University of South Carolina - Academics

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It seems impossible for students to categorize the teachers at here as good or bad. The difficulty is that the students have a range of preferences when it comes to teaching methods. While some think that the best teachers are the ones that give them an easy A, others prefer a challenge. Some prefer a lecture format and others find a Socratic-style question-and-answer session more stimulating. There are all kinds of teachers with varying teaching methods and levels of personal involvement with the students, and many students use www.ratemyprofessor.com to decide which professors to take when signing up for classes. Academic advisers are helpful when trying to find out information about particular teachers, but sometimes students are forced to rely on word of mouth and independent research to find out what teachers will best meet their needs.

There are multiple programs favorable to students excelling in their academic pursuits. The Honors College provides academic opportunities for students who qualify, offering challenging courses with the best teachers, seminars, and perks such as better on-campus housing. Similarly, students accepted to the Capstone Scholars Program enjoy special housing and opportunities to study abroad. The University 101 Program—a nationally renowned college introductory class open only to freshman—teaches students how to adapt to the university environment while they earn class credit. Students can also choose to be a part of one of USC’s nationally ranked programs like international business and marine science. This is an exciting time to be attending the University of South Carolina because of the growth and changes being made. Ultimately, the education you receive here depends on the effort you put forth, but the means of obtaining an excellent education is definitely there for those who desire to take advantage.
 

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SCAK says: University of South Carolina 2014 Social Sciences

USC has so many ranked and... USC has so many ranked and recognized programs, especially our international business program -- it's No. 1 in the nation! The teachers are great. You're bound to have some that you don't think highly of, but that's inevitable. They're always willing to talk with you or meet outside of class to offer help or answer questions. If you stay on top of your work, they will be more willing to help you out if you have to miss class or even an exam. The workload can be overwhelming. Get ready to read -- a lot. Go to class and keep updated on homework and studying and it shouldn't be too much of a problem. Just don't get behind because digging out of a hole is never fun. 12345 Academics: February 19, 2009 Report

Anonymous says:

I’ve liked most of my teachers. I... I’ve liked most of my teachers. I was interested in most of the honors classes that I took, but I didn’t really like the non-honors classes. Also, discussion-based classes are 10 times better than lecture classes. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

I find most classes interesting,... I find most classes interesting, but there are a few that just go on and on. I also find that in some classes, rather than being taught new things, I feel like the professors are just using their position to enforce their opinions on their students. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

Teachers are normal. You get the... Teachers are normal. You get the stuffy old professors who have been lecturing the same way for years, and you get the new ones that are willing to try new things. Classes are all right. However, I haven’t really begun any classes related to my major so I’m not too interested in the general classes I’m currently taking. 12345 Academics Report

Anonymous says:

I really like the professors;... I really like the professors; they’re just fine here. You can always find the type of professor you want, but keep in mind, it’s not high school anymore. They treat you fairly, in my opinion. USC is a big school, though, so there isn’t always a lot of personal help unless your classes have a graduate student teaching assistant (TA). 12345 Academics Report

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The University of South Carolina encompasses multiple nationally recognized programs among various academic surveys—#1 International Business for undergrads, #2 International Business for graduate students, #5 Marine Science, and #9 Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management. The College of Engineering and Information Technology is a national leader in fuel cell research.

Houston Texans owner Robert McNair, Pulitzer Prizewinner Jim Hoagland, and Grammy Award-winning musicians Hootie and the Blowfish are among some of the University of South Carolina’s most notable alumni.

What is an hour? At the University of South Carolina, an hour usually refers to a credit, and doesn’t necessarily mean an hour of time. The amount of credit received for a class is measured in hours, and most classes are worth one or three credit hours.

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