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Anesthesia

The Master of Health Science in Anesthesia program is a dynamic graduate program training to the Anesthesiologist Assistant profession. The curriculum is a hybrid mixture of didactic instruction, immersive simulation-based learning, and clinical clerkships with community anesthesia groups throughout the southeast United States.

Art Business

Biology

For a bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Biology, a student must complete the general requirements, major requirements, and electives. Biology majors are required to complete Senior Seminar with a "C" or better and take a comprehensive test in their senior year.

Biology Education

An undergraduate teacher education program leading to initial teacher licensure in Science-Biology 6-12, offered with licensure and non-licensure tracks. Students complete general education, endorsement area, professional education, and field experience requirements.

Biomedical Sciences

The College of Sciences offers the Master of Arts in Biomedical Sciences (MABS) degree in partnership with the Edward Via College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), with strong emphasis on human medicine and clinical applications. The purpose of the program is to enhance students' academics to help them gain acceptance into a medical school or other healthcare program through a nine- or twelve-month, 34-37 credit hour program.

Business - Accounting

Business Administration

In the Master of Business Administration program students develop knowledge and skills in key business areas with the option to specialize in leadership, healthcare administration, finance, human services, human resources, sports management, or justice administration. Students complete 30 credit hours including a common core of 21 credit hours plus a 9-15 hour specialization. Courses are offered in 8-week terms and a full-time student can complete the MBA in 10 months.

Business Administration

The Caudill School of Business offers an undergraduate degree in Business Administration with concentrations in Management, Accounting, Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Sports Management, Leadership, and Marketing. Students develop a strong base of knowledge in the discipline and effective business communication skills.

Business Administration, Finance

Business Administration, Health Care

Business Administration, Leadership

Business - Computer Info System

Business Education

An undergraduate teacher education program leading to initial teacher licensure in Career and Technical Education: Business Information Technology 6-12, offered with licensure and non-licensure tracks. Students complete general education, business education core, professional education, and field experience requirements.

Business - Management

Chemistry

Chemistry Teacher Education

Christian Ministries

Christian Ministry

Students pursuing the Christian Ministry Certificate are required to complete fifteen hours of coursework in Christian Studies.

Christian Studies

Bluefield University has long been involved in preparing students to enter full-time Christian vocations, both inside and outside of the church. The programs in Christian Studies emphasize biblical interpretation, theology, cultural engagement, and ministry leadership.

Communication Arts (B.A.)

The Communication Arts program provides professional training and preparation for either graduate study or employment in a wide range of communication-related fields, including journalism, public relations, advertising, digital marketing, sports communication, broadcasting, and theatre. Students gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, graphic communications, modern media, sports communication, and theatre production.

Communication Arts (B.S.)

The Communication Arts program provides professional training and preparation for either graduate study or employment in a wide range of communication-related fields, including journalism, public relations, advertising, digital marketing, sports communication, broadcasting, and theatre. Students gain hands-on experience in digital marketing, graphic communications, modern media, sports communication, and theatre production.

Computer Science

Counseling

The Master of Arts in Counseling, a 60-hour program, features two tracks of study, School Counseling and Clinical Mental Health Counseling. The program employs a cohort model and course delivery includes online, synchronous virtual meetings, and on-campus intensives. After completing the 60-hour educational requirement, graduates will be eligible to pursue licensure as Professional School Counselors or begin residency hours to become Licensed Professional Counselors.

Counselor Education - Clinical Mental Health

Counselor Education - School Counseling

Criminal Justice (B.A.)

This course curriculum analyzes the legal, social, economic, and political contexts that shape our approach to criminal justice, blending principal courses in the functions and organization of the criminal justice system with courses focused on law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. The major provides an academic foundation for entry into the criminal justice profession or preparation for law school.

Criminal Justice (B.S.)

This course curriculum analyzes the legal, social, economic, and political contexts that shape our approach to criminal justice, blending principal courses in the functions and organization of the criminal justice system with courses focused on law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. The major provides an academic foundation for entry into the criminal justice profession or preparation for law school.

Cybersecurity

Students pursuing the Minor or Certificate in Cybersecurity are required to complete eighteen hours of coursework.

Cybersecurity

Coursework builds skills in programming logic, network switching and routing, server administration, and network forensics. The program culminates in an internship where students practice the cybersecurity skills learned in their courses.

