
College of Arts and SciencesAt a Glance
In the University of South Carolina 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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Garnet research provides clues about Earth's history and its future
McCausland Fellow Besim Dragovic has a favorite mineral —it’s garnet, of course. Garnet is a mineral that carries a wealth of information about unique locations on Earth and their history as well as element-containing rocks hold several possibilities for sustainability.
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Understanding people and place
Cultural anthropologist Monica Barra studies how racial inequalities are shaped by scientific practices, racial histories and climate change in the U.S. South.
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Sociologist explores inequality in dual-professional relationships
Assistant professor of sociology Jaclyn Wong's book "Equal Partners?" dives into relationship inequality within dual-professional couples.
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Battling blazes with math and maps
The Columbia-Richland Fire Department is now equipped with unexpected tools to battle blazes: maps, graphs and statistics. A University of South Carolina geography graduate lead the way in bringing these tools that calculate and cut off many fire risks before they even occur.

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