Methodist University

Accounting

Accounting offers professional core courses and upper-level accounting courses to prepare students for careers as professional accountants in industry, government, non-profit organizations, and financial institutions. Graduates with accounting majors will be qualified to sit for the Certified Public Accountant exam in North Carolina, as well as many other states. The Accounting Department also prepares students for graduate studies in accounting, business, law, and related fields.

Advanced Paramedicine

The Advanced Paramedicine program provides an individual who has obtained an unencumbered state, national, or international paramedic credential an opportunity to earn a Bachelor of Science in Advanced Paramedicine. The program is designed to provide flexible pathways to degree completion for the working professional and is offered exclusively through MU Online.

Biology

The Biology curriculum is designed to give students the flexibility to train for careers in the health sciences, academic research laboratories, the private sector, and governmental agencies immediately following their undergraduate program, as well as to prepare students for entry into traditional life science and professional graduate programs. The Department views student research as a core component of the undergraduate experience in the life sciences.

Biology

The Methodist University Biology Department strives to provide a supportive, rigorous, and hands-on learning environment for students. The undergraduate curriculum is designed to give students the flexibility to train for careers in the health sciences, academic research laboratories, the private sector, and governmental agencies.

Business Administration

The Professional MBA in Digital Transformation provides a high-quality graduate education that fosters personal and professional growth, preparing students to lead and innovate in technology-driven business environments. The program enhances students' entrepreneurial, analytical, and leadership capabilities, enabling them to apply emerging technologies strategically, succeed in business ventures, and assume advanced management roles in a rapidly evolving global economy.

Business Administration

Graduates of this degree program will have the analytical and quantitative skills to identify and solve complex business problems and make effective decisions in a modern business environment. The department provides students with the skills and knowledge needed for successful careers and the pursuit of further education.

Business Analytics

Business analytics is a rapidly growing field with strong signs of further growth. This program is innovative as it bridges business acumen with data analysis. Students are introduced to a wide variety of technical skills, including predictive modeling and econometrics, statistical computing, and data visualization.

Chemistry

The mission of the department of chemistry and physical science is to establish a culture of excellence in preparing students in the physical sciences. Research in natural products and analytical forensic chemistry provides further value to students' future careers, be it graduate school, professional school, or industry.

Chemistry

Chemistry and Physical Sciences are noted to be the most central of all the natural sciences. The strength of the Chemistry and Physical Science Department is its low student-to-faculty ratio, providing opportunities for personal development by interacting directly with the professors.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The fully online program is designed to prepare students to become counselors who will work in clinical capacities in a variety of clinical mental health settings including agencies, private practice, hospitals, and prisons. The program will provide students with comprehensive curricular and supervised practice experiences to prepare students to take state licensure exams for Licensure as Clinical Mental Health Practitioners.

Communication and Media

In the B.A. in Communication and Media, students will develop knowledge of the theories and practices of communication, rhetoric, and media production. Students will develop critical media literacies and technical skills to communicate in and across various modalities, media formats, and platforms, along with competencies for effective interpersonal, organizational, professional, public, political, and intercultural communication.

Computer Information Technology

In the Computer Information Technology (CIT) program, applications are given more emphasis than formal properties. Emphasis is given to business information systems, network administration, service support, system administration, and Web based systems. The CIT program prepares the student for work in the business arena.

Computer Science

Computer science is the systematic study of computers and of the phenomena of computing. A major objective of the discipline is the formulation of a systematic body of knowledge to explain these properties. As a method of reasoning, computer science bears a strong similarity to mathematics and depends heavily upon mathematics.

Computer Science

Computer science is the systematic study of computers and of the phenomena of computing, with formal properties given more emphasis than realizations or applications. One of the most important concepts of computer science is the management of complexity.

Criminal Justice

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice Program was developed in response to the growing demand in the field of Criminal Justice and the strong reputation of the Methodist University Criminal Justice and Forensic Science programs in the region.

Criminal Justice

Students acquire a knowledge base and comprehensive understanding of criminological theory as it applies to the causation, prevention, control, and treatment of criminal behavior. The program provides students the opportunity to acquire the necessary skills in interpersonal communications, program and policy development, and community engagement.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice Department seeks to provide students with a systems orientation to the field of criminal justice and a holistic view of behavior, conditions, and circumstances that produce crime and criminality. Crime, criminality, and the criminal justice system are studied from a social science perspective.

