King's College

Accounting

The William G. McGowan School of Business offers a major in Accounting leading to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, built on the McGowan Business Foundation core.

Athletic Training

The King's College Master of Science in Athletic Training Program provides students with an individualized, intellectual learning environment based in the liberal arts tradition. With an emphasis on critical thinking, interprofessional and collaborative practice skills, and patient-centered care, our students are prepared to become confident, skilled, and principled athletic trainers who practice based on current concepts and evidence.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

The 12-credit (4 course) graduate endorsement program in Autism Spectrum Disorder is designed for individuals who are working in public, private, or parochial schools within the Commonwealth and who are seeking skills to deal with complex classroom settings. This program is approved by PDE and requires 80 hours of field experience completed outside class experiences.

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

The Biochemistry and Molecular Biology major is an interdisciplinary program bridging the Biology and Chemistry departments, emphasizing the molecular basis of living systems and undergraduate research.

Biology

The Biology Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Biology providing broad training in the life sciences with laboratory and research experience, preparing students for graduate study, health professions, and scientific careers.

Chemistry

The Chemistry Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with an American Chemical Society-oriented curriculum and undergraduate research opportunities.

Chemistry - Business

The Chemistry - Business program combines the traditional chemistry major with foundational business courses, preparing graduates for technical sales, management, and other business roles in science-based industries.

Clinical Laboratory Science (Medical Technology)

The Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology program combines coursework at King's College with a clinical practicum year at an affiliated hospital laboratory, preparing students for national certification as medical laboratory scientists.

Computers and Information Systems

The Computers and Information Systems major focuses on the application of information technology in organizations, including systems analysis, databases, networking, and business information systems.

Computers and Information Systems - Business

The Computers and Information Systems - Business program combines the CIS major with foundational business courses for students pursuing information systems careers in business settings.

Computer Science

The Computer Science major provides a rigorous foundation in programming, algorithms, systems, and software development, preparing students for careers in software engineering and for graduate study.

Computer Science - Business

The Computer Science - Business program combines the computer science major with foundational business courses for students seeking technology careers in a business environment.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice major examines the police, courts, and corrections components of the justice system along with criminological theory and research methods.

Curriculum and Instruction

The mission of the Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction Program is to prepare reflective practitioners who are recognized for their vision, motivation, knowledge, skills, and dispositions as they develop, manage, and monitor communities of learning in a diverse and complex world. The program combines 15 credits of required core course work with 15 credits of concentration area course work.

Economics

The Economics major provides students with analytical tools for understanding markets, public policy, and the behavior of firms, households, and governments.

Education Mathematics Grades 4-8

The Math Education Grades 4-8 major prepares candidates for middle-level mathematics certification through professional education coursework combined with a mathematics content core.

Education PK-4

The Education PK-4 major prepares candidates for Pennsylvania Pre-School through Grade 4 teacher certification, combining professional education coursework with a full student teaching semester.

Education Science Grades 4-8

The Science Education Grades 4-8 major prepares candidates for middle-level science certification through professional education coursework combined with a science content core.

Engineering (Civil)

The Engineering Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, combining engineering science and design coursework with the King's College core curriculum.

Engineering (Mechanical)

The Engineering Department offers a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, combining engineering science and design coursework with the King's College core curriculum.

English

The Department of English offers a major in English grounded in the study of literature, writing, and critical analysis. Students may also pursue English with secondary education certification.

English as a Second Language

The 15-credit (five course) ESL Program Specialist graduate certificate program is designed for individuals who are working in public schools within the Commonwealth, are seeking Act 48 credits, or are graduate students seeking elective credits to transfer into their degree programs. This program is approved by PDE.

Environmental and Ecological Sciences

The Environmental and Ecological Sciences major provides a science-intensive curriculum in ecology, environmental science, and field methods, with laboratory and field research experience.

Environmental and Sustainability Studies

The Environmental Programs offer an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Arts in Environmental and Sustainability Studies combining natural science, social science, and humanities perspectives on environmental issues.

Environmental Chemistry

The Environmental Chemistry major combines a rigorous chemistry curriculum with environmental science coursework, preparing students for careers in environmental analysis, monitoring, and remediation.

Executive Leadership for Health Care Professionals

The Graduate Executive Leadership Certificate for Health Care Professionals is designed to provide physicians and other health care professionals with basic business and management knowledge and skills in the field of health care. The Certificate Program consists of four graduate level courses (12 credits) and is offered online through King's College Distance Learning Platform (Moodle).

Exercise Science

The Exercise Science major provides students with an understanding of the physiological, biomechanical, and psychological effects of exercise on the human body, preparing students for careers in health, wellness, and fitness. The major offers tracks including Strength and Conditioning and Exercise Physiology.

Finance

The William G. McGowan School of Business offers a major in Finance leading to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, built on the McGowan Business Foundation core.

