Anderson University (IN)

Accounting

The accounting major provides a knowledge base in both financial and managerial accounting and includes coursework that helps prepare students for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam, with an optional CMA concentration.

Actuarial Science

A Bachelor of Arts major combining mathematics, accounting, business, economics, and computer science to prepare students for the actuarial profession.

Arts in Christian Ministry

The Master of Arts in Christian Ministry is a 42-hour degree program designed for those currently serving in local congregations, offering specializations in student ministry, pastoral ministry, church administration, intercultural studies, and preaching.

A.S. in Management Foundations

B.A./B.S. in Chemistry

B.A./B.S. in Public Health

B.A. in Athletic Training

B.A. in Biblical Studies

B.A. in Business/Management

B.A. in Christian Education

B.A. in Communication

B.A. in Communication Arts

B.A. in Computational Physics

B.A. in Dance

B.A. in Dance Performance

B.A. in Economics

B.A. in Education

B.A. in English

B.A. in English Language Arts Education

B.A. in Entrepreneurship

B.A. in General Studies

B.A. in Information Systems

B.A. in Mathematics Education

B.A. in Music Business and Music/Entertainment Business

B.A. in Physical Education Teaching (K-12)

B.A. in Political Science, Philosophy and Economics

B.A. in Social Studies Education

B.A. in Spanish

B.A. in Sport Marketing

B.A. in Visual Communication Design

Biochemistry (BA)

The biochemistry major is an interdisciplinary major that applies the principles and methods of both biology and chemistry to understanding the molecular basis of life.

Biochemistry (BS)

The Bachelor of Science in biochemistry adds additional physics and mathematics to the interdisciplinary biology and chemistry curriculum.

Biology (BA)

A Bachelor of Arts major in biology combining a broad core curriculum with upper-division biology coursework and supporting chemistry.

Biology (BS)

The Bachelor of Science in Biology is recommended for students wanting to go on to graduate school or medical school and adds additional chemistry, physics, and mathematics.

B.M. in Vocal Performance

Business Administration

The Doctor of Business Administration is designed for individuals who are currently serving or desire to serve as faculty members at higher education teaching institutions, blending directed studies and on-campus residency weeks.

Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration is offered in evening, daytime, and online formats and is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).

Business Analytics

A Bachelor of Arts business major combining the 48-hour business core with computer science and business analytics coursework.

Business & Integrative Leadership

A for-credit certificate offered to adult learners in a non-degree seeking format, earned upon successful completion of four selected Business & Integrative Leadership (LEAD) courses totaling 12 credit hours, which may be applied toward a degree.

Business & Integrative Leadership

An accelerated online Bachelor of Arts degree program for adults that prepares adults with no or limited college credit for a professional career in business and organizational leadership.

Christian Ministries

The Christian ministries major is designed to prepare students to serve as Christian leaders and servants in the world, offering undergraduate study of ministry and a first step in a plan of lifelong learning for ministry.

Cinema and Media Arts

The Cinema and Media Arts major emphasizes the art of storytelling as the foundation for creating visual media, preparing majors for careers in scriptwriting, production, management, and related areas.

Civil Engineering

Students in the civil engineering program learn the principles and skills necessary to analyze and design systems for the physical environment, including public works like dams, levees, roads and bridges.

Computer Engineering

The ABET-accredited computer engineering program teaches students the principles and skills necessary to design, implement, and validate electronics hardware and software systems.

Computer Science (BA)

The computer science major follows the current Association for Computing Machinery curriculum guidelines and incorporates software engineering throughout the curriculum, allowing graduates to pursue jobs in the technology sector.

Computer Science (BS)

The Bachelor of Science in computer science adds foundational courses in math and science as well as an additional computer science course, preparing students for graduate study or computationally complex problems in industry.

Criminal Justice

The criminal justice major enables students to enter employment in fields related to law enforcement, courts, corrections, victim advocacy and assistance, and also provides a foundation for graduate study.

Criminal Justice

This two-year Associate of Arts program is designed for students pursuing careers in criminal justice, as well as for individuals already employed in the criminal justice field. The curriculum provides foundational courses in criminal justice and approximately one-half of the hours required for the four-year Bachelor of Arts degree program.

Cybersecurity

The cybersecurity major is an interdisciplinary major aligned to meet the standards required for designation by the Department of Homeland Security and National Security Agency as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity.

Data Science (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts in data science focuses on the application of the knowledge and techniques of data science to problems in a wide variety of fields.

Data Science (BS)

The Bachelor of Science data science major prepares students with the advanced mathematical foundations to pursue graduate school or tackle the most challenging problems in industry.

D.B.A. in Accounting

D.B.A. in Finance

D.B.A. in Management

D.B.A. in Marketing

Divinity

The Master of Divinity is the basic ministerial leadership degree for those preparing for ministry; this 72-hour degree program provides a broad preparation with a solid core in Bible, history, theology, mission, and pastoral ministry.

D.Min. in Ministry

Education (Non-License)

A Bachelor of Arts in Education major for students who seek non-teaching careers related to the education of children or youth; it does not lead to licensure as a teacher in the State of Indiana.

Electrical Engineering

The ABET-accredited electrical engineering program teaches students the principles and skills necessary to design, implement, and validate electrical and electronic systems.

Elementary Education

The elementary education major prepares candidates to teach kindergarten through grade 6 in the general elementary classroom, with embedded concentrations in Reading K-6 and Special Education K-6.

Engineering Management

A Bachelor of Arts business major combining the business core with engineering coursework.

