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Accounting

The major in Accounting academically prepares students for a wide range of accounting-related careers, including public accounting, corporate accounting, internal audit, accounting in not-for-profit organizations, and job opportunities with state, local, and federal government agencies. The curriculum aligns with content specifications for various professional exams including CPA, CMA, and CIA.

Allied Health

The Bachelor of Science Major in Allied Health Degree program provides a broad-based foundation in global and national healthcare issues and trends, ethical and legal issues, health promotion and disease prevention, evidence-based practice, Allied Healthcare Research, Healthcare Systems Management, and Healthcare-Based Informatics.

Biology

Offers personal and academic fulfillment and growth as students discover the amazing world of biology, preparing students for graduate and professional study, as well as careers in life science education, research, health sciences, and applied biology. Central to the program is an emphasis on hands-on laboratory coursework.

Business

In order to earn a Post-Master's Certificate, students must complete six courses (18 credit hours) within the chosen Post-Master's Certificate program. The program is prescribed, meaning students can only take what is listed for the particular certificate program.

Business

The Associate of Science in Business program is designed to prepare students for entry-level management positions. The degree completion provides a transition path to a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) degree. The curriculum includes courses in general business, accounting, economics, finance, legal studies, management and marketing.

Business Administration

The mission of the MBA program is to prepare students for leadership positions in business and to provide them with the knowledge and skills needed to successfully manage organizations in an ever-changing business environment. It imparts problem-solving tools from basic business disciplines including accounting, economics, finance, management, and marketing.

Business Administration

The Doctor of Philosophy in Business (PhD-BA) program is a research-based program designed to prepare leaders for positions in the private and public sectors by enhancing knowledge and competencies appropriate to a leadership role in business, administration, and technology management.

Business Administration

The Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) program is designed for current and potential business leaders and senior managers, in the private and public sectors, to enhance their knowledge and competencies appropriate to a leadership role in business administration. Unlike the PhD, the DBA engages the student in the application of theoretical knowledge to the advancement of practice.

Business Administration

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree prepares students for career opportunities and advancement in business and industry. Successful completion of lower- and upper-division BBA requirements ensures that graduates comprehend the relationships among marketing, quantitative theory, accounting, economic principles, and financial, human and organizational management.

Business - Management of Virtual Organizations

This post-baccalaureate certificate focuses on acquiring knowledge and skills to support the management of virtual organizations. Students focus on a wide range of topics relevant to the manager overseeing virtual organizations, building expertise in areas such as virtual leadership and building trust in virtual teams.

Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology

This 30-credit Master of Science (MS) program in Child and Adolescent Developmental Psychology enables students to pursue advanced study that can lead to careers in the helping professions, industry, government, and for-profit and nonprofit organizations for which clinical training is not necessary.

Clinical Laboratory Science

The Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Sciences provides students with diverse laboratory skills and prepares them for employment in a clinical or research setting. The program is designed to increase knowledge of the human body in health and disease with courses including Biochemistry, Virology, Immunology, Physiology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Hematology, Quantitative Analysis, and Molecular Diagnostics.

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

The Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling degree program is focused on training highly skilled counselors to provide impactful and culturally sensitive mental health services in their communities, providing the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to operate in a variety of professional counseling settings.

Communication

The Bachelor of Arts in Communication prepares students for careers in professional communication, including leadership positions in corporate communication, public relations, advertising, and integrated marketing. The degree also prepares students for a wide range of careers and pursuits that require highly developed communication skills.

Computer Science

The Doctor of Philosophy in Computer Science (PhD-CS) program takes an applied approach to computer science theory and research. Students will get hands-on experience, explore advanced topics, learn the very latest concepts, and have the opportunity to propose their own research while building a portfolio of work.

Computer Science

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science Degree program provides a strong technical background for students planning to begin careers upon graduation and for those interested in Graduate Studies in Computer Science. Emphasis is placed on developing both the technical and design skills necessary to begin and enhance an individual's career.

Construction Management

The purpose of the Bachelor of Science in Construction Management program is to provide students with a well-rounded education in technical construction fundamentals, written and verbal communication, mathematics, business, law, humanities, and natural sciences. This degree program will prepare the student for careers in management, administrative, and ownership positions in the construction industry.

Criminal Justice

The Doctor of Criminal Justice (DCJ) explores the multicultural network connecting distinct legal traditions and codes in a global setting. It is designed to prepare scholar/practitioners to actively and effectively engage all facets of the criminal justice system and to lead and manage programs administering equitable justice to all persons.

