Connect with Top Talent
In partnership with the USC Career Center, the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences helps employers connect with talented, motivated students while supporting their professional growth. We offer a range of engagement opportunities to support your recruiting and outreach goals, including:
- Sharing internship and early career opportunities
- Participating in college and university career events
- Building visibility with specific majors, departments, or student groups
- Engaging students through class visits, panels, or workshops
- Hosting job shadows or site visits
- Exploring experiential learning and project-based collaborations
Our approach is collaborative and seamless — the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences and the USC Career Center work together to connect you with the right students.
Arts and Sciences Degrees
Home to 22 academic departments housing 38 majors and 67 minors, the McCausland College of Arts and Sciences fosters a diverse range of talents and perspectives. Our graduates develop career-ready competencies aligned with the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE)—including communication, critical thinking, teamwork, and problem-solving—alongside the specialized, discipline-specific skills cultivated within their chosen fields.
Explore our majors and discover some of the skills our students can bring to your organization.
Majors:
- Art Education
- Art History
- Art Studio
- Dance
- Media Arts
- Theatre
Skills:
- Visual and creative storytelling
- Public speaking and performance
- Collaboration or ensemble work
- Artistic technique and critique
- Editing or production
Majors:
- African American Studies
- English
- History
- Global Studies
- Languages, Literatures and Cultures
- Philosophy
- Religious Studies
- Women’s and Gender Studies
Skills:
- Critical thinking and debate
- Research and analysis of complex texts
- Persuasive communication
- Creative writing and storytelling
- Communicating with people of diverse cultures
Majors:
- Anthropology
- Criminology and Criminal Justice
- Cyber Policy and Ethics
- Economics
- Geography
- International Studies
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
Skills:
- Critical thinking and ethical reasoning
- Social and cultural awareness
- Policy writing, public speaking and leadership
- Problem-solving in real-world contexts
- Community engagement and advocacy
Majors:
- Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
- Biological Sciences
- Cardiovascular Technology
- Chemistry
- Environmental Sciences
- Environmental Studies
- Geological Sciences
- Marine Sciences
- Neuroscience
- Physics
Skills:
- Designing and running experiments to test hypotheses
- Collecting and analyzing data to make evidence-based decisions
- Writing and presenting scientific ideas clearly
- Teamwork with peers and industry leaders
- Applying concepts to real-world challenges
Majors:
- Data Analytics
- Data Science
- Mathematics
- Statistics
Skills:
- Quantitative reasoning
- Computer programming and coding
- Making predictions with statistics
- Pattern recognition and logical analysis
- Communicating complex data clearly
Connect With Us
For College of Arts & Sciences engagement:
Erica Elbery
Associate Director, Employer Engagement
McCausland College of Arts & Sciences
803-544-1455
elbery@sc.edu
For university-wide recruiting and general employer services:
USC Career Center
hireagamecock@mailbox.sc.edu