French

The Foreign Language Department offers a major in French emphasizing language proficiency, literature, and culture. PK-12 teacher certification in French is also available.

General Science

The General Science major offers a broad, interdisciplinary science curriculum drawing on biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science, and supports secondary science teaching certification.

Health and Physical Education PK-12

The Health and Physical Education major combines professional education requirements with exercise science coursework and prepares candidates for Pennsylvania PK-12 certification in Health and Physical Education.

Health Care Administration

The Master of Science in Health Care Administration (MHA) is designed to provide students with the professional knowledge and the management skills necessary to be effective and socially responsible leaders in regional, national, and global health services systems.

History

The History Department offers a major that develops research, analytical writing, and interpretive skills through the study of American, European, and world history.

Instructional Coaching

The 12-credit (4 course) graduate endorsement program in Instructional Coaching is designed for individuals who are working in public, private, or parochial schools within the Commonwealth and who have an Instructional I or II content specific certification. The program will prepare coaches who will be able to support teachers' efforts to help students gain mastery of instructional content in the classroom.

International Relations and Strategy

The International Relations and Strategy major examines global politics, security, diplomacy, and strategy through an interdisciplinary curriculum.

Management

The William G. McGowan School of Business offers a major in Management leading to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, with concentrations available in areas such as entrepreneurship, human resources, health care, international business, and sports management.

Marketing

The William G. McGowan School of Business offers a major in Marketing leading to the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree, with coursework in consumer behavior, digital marketing, marketing research, and marketing management.

Mass Communications

The Mass Communications major prepares students for careers in media through study of communication theory, visual communication, media campaigns, and professional design for print and digital media.

Mathematics

The Mathematics Department offers a Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics providing a foundation in analysis, algebra, and applied mathematics, with preparation for graduate study, secondary teaching, or quantitative careers.

Mathematics (Business)

The Mathematics - Business program combines the mathematics major with foundational business courses, preparing graduates for analytical careers in business, finance, and industry.

Medical Studies (Life Sciences)

The Medical Studies Life Sciences major provides a prescribed sequence of liberal arts and preparatory science coursework for students pursuing careers in the health professions.

Neuroscience

The Neuroscience major emphasizes a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complex neural mechanisms involved in the control of human or animal behavior. All students engage in original research under the supervision of a faculty member.

Nursing

The Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BS) degree is the preferred entry level degree into nursing. King's offers the degree through the RN to BS in Nursing Program, the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing Hybrid (ABSN-H) Program, and the 1-2-1 Dual Degrees in Nursing partnership with Luzerne County Community College.

Nutrition and Dietetics

The Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (MSND) program aims to prepare students from unique academic backgrounds to practice as competent Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDNs). The MSND Future Graduate (FG) Program provides a verification statement upon successful completion of program requirements, which enables successful graduates to sit for the credentialing exam for RDNs. The program is offered completely online and consists of 12 didactic courses (36 credits) plus 3.

Nutrition Science

The Master of Science in Nutrition Science (MSNS) degree is dedicated to educating the next generation of nutrition education and health promotion professionals. Graduates of this program will be able to evaluate and apply evidence-based science and utilize advanced communication and teaching techniques to translate complex nutrition science to a broad range of individuals and populations in a wide variety of settings.

Occupational Therapy

With a doctorate in occupational therapy, you will be a leader in the field advocating for both your patients in a complex medical system and the profession on a state and national scale. The Occupational Therapy Department aspires to develop highly competent, innovative, reflective, and ethical practitioners who effectively and efficiently translate knowledge to practice utilizing evidence, critical inquiry, clinical reasoning, and leadership in everyday OT practice.

Performance and Sports Science

The Master of Science in Performance and Sports Science (MSPSS) program is dedicated to equipping fitness and sports professionals with the advanced expertise necessary to excel in strength and conditioning. Graduates will gain the ability to evaluate and apply evidence-based practices, design effective training programs, and prepare for the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) Certified Performance and Sport Scientist (CPSS) certification.

Philosophy

Philosophy addresses deep and fundamental questions of human existence and is central to the mission of King's College. Students of philosophy sharpen their capacities for clear thinking and logical reasoning, and all majors complete a senior capstone paper.

Physician Assistant

The five-year B.S.M.S./M.S.P.A.S. program is an accelerated program composed of a three-year pre-professional phase and a two-year professional phase. The professional phase includes 12 months of didactic instruction and 12 months of clinical rotations in general medicine.

Physician Assistant Studies

Students may enter the Professional phase of the PA Program as graduate students into the two-year master's (M.S.P.A.S.) degree program, a full time 24-month training program consisting of twelve months of didactic instruction followed by twelve months of clinical instruction. The Department of Physician Assistant Studies educates students in a primary care-based curriculum that emphasizes the mastery of knowledge, technical skills, critical thinking, and moral reasoning.

