours of coursework, including general education requirements and electives, plus the requirements for two selected minors. 

A totally unique degree program 

The flexibility of the integrated studies program provides you with a top-notch liberal arts education and allows you to create your own, individualized program of study. Be creative and build the degree that fits your academic needs. 

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MEET OUR STUDENTS

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Contact 

Alice Hamilton 

program director 

Feature Stories

Jordan Eaddy ’22
Posted on 21 July 2021 | 10:31 am
Hometown: Hampton, SC Minors: Biology & Medical Humanities During my first two years at CofC, I bounced back and forth between public health and biology majors but couldn’t find that right fit. In my decade-long career as a paramedic, I gained empathy and compassion while developing leadership skills and a knowledge of anatomy. I wanted to incorporate this experience into a flexible interdisciplinary program. One night, I racked my brain for hours to […]
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Declyn Drejza ’22
Posted on 21 July 2021 | 10:30 am
Hometown: Murrells Inlet, SC Minors: Hospitality and Tourism Management & Leadership, Change, and Social Responsibility After a year as a business major at the University of South Carolina, I moved to Charleston and I started my current job at Hotel Bennet where I discovered my passion for hospitality, and business ethics (specifically relating to sustainability).  With some […]
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Evan Cooper ’21
Posted on 22 February 2021 | 9:05 am
Hometown: Rock Hill, S.C. Minors: International Studies & Business Administration Evan’s student spotlight: For as long as I can remember, I have been in honors and accelerated courses. So applying for the SPECTRA program for minority and first generation students at the College of Charleston was the first step on my academic journey. I was […]
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