Criminal Justice Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration degree is designed to meet the educational and professional needs of individuals in law enforcement who are interested in professional development or career advancement. It also prepares individuals for challenging and dynamic careers in the justice system at the local, state, and federal levels.

Cybersecurity

The Doctor of Philosophy in Cybersecurity (PhD-CY) program takes an applied approach to cybersecurity theory and research. Students will get hands-on experience, explore advanced topics, learn the very latest concepts, and prepare for anticipated risks. The degree prepares researchers and technology strategists for leading positions.

Cybersecurity

The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity (BSCYB) program is designed to meet the increasing demand for cybersecurity professionals. This program is designed to provide students with an understanding of basic information technology management concepts and fundamental security skills. Students will also learn the legal and ethical issues associated with cybersecurity.

Data Science

The Doctor of Philosophy in Data Science (PhD-DS) focuses on data analytics, statistical modeling, and machine learning. Data science involves mining data and maintaining, processing, and modeling data, and communicating the results in a professional or scientific setting.

Data Science

This program explores the Data Science Life Cycle of Data Acquisition, preparation, management, mining, modeling, and visualization. Major courses apply analytical methods to solve real-world problems and prepare for entry-level careers in Data Science. Concentrations are available in Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity, or Bioinformatics.

Digital Media Design

The Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Design consists of courses that prepare students for a broad range of positions requiring a background in digital graphic design, web design, video and audio production and post-production, video gaming, and virtual and augmented reality.

Early Childhood Education

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education (BAECE) has been designed to include the competencies and guidelines as established by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) and meets the requirements of the State of California Child Development Permits.

Education

The MEd program is designed for students focused on developing the knowledge, skills, and dispositions required for advanced practice and leadership roles within diverse fields such as PK-12 education, higher education, and adult learning environments, with a distinct specialization prepared for informed, ethical decisions.

Education

The EdS program is designed specifically for professionals who desire continuing education in response to the national and international need for professionals trained to work in diverse organizational settings. It is tailored for students who aspire to engage in advanced levels of professional practice while increasing leadership and scholarship skills.

Education

The Doctor of Philosophy in Education (PhD) program prepares you for significant contributions to the body of knowledge in the broad field of education as well as a more narrowed area of specialization within the field. You will start with an understanding of theoretical frameworks, culminating in dissertation research.

Education

The Doctor of Education degree program is designed for professionals who seek to lead improvements in practice within educational organizations, developing strategies, tactics, and policies to improve practice and ensure regulatory compliance, with attention to equity, inclusion, social justice, and ethical conduct. This program does not lead to licensure.

Educational and Organizational Leadership

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Educational and Organizational Leadership (EdL) is a theoretical research degree designed to prepare educational leaders who desire to improve educational policy and research across private and public sectors of PK-12, higher education, military, and corporate learning organizations.

Educational and Organizational Leadership

The Doctor of Education (EdD) degree in Educational and Organizational Leadership (EdL) is a practitioner-researcher degree designed to prepare educational leaders who desire to improve educational practice across private and public sectors of PK-12, higher education, military, and corporate learning organizations.

Educational Leadership

In the Master of Education (MEd) degree in Educational Leadership, you will develop knowledge, skills, and leadership traits required for educational leadership roles within diverse organizations, analyzing disciplinary theories, leadership trends, data decision-making, and evidence-based educational practice.

Electrical and Computer Engineering

The Electrical and Computer Engineering program involves the study of hardware, software, communications, and the interactions between them. Its curriculum focuses on the theories, principles, and practices of traditional electrical engineering and mathematics and applies them to the design of computers and computer-based devices.

English

The Bachelor of Arts in English provides a strong background in the study of English. The program stresses literary analysis, diversity, critical thinking, and written and oral communication skills through a rigorous curriculum of literature, composition, language and linguistics, and communication studies.

Entrepreneurship

The Master of Science in Entrepreneurship program will help students grow their mindset and the skills, knowledge, and values necessary to confidently launch new ventures, contribute to an existing organization's growth, and identify opportunities for an improved quality of life.

Executive Leadership

The DNP in Executive Leadership is designed for experienced nurses who want to expand their career options. It prepares advanced degree nurses to assume a broader leadership role as a nurse executive within a healthcare organization and to actively participate in and lead interdisciplinary teams.

Financial Management

The Bachelor of Science in Financial Management is designed to prepare students for positions in the field of corporate financial management and related areas. The program provides both practical and theoretical training in financial decision-making and the creation of wealth through the art and science of managing financial resources.

