Saint Leo University

Accounting

Prepares graduates for entry-level accounting positions in profit, not-for-profit, and governmental environments and establishes a foundation for students who wish to become a certified public accountant (CPA) or certified management accountant (CMA).

Accounting (Master of Accounting)

Graduate program in accounting offered through Saint Leo University's Tapia College of Business, preparing students for advanced professional accounting practice.

Accounting (MS)

Master of Science in Accounting offered through Saint Leo University Worldwide, providing advanced study in accounting for adult learners.

Biology

Biology is a diverse discipline encompassing the health sciences, biomedical research, agriculture, ecology, and teaching; the major is designed as preparation for a career in the rapidly changing life sciences, building a firm foundation through laboratory, classroom, and field work.

Business Administration

Master of Business Administration offered with specializations including Accounting, Data Analytics, Health Care Management, Human Resource Management, Cybersecurity Management, Marketing, and Sport Business.

Business Administration

Doctor of Business Administration offered through Saint Leo University's DBA Department for advanced scholar-practitioners in business.

Business Administration

Supports students interested in becoming generalists in business, offering a broad background across Management, Marketing, and Communication disciplines and a diverse set of marketable skills to succeed in multiple roles and across multiple business settings.

Business Administration

The associate of arts in business administration provides a foundation for a business career or for further study in the business field.

Command Officer Management School

A certificate program limited to active-duty full-time supervisors and command staff in criminal justice agencies, covering criminal justice administration, management, leadership, and legal concepts across six week-long courses over three semesters.

Communication

Trains students to use communication for organizations in a variety of ways, such as creating messages and engaging audiences, through three tracks: Communication Studies, Digital Communication, and Digital Media Influencer.

Computational Mathematics

Provides students with a strong foundation in modern mathematics and prepares them for a wide variety of career options, including graduate study in pure and applied mathematics, statistics, actuarial science, and engineering. Offered at University Campus only.

Computer Information Systems

Designed for students interested in a successful career in the computer field, with courses that focus on computer applications in business organizations.

Computer Science

Offered only at University College, designed for students interested in working in the computer technology industry, developing commercial and industrial applications or computer models used in scientific or engineering research.

Contemporary Studies

Provides a broad perspective on human behavior, ideas, and values through a multidisciplinary study of the social sciences, natural sciences, humanities/fine arts, and business, deepening critical thinking, problem solving, and creativity. Not offered at University Campus.

Criminal Justice

Master of Science in Criminal Justice with specialization options in Critical Incident Management, Forensic Science, Behavioral Studies, Corrections, Legal Studies, and Criminal Investigations.

Criminal Justice

Doctoral program in criminal justice offered through Saint Leo University's Doctor of Criminal Justice department.

Criminal Justice

A 39-hour major designed to prepare students for careers and rapid advancement in the criminal justice system and related fields, enhancing the effectiveness of working professionals and providing a foundation for graduate study in criminal justice administration. Field placements are available to students without prior experience.

Criminal Justice

The associate of arts in criminal justice provides a foundation for a career or for future study in the field of criminal justice.

Cybersecurity

Master of Science in Cybersecurity offered through Saint Leo University for students pursuing advanced study in information security.

Cybersecurity

Concerned with protecting computers, networks, programs, data, and personal information from unauthorized access, theft, or destruction; the program prepares students for rapidly evolving professional careers safeguarding information assets and computer networks.

Cybersecurity

The Associate of Arts in Cybersecurity provides students with the skill set needed to be thought leaders in the field of cybersecurity.

Economics

A STEM program that prepares students for careers in business, finance, government, research organizations, and nonprofits, developing grounding in economic theory, critical thinking, and data analysis to solve real-world economic and social problems. Offered only at University Campus.

Education

Master of Education offered with specializations in Educational Leadership, Exceptional Student Education, Instructional Leadership, and Reading.

Education

Doctor of Education offered through Saint Leo University's Graduate Studies in Education, directed toward educational leadership.

Educational Leadership

Education Specialist program offered with concentrations in Educational Leadership and Higher Education Leadership.

