Columbia Center
Discover the unique learning opportunities Columbia has to offer.
The Lenoir-Rhyne University Center for Graduate Studies in Columbia, South Carolina, offers master's degree programs in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Occupational Therapy and a fully online Human Services program.
All degree programs are service-oriented and consistent with the university’s mission of providing a Christ-centered, caring community. The center shares a campus with the Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary, and is located in the garden level of Beam Hall.
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Lenoir-Rhyne University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.
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At LRU, you'll receive a graduate education like no other with programs designed to meet the evolving needs of students.
Get to Know Columbia
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Lenoir-Rhyne in Columbia is located in the capital city and cultural center of South Carolina. You'll have access to historical and cultural attractions, a world-class zoo, outdoor recreation, national parks and sporting events while receiving an exceptional graduate education.
Explore ColumbiaFaculty & Staff
Meet our expert faculty and staff who will support you during your time a Lenoir-Rhyne University.
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The Bear community came together for the seventh-annual Bears Give Back event and raised a record-setting $847,320 to support current and future students.
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Within six months of graduation, 97 percent of 2023 graduates are fully employed or attending graduate school, exceeding the national average by more than ten points.
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