Forensic Psychology

The 30-credit Master of Science (MS) in Forensic Psychology provides students with knowledge and understanding of human behavior as it is presented by individuals who are involved in the legal system, examining policy and justice, victims and offenders, diversity and ethics, and risk and threat assessment.

General Education (AA)

The Associate of Arts (AA) degree is designed to give students a solid foundation for continuing professional and traditional studies as well as continued intellectual growth.

General Education (AS)

The Associate of Arts (AA) degree is designed to give students a solid foundation for continuing professional and traditional studies as well as continued intellectual growth.

General Studies

The Bachelor of General Studies degree is an exciting opportunity for learners with cross-disciplinary interests and for returning students wanting to refocus their academic or career goals. By pursuing mastery of two depth areas, generalists develop a unique perspective and a range of complementary skills, enabling them to contribute meaningfully as employees, employers, and global citizens.

Global Human Resources

The Master in Global Human Resources (MGHR) is a 30-hour program designed to provide students with a comprehensive education in strategic HR management on a global scale. It focuses on key areas such as managing a diverse workforce, cross-cultural communication, compensation, compliance, global talent acquisition, and employee relations.

Health Administration

Under the framework of interprofessional education, the Doctor of Health Administration (DHA) program provides a high-quality educational experience that prepares students for success in mid-career and senior level executive positions in the healthcare industry, enabling graduates to lead and effect change in complex and diverse healthcare organizations.

Healthcare Administration

The Bachelor of Science, Major in Healthcare Administration (BSHCA) is an undergraduate professional degree designed to prepare students for entry level administrative/management positions in healthcare organizations. Ideal candidates for the BSHCA program are those students looking for career entry in administration and supervisory roles in the healthcare system.

Health Psychology

Health Psychology students use scientific methods to understand the interaction of biological, psychological, and social factors that affect both health and illness. The Master of Science in Health Psychology program helps prepare you for a career in education, the health and wellness industry, or the helping professions.

History

The Bachelor of Arts in History is a broad-based program that engages the mind and imagination of those who study history, introduces students to worlds, times, places, and cultures in ways they have never before considered, and promotes the acquisition of historical knowledge and critical thinking, reading, writing, and research skills.

Homeland Security and Emergency Management

The Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security and Emergency Management (BS-HSEM) program provides graduates with a foundation in the security issues; practices, politics and cultures of terrorism; best practices to cope with a pending emergency; and operations during and recovery from an emergency.

Human Biology

The Associate of Science in Human Biology (AS-HB) degree is designed to give students a solid foundation for continuing intellectual growth and further professional studies leading to a career in Nursing or other Health Science-related fields.

Human Resource Management

The Doctor of Philosophy in Human Resource Management (PhD-HRM) is a research-based 60-hour program designed to prepare leaders for positions in the private and public sectors of human resource management, studying areas such as employment law, compensation and benefits, labor relations, recruitment, and professional development at a scholarly level.

Human Resource Management

The Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management (BSHRM) program is designed to provide fundamental knowledge and skills for students seeking entry-level generalist and supervisory positions in the field of human resource management. The program provides a broad knowledge of the foundations of managing human resources, including recruitment, selection, retention, compensation and benefits, and training.

Industrial and Organizational Psychology

This Master of Science (MS) in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (I/O) program allows students to pursue advanced studies in I/O psychology that can lead to careers in helping professions, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations for which clinical training is not necessary, and provides foundation for doctoral-level studies.

Information Systems

The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems (BSIS) program targets students who are interested in applying computing technologies to address business challenges. It links business and technology and focuses on the organizational and business applications of computers and related technologies.

Information Technology

The Master of Science in Information Technology program is designed for IT professionals wishing to expand their technical skills and knowledge and prepare them for different IT careers. It includes core courses to provide breadth of field knowledge and specialization courses aligned with professional credentials.

Instructional Design

Instructional design (ID) is a craft, a blend of science and art. Students who earn the Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Design (PhD-ID) will make research-based contributions to the learning sciences through the synthesis of research, theory, and practice.

Instructional Design

Instructional design (ID) is a craft, a blend of science and art. Students who earn the Doctor of Education in Instructional Design (EdD-ID) will manage complex design projects and apply advanced design skills within work settings spanning all industry sectors.

Integrated Marketing Communication

This program is a blend of the concepts of promotional marketing principles, which include advertising, sales promotion, public relations, and direct marketing, working together as a unified force with the integration of communication using the latest communication technology.

