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Accounting

Accounting

The Accounting major prepares students for careers in private accounting, banking, government agencies, and public accounting. Those taking the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam are required to have completed a bachelor’s degree in business, certain business and accounting courses, and 150 credits. While graduation requirements at Midland are 120 credits, Accounting students are urged to complete the 150 credits upon graduation to be prepared to take the CPA exam at any time.

Agribusiness

The Agribusiness major encourages students to get out of the classroom and work alongside agribusiness professionals to help producers and businesses achieve set objectives through understanding commodities, livestock, crops, risk, management, operations, and more.

Applied Behavior Analysis

A Behavior Analyst utilizes learning principles to develop evidence-based procedures and treatments for analyzing and changing behavior. These procedures help individuals learn more effective ways of living and working in society. The application of these procedures in real-world environments is called Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA).

Applied Data Analytics

Applied Leadership

Arts Management

The Arts Management major utilizes an interdisciplinary approach, combining arts, business, and communication skills, to develop individuals exploring their artistic passion while learning to manage a career within the art industry. Students will engage with hands-on learning experiences, practical internships, and classes to create a uniquely designed, highly marketable skill set, to prepare for the ever-changing world of the arts and business.

Associate of Arts/Sciences

The associate degree is an undergraduate program of liberal arts and sciences with an area of emphasis drawn from existing programs (majors or minors). The two associate degrees designated at Midland University are available to students who apply for the degree and earn the required credits. In general, they consist of the common courses and the emphasis area.

Biology

The Biology major is designed to prepare students with the skills and knowledge necessary to pursue entrance into a professional program or obtain employment in the biology/science field. The major emphasizes foundational scientific knowledge, problem solving and critical thinking skills, research methodologies, bioethics, and practical exposure to multiple areas within the biology field (including the health sciences, ecology, environmental science, cellular and molecular biology, and

Business Administration

The MBA degree program at Midland University is designed to produce graduates who demonstrate highly developed analytic and communication skills, a thoughtful approach to ethical decision-making, and mastery of the tools and concepts it takes to be a respected leader in business.

Business Administration

The Business Administration major allows for the most flexibility for students wanting to complete a degree in business. Business Common Courses prepare students with a foundation across multiple business topics while allowing for selecting electives from any business discipline (ACC, BIT, BUS, ECO, FIN, MGT, and MKT prefixes). Business Administration majors may find employment in a variety of business fields, including entry-level management roles, family business, or entrepreneurial pursuits.

Business Intelligence and Analytics

The MS in Business Intelligence and Analytics degree teaches students how to mine, interpret, and build the communication techniques to convey data insights into strategic decision making. This practical, hands-on program focuses on integrating external and internal sources and data to analyze and recommend strategies in a variety of business disciplines, using industry tools and applications.

Business Intelligence and Data Analysis

Business Intelligence and Technology

Business Intelligence is a wide-open field that offers students the opportunity to make an impact on their future organizations through using data, technology, logic, and business acumen to move the organization forward. Students may find jobs as analysts, developers, database administrators, or information systems managers.

Business Strategy

The Midland graduate-level certificate of completion in Business Strategy prepares managers and individual contributors with the skills needed to work with a company or functional unit to identify opportunities and build strategic plans. Courses emphasize data collection and analysis and implementing new strategy through change management.

Classroom and Behavior Management

The Classroom and Behavior Management certificate prepares students to apply evidence-based approaches to understand the relationship between behaviors and the environment with the purpose of implementing strategies that improve people’s lives. Students will learn to assess the antecedents, consequences, and contextual variables that pose barriers to living a quality life.

Coaching

This certificate of completion prepares students for a career in coaching interscholastic athletics.

