Lincoln University (MO)

Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Prepares graduates for entry into public accounting, government, industry, not-for-profit institutions, and private practice.

Agriculture (B.S.)

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture with emphasis areas in Agribusiness, Animal Science, Natural Resource Management, Pre-Professional (Pre-Veterinary Medicine), or Plant & Soil Science. The curricula prepare students for employment, professional advancement, and graduate studies.

Agriculture (B.S.Ed.)

Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Agriculture (Secondary, grades 9-12), preparing candidates for secondary agriculture teacher certification.

Art

Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Art (K-12). Prepares students for art teacher certification and aligns with the Missouri Educator General Assessment (MEGA).

Biology (B.S.)

Bachelor of Science with a major in Biology. The program teaches the principles and concepts of life sciences and prepares students for employment, professional advancement, or graduate study.

Biology (B.S.Ed.)

Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Biology. Prepares students for secondary teacher certification; candidates must pass the Missouri Content Assessment (MoCA).

Business Administration

The mission of the M.B.A. program is to increase knowledge, skills and understanding of current business practices and theories, which will support gainful employment, successful careers and productive participation in society. This program is designed for traditional students and working professionals in private and public organizations in an ever-changing global marketplace.

Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Prepares graduates for careers in industry, government, and private entrepreneurship across a broad range of business principles and practices.

Business Education

Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Business Education. Prepares individuals to be secondary (9-12) business education classroom teachers with Career Business Education Certification.

Chemistry (B.S.)

Bachelor of Science with a major in Chemistry. A minimum of 40 upper division hours is required for graduation, with laboratory and research experiences that reinforce empirical methods of science.

Chemistry (B.S.Ed.)

Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Chemistry. Prepares students for secondary teacher certification; candidates must pass the Missouri Content Assessment (MoCA).

Civil Engineering Technology

Bachelor of Science with a major in Civil Engineering Technology. Prepares students for professions in civil engineering and architectural consulting, design, and construction industries.

Clinical Laboratory Science

Bachelor of Science with a major in Clinical Laboratory Science. Students complete preparatory training at Lincoln, then a clinical program at an accredited School of Medical Technology, after which Lincoln grants the B.S. degree.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Education Specialist, Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree program prepares individuals to provide mental health services to individuals, families, couples, and groups with various mental health concerns in a variety of settings. It is a 30-credit hour program that blends required and elective coursework to allow students to focus on areas essential for licensure.

College Student Mental Health

College Student Mental Health is a post-baccalaureate certificate program offered at Lincoln University (MO).

Community and Economic Development

The mission of the Master of Arts in Community and Economic Development is to provide students with advanced academic and practical training. This training will prepare students to lead local, state, national, and international development programs using a problem-based learning format.

Computer Information Systems

Bachelor of Science with a major in Computer Information Systems. The curriculum prepares students for careers in computer-based information systems and systems analysis as business and scientific programmers.

Computer Science

Associate of Applied Science in Computer Science. A minimum of 64-65 hours is required, including 21 hours of core computer science courses plus general education, offered with CIS and CS options.

Counseling

The M.Ed. in Counseling prepares candidates to serve as K-12 school counselors or to work in student personnel services in higher education, mental health agencies or other settings in the helping professions.

Cre@te

The Cre@te Certificate provides technology skills through a project-based learning model aligned with ISTE standards. Requires 12 credit hours of coursework with a grade of B or better.

Criminal Justice Administration

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration. Students demonstrate knowledge of law enforcement, courts, corrections, probation and parole, juvenile delinquency, and criminal justice research methods.

Criminal Justice Administration

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration, providing foundational knowledge of the criminal justice profession.

Drafting Technology

Associate of Applied Science with a major in Drafting Technology, a two-year program incorporating computers and technology in the engineering field.

Educational Technology

Educational Technology is a post-baccalaureate certificate program offered at Lincoln University (MO).

Elementary Education

Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Elementary Education (grades 1-6), preparing candidates for Missouri teacher certification through the Educator Preparation Program.

English (B.A.)

Bachelor of Arts with a major in English, offered with emphases in literature or creative writing. Requires 42 hours in the content area.

English (B.S.Ed.)

Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in English. Prepares students to teach secondary English language arts; requires 42 hours.

Fine/Studio Art

Bachelor of Science with a major in Fine/Studio Art. Courses are offered in drawing, painting, watercolor, commercial art, design and color theory, ceramics, jewelry, fibers, sculpture, art history and printmaking.

Higher Education

The mission of the Master of Arts in Higher Education (MAHED) program is to provide innovative educational opportunities and unique experiences that enable individuals to advance intellectually, thrive academically and become successful in their chosen occupations. The program leads to a degree with an emphasis in a practical concentration in Student Affairs Administration.

History

The Master of Arts in History prepares students to demonstrate and create knowledge in a chosen area of emphasis in European/World or United States history. A comprehensive examination, written and oral, is required of all M.A. graduates.

History (B.A.)

Bachelor of Arts in History. Requires 36 hours in the content area plus 12 hours of a foreign language.

History (B.S.)

