Francis Marion University

Accounting

The Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Accounting, offered through the School of Business, prepares students for careers in financial and managerial accounting, auditing, and taxation.

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner

The Master of Science in Nursing / Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner track prepares advanced practice registered nurses to provide acute care to adult-gerontology patients. The 56-hour program includes over 500 practicum hours and prepares graduates for AGACNP certification.

Applied Psychology

The Master of Science in Applied Psychology offers options in Clinical/Counseling Psychology, School Psychology, and Applied Behavior Analysis, preparing graduates for professional practice in mental health, school, and behavior-analytic settings.

Art Education

The Bachelor of Science in Visual Arts for Teacher Certification (Art Education) prepares students for K-12 art teacher licensure. Art Education students must meet the General Education requirements for the B.S. degree.

Biology - 3+1 Medical Technology Emphasis

Biology (BA)

The Department of Biology prepares scientifically literate graduates with knowledge of biological principles from molecules to ecosystems, emphasizing laboratory, field, and research experiences. A major in biology requires a minimum of 36 semester hours in biology. The Bachelor of Arts requires completion of a foreign language through the 202 level.

Biology (BS)

The Department of Biology prepares scientifically literate graduates with knowledge of biological principles from molecules to ecosystems, emphasizing laboratory, field, and research experiences. A major in biology requires a minimum of 36 semester hours in biology, and graduates are prepared for professional careers or entry into graduate programs.

Biology, Secondary Education

Business Administration

The AACSB-accredited Master of Business Administration prepares students for careers in business, non-profit, and government institutions. The 30-hour program is available to students with diverse undergraduate backgrounds and offers a Concentration in Healthcare Executive Management.

Business Ecomomics

Business Economics

The Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Business Economics, offered through the School of Business, applies economic theory and analysis to business decision-making.

Chemistry

The Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, offered through the Department of Chemistry, provides students with a strong foundation in the chemical sciences and laboratory practice to prepare for careers in chemistry, health professions, and graduate study.

Chemmistry

Computer Science

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, offered through the School of Business, provides study of programming, software engineering, and computing systems to prepare students for careers in technology.

Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, offered through the Department of Political Science and Geography, provides study of the criminal justice system, law, and criminology for careers in law enforcement, corrections, and legal fields.

Early Childhood Education

The Accelerated Master of Arts in Teaching with a major in Early Childhood Education allows students to complete one full year of clinical experience while simultaneously earning a master's degree. Completion of the M.A.T. leads to initial South Carolina teacher licensure.

Early Childhood Education

The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education prepares students for South Carolina teacher licensure in early childhood settings (Pre K-3) through coursework and clinical field experiences.

Ed. Multi-Cat Sp.Ed. Autism Stud. Pre-K - 12

Elementary Education

The Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education prepares students for South Carolina teacher licensure in elementary settings (grades 2-6) through coursework and clinical field experiences.

Elementary Education

The Accelerated Master of Arts in Teaching with a major in Elementary Education allows students to complete one full year of clinical experience while simultaneously earning a master's degree. Completion of the M.A.T. leads to initial South Carolina teacher licensure.

Engineering Technology

The Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, offered through cooperative arrangements with South Carolina Technical Colleges, provides study in Civil, Electronics, and Mechanical engineering technology.

English

The Bachelor of Arts in English, offered through the Department of English and Philosophy, develops students' skills in literature, writing, and critical analysis for careers in writing, education, and related fields.

Environmental Science

The Environmental Science program educates and trains the next generation of environmental professionals using critical thinking skills and an interdisciplinary understanding of environmental issues. The Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science is designed for students pursuing careers in conservation biology, environmental science, and natural resource management.

Environmental Studies

The Environmental Studies program prepares students to understand and solve current and future environmental challenges. The Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies is designed for students pursuing careers in business, environmental economics, environmental justice, and environmental law and policy.

Family Nurse Practitioner

The Master of Science in Nursing / Family Nurse Practitioner track prepares advanced practice registered nurses to provide primary care to patients across the lifespan. The 55-hour program includes over 750 practicum hours and prepares graduates for FNP certification.

Finance

The Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Finance, offered through the School of Business, prepares students for careers in corporate finance, investments, and financial services.

Forestry

The Bachelor of Science in Forestry, offered through the Department of Biology, prepares students for careers in forest and natural resource management using an interdisciplinary, science-based curriculum.