Communication Studies

The Communication Studies major at Midland University allows students to explore the substantial role communication plays in shaping our ever-changing world. In addition to developing their visual, oral, and written communication skills, majors will think critically about, and actively use, the theories, functions, and responsibilities of communication in the modern age.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice major is offered for students who desire preparation for work in the field of criminal justice and related areas. The Criminal Justice major recognizes the importance of applying a liberal arts education, with its holistic approach and emphasis on problem-solving and communication skills, to prepare students for entry-level positions in criminal justice agencies.

Cyber Security

Help protect individuals, companies, and/or organizations from cybercrime by developing an understanding of how cybercrime is perpetuated, design practical systems to detect and prevent it, and implement solutions that keep important information secure.

Data Analytics

Data analytics is the science of interpreting vast amounts of complex data to make sound decisions. The data analytics concentration focuses on developing and applying data analytics skills and tools. Students will integrate business concepts as well as key methods and tools for analysis in order to solve challenging problems.

Digital Marketing

Marketing exists nearly everywhere online through web searches, while browsing websites, on social media, via email, and so much more. Learn the fundamentals of marketing in a digital world, earn industry certifications, and get hands-on experience solving marketing problems for real businesses. Midland University 106 / 307 Certificate Certificate

Digital Marketing

The Midland Digital Marketing major is designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn, develop, and actively practice theories, procedures, and skills used in marketing as it relates to businesses of all sizes. Students majoring in marketing focus on enhancing their digital marketing skills by using cutting edge technology to help businesses actively engage and inspire desired consumers through design, strategy, execution, and analysis. Midland University 55 / 307 Self-Contained)

Diversity and Inclusion

The Diversity and Inclusion Certificate is an interdisciplinary certificate of completion intended to complement and enhance a student’s major and/or career preparation. This certificate prepares students to be thoughtful leaders who address emergent issues related to our increasingly diverse communities and global world.

Education, PK-12

At Midland, preparation of teachers is philosophically grounded in the liberal arts and aligned with the University Mission: to learn and lead in the world with purpose. The education program mission is to prepare culturally responsive educators who demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to build a culture of learning, understand content, plan and deliver effective instruction, support ALL learners, and model professionalism.

Education Studies (Non-Certification)

Occasionally a student who is interested in education and teaching is not recommended for clinical experience by the faculty or does not meet the expectations and requirements of the capstone experience (clinical experience). A student may still be passionate about a career where the courses in education and teaching are an asset, but where teaching certification is not required.

Elementary Education, K-6 (K-8 Self-Contained)

At Midland, preparation of teachers is philosophically grounded in the liberal arts and aligned with the University Mission: to learn and lead in the world with purpose. The education program mission is to prepare culturally responsive educators who demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to build a culture of learning, understand content, plan and deliver effective instruction, support ALL learners, and model professionalism.

Elementary Education, K-8 (Teacher Career Ladder: TCL)

As student populations become more diverse across the country, school districts have the important goal of hiring teachers who mirror the diversity of students in classrooms. Midland University aims to meet this goal with the Teacher Career Ladder.

English

The English Department serves the Midland University mission by offering a wide variety of language and literature courses, which enhance human understanding, aesthetic sensitivity, and intellectual development. The program also serves the Midland University mission by providing a rigorous major for the future teacher, graduate student, and/or liberal arts student. This major is intended to prepare the student to enter a graduate English program.

Entrepreneurial Leadership

Exercise Science

The Exercise Science major prepares students for careers in wellness programs, rehabilitation programs, clinical research or entrance into professional allied health programs in exercise physiology, physical therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, physical therapy assistant, occupational therapy, athletic training, or chiropractic medicine.

Finance

Financial Services

The Financial Services major is designed to prepare students for careers in securities, banking, insurance, real estate, and financial planning. Financial Services majors will learn about financial markets and how to apply management, communication, and marketing skills to the financial services industry. The Financial Services major prepares students for a career in helping people, businesses, and organizations with complex financial issues.

General Studies

The Bachelor of General Studies (BGS) degree from Midland University is designed for continuing education students seeking to complete their degree for both professional and personal growth. Those who enroll in the BGS will be able to design a course load that will allow for personal career growth.

