Peirce College

Accounting

The Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree program will prepare students for employment in accounting firms, businesses, non-profits, and government. Technical competence and critical thinking skills obtained in this program can lead to a challenging and exciting career in public or private accounting. Graduates from this accounting major will be well prepared for graduate study in accounting, business, and finance.

Business Administration

The MBA (Master of Business Administration) program is a 30-credit program preparing students for strategic leadership positions by building expertise in common business areas.

Business Administration

The Associate in Business Administration offers students a foundation of academics and business principles that help them develop as business professionals. With the program's practical applications, students are able to adapt classroom learning to the workplace quickly. Peirce associate graduates are strongly encouraged to complete the bachelor's degree, opening the door to higher levels of responsibility.

Business Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration provides students with a flexible, customized program that aligns with their professional goals and personal interests.

CannaBusiness

The Certificate of Proficiency in CannaBusiness is a 19-credit undergraduate certificate introducing students to the cannabis industry, business competencies, legal considerations, and health and wellness applications. Additionally, the program provides a focus on marketing, customer service, and several components of organizational structure for a customer-facing work environment.

Client Service

The Certificate of Proficiency in Client Service is the first of two stackable certificates and is for the employee who engages clients or customers, often as the first point of contact. The 16 credits include courses that will help build outlook resiliency, technology fundamentals, writing, and intercultural communications. Students may complete this certificate and continue on to the Certificate for Service Management and/or Associate of Science in Leadership Development degree.

Cloud Computing

The Certificate of Proficiency in Cloud Computing equips students with the relevant practical skills and knowledge needed to participate in the field of cloud computing. With a focus on hands-on learning, students will build a solid foundation for pursuing industry certifications and effectively deploying, operating, and maintaining the cloud-based systems that are transforming how organizations provision IT services.

Criminal Justice Studies

Peirce College's Criminal Justice Studies degree programs provide students with a foundation for careers in the private and public sectors. These programs focus on developing the analytical, ethical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills required in areas such as law enforcement, juvenile justice, community corrections, and the courts. Students will learn the practical and industry specific principles needed to meet their career goals.

Criminal Justice Studies

Peirce College's Criminal Justice Studies degree programs provide students with a foundation for careers in the private and public sectors. These programs focus on developing the analytical, ethical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills required in areas such as law enforcement, juvenile justice, community corrections, and the courts.

Cybersecurity

The Certificate of Proficiency in Cybersecurity equips students with the technical skills and policy perspectives to enable organizations to more effectively secure their information assets. Students learn how to manage and mitigate risk, and to test and defend against network vulnerabilities. The program is designed for students from a variety of backgrounds, both in IT and nontechnical fields, seeking to start a career in the cybersecurity field.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEI&B)

The Certificate of Proficiency in Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, & Belonging equips students with a well-rounded recognition of the historical and modern-day impact diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging have on society and the workplace.

Financial Operations

The Certificate of Proficiency in Financial Operations prepares students for entry into the financial and securities industry. The 16-credit undergraduate certificate develops a knowledge base of customer service, software applications, foundational accounting and finance, as well as securities focused portfolio selection & risk management, and investment strategies and portfolio analysis.

General Studies

The Associate in Arts in General Studies program is designed for students who want a broad educational experience or who need a two-year degree for career advancement. The program features core general education courses including humanities, history, arts, communication, English, social sciences, mathematics, science, and technology. The degree lays the foundation and prepares students for entry into a baccalaureate degree program.

Healthcare Administration

In the Healthcare Administration (MSHCA) program, our primary goal is to prepare healthcare practitioners for leadership roles in various sectors of the industry. Students will utilize a variety of skills to implement an organizational improvement and change initiative within a healthcare organization and will conduct action research on best practices in healthcare administration.

Healthcare Administration

The Peirce College Bachelor of Science degree in Healthcare Administration will prepare graduates for employment in administrative and management positions in hospitals, ambulatory care settings, healthcare insurance companies, non-profit organizations, and government agencies. The program focuses on developing culturally competent and ethically responsible healthcare leaders capable of managing and improving dynamic healthcare systems.