English Language Arts Teaching

Prepares students to teach composition and literature in middle school or high school classrooms; courses fulfill requirements for content knowledge and meet standards established by state licensing boards and accreditation bodies.

Exercise Science

The exercise science major provides classroom, laboratory, and practical experiences for students interested in human performance and health, with concentrations in clinical exercise physiology, pre-health, and sport performance.

Finance

A Bachelor of Arts business major combining the business core with finance and economics coursework.

General Studies

This two-year Associate of Science degree provides foundational courses for the university's bachelor's degrees, with a concentration area in any discipline approved by the program director.

History

The history degree prepares students for graduate and law school; careers in public service, museums, archives, and nonprofit associations; education; and many other diverse fields.

Instrumental Performance

A Bachelor of Music major requiring applied study in the primary performance area, major and chamber ensembles, and a pedagogy and literature track.

International Relations

A Bachelor of Arts major focused on international relations and comparative politics, including experiential and study abroad opportunities.

Literary Studies

Develops a dialogue between the past and the present across political, cultural, linguistic, and ideological barriers, covering American, British, and global literature.

M.A. in Intercultural Service

Management

A Bachelor of Arts business major combining the business core with management coursework.

Marketing

A Bachelor of Arts business major combining the business core with marketing coursework.

Mathematics (BA)

The mathematics program prepares majors for graduate study, for teaching at the secondary level, or for work in business and industry.

Mathematics (BS)

The Bachelor of Science in mathematics adds additional science coursework in physics, engineering, or other lab science alongside the core mathematics curriculum.

Mechanical Engineering

The ABET-accredited mechanical engineering program teaches students how heat and mechanical power can be used in the design of machines and other tools, with careers in automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, and consumer goods industries.

Mechatronics Engineering

Mechatronics Engineering is the multidisciplinary union of mechanical, electrical, and computer engineering with application towards the design and control of electromechanical systems, capped off by a course in Mechatronics System Design.

Ministry Studies

The major in Ministry Studies is an online major designed for adult or traditional age students who are participants in formal residency-based partnerships, enabling students to develop foundational skills and knowledge for vocations in church ministry and other ministry contexts.

Multimedia Journalism

Prepares students for careers in reporting, writing and editing in both the print and electronic media environments, with practical experience producing news stories and working for the student-operated news organization.

Music

A Bachelor of Arts major in music with options in Performance, Theory and History, or Composition.

Musical Theatre (BA)

A Bachelor of Arts major integrating music, theatre, voice, piano, and dance study.

Musical Theatre (BMus)

A Bachelor of Music major combining music, theatre, and dance study including applied voice lessons and dance technique.

Music Business

A Bachelor of Arts major combining a music core, a music business core, and music business electives.

Music Education

The Master of Music Education is a 32-hour hybrid degree designed for the practicing music educator, with separate tracks of study available for instrumental, choral, and general music specialists.

Music Education

The Music Education major (Grades P-12, All Areas) prepares students for licensure to teach music. It combines music theory, applied lessons, methods courses, and teacher education requirements.

National Security

An interdisciplinary major within the Security Studies Program that develops graduates with practical knowledge, technical skills, and professional ethics to serve in defending the nation, communities, and institutions from threats.

Nursing

Anderson University offers a four-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) that emphasizes analytical skills, a liberal arts perspective, and expertise as a baccalaureate generalist. The program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Organizational Leadership

The MOL program is designed for individuals who are looking to grow their leadership expertise and provides scheduling flexibility, with courses taught by full-time faculty from the Falls School of Business.

Political Science

A Bachelor of Arts major providing training for careers in government, law, electoral politics, nonprofits, and business.

Political Science, Philosophy, and Economics

An interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts major combining political science, philosophy, and economics coursework.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Solfege Music

Professional Development

A Bachelor of Arts major requiring a 30-hour concentration in one subject area, completion of all liberal arts core requirements, and 120 total hours.

Psychology

Psychology is the scientific study of the brain, mind, and behavior, integrating psychological theories and data with biblically based principles.

Public History

The public history major prepares students who wish to work in the field of history outside the classroom, in settings such as museums, community history centers, national parks and historical sites.

Public Relations

In the public relations major, students learn foundations, media writing, campaigns, research, ethics, social media, and event planning, complemented by experiential learning through internships and the student-operated PR agency.

Social Studies Teaching

Fulfills the requirements for teaching social studies at the senior high/middle school level, with required teaching fields in historical perspectives and government & citizenship.

Social Work

The social work major is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and prepares students to become generalist social work practitioners in entry-level human service positions or to enter graduate study in social work.

Sport and Recreational Leadership

The sport and recreational leadership major prepares students to work in recreation and sports centers, with athletic programs, at camps, and/or at YMCAs, churches, and businesses.

Sports Management

A Bachelor of Arts business major combining the business core with sports management and communication coursework.

Theatre

A Bachelor of Arts major in theatre with required and elective theatre coursework.

Theological Studies

The Master of Theological Studies is a 45-hour degree program that provides a basic understanding of theological disciplines for further graduate study or for general educational purposes, with thesis and non-thesis tracks.

Voice Performance

A Bachelor of Music major offered through the School of Music & Performing Arts, requiring applied study in the primary performance area including a half recital in the junior year and a full recital in the senior year.

Worship Arts

A Bachelor of Arts major combining music, worship, and ministry coursework.

Writing

The writing major provides the student with opportunities to develop advanced writing competencies in a range of creative and professional writing arenas.

Youth Ministries

A Bachelor of Arts major combining departmental and ministry core courses with youth ministry courses and internship experience.