Healthcare Management

History

The History program provides a variety of political, social, and cultural frameworks that encompass the events of United States, European, and non-western history. Majors explore the nature of historical developments within required history courses and develop their interests by selecting from a number of elective support courses. Students also may pursue a minor in either History or Politics and Citizenship.

Human Services

The Human Services major is offered by the Psychology and Sociology departments for students who desire to study in the areas of psychology and sociology in preparation for work in the human services field.

Leadership and Innovation

The Doctor of Education (EdD) in Leadership and Innovation is a rigorous, 100% online cohort-based program designed for mid-career professionals interested in driving positive systemic change within their organizations. Through a comprehensive curriculum and applied research, students develop the knowledge and skills necessary to identify and pose evidence-based solutions to complex organizational and societal problems.

Leadership in Teaching and Learning

Midland's Master of Education in Leadership in Teaching and Learning is designed for full-time teachers who are ready to grow as educators in their school or district. Candidates may select one of several concentrations. Throughout the program, students develop skills they can take back to their classrooms immediately through authentic, relevant projects.

Learning and Talent Development

The Master of Science in Learning and Talent Development offers those who teach, train, coach, and mentor adults in community, corporate, and educational settings the opportunity to advance their professional practice. Students learn to identify training needs, design effective trainings for adult learners, use current technologies, and evaluate the impact of instruction, culminating in a capstone project.

Management

The Management major is designed for students who want to prepare for a career in the field of management in a variety of industries. With a combination of process and people management courses, Management majors will learn the concepts of management from multiple perspectives and with exposure to several business applications. Management majors will be equipped to manage people, processes, and programs across the spectrum of enterprises.

Marketing Management

Mathematics

The Mathematics Department believes that mathematics serves a central role in the human experience. Mathematics affects each person regularly. Mathematics is the language used to describe the patterns encountered in our lives and to express the logical relationships in these patterns. Professional programs include endorsements for teaching and preparation for the first test in actuarial science certification.

Medical Arts (3+1)

Medical Arts (3+1) is intended for 3+1 programs where 3 years of coursework is completed at Midland University and the final year of coursework is completed in a professional program (i.e. Radiography, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, Chiropractic Medicine, and others), which is transferred back to Midland University to complete the degree requirements. The requirements are designated in the Medical Arts (3+1) major and in the articulation agreement with each participating institution.

Network Administration

When the internet is down, some people immediately consider what could be wrong. Is it a power issue? A router? Something else? Network administration is a high growth field with a demand for problem solvers that can analyze, design, and implement solutions to make sure that everyone can access what they need and prevent access from those that don’t.

Nonprofit Management

The nonprofit sector continues to grow and covers a wide spectrum of opportunities, including arts, education, community development, social service programs, and healthcare. The Midland University Nonprofit Management Certificate provides essential skills for individuals looking to manage or work in the nonprofit sector.

Nursing - LPN to BSN

The LPN to BSN program has been established to meet the needs of the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) interested in a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. Midland recognizes previous college credit from accredited institutions and accepts transfer credit to meet graduation requirements. Applicants with less than one year of experience in an acute care setting and/or with experience only in a long-term care setting will be evaluated for placement in the curriculum on a case-by-case basis.

Nursing - RN to BSN

The RN to BSN curriculum provides the already licensed registered nurse with the opportunity to complete an online program of study to attain a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing. The RN to BSN student must also fulfill other University requirements for graduation. Upon admission into the RN to BSN program option, students will meet with a Nursing program RN to BSN Advisor to plan their program of study in order to meet general education and professional requirements.

Nursing - Traditional

Graduates of the Midland Nursing program are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) as required for state licensure as a registered nurse. They are prepared with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing (BSN) qualifying them for excellent placement in nursing positions throughout the healthcare system.