Health Information Administration

The Peirce College Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration degree program will prepare graduates for employment in administrative and managerial positions in hospitals, multi-specialty clinics and physician practices, long-term care, mental health, and other ambulatory settings, software vendors, consulting firms, managed care organizations, and government agencies.

Health Information Technology

The Peirce College Associate in Science in Health Information Technology degree program prepares graduates for employment in technical, administrative, and managerial positions in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, health insurance companies, government agencies, and other healthcare regulatory bodies.

Higher Education Leadership

The Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Leadership program is to prepare students for positions of responsibility in higher education settings with an applied focus on technical areas. The program is designed for individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree in any area of study and who desire to advance to roles in higher education institutions. The program consists of 12 credits and can be completed in one year.

Higher Education Leadership

The Master of Science in Higher Education Leadership program prepares students who seek advancement into leadership positions in higher education, including but not limited to admissions, assessment, advancement, faculty development, and student services. The program has a core foundation in broad leadership and management theories and has an applied focus on leadership areas in varied areas of higher education including a student-designated Focus Area of Study.

Human Resource Management

The Certificate of Proficiency in Human Resource Management prepares students with the knowledge of basic human resource management and will benefit those transitioning careers, striving for promotion, or seeking an introduction to Human Resources. Students will gain foundational human resource knowledge in employment law, training and development, compensation, hiring and staffing, and organizational structure.

Human Resource Management

The Peirce College Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management degree program prepares students for employment in the human resource field and to sit for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification exam administered by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI). Students will translate theoretical concepts into the practical solutions needed to address problems and perform strategically in the field of human resources.

Human Services Leadership

The Peirce College Bachelor of Science in Human Services Leadership degree program will prepare graduates for leadership roles in public and private human services agencies including, but not limited to schools, hospitals, child welfare, group homes, community centers, drug and alcohol treatment facilities, mental health clinics, and recreational facilities.

Information Technology

After meeting the requirements of the associate degree, students in the bachelor's program will deepen their knowledge of network operating system environments and gain understanding of material needed to design, build, secure, and maintain enterprise-grade networks and support Cloud Computing in the enterprise. Concentrations are offered in Networking, Administration, and Information Security and in Programming and Application Development.

Information Technology

The Peirce Information Technology program prepares graduates to be successful information technology professionals by providing them crucial critical thinking, problem solving, and life-long learning skills needed to respond to the ever-changing demands of the information technology field while also providing practical skills in high demand, state-of-the-art technology.

Information Technology Support

The Peirce College Certificate of Proficiency in Information Technology (IT) Support equips students with the relevant practical skills and knowledge needed to setup, install, and configure equipment, and optimize network performance. With the assistance of the academic advisor, students will select an approved academic track as part of their IT Support certificate requirements.

Leadership Development

The Associate in Leadership Development offers students a foundation of academics and leadership principles with the backdrop of customer service. The program encompasses practical applications delivered in an engaging environment and can be utilized immediately in the workplace. Students will gain working knowledge in areas of supervision, team-building skills, fundamental management techniques, and conflict management.

Liberal Studies

The Peirce College Bachelor of Arts degree in Liberal Studies is a degree completion program designed to meet the needs of students with varied prior learning credits. The program offers a broad interdisciplinary approach while incorporating employer-valued skills, such as effective communication, problem solving, and ethics. With the assistance of the academic advisor, students will select an approved academic track as part of their Liberal Studies degree requirements.

Medical Billing

The Medical Billing Certificate program equips students with the skills necessary to translate healthcare services into healthcare claims. Health Information Management principles serve as the basis of the program. Students will learn about medical terminology, ICD-10-CM coding, CPT coding, healthcare reimbursement methods, and healthcare legal and compliance issues.

Medical Coding

The Medical Coding Certificate program equips students with the skills necessary to review patients' medical records and assign numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure. Health Information Management principles serve as the basis of the program. Students will learn about medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, ICD coding, CPT coding, health information and delivery systems, healthcare reimbursement methods, and healthcare legal and compliance issues.

