College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences

If you are interested in a college degree in the humanities, arts or social sciences, it is because you are someone who values the human experience. You care deeply about the wellbeing of other people and the health of the communities in which they live. You are thoughtful in how you communicate with others. You have a natural knack for analyzing and problem-solving, and you enjoy participating in your community.

We need more individuals like you, both in the workplace and in the world. Our successful alumni make a positive difference in courtrooms and classrooms, in state capitols and newsrooms. Maybe you aspire to be a social worker, a lawyer, an archivist or a project manager. Perhaps you’ll be a professional musician, a published author, a city manager or school psychologist. No matter your personal or professional journey, a degree from the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences will equip you for a rewarding career, and a fulfilling life of service to others.

Dr. Lucas McMillan
Dean
864-388-8323  |  smcmillan@lander.edu  |  Carnell Learning Center LC355

Workforce Ready

A degree from the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences will open boundless career choices. Here are some of the opportunities that await our graduates:

• Licensed professional counselor
• Attorney
• City or county manager
• Museum director or curator
• Professional artist or musician
• Social worker
• Technical writer
• Published author

Lander also has a slate of graduate degrees that will unlock even more career potential.

The Career Promise

At Lander University, we promise that you will find a job within the first 60 days of graduation. If you don’t, we want you to work for us. We believe in what we teach, and we know our students are set up for success. That’s our Career Promise to Lander graduates: if you aren’t able to find a job within 60 days of graduating, Lander will hire you as a graduate assistant and guarantee your admission into the Lander graduate program of your choice.*

*To qualify for this program, students must graduate from Lander within four years and earn a grade-point average of 3.0 or higher. Additional admissions requirements may apply for specific graduate programs.

Outside the Classroom

In the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences, learning isn’t limited to the traditional classroom space. Here are some ways our students take their learning to new levels:

• Internships: Internships are available and encouraged in any major. Greenwood has many businesses, law firms, government agencies, non-profit organizations, a museum, historic sites and an arts center that regularly extend our students’ career preparation.
• Undergraduate Research: Students of several majors present their research at regional and national conferences after working with faculty mentors. Some even publish their research as co-authors with their mentors. These experiences increase their ability to gain admission and scholarships for graduate school.
• Semesters Away: Semesters in Washington, DC or in Asia or Europe are an opportunity that many students take to build their professional skills and learn about global cultures.
• Performances: Music ensembles give several performances each semester, both on campus and in our local community.
• Art Exhibits: The Lander Art Gallery hosts multiple exhibits each semester, featuring artwork of visiting artists and student artists of all academic levels.
• The Forum: Our majors have the chance to publish their work for other students to read and enjoy in a high-quality student newspaper every month. Stories cover exciting on-campus events and various aspects of campus life.
• New Voices: Published annually, Lander’s official student literary journal publishes fiction, poetry and non-fiction by students of as well as students' artwork. Students taking the New Voices course serve as the publication’s staff.
• Service Learning: Lander history majors regularly partner with the Greenwood Museum and the Dr. Benjamin E. Mays Historic Preservation Site to conduct tours, take part in re-enactments and assist in curating exhibits.

Curtis G. Shaw Pre-Law Society

The Curtis G. Shaw Pre-Law Society is named after the late Judge Shaw (1933-2015), a native of Greenwood, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and an attorney who served as a city court judge, probate judge and master in equity for South Carolina’s Eighth Judicial Circuit. The Shaw Pre-Law Society enhances Lander’s ability to provide professional development opportunities for pre-law students.