Integrative Psychology

The Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Psychology offers a complementary alternative to the traditional science-based psychology major and focuses on subjective human experience and the human condition.

Interdisciplinary Studies in Education

The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies in Education will facilitate professional growth and development as a practitioner, leader, and communicator in diverse educational environments. Students will be familiar with educational theory, research, and instructional practices while integrating multiple societal, ethical, and diverse perspectives into professional practices.

Law

A Juris Doctor program in Law offered at National University.

Law and Business

The fully online, asynchronous Master of Law and Business is designed for non-lawyers seeking practical knowledge of the law to achieve their goals in business and other industries where legal knowledge is an asset. Coursework includes civil litigation, legal research, document drafting, and ethical conduct.

Liberal Arts

The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts (BALA) provides a broad, rigorous education that introduces students to essential knowledge and connections across the disciplines and application of knowledge to life beyond the University. This degree gives students an enriched and provocative curriculum that prepares them for professional work in a changing cultural and economic environment.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

The Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management prepares students for analytical and managerial roles in any industry as firms purchase, manufacture, stock, and ship goods around town and around the world. Building on a core fundamental of business, students will learn the interplay between inventory and customer service, manufacturing and planning, and sourcing and spending.

Management

The Bachelor of Arts in Management provides students a business related degree with an emphasis on managing organizations and personnel in a multicultural and global setting. To achieve maximum flexibility, the major in management program minimizes prerequisites, enabling students to take the required courses in any sequence.

Manufacturing Design Engineering Technology

The Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Design Engineering Technology provides students with the theoretical foundations, hands-on experience, and teaming skills required for effective conceptual, logistical, developmental, and interdisciplinary design of complex engineering devices, product life cycles, and engineering systems.

Marketing

This program prepares students to effectively manage marketing challenges in an increasingly global and fundamentally complex commercial landscape. The contemporary marketer needs to have a thinking harder / change leadership mindset to survive and thrive in this constantly changing landscape.

Marriage and Family Therapy

The Post-Master's Certificate program in Marriage and Family Therapy is comprised of 6 courses (18 credit hours). Students must complete all six courses with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better in order to receive a certificate.

Marriage and Family Therapy

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Marriage and Family Therapy is designed for students who have completed at least their bachelor's degree and are seeking academic expertise or to meet state-level requirements for licensure through a graduate level certificate program.

Marriage and Family Therapy

The Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy (MAMFT) degree program is focused on developing the skills and personal and professional growth that are required for effective practice in the field of Marriage and Family Therapy, providing an integrated learning experience for adult students seeking specific training in the profession.

Marriage and Family Therapy

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Marriage and Family Therapy program is designed to provide a high quality and rigorous education and training experience for students who wish to prepare for professional life as marriage and family therapists. It is the first primarily distance-based MFT doctoral program to be accredited by COAMFTE.

Marriage and Family Therapy

The Doctorate of Marriage and Family Therapy (DMFT) is designed to provide a high quality and rigorous education and training experience for students who wish to prepare for professional life as a systemically-trained mental health professional, developing the skills and professional growth requisite for effective practice.

Mathematics

The Bachelor of Science in Mathematics provides a strong foundation in mathematics and its applications. Designed to help address our nation's increasing need for mathematical scientists, technicians and especially teachers, the program emphasizes reflective and conceptual understanding and technique.

Nursing

In order to earn a Post-Master's Certificate, students must complete four courses (12 credit hours) within the chosen Post-Master's Certificate program. Each program is prescribed, meaning students can only take what is listed for the particular certificate program.

Nursing

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program prepares degree candidates to develop critical thinking, clinical reasoning, leadership skills, inter-professional collaboration, therapeutic communication and proficiency in nursing skills within the framework of trans-cultural nursing. Graduates are able to apply evidence-based practice to manage the nursing care of culturally diverse clients in a variety of settings.

Organizational Leadership

The Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) program provides students with the knowledge to evaluate personal leadership skills and the components of leadership that contribute to the health of an organization, as well as how to apply leadership best practices in an organization.

Organizational Leadership

The Doctor of Philosophy in Organizational Leadership (PhD-OL) program is a research-based program designed to prepare leaders for positions in the private and public sectors by enhancing knowledge and competencies appropriate to a wide variety of leadership roles.

Organizational Leadership

The Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership provides students who are interested in starting, or who are currently working in, business enterprises with theoretical and applied knowledge of leadership theories and frameworks. Building understanding of the difference between leading small organizations and more traditional large corporations and agencies will be examined.

