Bulletin Year: 2026-2027
Important: This course plan provides a recommended sequence for this major. For detailed degree
requirements, please refer to the University of South Carolina Bulletin. Additionally,
reach out to your academic advisor at your technical college for assistance in navigating
coursework in your college program of study. Your University of South Carolina advisor
will help with course selection and planning for upcoming semesters after transfer.
Complete at SC Technical College System
Complete foundational coursework before transferring.
Semester One (16 Credit Hours)
| SCTCS Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 English Composition I | 3 | C | ENGL 101 Critical Reading & Composition (CC- CMW) |
| MAT 120 Probability & Statistics or MAT 130 Elementary Calculus *** |
3 | C | STAT 201 Elementary Statistics or MATH 122 Calculus for BA & Soc Science *** (CC- ARP) |
| AST 101 Solar System Astronomy or BIO 101 Biological Science I or CHM 101 General Chemistry I or GEO 205 Physical Geography |
4 | C | ASTR 101 Intro to Astronomy or BIOL 101 & 101L Biological principles I w/ Lab or CHEM 101 Fundamental Chemistry I or GEOG 104 Intro to Physical Geography (CC- SCI) |
| ART 101 Art History & Appreciation or MUS 105 Music Appreciation or THE 101 Intro to Theatre |
3 | C | ARTE 101 Intro to Art or MUSC 110 Intro to Music or THEA 200 Understanding & Appreciating Theatre (CC- AIU) |
| COL 105 Freshman Seminar | 3 | C | UNEL 001T Freshman Seminar (PR Elective) |
Semester Two (16 Credit Hours)
| SCTCS Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | USC Equivalent Course |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENG 102 English Composition II | 3 | C | ENGL 102 Rhetoric & Composition (CC-CMW/INF) |
| SPC 205 Public Speaking | 3 | C | SPCH 140 Public Communication (CC- CMS) |
| CPT 170 Microcomputer Applications | 3 | C | SPTE 274 Computer Applications in HRSM (CR) |
| AST 101 Solar System Astronomy or BIO 101 Biological Science I or CHM 101 General Chemistry I or GEO 205 Physical Geography |
4 | C | ASTR 101 Intro to Astronomy or BIOL 101 & 101L Biological principles I w/ Lab or CHEM 101 Fundamental Chemistry I or GEOG 104 Intro to Physical Geography (CC- SCI) |
| PSC 201 American Government or PSY General Psychology or SOC 101 Intro to Sociology or REL 101 Intro to Religion |
3 | C | POLI 201 American national Government or PSYC 101 Intro to Psychology or SOCY 101 Intro to Sociology or RELG 101 Exploring Religion (CC- GSS) |
Courses That Must Be Completed at USC
Complete major coursework and remaining degree requirements.
Semester Three (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RETL 265 Principles of Retailing | 3 | C | MKT 110 Retailing | (MR) |
| HIST 111 US History to 1865 | 3 | HIS 201 American History: Disc to 1877 | (CC- GHS/FD) | |
| SPTE 240 Business Law | 3 | C | BUS 121 Business Law I | (CR) |
| RETL 261 Principles of Accounting I | 3 | C | ACC 101 Principles of Accounting I | (CR) |
| Foreign Language or Approved Elective *** |
3 | Equivalent Language Course *** | (CC- GFL/ PR) |
Semester Four (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RETL 242 HRSM Professional Communication | 3 | C | BUS 130 Business Communications | (CR) |
| RETL 295 Retailing Practicum | 6 | C | BUS 275 Business Internship | (MR) |
| RETL 262 Principles of Accounting II | 3 | C | ACC 102 Principles of Accounting II | (CR) |
| Foreign Language or Approved Elective *** |
3 | Equivalent Language Course *** | (CC- GFL/ PR) |
Semester Five (15 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RETL 201 Exploration of Retail Management and Fashion Merchandising Industries | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| RETL 310 Digital Retailing | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| HRTM 344 Personnel Organization & Supervision | 3 | C | MGT 201 Human Resource Management | (CR) |
| Carolina Core VSR *** | 3 | Equivalent VSR Course *** | (CC- VSR) | |
| STAT 110 Intro to Statistical Reasoning | 3 | No SCTCS Equivalent | (ARP) |
Semester Six (16 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RETL 268 Principles of Fashion Merchandising | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| RETL 365 Visual Merchandising and Store Design | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| RETL Elective *** | 3 | C | Equivalent Course if Applicable *** | (MR) |
| RETL 366 Retail Buying | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| Approved Elective *** | 3 | Equivalent Course if Applicable *** | (PR) | |
| HRSM 101 Professional Development Seminar | 1 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (CR) |
Semester Seven (16 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RETL 485 Multi-National Retailing | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| RETL 369 Retail promotion | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| RETL 368 Fashion Product Analysis | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| RETL 385 Global Sourcing in Retail and Fashion | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| RETL Elective *** | 3 | C | Equivalent Course if Applicable *** | (MR) |
| HRSM 201 Professional Development Seminar | 1 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (CR) |
Semester Eight (13 Credit Hours)
| USC Course Subject and Title | Credit Hours | Min. Grade | SCTCS Equivalent Course | University Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RETL 425 Customer Experience Management | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| RETL 462 Merchandise Management Strategies | 3 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| RETL 495 Retailing Internship | 6 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (MR) |
| HRSM 301 Professional Development Seminar | 1 | C | No SCTCS Equivalent | (CR) |
University Requirements: Bachelor’s degree-seeking students must meet Carolina Core (general education) requirements.Code Definitions
Code
Definition
CC
Carolina Core
CC-AIU
Carolina Core – Aesthetic and Interpretive Understanding
CC-ARP
Carolina Core – Analytical Reasoning and Problem-Solving
CC-CMS
Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Spoken Component
CC-CMW
Carolina Core – Effective, Engaged, and Persuasive Communication: Written Component
CC-GFL
Carolina Core – Global Citizenship and Multicultural Understanding: Foreign Language
CC-GHS
Carolina Core – Historical Thinking
CC-GSS
Carolina Core – Social Sciences
CC-INF
Carolina Core – Information Literacy
CC-INT
Carolina Core – Integrative Course
CC-SCI
Carolina Core – Scientific Literacy
CC-VSR
Carolina Core – Values, Ethics, and Social Responsibility
CR
College Requirement
MR
Major Requirement
PR
Program Requirement
Disclaimer: Transfer Tracks are only a suggested or recommended sequence of courses required
in a program of study. Please contact your academic advisor for assistance in the
application of specific coursework to a program of study and course selection and
planning for upcoming semesters.