In the Korea Scholars program, students gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Korean culture, history, language, and global influence. Korea Scholars immerse themselves in transformative experiences on-campus and abroad as they build relationships with other Korean students and engage Korean culture firsthand.

Korea Scholars Students:

• Take a First-Year Experience course centered on Korea’s contemporary culture
• Take a year-long Korean cyber-language course taught by Korean instructors
• Live in a designated living-learning community with your fellow Korea Scholars and students from South Korea and East Asia
• Spend three to four weeks at our sister school, Hannam University, in Daejeon, South Korea. There, you’ll earn three to six credit hours learning about Korean culture while traveling around the country in the Korean Summer Studies Program. Round-trip airfare is included.

To apply to the Korea Scholars Program, students must apply and be admitted to Presbyterian College. While in the student application portal, select the Korea Scholars Program link. Fill out the form and upload a one-page essay explaining why you’d like to be a part of this program.

The 3+2 engineering program between PC and partner institutions offers a well-rounded education by combining a liberal arts foundation with engineering. Students will two earn two degrees in five years—a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in a in physics from PC and a B.S. in engineering from a partner institution. The first three years at PC provide a liberal arts education that enhances critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills, alongside foundational STEM courses. This balanced approach produces graduates who are well-rounded and adaptable.

Partner institutions include: Auburn University, Clemson University, Georgia Institute of Technology, University of South Carolina, or Vanderbilt University

PC is the perfect environment for students who thrive in smaller settings as they gain the foundational skills to succeed in a rigorous engineering program. The one-on-one mentorship students receive from faculty prepare them for a successful transition to engineering programs. In fact, we consistently hear that PC graduates succeed at a higher rate than those who enter an engineering program out of high school. Overall, this program is ideal for students seeking a broad, interdisciplinary education paired with specialized engineering expertise.

Students who hold a dual degree in physics and engineering can find employment in a number of industries, including academia, business, and government. Job opportunities include nuclear engineer and materials scientist, medical physicist, optical engineer, acoustical engineer, and aerospace engineer.

Engineering physicists are in demand, and the profession is enjoying steady job growth. Nationwide, 96 percent of all physics majors obtain employment after graduation.