Welcome to Gamecock Stories! In this course, we will learn all about the history of
the University of South Carolina. Chartered in 1801, the institution’s history is
long and complex, filled with amazing stories of students, professors, staff, administrators,
and alumni who have made Carolina into what it is today. You will leave this class
with a much deeper appreciation for all things Carolina!
Course Description
We will understand the history of South Carolina College before the Civil War, the
Reconstruction era, the period of instability between 1880 and World War II, the desegregation
movement, protests over the Vietnam War, Gamecock sports history, and much more. We
will look at primary sources together to better understand the past by empathizing
with individuals who lived this history.
Introductions and South Carolina College (1801-1860)
Civil War and Reconstruction (1861-1877)
Politics, Instability, and the Gamecock Identity (1880-1936)
Depression, World War II, and the Modern University
Desegregation, Student Activism, and a Remade USC
Milestones, Athletics, and Public Service into the 21st Century
Notes: course orientation information will be emailed approximately one week before the course
starts.
10 AM - 12 PM
$105
Registration and Payment Notes
We accept online payment via VISA, MasterCard, Discover and American Express through MarketPlace, a secure
electronic environment that simplifies business transactions with the university.
Follow the MarketPlace prompts to complete payment. Your transaction is only complete
when you receive an order number, which is your receipt of payment. Your seat is not
guaranteed until payment is received and you receive an order number.
Once you have paid and are enrolled, you'll be emailed location and parking information for face-to-face programs or online
instructions about one week before the program begins.
Challenge the conventional. Create the exceptional. No Limits.
