the international direct admission to university of south carolina is for international graduates with advanced english-language skills. it focuses on academic, cultural, and professional growth so they can excel in school—and prepare for a successful future.

as an international direct student, learners will receive:

the bachelor of arts in african american studies provides graduates skills to work collaboratively in various career fields, from education and criminal justice to law or journalism. they will learn to apply awareness and empathy to solve challenging problems, develop oral and written communication skills, explore the multi-dimensional experiences of people of color in local and global contexts, conduct research, take courses across diverse departments and work with an engaged, award-winning faculty.