Project Management

Psychology

The Psychology Department approaches psychology as an academic discipline, a profession, and a science. Faculty present the field of psychology as one that is diverse and exciting. Through internships with local educational and human services agencies, and the University of Nebraska Medical Center’s Munroe-Meyer Institute, students have the opportunity to gain job-relevant skills, knowledge of the field, clinical experiences, and research experiences.

Religion and Philosophy

As a university of the Lutheran tradition, Midland believes that faith and learning are inexorably linked. The Religion and Philosophy program participates in forwarding that idea by committing itself to the exploration of religion as a pervasive feature of human cultures.

Secondary Education, 6-12 or 7-12

At Midland, preparation of teachers is philosophically grounded in the liberal arts and aligned with the University Mission: to learn and lead in the world with purpose. The education program mission is to prepare culturally responsive educators who demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to build a culture of learning, understand Midland University 61 / 307 content, plan and deliver effective instruction, support ALL learners, and model professionalism.

Secondary Education (Teacher Career Ladder: TCL)

As student populations become more diverse across the country, school districts have the important goal of hiring teachers who mirror the diversity of students in classrooms. Midland University aims to meet this goal with the Teacher Career Ladder. In this two-year program, para-educators earn a Secondary Education degree with a subject endorsement in Special Education (7-12).

Social Emotional Learning and Behavioral Wellness

Professionals in all fields must possess the skills and attitudes needed to promote the social-emotional needs of others. By being prepared to make positive, constructive contributions to the work environment, effective leaders can create an environment that is inspiring, challenging, supportive, safe, healthy, engaging, and built on mutual respect.

Sociology

The Sociology program upholds the mission of the University by providing a quality education in sociology for students seeking employment in the helping professions, research, education, or other fields. The Sociology program also supports the general education curriculum of the University by providing insight and analysis into the workings of society, the family, the legal system, and other institutions.

Software Development

Software development is the process of conceiving, specifying, designing, programming, documenting, testing, and bug fixing involved in creating and maintaining applications, frameworks, or other software components. The software development concentration focuses on learning and applying programming languages and best practices in software development for today’s evolving workplace.

Special Education: Behavior Intervention Specialist

The Master's of Special Education with a Behavior Intervention Specialist Concentration extends the expertise of educators who hold a teaching certificate with special education endorsements. Candidates obtain the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to teach, consult, and provide services related to behavioral needs for children with disabilities, birth through age 21, culminating in an applied capstone project.

Special Education Generalist: K-12

At Midland, preparation of teachers is philosophically grounded in the liberal arts and aligned with the University Mission: to learn and lead in the world with purpose. The education program mission is to prepare culturally responsive educators who demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and dispositions needed to build a culture of learning, understand content, plan and deliver effective instruction, support ALL learners, and model professionalism.

Sport Administration and Leadership

The Master of Science in Sport Administration and Leadership program prepares students for an administrative role in the sports industry, offering courses that build a foundation as a leader, decision maker, and manager. The program provides an active learning environment emphasizing transformational leadership, organizational learning strategies, legal aspects of sports, and event and facilities management.

Sports Management

The Sports Management major provides its graduates a combined curriculum of marketing and management fundamentals and application within the sport and recreation industry.

Strength and Conditioning

The Strength and Conditioning major prepares students for possible careers as a certified personal trainer or strength coach. This concentration also prepares students for postgraduate study in strength and conditioning. Students can achieve their Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist Certification (CSCS) by the end of their senior year.

Strength and Performance Coaching

Web Development

Web development is an exciting field where the best seek to understand consumer issues, develop easy-to-use navigation, craft compelling content, and provide viable solutions to end users. As a part of this certificate, students will learn fundamental web languages, understand the basics of user experience, and apply both to develop functional web applications such as sites or tools.

Youth and Family Ministry

Ministry to youth and families is an important facet of ministry across denominations. The Youth and Family Ministry program at Midland University has been established to serve the church in meeting the ongoing demand for people trained in the skills and abilities required to minister effectively in this context.