About the Swain Family School of Science and Mathematics
With twelve bachelor’s and four master’s degrees, as well as a variety of degree focus areas (concentrations), we offer a broad range of programs across science and mathematics that provide you the foundation for high-paying and highly desirable careers in STEM, nursing and medicine, business, law, or further graduate study.
Explore your options by visiting the pages for our departments of biology, chemistry, cyber and computer sciences, health & human performance, mathematical sciences, nursing, and physics. Please contact our department heads, who are more than happy to help guide you and answer any questions.
Mission and Values
Our mission is to see you meet – and exceed – your education and career goals. Our faculty and staff value student success above all, and are dedicated to preparing the next generation of principled leaders in the core sciences, mathematics, computing, and pre-health fields through outstanding classroom education. Equally important, we offer skill-sharpening, transformative experiences such as research, capstone projects, internships, service learning, and study abroad courses. Mentoring and networking opportunities will connect you with alumni and friends of The Citadel in your career field of interest who can provide advice and open doors.
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Dr. Joel C. Berlinghieri Scholarship for Physics
Please join us in honoring the longevity and dedication of one of The Citadel’s most revered professors by making a pledge or donation to the Berlinghieri Scholarship today!
Two cadets recently competed in the virtual National Cyber League, a competition giving students a chance to practice their cybersecurity skills. They competed against students from all over the country, and both placed in the top 100 out of more than 7,500 participants.
Ricardo Quintero is a veteran and an undergraduate student at The Citadel majoring in Computer Science with minors in Cyber Security and Spanish. In addition to being a full-time student, he is a volunteer diver at the South Carolina Aquarium and does Spanish tutoring. Quintero served for seven years in the Coast Guard and, after graduating, expects to accept a commission into the Air Force to pursue a career as a fighter pilot.
Annika Ford is majoring in biology with a chemistry minor. She is from Fort Mill, South Carolina but was born in Canberra, Australia. She is a Dean’s List and Gold Stars recipient. This year, Ford serves as Palmetto Battery Company Commander.