The mission of the Department of Occupational Studies reflects the faculty's beliefs concerning the changes that are occuring in society today. This mission is primarily focused on the integration of work and life, as well as preparing a workforce characterized by flexible work skills appropriate to the 21st century. The program for community and occupational education is designed to prepare educational leaders and managers in the fields of adult education, career education, community education, continuing education, cooperative education, vocational education, and technical education. Our programs are designed to accommodate the schedules of the adult learner by offering afternoon and evening classes. USC faculty, who are committed to students in the Upstate, teach and advise students in Spartanburg.
Advisors regularly schedule appointments each semester prior to registration.
Students' programs may emphasize extension, agriculture, business, family and consumer sciences, industrial, technology, health occupations, marketing, special needs, or comprehensive vocational educations.