Cybersecurity

The Cybersecurity program prepares students to critically assess information storage systems such as the Cloud and local network and data access. Graduates will seek careers in system analysis, cloud security, database analysis, system redundancy, and other opportunities that focus on protecting, securing, and controlling access to data storage and information systems.

Data Science

The Bachelor of Science in Data Science is an interdisciplinary program that equips students to combine programming skills, machine learning techniques, and knowledge of mathematics and statistics to extract and interpret meaningful data. Students explore data-driven research, decision making, data visualization, and data manipulation, along with the ethics encompassing the field of data science.

Educational Studies

The Methodist University Teacher Education Program offers a Bachelor of Science in Educational Studies in concentrations including Elementary Education, Physical Education and Health Education, Art Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies. With this major, teacher candidates graduate with a bachelor's degree but without a teaching license; upon graduation they need to re-enroll in a residency licensure program to earn licensure.

Engineering

Engineering is the application of science and mathematics to analyze, design, create, and/or improve upon structures, products, and systems to benefit society. The engineering core provides fundamental engineering knowledge applicable in any engineering field. The Engineering Program is accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET.

English

Students in the English program engage the world through literature, language, and culture, enrich their own writing and cultural proficiency, and improve their versatility and marketability for post-graduate learning and careers. Students read and critically analyze a variety of written and multimedia texts and develop an effective critical voice through the synthesis of research and analysis.

Environmental Health and Safety

Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) is a field that studies and implements laws, rules, regulations, professional programs, and workplace efforts to protect the well-being and health and safety of the general public and employees in the workplace as well as preserve the environment. The program provides fundamental knowledge of environmental science, pollution control and management, occupational and workplace safety, and regulatory management and analysis.

Exercise and Sport Science

The Exercise and Sport Science program provides students with the necessary skills to evaluate, recognize, and implement individual approaches to health and exercise performance. Graduates will be able to conduct fitness assessments, provide appropriate exercise prescriptions, and provide effective methods of motivation and health promotion. Completion of this degree helps prepare students to sit for certification exams offered by the NSCA and ACSM.

Financial Economics

A student of Financial Economics will have the opportunity to explore the fundamentals of economic theory, especially the theory pertaining to the operations and workings of financial markets and financial institutions. Students learn about financial asset markets (including stocks, bonds, and exchange rates) and various financial institutions. Graduates are prepared for careers in corporate finance, investment management, banking, financial analysis, business economics, and economic analysis.

Financial Economics

A major or a minor in Financial Economics will prepare students for many professional-level positions. Financial Economics majors can expect to enter careers in corporate finance, investment management, commercial and retail banking, financial institutional management, asset analysis, policy and program analysis, and general governmental management.

Fitness, Wellness, and Coaching

The Fitness, Wellness, and Coaching program provides a holistic approach to the health, wellness, sport, and fitness fields. It looks at fitness, wellness, and coaching from a physical, psychological, and sociological perspective to ensure graduates can work effectively with all individuals and diverse populations.

Forensic Science

Students are provided the opportunity to study the application of forensic science within the context of the investigative process. All students must earn a final grade of C or better in all courses taken in the Forensic Science major.

General Studies

Students must complete the General Education Core requirements for associate degrees plus any electives to meet 62 credit hours. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 and a minimum of 16 credit hours in residence at Methodist University are also required.

Graphic Design

The Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design program prepares students for informed practice in the field of graphic design, examining areas such as design history, theory, and criticism. Traditional and digital instruction within graphic design, imagery, and production gives students the practical and conceptual skills necessary for art creation across both print and electronic media.

Health Care Administration

The Graduate Certificate in Health Care Administration is designed for those who have completed an undergraduate degree or who already hold a graduate degree but now wish to enter the ever-evolving field of health care. Some students will come from a clinical background, and this program will allow those clinical leaders to gain necessary knowledge and experience in health care administration. It is offered in a fully online setting through MU Online.

Health Care Administration

The MHA is considered the gold standard for those who seek to move up the leadership ladder, and the MU MHA will allow students to seek senior leadership roles. Important to the program is the Capstone Experience, which allows the student to apply their knowledge to a real-world health care organization. The Master of Health Administration is offered in a fully online setting through MU Online.

Health Care Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration degree is designed to build knowledge, skills, and abilities in servant leadership, management, health care-specific business ideologies, and patient-centered approaches to health care system planning. The program prepares graduates who are ethical, socially responsible, data-driven decision makers with the skills required to work in a variety of health care management positions.