Physics

The physics major curriculum is designed to provide students with an understanding of the four fundamental areas of physics - mechanics, electromagnetism, thermodynamics, and quantum physics - while allowing students to choose electives to prepare for graduate or professional programs. Students are strongly encouraged to participate in faculty projects on original physics research.

Physics - Business

The Bachelor of Science in Physics - Business program combines the traditional Physics major with ten foundational business courses. This interdisciplinary curriculum provides students with an understanding of the principles and applications of physics along with the knowledge to make them competent in a business environment.

Political Science

Political Science seeks to explain the world of politics and government. The major provides a foundation in the four subfields of the discipline: American Government, Political Theory, Comparative Politics, and International Relations.

Population Health Management

The Graduate Certificate in Population Health Management is designed to provide healthcare professionals with advanced training and knowledge in population health. Students will explore topics such as value-based care; quality and safety; social epidemiology; evidence-based decision-making; and marketing population health strategies and interventions.

Principal

The 18-credit (6 course) graduate program in the Principal Certification Program is an online cohort program designed for individuals who want to be prepared to lead. This program is approved by PDE; each 3-credit course includes 20 hours of field experience, and each 1 credit Practicum course includes 87 hours of field experience.

Professional Writing

The Professional Writing major prepares students for careers requiring advanced writing skills across professional, technical, and digital contexts.

Psychology (B.A.)

Course work in Psychology provides the foundations for increased understanding of the dynamics of human interaction. Key parts of the major elective sequence are the internship program and independent research.

Psychology (B.S.)

The Psychology B.S. degree requires the same requirements listed for the B.A. degree in Psychology along with twenty-one science credits selected from astronomy, biology, chemistry, computer science, geography, mathematics, neuroscience, or physics.

Reading

The mission of the Master of Education in Reading Program is to prepare reflective practitioners who are recognized for their vision, motivation, knowledge, skills, and dispositions as they develop, manage, and monitor communities of learning in a diverse and complex world. Teaching certification in elementary education, secondary education, or a K-12 specialty area is required to enter the program if the applicant intends to seek reading certification.

Reading / Multisensory Structured Language Education

The mission of the Master of Education in Reading/Multisensory Structured Language Education Program is to prepare reflective practitioners who are recognized for their vision, motivation, knowledge, skills, and dispositions as they develop, manage, and monitor communities of learning in a diverse and complex world.

Social Work

The Social Work program serves students with an interest in entry-level social work careers working with individuals, families, groups, and communities in need. The major requires students to integrate theory and hands-on skills through field, practicum, and internship courses.

Sociology

Sociology is the scientific study of human social behavior, from small groups to entire societies. The major cultivates a sociological imagination and robust research skills valuable for careers in research, administration, counseling, education, business, and law.

Spanish

The Foreign Language Department offers a major in Spanish emphasizing language proficiency, literature, and culture. PK-12 teacher certification in Spanish is also available.

Special Education

The 30-credit (10 course) Master of Education in Special Education is designed for educators working in public, private, or parochial schools who seek Act 48 credits or skills for complex classroom settings. Coursework spans reading disabilities, inclusionary classroom practices, special education law, early intervention, behavior support, and transition, ending with a capstone project.

Special Education / Multisensory Structured Language Education

For this 30-credit Master of Education, King's College has partnered with Children's Dyslexia Centers: students take four Multisensory Structured Language Education courses at the initial and advanced levels alongside practical research, special education school law, a capstone project, and electives in reading or special education.

Special Education PK-12

The Special Education PK-12 major prepares candidates for Pennsylvania special education certification, including coursework in assessment, specially designed instruction, transition, and teaching diverse learners.

Special Education with Autism Endorsement

This 30-credit Master of Education pairs the Special Education core coursework with the four courses required for the Pennsylvania Autism Endorsement: characteristics and etiology of autism, instructional interventions and methods, autism assessment for instructional planning, and collaboration with families, agencies, and community.

STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math)

The King's College STEM Endorsement Program is designed to meet the needs of educators who are seeking to expand their knowledge of STEM practices as well as designing STEM programs K-12. Each course incorporates lectures, discussions, collaborative work, and participant presentations in a face-to-face and blended learning environment, and a five hour field experience is required for each course.

Strategic Communications

In the program, students blend practical application of communication strategy and tactics with communication theory, resulting in immediate, impactful, and positive career growth. The Master of Arts in Strategic Communications program offers premiere, accelerated graduate education with convenient scheduling at an affordable price; it is a fully online, 30-credit program that can be completed in as little as 21 months.

Theatre

The Department of Theatre is a dynamic and intensive program with an active production season, workshops, and guest artists. The curriculum is built on a liberal arts foundation with Acting/Directing and Design/Technical tracks.

Theology

Theology - critical reflection on religious belief and practice - holds a prominent place among the liberal arts at King's College. The major program prepares students for a variety of vocational pursuits and for graduate study in theology or religious education.