Nonprofit Leadership

The Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Leadership program prepares students for technical roles in both nonprofit and public organizations, including a focus on governance, philanthropy, operations, finance, and labor relations. The program is designed for individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree in any area of study and who desire to advance to technical roles in nonprofit and/or public organizations.

Office Management and Supervision

The Associate of Science in Office Management and Supervision program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and practices essential for overseeing and optimizing office functions. This program equips students with the necessary skills to thrive in various administrative and supervisory roles within an office environment.

Operations Management

The Graduate Certificate program in Operations Management will prepare students for applied roles in a variety of organizations in the roles of Operations Management, including a focus on Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Data Analytics, and Information Technology Leadership. The program is designed for individuals who have completed an undergraduate degree in a business-related area and who desire to advance to operations management leadership roles in any organization.

Organizational Leadership and Management

In the Organizational Leadership and Management (MSOLM) program, our primary goal is to prepare students for successful, rewarding careers in organizational change, consultation, management, and leadership. Students will utilize their analytical and diagnostic skills by implementing, planning, and improving processes for institutional, team, and individual development in their final project.

Organizational Leadership and Management

The Peirce College Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership and Management enables students to strengthen the foundation of their academic experience with a curriculum designed to build the knowledge and skills that can lead to opportunities in a range of fields.

Paralegal Studies

The ABA approved Post-Baccalaureate Certificate Program in Paralegal Studies is designed for the individual who has already completed a bachelor's degree with a major other than Paralegal Studies and is looking to make a career transition into the field of law. The Certificate of Proficiency Program is built on a core group of legal specialty foundation courses that give graduates the skill sets necessary to thrive in the legal environment.

Paralegal Studies

The mission of the Paralegal Studies Program is to provide the foundation and academic credential base that will prepare students for rewarding careers as paralegal professionals in the legal industry. Based on a curriculum focused on a full range of legal specialty practice areas and a broad scope of general education perspectives, students will obtain the critical thinking, analytical processing, and legal skill sets necessary to succeed as paralegals.

Paralegal Studies

This program is approved by the American Bar Association (ABA) and provides a foundation for students aspiring to a career in the paralegal profession. The associate degree serves as an important milestone in the credential base for a paralegal. Since legal employers more frequently require the bachelor's degree, Peirce associate graduates typically continue their studies to the next level.

Professional Studies

The Master of Science in Professional Studies program provides a customizable graduate degree program for those looking to advance into leadership positions in specified areas. Students in the program will complete a 30-credit course of study including a leadership core, an individualized professional studies core, and a research core OR advisor-guided electives.

Project Management Administration

The Certificate of Proficiency in Project Management Administration equips students with necessary skills for strategic management, leadership, project planning and administration, with the option to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) examination offered through Project Management Institute (PMI).

Public Health Administration

The Graduate Certificate in Public Health Administration provides graduate-level professional development for those who seek entry into leadership positions in the Public Health field. Students explore topics related to leadership, healthcare administration, and public health administration and have the opportunity to choose an elective course suited to their individual career interests.

Public Health Administration

Public Health is the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life, and promoting human health through organized efforts and informed choices. The Bachelor of Science in Public Health Administration program is designed to equip students with the analytical skills necessary to build and champion public health policies.

Quality Service Management

The Certificate of Proficiency in Quality Service Management is the second of two stackable certificates within the A.S. in Leadership Development program and is intended for an employee new to organizational leadership or the employee ready to progress to a supervisory role.

Supply Chain Management & Logistics

The Certificate of Proficiency in Supply Chain Management & Logistics equips students with necessary skills for entry or advancement. The certificate is a combination of business management courses and supply chain management courses, offering a broad impact and exposure to operations and practical skills.

Technology Management

This program is designed for current information technology professionals seeking a degree that will advance their careers and prepare them to step into supervisory or management roles in IT. As a degree completion program, it enables students to build on their previous studies to put together a program that blends technology and business courses customized to meet their career goals and the needs of today's organizations.