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As the population along the South Carolina coast continues to explode, so does the number of students who require specialized instruction to learn the English language. Are there enough experienced teachers to provide this critical aspect of integrating them into the Lowcountry community? Absolutely not, according to the Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel, which is stepping up its efforts to train the teachers who will be responsible for carrying out this important task.

Are you a veteran considering a return to school? Consider The Citadel, ranked the #1 College in the South for Veterans by U.S. News & World Report. “Our veteran students tell me that they like the structure and the military feel here– it makes them comfortable knowing what to expect,” says Robin Hillyer Miles, Program Coordinator for The Citadel’s Office of Military and Veterans Affairs. “They also sense that the professors here really want everyone to learn and get something out of their classes.”

The Citadel Graduate College offers programs designed for civilians and veterans alike to provide you with the leadership tools to succeed at any job you choose. One such program is the graduate program in project management. Whether you’re looking to switch jobs or simply make your current role more flexible and versatile, you can make that dream a reality at The Citadel. Project managers work to make ideas happen and are needed in every industry, from tech to healthcare and even finance.

The Charleston area is experiencing a huge construction boom as a result of the metro region’s steady population increase. With so much construction and innovation occurring, now is the time to become a part of the rapidly expanding construction industry. The Citadel’s new evening B.S. in Construction Engineering is a great place to start.

Karen Coltrane had been a nonprofit CEO for more than twelve years and out of the college scene for 30. She didn't think she could go back to school. "I hadn't had a formal math class since 10th grade, so I was intimidated by the GRE. Between that, raising my son and working all the time, it just seemed too difficult to take it on." Coltrane confides.

Perhaps you’ve always wanted to be a registered nurse, but life got in the way. Perhaps you embarked on some other path, but now realize the appeal of a profession that combines science and caring. Or perhaps you just never thought you could handle the course load required to become a nurse.

The idea of pursuing a graduate degree can be a little intimidating, especially when you haven’t cracked open a textbook in a decade and already work a full-time job and have a family. The Citadel has made it easier for working professionals to get a taste of graduate school without a long-term commitment.

Professionals looking to advance their military careers or pursue work in international relations, law, or business can get practical training at The Citadel’s International Politics and Military Affairs graduate program.

The Citadel has created its MBA program with working students in mind. Students can choose to take classes in person at the college, online or they can even opt for a hybrid of both in-person and online courses to better accommodate their schedules.