Paralegal Studies

The Bachelor of Science degree in Paralegal Studies is approved by the American Bar Association. Students in this program will earn certificates in three legal specializations: Corporations, Litigation, and Criminal Law. The program is designed to equip students with the professional skills needed to serve the legal community effectively and ethically as paralegals or legal assistants.

Paralegal Studies

The Associate of Science degree in Paralegal Studies is approved by the American Bar Association. The Associate of Science in Paralegal Studies degree is an online degree designed to provide students with a solid foundation of professional legal studies leading to a career as a paralegal or legal assistant.

Pre-Law Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Pre-Law Studies program provides students with the well-rounded education needed for admission to law schools. Emphasis is placed on the verbal, critical thinking, and analytical skills that are considered vital for success as a law student and as a member of the legal profession.

Project Management

The Bachelor of Science in Project Management provides students with a business-related degree with an emphasis on managing projects in a multicultural and global setting. To achieve maximum effectiveness in contemporary business operations, organizations need highly effective project managers to set clear goals, define scope, and successfully manage costs, timelines, and outcomes.

Psychology

The Post-Master's Certificate in Psychology allows students to select courses from a broad range of electives to fit their personal and professional goals. Students can choose courses based on areas of interest such as Health Psychology, I/O Psychology, Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders, and Psychology of Gender and Sexual Fluidity.

Psychology

The Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Psychology is designed for individuals who would like to learn more about human behavior. Students select courses from a broad range of electives to fit their personal and professional goals, in preparation for graduate studies or to pursue a variety of career options.

Psychology

The Master of Arts in Psychology (MA) program enables students to pursue advanced studies in psychology that can lead to careers in the helping professions, industry, government, and nonprofit organizations. The program also provides students with the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for doctoral-level study.

Psychology

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) program was designed in response to the growing interest in psychology as a discipline of study and the need for advanced studies, including research beyond the master's level. This degree program emphasizes theory, research, and scholarship, culminating in a dissertation.

Psychology

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology program offers a comprehensive introduction to the contemporary discipline of psychology. Graduates of this program are well prepared to seek employment in many human services and business sectors.

Public Administration

The Doctor of Public Administration (DPA) program is a 54-credit program designed for mid and senior managers to enhance their knowledge and build competencies appropriate to a leadership role in public administration, offering a solid grounding in applied research with a wide range of public management and policy topics.

Public Administration

The Bachelor of Public Administration (BPA) is designed to meet the educational and professional needs of individuals in the public sector who are interested in professional or career advancement. It also prepares individuals for challenging and dynamic careers in government at the local, state, and federal levels.

Public Health

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health features a broad-based foundation in the liberal arts and sciences and an ecological perspective of public health and the role that public health professionals play in preventing disease while maintaining or increasing quality of life. Graduates of the program will possess an understanding of the contributions of core public health disciplines to the nation's health.

Public Service

In order to earn a Post-Master's Certificate, students must complete six courses (18 credit hours) within the chosen Post-Master's Certificate program. Each program is prescribed, meaning students can only take what is listed for the particular certificate program.

Social Work

This CSWE-accredited Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program prepares you for diverse career opportunities within a variety of social service settings. Using a curriculum aligned with competencies from the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), you gain knowledge, skills, and experience transferable directly into the workplace.

Sociology

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology program engages students in the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Students will investigate the structure of groups, organizations, and societies, and how people interact within these contexts.

Sport Psychology

The Master of Science in Sport Psychology degree program is focused on developing the skills and personal and professional growth required for effective practice in the field of Sport Psychology. It provides an integrated learning experience for adult students seeking specific training in the profession of Sport Psychology.

Sport Psychology

The Bachelor of Arts in Sport Psychology program offers a comprehensive introduction to the contemporary discipline of sport psychology. Graduates of this program are well prepared to seek employment in entry-level positions in athletics, personnel, and leadership, as well as admission to graduate psychology programs at the master's or doctoral level.

Technology Management

The Master of Science in Technology Management program prepares professionals for technical management and leadership roles in today's organizations, resulting in a deeper understanding of organizational needs, cost-effective project planning, resource management, and effective communication.

Technology Management

In the PhD program in Technology and Innovation Management, student scholar-practitioners will learn how to become visionary leaders and champions for new technologies and positive change in public and private organizations. It is a research-based program preparing leaders by enhancing knowledge and competencies.