Health Science

The Bachelor of Science in Health Science (BSHS) program offers a dynamic and adaptable curriculum that builds essential health science competencies while encouraging critical thinking and analysis. With an interdisciplinary approach, students engage in collaborative learning across health-related fields. The program's adaptable structure allows students to tailor their academic experience toward professional opportunities or advanced study in the health sciences.

History

The study of history is one foundation of a liberal arts education. It is an attempt to comprehend the past on its own terms, to consider the factors that lead to historical change, and to enhance our understanding and appreciation of other cultures. Students will develop skills in research, analysis, critical thinking, and close reading.

Kinesiology

The Kinesiology program provides students with the opportunity to explore the human body, developing an understanding of how it functions and responds to physical activity. An emphasis is placed on the promotion of health and the prevention of disease, with a curriculum grounded in the basic sciences. The program is an excellent pre-professional major for students interested in pursuing a career in health care.

Management

A Management major or minor equips an individual to work with and through other people to ensure organizational success. Managers in today's dynamic work environment face many challenges, from technological and social change to global competition and workforce diversity.

Marketing

Marketing is an essential part of every business, organization, or institution and has traditionally been defined as the Four P's (product, place, price, and promotion). The marketing curriculum allows students to solve marketing problems and face challenges in the modern marketing environment. Planning and analysis of strategies for products and/or services are also emphasized.

Marketing

Marketing is an essential part of every business, organization, or institution and has traditionally been defined as the Four P's (product, place, price, and promotion). The marketing curriculum allows students to solve marketing problems and face challenges in the modern marketing environment.

Mathematics

Mathematics is a major that challenges students not only to think in abstract terms, but to use both mathematics and data in real-life applications. The faculty focuses on facilitating students' understanding of mathematical concepts so they can use mathematics to solve problems in a variety of fields.

Mathematics

Mathematics is a major that challenges students not only to think in abstract terms, but to use both mathematics and data in real-life applications. Small classes enable the faculty to give personal attention to each student.

Medicine

The Methodist University Cape Fear Valley Health School of Medicine prepares graduates to be socially accountable, community-engaged, evidence-based, compassionate, equity-focused physician leaders who will contribute to mitigating health disparities and improving health outcomes in southeastern North Carolina or wherever they may practice. Students must successfully complete all phases (foundational, cornerstone, and capstone) and associated credit hours of coursework.

Nursing

The MSN Program aims to address the growing nursing shortage by providing a pathway for experienced nurses to advance their education and career path. Graduates of the MSN-Administration Leadership will be equipped to take nursing leadership positions in a variety of settings in healthcare and academia, such as unit managers, chief nursing officers, and administrators. The Master of Science in Nursing - Administrative Leadership is offered in a fully online setting through MU Online.

Nursing

Students in the Methodist University B.S.N. Program graduate with competencies in providing patient-centered care, working within interdisciplinary teams, employing evidence-based practice, applying quality improvement, utilizing informatics, and functioning in an environment of integrated processes within a global society. Students who successfully complete all requirements are eligible to apply to take the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN).

Nursing Education

The Nursing Education Certificate will allow nurses with advanced degrees to teach in a variety of academic settings as clinical and/or classroom instructors. Students completing the Nursing Education Certificate Program will be equipped to step into the role of staff development coordinator, nurse educator in acute and outpatient settings, and instructor of nursing in Associate Degree in Nursing, Diploma Nursing, Licensed Practical Nursing, and Nursing Assistant Programs.

Nursing Practice

The DNP with a concentration in Executive Leadership Program is created for nurses with an existing master's degree. This program empowers the nurse to expand influence as a nurse leader in various healthcare and academic settings with evidenced-based decision-making, communication, and executive skills. Students must also complete a total of 1000 DNP practicum hours; the program is offered in a fully online setting through MU Online.

Nursing (RN to BSN Completion)

The online RN to BSN Completion Program provides the associate degree or diploma-prepared registered nurse an opportunity to earn his or her Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree. The program is designed to provide flexible pathways to degree completion for the working professional and is offered exclusively through MU Online.

Occupational Therapy

The Methodist University Doctor of Occupational Therapy (MU OTD) Program cultivates exceptional occupational therapists as whole persons who contribute substantially to the profession and community. The MU OTD curriculum includes both didactic coursework and Fieldwork experiences that prepare students to achieve mastery of the knowledge, skills, and professional behaviors required of a competent and ethical entry-level occupational therapist.

