Courses

(ECO202) LOWCOUNTRY CRITTERS: ALLIGATORS TO ZOOPLANKTON

This class will cover a variety of plants and animals you need to know about if you live here. We'll learn how to tell all those white wading birds apart, talk about reptiles, mammals, fish and some invertebrates.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

(ECO207) SEA TURTLES: NESTING SEASON ON HILTON HEAD ISLAND

Amber Kuehn discusses sea turtle conservation and nesting data from Hilton Head Island.

Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Bluffton campus
Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Live on Zoom

(GOV200) INSIDE THE WIRE: U.S. EPW/POW OPERATIONS

This program explores historical and future challenges of U.S. detainee operations, highlighting the often-overlooked consequences of EPW/POW management.

Friday, March 6, 2026, Bluffton campus
Friday, March 6, 2026, Live on Zoom

(GOV201) THE CHANGING FEDERAL ROLE IN U.S. RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT

The U.S. R&D system-built after World War II by government, academia, and industry-fueled advances in computing, medicine, and space. In 2025, major funding cuts disrupted research institutions. This program explores the system's legacy and the public policy and ethical implications of reduced investment in scientific innovation.

Monday, March 16, 2026, Bluffton campus
Monday, March 16, 2026, Live on Zoom

(HIS123) VIRTUAL TOUR OF THE JIMMY CARTER LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

This virtual tour offers an inside look at the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum, featuring presidential archives, family history, special exhibits, and a replica of the Oval Office.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

(HIS202) THE SOUTHERN CAMPAIGN IN THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR

After failing to subdue the Northern colonies, Britain shifted its strategy south. This two-session presentation explores key events in South Carolina-from the 1776 attempt on Charleston to its fall in 1780-culminating in Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown and continued partisan conflict

February 18-25, 2026, Hilton Head Island campus
February 18-25, 2026, Live on Zoom

(HIS204) WILSON FAMILY HISTORY

Join Palmetto Bluff archaeologist, Katie Epps, as she reveals the rags-to-riches story of the Wilson family.

Monday, March 2, 2026, Bluffton campus
Monday, March 2, 2026, Live on Zoom

(HIS205) PALMETTO BLUFF - WHERE NATURE AND MAN COEXIST

Palmetto Bluff has been used by man for centuries - each steward leaving their mark in one way or another. Join the Palmetto Bluff Conservancy as we discuss the ecological timeline of Palmetto Bluff and the work the Conservancy conducts every day to manage this gem of the Lowcountry.

Monday, March 2, 2026, Hilton Head Island campus
Monday, March 2, 2026, Live on Zoom

(HIS219) IN THEIR OWN WORDS - A HISTORY OF THE 1ST SC VOLUNTEERS OF AFRICAN DESCENT

Discover the story of the first Black Union regiment, the 1st South Carolina Volunteers, through voices like Susie King Taylor and Col. Higginson.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

(HIS222) THE HISTORY OF THE CITADEL

Named the South's top public university for 15 years, The Citadel's graduates have shaped policy across generations-this complex history will be reviewed.

Friday, February 27, 2026, Bluffton campus
Friday, February 27, 2026, Live on Zoom

(HIS225) WATERGATE: THE POLITICAL SCANDAL THAT BROUGHT DOWN A PRESIDENT

Watergate still shapes American politics. This course explores its impact and lasting relevance.

Thursday, April 2, 2026, Beaufort campus
Thursday, April 2, 2026, Live on Zoom

(HIS230) THE SEVEN YEARS' WAR - BEGINNING OF AMERICAN HISTORY

The Seven Years' War answered a fundamental question: "Shall France remain a North American power or not?" Its outcome marked the beginning of American history. This presentation will explore Francis Parkman's thesis and, through his lens, examine the war's broader significance.

Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Beaufort campus
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, Live on Zoom

(HIS231) ONLY HOPE: MY MOTHER AND THE HOLOCAUST BROUGHT TO LIGHT

Irving Lubliner shares his mother's Holocaust writings from Only Hope: A Survivor's Stories of the Holocaust and reflects on his experiences as the child of survivors.

Thursday, February 19, 2026, Live on Zoom

(LEG200) BECOME A JUSTICE NAVIGATOR!

This course equips community leaders, volunteers, and advocates with the knowledge and tools to help close the justice gap in South Carolina. -without requiring a legal background.

Friday, February 20, 2026, Bluffton campus

(MUS202) HISTORY OF THE BLUES

Discover how the blues grew from its roots in the African American experience of the southern United States to shape generations of music.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

(SCI200) COMPARING CONVENTIONAL AND RENEWABLE ENERGY

This course demystifies the costs and realities of generating electricity from solar, wind, coal, nuclear, and natural gas. Join us to explore the facts, compare alternatives, and understand the trade-offs shaping our power supply.

Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Bluffton campus
Wednesday, March 4, 2026, Live on Zoom

(SCI201) TRACKING THE FIRST AMERICANS

Explore new evidence from White Sands, New Mexico, where ancient footprints suggest humans were in the Americas during the last Ice Age-at least 23,000 years ago. This program examines how these discoveries are reshaping our understanding of early human history and anthropology.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

(THE201) BEHIND THE SEAMS: INTRO TO COSTUMING FOR THEATER AND FUN

Explore costume design through industry techniques, iconic examples, and practical tips, with an open Q&A to inspire your own creative journey.

Friday, April 24, 2026, Bluffton campus
Friday, April 24, 2026, Live on Zoom

(TRA200) TURKIYE A CROSSROAD WHERE EAST MEETS WEST

Two USCB professors from Türkiye explore the nation's history, culture, music, cuisine, and landmarks through images, discussion, and recipes-highlighting its rich heritage and geopolitical significance.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.

(TRA201) ROMANIA - LAND OF LEGENDS, LANGUAGE, AND LIVING TRADITIONS

From Carpathian peaks to Bucovina's monasteries, Romania blends myth and history. Discover Dracula's castle, ancient folk rhythms, and poetic voices of a Latin people thriving amid Slavic neighbors in a land rich with legend and living tradition.

This course is not open for registrations.
Registration opens on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 12:01 a.m.