Drama/Theatre

Early Childhood Education

A non-teacher licensure program that prepares individuals to promote healthy development in children ages birth to six years in high quality, age-appropriate settings. The Associate of Science in Early Childhood Education program is offered in an online format.

Early Childhood Education

A non-teacher licensure program that prepares individuals to promote healthy development in children ages birth to six years in high quality, age-appropriate settings. Graduates are eligible for employment in settings including childcare programs, Head Start, churches, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and social service agencies.

E-Business Entrepreneurship

Educational Leadership

The 36-hour Master of Arts in Educational Leadership, including Virginia licensure in Administration and Supervision PreK-12, is an online program (except for field experience and internship hours) providing courses designed to give teachers the skills they need to be effective school administrators. The program is designed for individuals with an active teaching license who currently teach in an accredited public or private school.

Education - Art Education

Education: Curriculum and Instruction

The 30-hour Master of Arts in Education degree with a specialization in Curriculum and Instruction is intended to provide educators with advanced knowledge and skills to make a greater difference in the educational success of their students. The degree is structured to enhance classroom teaching skills in planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating instructional programs. The MAEd program is online except for the final Action Research presentation on campus.

Education - Health and Physical Education

Education - History and Social Science 6-12 Education

Education in Teaching Excellence

Education - Math Education

Education - Teacher

Elementary Education

An undergraduate teacher education program leading to initial teacher licensure in Elementary Education PreK-6, offered with licensure and non-licensure tracks. The program is offered in the on-campus classroom and as an online program.

English

The English Degree at Bluefield University prepares students to become well-rounded communicators who can think critically using research and analysis. Students are trained for careers in technical writing, public relations, freelance writing, and creative writing.

English Education

An undergraduate teacher education program leading to initial teacher licensure in English 6-12, offered with licensure and non-licensure tracks. Add-on endorsements in Journalism and Speech Communication are available.

Exercise and Sport Science

The mission of the Exercise and Sport Science Department is to enable students to pursue career goals in the field of sports medicine. Students who concentrate in the area of Sports Medicine complete academic courses and internships preparing them for certifications such as the ACSM Certified Exercise Physiologist and the NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist.

Family Nurse Practioner

Family Nurse Practitioner

A post-master's APRN certificate in the Family Nurse Practitioner track offered by the School of Nursing. Post-Master's degree admission to the FNP certificate program includes all MSN admission requirements with the addition of a Master's of Science in Nursing from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program.

Fine Arts - Art

Forensic Science

The Bachelor of Science degree in Forensic Science is a demanding interdisciplinary degree that includes coursework from the fields of science and criminal justice. Students learn law enforcement procedures for crime scene evidence collection and analysis and use instrumentation common to forensic laboratories.

General Studies

The Associate of Science in General Studies (ASGS) program is available to provide a gateway for adult students with no college education, and to provide Early College (dual enrollment) curriculum to high school students seeking advanced degrees. The ASGS provides a foundation of academic courses in preparation for employment or further advanced studies in a wide variety of majors.

General Studies

General Studies/Undecided

Graphic Communication

History

Human Services

The Master of Arts in Human Services Leadership is a 30-credit hour program, offered online, that prepares students for many careers in the social services and human services fields including Social and Human Service Provider, Social and Community Service Manager, and Higher Education Administrator. Students develop a historical context of human services, learn and practice the basics of helping relationships, and acquire skills in program administration and management.

Information Technology

A B.S. in Information Technology prepares students for a variety of careers within the field of information technology by providing foundational knowledge and skills. Information technology skills are combined with management skills, building a foundation to become an IT leader in a wide range of organizations.

Int Dis Equitation

Interdisciplinary Studies (B.A.)

Students wishing to major in Interdisciplinary Studies must be approved by their advisor before being accepted into the program, and a prospectus of proposed courses must be approved by the advisor and the Provost. At least 3 different academic subject areas must be represented in the major.

Interdisciplinary Studies (B.S.)

Students wishing to major in Interdisciplinary Studies must be approved by their advisor before being accepted into the program, and a prospectus of proposed courses must be approved by the advisor and the Provost. At least 3 different academic subject areas must be represented in the major.

Interdisp Studies-Education

Leadership and Innovation

This major is designed to prepare graduates to help meet the challenges facing managers and leaders, dealing with the realities of the workplace as they relate to strategic planning, ethics, personal integrity, and the overall functions of management. The major is also a good platform for pursuing future graduate academic studies and professional work.