General Business Administration

The Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in General Business Administration, offered through the School of Business, provides a broad foundation across the functional areas of business.

General Studies

The Bachelor of General Studies is an interdisciplinary degree that allows students to design a broad course of study across multiple fields to meet individual educational and career goals.

Healthcare Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration, offered through the School of Health Sciences, prepares students for management and administrative careers in healthcare organizations.

Healthcare Informatics

The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Informatics, offered through the School of Business, combines healthcare administration and informatics coursework to prepare students to manage health information systems and data.

History (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts in History, offered through the Department of History, develops students' skills in historical research, analysis, and writing to prepare for careers in education, law, public service, and related fields.

History (BS)

The Bachelor of Science in History, offered through the Department of History, develops students' skills in historical research and analysis with a science-oriented general education foundation.

Industrial Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering, offered through the Department of Physics and Engineering, prepares students to design, improve, and manage integrated systems of people, materials, and processes.

Interprofessional Certificate

Learning Disabilities (MAT)

The Master of Arts in Teaching with a major in Learning Disabilities prepares educators to assess and teach students with learning disabilities and leads to initial teacher licensure. The program requires 48 graduate hours.

Learning Disabilities (MEd)

The Master of Education with a major in Learning Disabilities prepares educators to assess and teach students with learning disabilities. The program requires 36 graduate hours.

Management

The Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Management, offered through the School of Business, prepares students for leadership and organizational roles, with options in areas such as human resource management, supply chain management, and sports management.

Management Information Systems

The Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Management Information Systems, offered through the School of Business, prepares students to apply information technology to business processes and decision-making.

Marketing

The Bachelor of Business Administration with a major in Marketing, offered through the School of Business, prepares students for careers in marketing management, sales, and market research.

Mass Communication (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication, offered through the Department of Mass Communication, prepares students for careers in journalism, public relations, and media production.

Mass Communication (BS)

The Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication, offered through the Department of Mass Communication, prepares students for careers in journalism, public relations, and media production with a science-oriented general education foundation.

Mathematics (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics, offered through the Department of Mathematics, develops students' analytical and problem-solving skills for careers in education, business, and further study.

Mathematics (BS)

The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics, offered through the Department of Mathematics, provides rigorous training in mathematical theory and application for careers in mathematics, science, and technology.

Mechanical Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, offered through the Department of Physics and Engineering, prepares students for professional engineering practice in the design and analysis of mechanical systems.

Middle Level Education

The Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Education prepares students for South Carolina teacher licensure in middle grades (5-8) with two specialty content areas.

Modern Languages

The Bachelor of Arts in Modern Languages, offered through the Department of Modern Languages, offers tracks in French and Spanish and develops language proficiency and cultural understanding.

Montessori Early Childhood Education

The Master of Education: Montessori Early Childhood Education is designed for currently licensed teachers who wish to add certification in Early Childhood Montessori Education. Students complete 30 hours, including summer Montessori-specific coursework.

Montessori Elementary Education

The Master of Education: Montessori Elementary Education is designed for currently licensed teachers who wish to add certification in Elementary Montessori Education. Students complete 30 hours, including summer Montessori-specific coursework.

Multi-categorical: Autism Studies

The Bachelor of Science in Multi-categorical: Autism Studies prepares students for South Carolina special education teacher licensure (Pre K-12) with a focus on autism and related disabilities.

Multi-Categorical Special Education

The Master of Arts in Teaching in Multi-Categorical Special Education prepares entry-level practitioners to teach students with mild/moderate high-incidence disabilities. The 51-hour program includes literacy preparation and professional preparation coursework with practicum hours in PK-12 settings.

Music Industry

Nurse Educator

The Master of Science in Nursing / Nurse Educator track prepares nurses for educator roles in academic and clinical settings. The 36-hour program synthesizes educational theory with nursing practice and includes 360 practicum hours.

Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing prepares students for professional nursing practice through a pre-licensure track and an R.N. to B.S.N. completion track, combining nursing science coursework with clinical experiences.

Nursing - BSN Completion (RN to BSN)

Nursing Education

The Certificate in Nursing Education (Nurse Educator Certificate) provides graduate nursing students and advanced practice RNs foundational courses to serve in a clinical or academic nurse educator role. Students must hold or be earning an M.S.N. and complete nine graduate credit hours.

