Benedictine University

Accounting

Accounting majors complete the University's distribution requirements along with a business core and accounting major courses. An optional CPA Examination Track is available for students planning to sit for the CPA exam.

Applied Artificial Intelligence

A 12 semester credit hour certificate offering an accessible introduction to artificial intelligence and machine learning, integrating tools such as ChatGPT to help learners explore AI topics, related math and coding. No prior technical experience is required.

Bachelors of Business Admin. In Mgmt. and Organ. Behav.

B.A. in Bilingual Journalism

B.A. in Biology

B.A. in Clinical Life Science

B.A. in Economics

B.A. in Entrepreneurial Studies

B.A. in Human Resources Management

B.A. in International Business Economics

B.A. in Linguistics

B.A. in Management

B.A. in Organizational Leadership

B.A. in Secondary Education

B.A. in Social Science - Psychology

B.A. in Studio Art

B.A. in Undeclared Liberal Arts

B.B.A. in Accounting

B.B.A. in Entrepreneurship

B.F.A. in Fine Arts

Biochemistry/Molecular Biology

An interdisciplinary major emphasizing critical-thinking, problem-solving and an investigative approach to science using advanced research instrumentation in modern laboratories. It prepares students for graduate study and health-career programs such as medicine, dentistry and pharmacy.

Biology (Bachelor of Arts)

The B.A. in Biology provides core biology courses with flexibility in choosing biology electives and cognates to fulfill a variety of health-care related fields, including the Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Clinical Laboratory Sciences programs. The major consists of 64 semester credit hours.

Biology (Bachelor of Science)

The B.S. in Biology major must complete 36 semester credit hours of biology courses with a minimum of 18 semester hours at the 3000 level or above, including 6 hours at the 4000 level.

B.S. in Biochemistry

B.S. in Biology

B.S. in Chemistry

B.S. in Diagnostic Medical Sonography

B.S. in Environmental Science

B.S. in Molecular Biology

B.S. in Nuclear Medicine Technology

B.S. in Nursing

B.S. in Nutrition

B.S. in Pre-Pharmacy

B.S. in Sport and Exercise Science

B.S.N.

Business Analytics

Business Analytics majors complete a business core plus major courses in programming, visualization, database structures, predictive analytics and data mining. Optional concentrations include Digital Marketing and Operations Management.

Business and Economics

Business and Economics majors complete a business core and major courses in economics and finance, and select a concentration in Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Operations Management or International Business.

Certificate in Basic Spanish for Healthcare

Certificate in Diversity and Criminology

Certificate in Environmental Studies

Certificate in Interfaith Studies

Certificate in Law Enforcement

Certificate in Science for Nursing Careers

Certificate in White Collar Crime

Chemistry (Bachelor of Arts)

The B.A. in Chemistry provides an appreciation and understanding of chemistry through instruction, coursework and research collaborations. The B.A. is not approved by the American Chemical Society.

Chemistry (Bachelor of Science)

The B.S. in Chemistry is approved by the American Chemical Society and requires an original research project and thesis. It prepares students for careers in the chemical sciences and further education.

Communication Arts

Communication Arts majors complete at least 42 semester credit hours with study in publication design, broadcasting, advertising and public relations, mass media theory and journalism, and submit a professional portfolio. A Sports Communication concentration is available.

Computer Information Systems

The Computer Information Systems major completes a minimum of 30 semester credit hours of computer science courses along with business and computational courses. A student cannot major in both Computer Information Systems and Computer Science.

Computer Science

The Computer Science major completes a minimum of 45 semester credit hours of computer science courses numbered 2000 or above, including 30 hours at the 3000 level or above, plus required business and computational cognates.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice major completes coursework in sociology, political science and criminal justice, including a clinical practicum and internship or senior thesis. Online-program concentrations include Diversity and Criminology and White Collar Crime.

Criminology

The Criminology major completes 39 credit hours examining criminological perspectives on the relationship of the individual to society and agencies of social control, including research methods, advanced criminological theory and an internship or senior thesis.