Occupational Therapy Assistant

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) bachelor's degree is granted to the student upon successful completion of 63-66 credit hours of prerequisite coursework and 59 professional core hours, delivered over two years in a lockstep format. Upon graduation, students are eligible to take the national credentialing examination (COTA Exam) offered by the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy.

Physical Therapy

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program is within the College of Health Sciences and Human Services at Methodist University. The DPT curriculum comprises components of didactic and clinical education that enable students to master the skills, knowledge, and behaviors necessary to become competent and ethical entry-level physical therapists who provide evidence-based care to patients across the continuum of care.

Physician Assistant Studies

The Methodist University Physician Assistant Studies Program is geared toward preparing individuals who will be healthcare professionals licensed to practice medicine under physician supervision. Physician Assistants pursue careers in primary care as well as specialty fields. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) and has one start date each year in mid-August.

Political Science

Political science is the study of governments, public policies, and political action. Graduates in political science are qualified to enter many different career fields, including business, the law, state, local, and federal government, journalism, international organizations and finance, political campaigns, the military, interest groups and associations, and teaching.

Political Science

Political science is the study of governments, public policies, and political action. Political science uses both humanistic and scientific approaches to examine the origins, structure, and operation of government in America and in other countries and regions of the world.

Professional Leadership and Ethics

The Professional Leadership and Ethics program offers explicit training in ethical decision making, as applied to a professional setting. It does so via courses from a variety of disciplines, including psychology, speech, philosophy, business, and leadership studies.

Professional Tennis Management

PTM Professional Certificate Program students must have previously earned a degree from a four-year institution and can typically complete the requirements in a two-year time period. Requirements include base courses, internships, professional seminars, electives, industry certifications, and a series of program assessments.

Psychology

Psychology is the science of behavior and mental processes (perception, emotion, and cognition), and the application of the knowledge acquired to the resolution of personal and social problems. Students who major in psychology will be prepared for entrance into a graduate program in psychology or an entry-level job related to the provision of psychological services.

Public Health

Public Health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting human health through organized efforts and informed choices. The Public Health major intends to prepare students for a wide range of career options in public health and provides students with a pathway toward graduate programs in Public Health and Epidemiology.

Religion, Ethics, and Meaning

The Religion, Ethics, and Meaning program prepares students for a career - a life - of big questions, ethical reasoning, and careful analysis of the human condition. Students will study what philosophers, authors, and various religions have had to say about the meaning of life, death, and love. Common career paths include non-profit organizations, law, ministry, counseling, social services, business, politics, teaching, journalism, publishing, and writing.

Science

The Associate of Science with a concentration in Science combines foundational coursework in biology, chemistry, geology, and physics with mathematics and science electives.

Social Work

The Social Work Program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) and offers quality preparation for entry-level generalist practice with individuals, families, groups, communities, and organizations. Students graduate with the professional knowledge, values, and skills necessary to advocate for social and economic justice.

Sociology

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology builds a foundation in sociological core courses, research methods, statistics, and sociological theory. All students must receive a final grade of C or better in all required courses for the Sociology major.

Sociology

The Associate of Arts with a concentration in Sociology requires SOC 1510 Principles of Sociology and an additional 15 credit hours of SOC courses.

Sport Management

Students studying Sport Management can choose from a variety of Sport- and Business-related courses. A degree in Sport Management prepares individuals for professional careers within sport organizations, such as non-profit companies, commercial and private enterprises, government/public sector jobs, and various levels of professional sports.

Teacher Education

The Teacher Education programs prepare students to become dynamic, engaging teachers who have a commitment to teaching all children. The Methodist University Teacher Education Program is accredited by the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction to provide programs of study for licenses in Elementary Education (K-6), Middle Grades Education (6-9) in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies, Physical Education and Health Education (K-12), and School Social Work.

Teacher Education - Residency Licensure

The Post Baccalaureate Residency Licensure Certificate Program is designed for those who have completed a bachelor's degree and now wish to enter the field of education. Specifically, Residency Licensure in North Carolina is an alternative pathway to pursue initial licensure in education. The program consists of a minimum of 18 credits focused on pedagogical practices needed for successful teaching, completed in an online format that allows students to attend class while continuing to teach.