Nursing Educator

Nursing Practice

The Doctor of Nursing Practice prepares nurses to work in leadership practice roles that apply evidence-based practice to systems and populations, with an emphasis on rural populations. The program offers direct-entry BSN-to-DNP and MSN-to-DNP options and requires at least 1,000 post-baccalaureate clinical hours.

Nursing Practice

Occupational Therapy

The Occupational Therapy Doctorate prepares entry-level occupational therapy practitioners who are competent, ethical, culturally sensitive, evidence-based advocates and leaders. The program requires 960 hours of Level II Fieldwork and a 14-week doctoral capstone experience.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY DOCTORATE

Performing Arts (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts in Performing Arts requires students to pursue one of five tracks in Music Industry Business, Music Industry Performance, Music Industry Technology, Theatre Performance, or Theatre Design/Technology. A B.A. is recommended for students in a performance track.

Performing Arts (BS)

The Bachelor of Science in Performing Arts requires students to pursue one of five tracks in Music Industry Business, Music Industry Performance, Music Industry Technology, Theatre Performance, or Theatre Design/Technology. A B.S. is recommended for students in a technology track.

Pharmaceutical Studies

The Bachelor of Science in Pharmaceutical Studies is offered through cooperative arrangements with the South Carolina College of Pharmacy and prepares students for careers and advanced study in the pharmaceutical sciences.

Physician Assistant Studies

The Master of Physician Assistant Studies prepares students for careers as physician assistants. The program anticipates accepting its first cohort of students in August 2026.

Physics

The Bachelor of Science in Physics, offered through the Department of Physics and Engineering, provides a foundation in physical principles and laboratory methods to prepare students for careers and graduate study in physics and related fields.

Political Science (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, offered through the Department of Political Science and Geography, examines government, politics, and public policy to prepare students for careers in public service, law, and related fields.

Political Science (BS)

The Bachelor of Science in Political Science, offered through the Department of Political Science and Geography, examines government, politics, and public policy with a science-oriented general education foundation.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Masters Certificate prepares M.S.N.-prepared registered nurses to become psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners across the lifespan. Requirements are determined by an individualized gap analysis and prepare graduates for PMHNP certification.

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

The Master of Science in Nursing / Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner track prepares advanced practice registered nurses to provide psychiatric and mental health care across the lifespan. The 55-hour program includes over 750 practicum hours and prepares graduates for PMHNP certification.

Psychology

The Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) prepares health psychologists to provide advanced mental health services in clinics, hospitals, schools, and communities, with an emphasis on rural populations. The program requires 600 practica hours and a 2,000-hour internship.

Psychology (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, offered through the Department of Psychology, provides study of human behavior and mental processes to prepare students for careers and graduate study in psychology and related fields.

Psychology (BS)

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology, offered through the Department of Psychology, provides study of human behavior and mental processes with an emphasis on scientific methods and research.

School Psychology

The Specialist in School Psychology (S.S.P.) prepares graduates for certification as School Psychologists and licensure as Psychoeducational Specialists. The specialist degree requires a minimum of 30 hours of courses, practica, and internship beyond the master's.

School Psychology

Social Work

The Bachelor of Social Work prepares students for entry-level generalist social work practice through coursework and supervised field experience. The program requires no minor or collateral.

Sociology (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, offered through the Department of Sociology, examines social behavior, institutions, and structures to prepare students for careers in social services, research, and related fields.

Sociology (BS)

The Bachelor of Science in Sociology, offered through the Department of Sociology, examines social behavior and institutions with an emphasis on quantitative research methods.

Speech-Language Pathology

The Master of Speech-Language Pathology is a residential, CAA-accredited program preparing allied health professionals to assess and treat communication and swallowing disorders. Graduates are eligible for ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence and state licensure.

Teaching and Learning

The Master of Education in Teaching and Learning offers tracks in Advanced Teaching Methods and Teaching Children of Poverty. The 30-hour program provides in-depth instruction and field-based opportunities to enhance teaching skills; it does not lead to initial licensure.

Theater Arts

Visual Arts

The Bachelor of Arts in Visual Arts, offered through the Department of Fine Arts, provides study in studio art and art history and includes a specialty in Graphic Design.

Visual Arts, Education Specialty