Leadership/Education

A post-master's certificate in the Leadership/Education track offered by the School of Nursing. Post-Master's degree admission to the L/E certificate program includes all MSN admission requirements with the addition of a Master's of Science in Nursing from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program.

Management of Human Resources

Master in Business Administration, Justice Administration

Masters of Science in Nursing Leadership and Education

Mathematics

Medical Laboratory Technology

Ministry Leadership

The Department of Christian Studies offers the Master of Arts in Ministry Leadership, a vertically integrated graduate program preparing students for full-time Christian vocations inside and outside the church. The MAML contains four key learning areas: Biblical Studies, Theology (Systematic and Historical Leadership Studies), and the Practice of Ministry. The program culminates in a ministry project.

Ministry Leadership

The Associate of Ministry Leadership is designed to be completed in a ministry setting with one of the University's church partners, with online courses and practicum hours completed at the church site. Students who complete the associate degree are ready to move directly into the Bachelor of Christian Ministry degree.

Ministry Leadership

The Bachelor of Arts in Ministry Leadership is designed to be completed in a ministry setting with one of the University's church partners. Courses are taken online with practicum hours completed in the church site.

Music

The music curriculum is designed to train music educators, performers, and church musicians and to help all students gain a better understanding of and appreciation for a variety of musical expressions. The Bachelor of Arts in Music is offered with concentrations in General Music, Applied Music (piano), and Church Music.

Music Education (Instrumental)

An undergraduate teacher education program leading to initial teacher licensure in Music Education - Instrumental PreK-12, offered with licensure and non-licensure tracks. Students complete a music education core, professional education requirements, and field experiences.

Music Education (Vocal/Choral)

An undergraduate teacher education program leading to initial teacher licensure in Music Education - Vocal/Choral PreK-12, offered with licensure and non-licensure tracks. Students complete a choral/vocal music education core, professional education requirements, and student teaching.

Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) at Bluefield University has concentrations in Leadership/Education (L/E), Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) offering full-time and part-time progression. The MSN degree requires 30 core course hours over five or six academic semesters plus specialty hours. The program is offered in an online format with hybrid components.

Nursing

Nursing (RN to BSN)

The School of Nursing offers an undergraduate program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, with an RN to BSN completion option for registered nurses who have earned an Associate's Degree in Nursing from an accredited program. The RN to BSN program is offered in an online format and requires 36 hours in the nursing core courses.

Nursing (RN to MSN)

Students pursuing the Master of Science in Nursing with the RN to MSN must complete general education credits (with specific requirements for several General Education categories, and additional courses), core requirements, and electives. In addition, the RN to MSN student must have a current, unrestricted, and unencumbered registered nurse (RN) license.

Organizational Leadership

Organizational Management and Leadership

Physical Education

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

A post-master's APRN certificate in the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track offered by the School of Nursing. Post-Master's degree admission to the PMHNP certificate program includes all MSN admission requirements with the addition of a Master's of Science in Nursing from an ACEN- or CCNE-accredited program.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing Certificate

Psychology and Human Services (B.A.)

This major explores helping relationships, the history of psychology and its implications, and foundational and modern counseling theories, examining psychological and behavioral issues found in the home, workplace, and community. The Program is specifically designed to prepare students to continue graduate study.

Psychology and Human Services (B.S.)

This major explores helping relationships, the history of psychology and its implications, and foundational and modern counseling theories, examining psychological and behavioral issues found in the home, workplace, and community. The bachelor's degree is offered in both an online format and in the on-campus classroom.

Psychology/Behavioral Science

Religion/Philosophy

Social Studies

Sociology

Special Education

An undergraduate teacher education program leading to initial teacher licensure in Special Education: General Curriculum K-12, offered with licensure and non-licensure tracks. The program is offered in the on-campus classroom and as an online program.

Sports and Fitness Administration/Management

Sports Medicine

Substance Abuse Counselor

The Substance Abuse Counselor Certificate provides the academic coursework necessary for candidates for Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is an online program with eight-week terms and may be completed and earned independently of and prior to completion of a Bachelor's degree.

Teaching Health Sciences

Offered in coordination with the College of Sciences, this 30-hour master's program is designed for M.A.B.S. students who successfully complete the M.A.B.S. fall semester and do not wish to complete the remainder of the M.A.B.S. program. Graduate students take 18 credit hours in the content area (Health Sciences) and 12 credit hours in Education curriculum, choosing either a Secondary Education or College Education track.

Theater

Wellness and Fitness

Youth Ministry