Undergraduate Academic Programs
The academic program at Coker University combines the traditional structures through which a baccalaureate degree is usually accomplished with an environment of flexibility and informality. Coker is committed to developing and maintaining a university community that will remain small in size and will function without rigidity. The size of the University coupled with an attitude of concern for the student is the key to Coker’s adaptable, personalized program of study. The University strives for an academic atmosphere in which all its members can interact freely and in which an involved student can pursue an individualized major, engage in special topics courses, and experience independent study one-to-one with a chosen professor.
List of available Majors, Minors, Specializations and Certificates:
* available in person and online
^through partnership with LCMC/RIZE
Undergraduate Majors
Art - Studio Art (BFA)
Art conc. Animation (BA)
Art conc. Fine Arts (BA)
Art conc. Graphic Design (BA)
Art conc. Illustration (BA)
Art conc. Photography (BA)
Art Education (BA)
Biology (BS)
Biology conc. Ecology (BS)
Biology conc. Molecular Biology (BS)
Biology conc. Pre-Medicine (BS)
Biology conc. Pre-Veterinary (BS)
Biology Education (BA)
Business Administration conc. Accounting * (BS)
Business Administration conc. Actuarial Science ^ * (BS)
Business Administration conc. Business Analytics * (BS)
Business Administration conc. Digital Marketing ^ * (BS)
Business Administration conc. Entrepreneurship and Innovation * (BS)
Business Administration conc. Esports and Gaming Administration ^ * (BS)
Business Administration conc. Financial Planning * (BS)
Business Administration conc. Healthcare Administration * (BS)
Business Administration conc. Management and Leadership * (BS)
Business Administration conc. Sales and Marketing * (BS)
Business Administration conc. Specialized Business * (BS)
Business Administration conc. Sports Administration * (BS)
Criminology * (BA)
Cybersecurity ^ (BS)
Dance – Choreography (BFA)
Dance (BA)
Dance Education (BA)
Data Analytics ^ (BS)
Early Childhood Education (BA)
Elementary Education (BA)
General Education (BA)
Game Development ^ (BS)
General Science (BS)
General Science conc. Agricultural Science (BS)
General Science conc. Biomedical Science (BS)
General Science conc. Brewing Science (BS)
General Science conc. Environmental Science/Natural Resources (BS)
General Science conc. General Lab Technician (BS)
General Studies * (BA)
Healthcare Studies conc. Entrepreneurship and Innovation (BS)
Healthcare Studies conc. Health Sciences (BS)
Healthcare Studies conc. Healthcare Administration (BS)
Healthcare Studies conc. Management and Leadership (BS)
Healthcare Studies conc. Nutrition (BS)
Healthcare Studies conc. Sales and Marketing (BS)
Healthcare Studies conc. Writing (BS)
Humanities (BA)
Information Technology ^ (BS)
Interdisciplinary Studies * (BA)
Medical Laboratory Science (in cooperation with McLeod Regional Medical Center) (BS)
Music conc. General Music (BA)
Music conc. Piano (BA)
Music conc. Voice (BA)
Music Education conc. Choral Music (BME)
Music Education conc. Instrumental Music (BME)
Musical Theatre (BFA)
Nursing (BSN)
Nursing - Health Professions to BSN (BSN)
Nursing - RN to BSN (only available as an online program) (BSN)
Physical Education & Sport Studies conc. Exercise Science (BS)
Physical Education & Sport Studies conc. Physical Fitness Programming (BS)
Pre-Pharmaceutical Studies (BA)
Psychology* – (available in-person or online) (BS)
Psychology conc. Counseling (BS)
Public Administration ^ (BA)
Public Health ^ (BS)
Public Relations ^ (BA)
Sociology (only available as an online program) (BA)
Theatre conc. Performance (BA)
Theatre conc. Technical Theatre (BA)
Theatre conc. Writing (BA)
* available in person and online
^through partnership with LCMC/RIZE
Minors:
Art
Arts Management
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Chinese
Communication
Criminology
Dance
English
Environmental Studies
Graphic Design
Healthcare Studies Nutrition
History
International Studies
Mathematics
Music
Political Science
Pre-Law
Public Health
Psychology
Sociology (online)
Theatre
Program Specializations:
African American Studies
Forensic Studies
Certificates:
Entrepreneurship
Experiential Education
Financial Planning
Honors Program for Undergraduate Students
Coker University’s Honors Program is a community of driven students with high potential, who seek a university experience that promotes leadership development and reflective citizenship through a combination of coursework, co-curricular experiences, and independent exploration. Each Honors Student will complete coursework and a multi-semester Capstone Project under the direction of a faculty mentor. In addition to Honors coursework, each Honors student will choose two areas of focus from outstanding academics, campus leadership, creative endeavors, innovative scholarship, global citizenship, and pre-professional experiences. The students will create e-portfolios that record and reflect upon their activities and personal development in these two areas. The quality of this e-portfolio will be evaluated by the Director of the Honors Program and the Honors Program Committee as a requirement for graduation from the program. Please see the Honors Program section of the catalog for more information on these areas.
Admissions
Prospective students with demonstrable potential in the areas listed above will be invited to apply to the Honors Program. When evaluating applicants for the Program, the university looks for students with energy and high potential who will take advantage of the opportunities that the Honors Program offers.
Consequently, admission to the Honors Program depends on:
- Academic achievement represented by standardized test scores and/or grades from previous schools
- Aptitude demonstrated through a self assessment and an essay
- Extracurricular experiences shown in a résumé
- Qualifications shown through a letter of reference from a teacher or supervisor
In addition, outstanding Coker University students with a 3.5 Coker GPA may be nominated by faculty, staff, or themselves, until their completion of the second semester of their sophomore year. These students will follow the same admissions process as prospective students, barring high school transcripts and standardized tests. Interested students should contact the Director of the Honors Program for associated deadlines and requirements for admission. In all cases, the final decision on admission to the Honors Program rests with the Honors Program Committee.