Students majoring in Emerging Media at USC Aiken will have the skills need to succeed in various career fields.
Students will:
Through a bachelor's degree in emerging media, students learn the practical application of the theory and art of communication. Through coursework that focuses on visual, multimedia, written, spoken and interpersonal communication, students are well-prepared for the competitive job market. Graduates can enter into fields such as sales, marketing, media, customer relations, public relations, law, and health care.
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Students who have not completed these requirements can do so at any of our Palmetto College campuses statewide, or at any technical college. To find out if you are qualified to apply for this program, please contact a Palmetto College advisor.
If you're a full-time student, the program should take about 2 years -- the same as if you were attending class in-person. If you work, you may need to take a lighter course load.
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Students majoring in Communication at USC Aiken will have the skills need to succeed in various career fields.
Students will:
Students majoring in Communication at USC Aiken will have the skills need to succeed in various career fields.
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Students who have not completed these requirements can do so at any of our Palmetto College campuses statewide, or at any technical college. To find out if you are qualified to apply for this program, please contact a Palmetto College advisor.
Students taking a full-time course load can potentially complete this degree in 2 years if they have at least 60 degree applicable transfer hours.
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The Palmetto College Bachelor of Science in Psychology degree will provide you with many skills important for various work settings or graduate school programs:
Graduates with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology enter careers in such diverse areas as counseling, community mental health, research, marketing, management, corrections, social work, business, and education. Many B.S. graduates go on to further study in graduate programs in clinical, counseling, school, and experimental psychology.
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Students who have not completed these requirements can do so at any of our Palmetto College campuses statewide, or at any technical college. To find out if you are qualified to apply for this program, please contact a Palmetto College advisor.
Palmetto College's Business Administration program is the only online business degree completion program in South Carolina to be fully accredited by AACSB International.
AACSB accreditation is the gold standard for business programs worldwide, and is held by fewer than 10 percent of all business schools around the world. Having an AACSB undergraduate business degree facilitates admission to an AACSB-accredited MBA program in the future. AACSB accreditation also ensures that a business school's curriculum is up-to-date, that business courses are taught by qualified faculty and that student learning is regularly assessed within a culture of continuous improvement.
Students taking a full-time course load can potentially complete this degree in 2 years if they have at least 60 degree applicable transfer hours.
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Student’s graduating from our program will have the skills needed to succeed in the field of Cybersecurity.
Students will:
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Students who have not completed these requirements can do so at any of our Palmetto College campuses statewide, or at any technical college. To find out if you are qualified to apply for this program, please contact a Palmetto College advisor.
Students taking a full-time course load can potentially complete this degree in 2 years if they have at least 60 degree applicable transfer hours.
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Palmetto College is an online degree completion program offered by USC campuses throughout the state. The USC Campuses that have Palmetto College programs include: Columbia, Aiken, Upstate, and Beaufort. The program is designed for students who have already completed their general education requirements and need to finish their undergraduate degree online.
USC Aiken’s Palmetto College program offers degrees in Business/Management, Business/Accounting and Special Education. The requirements for these degrees are the same as those for the on-campus program.
USC Aiken’s Palmetto College business programs are accredited through ACCSB (The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) and the Special Education program by NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education).
Most students are able to complete their degree in 2-3 years. Completion time depends on the number of hours transferred and the number of courses a student takes each semester.
| Semester | Application Deadline |
|---|---|
| Fall | July 15 |
| Spring | December 1 |
| Summer | April 15 |
For a full-time student, Palmetto College in-state tuition is approximately $5,000 + fees per semester (fall/spring). Out-of-state tuition is approximately $10,000 + fees per semester (fall/spring). For more financial information, please visit the Tuition and Fees page.
To be eligible for this online degree program, students must have:
45-60 credit hours from a regionally accredited institution and completion of specific courses. GPA Requirements are as follows:
Business program: minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA
Special Education: minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA
Please refer to the eligibility requirements for more detailed information.
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All the required textbooks can be bought though our bookstore, which is available online. The list of required textbooks for each course will be on the USC Aiken Bookstore website and on the syllabus provided by your instructor.
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The Admissions staff at the University of South Carolina Aiken understands that the college selection process can be overwhelming. Our staff is dedicated and prepared to help you with information about the University and our admissions process.
Your enrollment counselor is your personal contact at USC Aiken. If you have a specific question, please feel free to contact him/her.