Degree Programs
USC Upstate, Greenville Campus supports the following undergraduate day and evening programs.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice—Day Program
Department Brochure • Course Sequence
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice is designed to provide current and future criminal justice professionals with the educational background necessary to be successful in a criminal justice career, graduate school or law school. Students entering the criminal justice program at USC Upstate's Greenville Campus begin at the junior level with courses in the study of crime, criminals, courts, policing, corrections and victims. The program involves the study of both theory and practice. A strong experiential component to the criminal justice program provides students with “real world” experience. During the junior and/or senior year, students complete internships with approved criminal justice agencies. Interns may work with federal, state or local law enforcement, community corrections programs, victim assistance programs, juvenile justice programs, private investigation firms, solicitors' offices, public defenders' offices, or other branches of the court system.
*Note: Students in this program will have to attend classes on the Spartanburg campus.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Management — Evening Program
Department Brochure
The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology Management (ETM) was designed for engineering technology associate’s degree holders who wish to earn a bachelor’s degree with only an additional two years of coursework. Students enroll in the program if they possess or are near completion of an associate degree in engineering technology. The program is ideal for technicians who desire the management skills necessary to be an effective interface between technicians and upper managers. It uses a comprehensive blend of management, business, economics, and communications courses to build a layer of management knowledge and skills on students’ technical foundation. ETM courses include cost analysis, work analysis, systems decision making, quality practices, and project management. Industry projects integrated with traditional coursework enable students to apply theory in realistic management situations. The ETM degree will open doors for advancement and give students the ability and confidence to step through those doors. Visit www.uscupstate.edu/etm for more information.
The Bachelor of Arts in Information Management and Systems—Evening Program
Department Brochure • Course Sequence
The Bachelor of Arts in Information Management and Systems degree is designed to position graduates at the forefront of information creation, access, analysis, and dissemination. Graduates enjoy information systems management careers in areas such as business, healthcare organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions. The multidisciplinary degree integrates an understanding of computer science, information science, telecommunications, discipline-specific data, information administration, and an ability to recognize relationships between technical systems and social structures. Courses emphasize basic quantitative and qualitative techniques, business functions, effective communications skills, and proactive team interactions. Concentration areas allow student to focus on the application of technology in one of four fields: business, mass media and public relations, education and health.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Offering two tracks of study: RN to BSN and Four-year degree)—Day Program
Department Brochure
The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree equips students to enter the field of professional nursing by emphasizing a strong clinical background, a comprehensive knowledge of theory and development in communication skills and compassion. The program offers two tracks of study.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing: Four-Year Course Sequence: This professional program prepares graduates to assume entry-level positions in a variety of health care settings. The program is divided into two components, entry as a pre-nursing major focused on meeting course pre-requisites and entry as a nursing major focused on the clinical and didactic portions of the nursing curriculum. Required pre-nursing courses provide a broad background in general education and form the foundation for the professional nursing component of the program. Courses taken in the last two years of the program provide the theoretical and practical basis for nursing practice in an increasingly complex health care system. In addition to focusing on the essentials of nursing in the hospital, the curriculum also emphasizes community based and primary care. Opportunities to provide care to diverse clients are provided. Use of technology is integrated through out the program. The program prepares graduates for professional positions immediately after graduation and provides a firm foundation or graduate study. Students who earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree are eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN).
RN to BSN Course Sequence: Registered nurses who have previously earned diplomas or associate degrees in nursing are admitted to the undergraduate program to meet requirements for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. Students are able to complete all degree requirements on a full time basis in one calendar year of study. The School awards 35 semester hours of validated nursing credit to each registered nurse for past nursing courses.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with concentrations in Managerial Accounting and General Business Administration—Day and Evening Program
Department Brochure • Course Sequence
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration allows students the opportunity to work toward a variety of career goals in managerial accounting and general business administration. Quality across the curriculum is a priority, and to ensure that the highest standards are consistently met, the School of Business completed the rigorous process of earning accreditation from AACSB-The International Association for Management Education. Accreditation by AACSB is regarded nationally as an indication of excellence in instruction and training. Only a third of business programs in the U.S. have earned this prestigious seal of approval. Earning a business degree from USC Upstate will allow students to rightfully claim to be a graduate of a nationally recognized program!
Bachelor of Arts or Science in Interdisciplinary Studies—Day and Evening Program
The Bachelor of Arts or Science in Interdisciplinary Studies is designed for mature students with clearly defined educational goals. The program emphasizes flexibility to suit the individual. Students who graduate with this degree find employment in government, business and a variety of other fields. The IDS program allows students to combine course work in two or more disciplines based on personal interest, the desire for self-improvement, career advancement, or preparation for study in a profession such as law. Students with a variety of courses from other colleges and universities who do not have adequate credits for a traditional degree may find that the IDS program will allow them to use many of their previously earned credits.
Teacher Education Programs
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USC Upstate's Greenville Campus offers instruction in early childhood education, elementary education, evening program in elementary education, middle level education and special education: learning disabilities. Although the curriculum and requirements of each program are different, the over-riding philosophy of each is common—to prepare students to be the innovators and leaders of education in the United States. USC Upstate education students lead the way in efforts to reinvigorate schools, promote business and school partnerships, and ensure quality for all students. Click here for detailed program information on teacher education programs offered at USC Upstate, Greenville Campus.