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.
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!
Kenya Health Care Program 2023
Cadet Alma Orozco-Rico is a senior from Beaufort, South Carolina. She is a Biology major who plans to enter the field of dentistry after graduation. 
Three Citadel cadets will be going to the Medical University of South Carolina, or MUSC, dental school in the fall. 
The Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences at The Citadel is reflecting on a busy October, as they hosted several events to celebrate Cybersecurity Awareness Month and help the campus and local communities improve their safety online.