Data Science

The Data Science major completes a minimum of 53 semester credit hours of mathematics and computer science courses. Students may not declare this major after the Fall 2025 term.

Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Ed.D. in Higher Education and Organizational Change

Elementary Education

This program leads to a Bachelor of Arts and the Professional Educator License (PEL) with the Self-Contained General Education endorsement for grades 1-6. Requirements include cognate coursework and professional education courses culminating in student teaching and the edTPA.

Engineering Science

Engineering Science majors complete an engineering core program in engineering design, statics, dynamics and related coursework. Students majoring in Engineering Science may not earn a degree in Physics.

English Language and Literature

English Language and Literature majors complete at least 39 semester credit hours within the program, including literary analysis, pre-1800 and diversity literature courses, and a senior seminar. A teacher licensure track is available.

Finance

Finance majors complete a business core plus finance major courses and choose either an Investment or a Corporate Finance concentration.

General Professional Studies

An accelerated undergraduate degree completion program in which students complete GPS major courses in areas such as leadership, problem solving and lifelong learning. Elective credit may be earned through a Prior Learning Assessment portfolio.

Global Studies

Global Studies is an interdisciplinary major built around five Foundational Concept Areas spanning social structure, culture, media, trade and theory, with a language requirement and study abroad or engaged learning experience. Students may not declare this major after the Fall 2025 term.

Graphic Arts and Design

The Graphic Arts and Design major develops design strategy, visual communication and industry-standard tools across 48 credit hours, culminating in a final portfolio. Students who declare this major may not also declare a minor in Art.

Health Education and Promotion

The Health Education and Promotion major prepares future health educators and leaders and is designed to prepare students to pursue the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) credential. The B.A. requires 37 hours.

Health Science

The Health Science major requires a minimum of 70 semester credit hours and develops biological knowledge and understanding of the structure and function of the human body across multiple scales.

History

History majors complete at least 36 semester credit hours of History courses, including at least 18 hours at the 3000 level or above and coursework in American, European and world history. Majors demonstrate competency in a foreign language.

History/Social Science

This major is for students who desire to be licensed to teach social science-history at the secondary level (grades 9-12) and combines history and social science coursework with the Education minor and Teacher Licensure Program.

M.A.Ed. In Special Education

M.A. in Curriculum & Technology - Integr. Instruction

M.A. in Education

M.A. in Linguistics

Management

The Management major is offered in cohort/blended evening programs and in a fully online format. Students must complete a minimum of 120 semester credit hours for degree completion.

Management and Organizational Behavior

Management and Organizational Behavior majors complete a business core and major courses and select a concentration in Human Resource Management, Operations Management, Entrepreneurship or International Business.

Marketing

Marketing majors complete a business core plus marketing major courses covering consumer behavior, sales management, social media marketing and marketing strategy. Optional concentrations include Business Analytics, Digital Marketing and Operations Management.

Master of Business Administration

Master of Education

Master of Education in Leadership and Administration

Master of Public Health

Master of Science in Accountancy

Master of Science in Leadership

Mathematics

Mathematics majors complete a minimum of 39 semester credit hours of mathematics coursework at the 2000 level or above, plus computer science cognates. An optional Actuarial Science concentration is available.

Medical Humanities

The Medical Humanities major is designed to prepare students for medical school, graduate work in interdisciplinary science/humanities programs, global scientific research, patient advocacy, or other careers requiring advanced work at the intersections of the life sciences and the humanities.

M.Ed. In Reading and Literacy

M.Ed. in Reading/Literacy

M.S. in Administration & Organizational Behavior

M.S. in Business Analytics

M.S. in Clinical Psychology

M.S. in Data Analytics

M.S. in Elementary Education and Teaching

M.S. in Finance

M.S. in Health Informatics

M.S. in Integrative Physiology

M.S. in Management and Organizational Behavior

M.S. in Management Information Systems

M.S. in Secondary Education and Teaching

M.S. in Taxation

M.S. in Values-Driven Leadership

MSN in Nursing

Music

Music majors complete at least 49 semester credit hours in music courses in performance, history and theory, with an audition, entrance exam and semester music juries. Students may not declare this major after the Fall 2025 term.

