Majors, Minors, and Programs

Explore our majors, minors, and programs where academic excellence meets Christian community. With small classes, personalized attention, hands-on learning, and outstanding professors, your education will prepare you well. All areas of study are rooted in the liberal arts philosophy, providing a broad-based and well-rounded education.

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Types of degrees offered

Associate degrees (A.F.A., A.S.)
Bachelor’s degrees (B.A., B.S., B.B.A., B.Ed., B.L.S., B.Mus., B.S.E., B.S.W.)
Master’s degrees (M.Ed., M.Eng., M.S., M.S.W., M.I.T., MBA)
Doctoral degree (D.S.W.)

Non-degree categories

Minor – many majors require a minor for graduation, though adding a minor can be purely additional learning and accomplishment.
Certificate – a standalone skill-based accomplishment, independent of a degree.

Jump to a specific department.

Biological Sciences | Business | Chemistry | Communication | Computer Science | Education and Psychology | Engineering |
| English and Modern Languages | Health and Physical Education | History and Philosophy | Mathematics | Music | Nursing |
| Physics | Pre-Professional Programs | Social Work and Sociology | Technology | Theology | Visual Arts | Nondepartmental Programs

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Biological Sciences

Biology (B.S.)
Human Biology (B.S.)
Marine Biology (B.S.)

Minor in:

Minor in Biology

Master of Science in Biology (M.S.)

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Business

Business (A.S.)
Business Administration (B.B.A.) with concentrations in:

Business Administration (B.A.)
Business Administration (B.S.)

Minor in:

Master of Business Administration (MBA) with specializations in:

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Chemistry

Chemistry (B.S.)
Biochemistry (B.S.)

Minor in:

Chemistry

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Communication

Pre-Speech-Language Pathology (A.S.)
Digital Communication (B.A.)
International Communication (B.A.)
Strategic Communication (B.A.)

Minor in:

Certificates:

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Computer Science

Artificial Intelligence (B.S.)
Computer Science (B.A.)
Computer Science (B.S.)
Cybersecurity (B.S.)
Game Development (B.S.)
Information Systems (B.S.)

Minor in:

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Education and Psychology

Elementary Education (B.S.)
Forensic Psychology (B.S.)
Psychology (B.A.)
Psychology (B.S.)
Religious Education (B.S.)
Science Education (B.S.)
Secondary Education (B.Ed.) (Double Major)

Minor in:

Master of Education (M.Ed.)
Master of Initial Teaching (M.I.T.)

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Engineering

Engineering (B.S.E.) with concentrations in:

Master of Engineering (M.Eng.)

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English and Modern Languages

English (B.A.) with emphases in:

Literature
Creative writing
Secondary teaching

Minor in:

Language Minor (via Adventist Colleges Abroad) in:

French
German
Hebrew
Italian
Portuguese
Spanish

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Health and Physical Education

Allied Health (A.S.)
Pre-Dental Hygiene (A.S.)
Pre-Nutrition and Dietetics (A.S.)
Exercise Science (B.S.)
Health Science (B.S.)
Pre-Physical Therapy (A.S.)
Sports Management and Coaching (B.S.)

Minor in:

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History and Philosophy

History (B.A.)
Humanities and Multi-Disciplinary Studies (B.A.)

Minor in:

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Mathematics

Mathematics (B.A.)
Mathematics (B.S.)

Minor in:

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Music

Music Major (B.Mus.) with concentrations in:

Performance
Music Education
Master of Initial Teaching (M.I.T.)

Music Production (B.Mus.)

Minor in Music

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Nursing

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Physics

Physics (B.S.)
Biophysics (B.S.)
Minor in Physics

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Pre-Professional Programs

Dentistry
Law
Medical Radiography
Medicine
Nursing
Occupational Therapy
Optometry
Orthotics and Prosthetics
Pharmacy
Physical Therapy
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physician Assistant
Veterinary Science

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Social Work and Sociology

Social Work (B.S.W.)

Minor in:

Master of Social Work (M.S.W.)

Doctor of Social Work (D.S.W.)

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Technology

Automotive Technology (A.S.)
Product Design (A.S.)
Aviation Technology (A.S.)
Automotive Management (B.S.)
Automotive Service (B.S.)
Aviation Management (B.S.)
Aviation Technology (B.S.)
Product Design (B.S.)

Minor in:

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Theology

Theology and Religious Studies (B.A.) with concentrations in:

Minor in:

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Visual Arts

Visual Arts (A.F.A)
Visual Arts (B.A.)
Film (B.F.A)
Fine Art (B.F.A)
Graphic Design (B.F.A)

Minor in:

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Nondepartmental Programs

Liberal Studies (B.L.S.)
Liberal Studies (A.S.)
Certificate in Community Impact