Mitchell College

Applied Exercise Science

The Bachelor of Science in Applied Exercise Science provides an interdisciplinary, hands-on approach with a curriculum that explores fundamental scientific principles and their application to exercise, fitness, and health and wellness. Mitchell College's strong Division III athletics program provides many opportunities for students to work directly with athletes and trainers.

Business Management

The Bachelor of Science in Business Management prepares students to be work-ready in their chosen professional career. Students learn to evaluate management situations and apply appropriate professional methods to improve operations, solve problems, and deliver results through an experiential, abilities-based curriculum.

Computer and Data Information Systems

Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice prepares students for the rapidly changing field of Criminal Justice. Students gain an excellent liberal arts foundation while learning the intricacies of the criminal justice system, including opportunities to evaluate theories of crime causation and explore the moral, ethical, and legal obligations of a criminal justice professional.

Digital Communication

The Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication offers an immersive, hands-on educational experience that prepares students to thrive as communication and media professionals. Students develop skills to analyze, create, and share effective messages across diverse platforms and can choose one of two specializations: Digital Media or Digital Communication Strategies.

Early Childhood Education (no certification)

The Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education prepares future teachers to become agents of change across multiple careers in education. This program (Nursery-K, no certification) engages students in rigorous coursework taught by faculty who are experts in early childhood education, along with experiential learning through supervised clinical field experiences.

Early Childhood Studies

The Associate of Science in Early Childhood Studies is designed for the student or adult learner who is interested in becoming a paraprofessional in Connecticut. This degree can be a pathway for students who wish to continue their education and enroll in the Integrated Early Childhood Education degree program.

Environmental Studies

General Studies with a Focus on Workplace Readiness

Graphic Design

Health Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences provides a multidisciplinary curriculum that introduces students to the underlying biology, chemistry, and psychology of human health and the application of these sciences to applied fields like sports medicine and behavioral medicine. Students can obtain practical experiences and internships with local healthcare organizations.

Homeland Security

Hospitality Management

Hospitality Management is a bachelor's degree program offered at Mitchell College.

Individualized Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Studies crosses disciplinary boundaries to create a unique educational experience. It provides self-motivated students the opportunity to create an individualized area of study while obtaining a solid foundation in general education and career-readiness, working one-on-one with a faculty mentor and advisor.

Individualized Studies

An Associate of Arts in Individualized Studies is available for students seeking a unique 2-year program. Mitchell's Individualized Studies major crosses disciplinary boundaries to create a unique educational experience, allowing students to create an individualized area of study while obtaining a solid foundation in general education and career-readiness.

Integrated Early Childhood Education (Nursery-Grade 3) Leading to Teacher Certification

The Integrated Early Childhood Education (Nursery-Grade 3) Leading to Teacher Certification program prepares future teachers and has earned full approval by the Connecticut State Board of Education and the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP). Acceptance into the Teacher Certification program requires a separate application with the Education Department.

Liberal & Professional Studies

Liberal Studies

Marine and Environmental Science

The Bachelor of Science in Marine and Environmental Science is an interdisciplinary program designed to give students the flexibility of a well-rounded education while preparing them for a career in marine or environmental science. Students develop a strong background in general biology while taking specialized classes, using the campus's unique location on Long Island Sound for field study.

Nursing

The traditional pre-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program is designed for students to obtain their BSN, which authorizes the student to sit for the NCLEX-RN examination to become a Registered Nurse (RN). The BSN student learning outcomes mirror the American Association of Colleges of Nursing's 10 domains for entry-level nursing professionals.

Professional Studies (for adult degree-completion students)

The Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies is a degree-completion program specifically designed for adult students who have earned some college credits but no credentials and wish to complete a bachelor's degree. Students practice soft skills and hard skills and can choose from two pathways: Business or Health and Human Services.

Psychology

The Bachelor of Science in Psychology provides students with a broad understanding of the scientific study of behavior and mental processes through a focus on contemporary perspectives within the discipline. The program provides a strong foundation for career and graduate studies.

Public Health

Sport Management

The Bachelor of Science in Sport Management emphasizes practical and academic experiences necessary to be successful in the sport industry. Sport managers gain a fundamental understanding of the applications of business and in-depth knowledge of the complexities of the sport world, with opportunities including executive-level positions.