Music Education

The Music Education with K12 Professional Teaching Licensure program provides a liberal arts music education for students who wish to become music educators, combining music theory, history and performance coursework with professional education and licensure requirements. Students may not declare this major after the Fall 2025 term.

Nursing

An accelerated RN to BSN baccalaureate completion program for licensed registered nurses with an associate's degree in nursing. Students must earn a total of 120 semester credit hours, and the program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Nutrition and Dietetics

The Nutrition and Dietetics major completes 68-71 credit hours and includes a Didactic Program in Dietetics accredited by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND). Admission to the major is by application through the Department of Nutrition.

Ph.D./D.B.A. in Values Driven Leadership

Ph.D. in Organizational Development

Ph.D. in Organization Development

Philosophy

Philosophy majors complete a minimum of 36 semester credit hours, including at least 30 hours of formally registered Philosophy courses. Majors also complete a foreign language requirement.

Physics

The Physics program provides a rigorous introduction to physics through theoretical and experimental coursework, preparing students for graduate studies or a career in engineering or applied physics.

Political Science

Political Science majors complete at least 45 semester credit hours including a core and electives, experiencing politics, government and law through Model UN, Mock Trial, internships and study abroad. A Pre-Law concentration is available.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Change Management

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Community Nutrition Engagement

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Data Analytics

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Epidemiology

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Education and Promotion

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Information Systems Management

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Management and Policy

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Health Research Methods

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Human Resource Management

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Information Security

Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Internet Marketing

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Nutrition Entrepreneurship

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Organization Development and Consulting

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Project Management

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Training and Development

Post-Bachelors Certificate in Disaster Management

Post-Bachelors Certificate in Epidemiology

Post-Bachelors Certificate in Health Management and Policy

Post-Bachelors Certificate in Marketing

Post-Bachelors Certificate in Nutrition

Pre-Health

A certificate providing a strong academic foundation in health sciences, with core courses in Human Physiology, Cell Biology and Biochemistry plus an upper-level biology elective. It serves as a stepping-stone for graduate education or healthcare careers such as nursing, medicine or allied health.

Psychology

Psychology majors complete 41 credit hours including a departmental core, experimental and applied lab courses, and upper-level coursework. Optional Pre-Physical Therapy and Pre-Occupational Therapy concentrations are available.

Renewable Energy

A 12 semester credit hour certificate offering theoretical and hands-on training in renewable energy technologies, including solar photovoltaics and wind energy, and understanding of related public policy. Applicants must have completed College Physics and General Chemistry coursework.

Social Science

The general Social Science major provides a broad introduction to the social sciences through concentrations selected from economics, history, political science, psychology, sociology-anthropology or criminology. This major is not suitable for those seeking a teaching license.

Sociology

Sociology majors complete 42 credit hours including a departmental core in social theory, research methods and statistics, plus a senior thesis, developing understanding of social inequality and social change.

Spanish

A Spanish major completes at least 36 semester credit hours of Spanish courses at or above the 2000 level, including a minimum of 18 hours at the 3000 level or above, developing language skills and cultural understanding.

Special Education

The Special Education major leads to a Bachelor of Arts and licensure as a Learning Behavior Specialist I (LBS I), entitling completers to the Professional Educator License (PEL) with the LBS I endorsement for grades K-age 21.

Sport and Exercise Science

Sport and Exercise Science majors complete coursework in kinesiology, exercise physiology and related sciences, along with field experiences and an internship. Optional concentrations are available in Strength and Conditioning, Coaching, Fitness and Pre-Professional Health Studies.

Theology

Theology majors complete at least 36 semester credit hours of Theology courses, with at least 18 hours at the 3000 level or above. Students may not declare this major after the Fall 2025 term.

Writing and Publishing

Writing and Publishing majors complete 42 semester credit hours of courses offered in the Communication Arts and Languages and Literature departments. Students may not declare this major after the Fall 2025 term.