Bachelor of Science in History. Requires 36 hours in the content area and a minor with a minimum of 18 hours or an additional major.

Journalism

Bachelor of Science with a major in Journalism, offered with Print/Online Newswriting and Editing and Broadcast tracks. Provides a liberal arts background plus field-specific journalism skills.

Liberal Studies

Bachelor of Liberal Studies, an individualized 120-credit-hour degree designed for non-traditional students seeking a flexible baccalaureate built around two or more emphasis areas.

Marketing

Bachelor of Science in Marketing. Prepares graduates for domestic or international marketing positions in industry, government, and private entrepreneurship.

Mathematics (B.A.)

Bachelor of Arts with a major in Mathematics. Provides quality programs in mathematics preparing students for immediate employment or professional/graduate study.

Mathematics (B.S.)

Bachelor of Science with a major in Mathematics. Requires a minimum of 27 semester hours in mathematics plus additional hours depending on the option selected.

Mathematics (B.S.Ed.)

Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Mathematics. Prepares students for secondary teacher certification; candidates must pass the Missouri Content Assessment (MoCA).

Middle School Education

Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Middle School Education (grades 5-9), with content-area certifications in Business Education, Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science.

Natural Sciences

The M.S. Degree in Natural Sciences is an integrated graduate program that draws upon the academic areas of biology, chemistry and physics within the Department of Science, Technology and Mathematics as well as other academic areas at Lincoln University. Students participate in required core courses and may choose a primary emphasis in biology, chemistry or physics.

Nursing

Designed for registered nurses, Lincoln University School of Nursing's Master of Science in Nursing program provides an innovative graduate education that prepares the nurse with the knowledge, skills, and strategies to advance professional nursing in various roles and settings, with Education and Leadership tracks available.

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, offered as a 4-year BSN program option and an RN-BSN program option. Fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and accredited by ACEN.

Nursing

Associate of Applied Science in Nursing, offered at the Fort Leonard Wood campus and designed for entry into nursing practice. Fully approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and accredited by ACEN.

Physical Education

Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Physical Education (K-12), preparing candidates for Missouri teacher certification.

Physics (B.S.)

Bachelor of Science with a major in Physics. A minimum of 40 upper division hours is required for graduation, with laboratory and research experiences.

Physics (B.S.Ed.)

Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Physics. Prepares students for secondary teacher certification; candidates must pass the Missouri Content Assessment (MoCA).

Political Science (B.A.)

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. Requires the political science core plus 24 hours of upper-division electives and 12 hours of foreign language.

Political Science (B.S.)

Bachelor of Science in Political Science. Requires the political science core plus 24 hours of upper-division electives and an 18-hour minor.

Pre-Engineering

Associate of Science with a major in Pre-Engineering, a two-year cooperative program allowing students to take the first two years at Lincoln and transfer to Missouri S&T or the University of Missouri to complete a B.S. in engineering.

Psychology (B.A.)

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Requires the psychology core plus 12 hours of a foreign language; students take the ETS major field exit exam prior to graduating.

Psychology (B.S.)

Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Requires the psychology core plus 9 hours of upper-division electives; students take the ETS major field exit exam prior to graduating.

School Administration and Supervision

The program for School Administration and Supervision prepares individuals to serve as educational leaders. Specifically, the program leads to the Master of Education degree with an emphasis in K-12 Leadership and qualifies students to seek certification as a K-12 principal.

School Psychological Examiner

Candidates interested in this certification must have a Master's in Education, be initially certified through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and complete a series of approved courses. This non-degree add-on certification requires 24 semester hours.

Social Science

Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Social Science. Requires a minimum of 39 hours of social science content knowledge and passing the Missouri Content Assessment (MoCA).

Social Work

Bachelor of Science with a major in Social Work (BSW). The BSW prepares diverse students for generalist social work practice and requires 120 credit hours including a 425-hour field practicum.

Sociology

The mission of the Sociology master's program is to provide students with advanced academic training in preparation for teaching or professional careers. Using a problem-based learning format, the program provides students with advanced theoretical, methodological, and analytical tools and skills.

Sociology (B.A.)

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology. Requires a minimum of 39 hours in the major plus an additional 12 hours of foreign language.

Sociology (B.S.)

Bachelor of Science in Sociology. Requires a minimum of 39 hours in the major including anthropology and sociology electives.

Sociology/Criminal Justice

The mission of the Sociology/Criminal Justice master's program is to provide students with advanced academic training in preparation for teaching or professional careers related to Sociology or Criminal Justice. Students apply sociological knowledge to criminal justice issues, organizations, and practices.

Special Education

Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Special Education (K-12), preparing candidates for Missouri teacher certification.

Sustainable Agriculture

Lincoln University offers a Master of Science in Sustainable Agriculture. This program explores agriculture from a perspective that integrates animal, plant, and aquaculture production with management of natural resources such as nutrients, soil, and water, producing graduates with skills in production, consultancy, research, and service.

Wellness

Bachelor of Science in Wellness, a 120-credit-hour degree offered with concentrations in Health Promotion, Kinesiology, and Sports Management, preparing students for careers in health, wellness, and human performance.