Educational Studies

Prepares students for employment with agencies and educational institutions that do not require an initial certification program, offering specializations in the education of children (K-6) or adolescents (grades 5-9). Graduates are not immediately eligible for Florida Department of Education certification.

Elementary Education

The major in elementary education is designed for students who plan to teach in elementary school (kindergarten through grade 6), incorporating the University's core values and evaluating students on academic, professional, and ethical performance in coursework and field experiences.

Emergency Management

Provides students with knowledge and skills in an increasingly important discipline, preparing individuals from the public and private sectors, non-governmental organizations, and the military to manage diverse challenges arising from disaster events and complex global threats. Offered only online through WorldWide.

English

Designed to develop an understanding of language and its uses, an effective individual writing voice, and a critical appreciation of literature; its focus on critical and analytical thinking and writing prepares students for graduate study and varied careers.

Health Care Administration

Offers courses in the strategic management of health care systems, financial management, policy analysis, and legal and ethical challenges, preparing students for management careers with hospitals, government health programs, pharmaceutical companies, and related organizations.

History

A 36-hour major designed as preparation for graduate study in history, as part of a pre-law program, for careers in business and public affairs, for library or museum careers, or as part of a general liberal arts education.

Human Resource Management

Provides the academic foundation required by professional human resource practitioners and researchers, with specialized courses preparing individuals for a professional leadership career in human resources and for further graduate education. Offered only through WorldWide.

Instructional Design

Master of Science in Instructional Design offered through Saint Leo University's graduate education programs.

International Studies

A 33-credit-hour major providing a multidisciplinary exploration of how economics, politics, science, culture, and history shape the contemporary world, preparing students for jobs in government, politics, finance and economics, as well as graduate study and law school.

Liberal Arts

The associate of arts degree is a broad, liberal-arts-based degree program that lays the foundation for critical and independent thinking, and for further study in a variety of disciplines.

Management

Designed for students who desire to own or manage any size organization—public or private, profit or nonprofit—with courses stressing the influence of the global environment on decision making and the importance of ethical issues across cultures. Offered only at University Campus.

Marketing

Designed for students planning a career in sales, advertising, consumer relations, marketing management, retailing, small business operations, or international business, developing an understanding of marketing concepts and functions. Offered only at University Campus.

Medical Humanities

Prepares students to succeed in diverse health-related fields and/or graduate study by integrating the humanities with science-focused education, emphasizing philosophy, the arts, literature, history, and the social sciences for a more empathetic and holistic understanding of health and illness.

Middle Grades Education

Engages students in a combination of courses in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Education Department, with a specialization in English or Social Science. This state-approved teacher education program meets Florida standards for graduates to obtain teaching certification.

Music

A practical and flexible degree that prepares students for a variety of career paths within the music industry, including music education, commercial music, studio teaching, and church music, with core studies in theory, production, and history plus private instruction and ensemble participation.

Nursing

A highly competitive program designed for health-minded, hands-on students, using a simple-to-complex curriculum that advances from the foundations of professional nursing to clinical coursework including lab, simulation, preceptorships, and community experiences.

Political Science

The major in political science is designed as preparation for graduate or legal study, for a career in politics or public service, or as part of a general liberal arts education.

Psychology

The 39-hour Bachelor of Arts in psychology provides a well-rounded education while allowing students to tailor their studies through General or Clinical/Counseling tracks (with Developmental and Experimental options at University Campus); graduates are prepared for advanced study and varied careers.

Religion

The major in religion prepares students for a wide range of careers while providing opportunity for personal and intellectual growth and the development of practical skills; it can help prepare students for parish ministry or for graduate school in theology or religion.

Religious Studies

An interdisciplinary major allowing students to formally study religious traditions and the religious aspects of human experience through the lenses of many disciplines; it is highly customizable and prepares students for varied private and public sector careers. Offered at University Campus only.

Robotics and Artificial Intelligence

Prepares graduates for a diverse range of careers in the robotics and automation industry, providing depth and breadth in fundamental theory and practical applications to design, implement, and evaluate robotics technology to solve real-world problems.

Secondary Education

Engages students in courses in the Arts and Sciences and the Education Department, with a specialization in English or Social Science, and meets Florida State standards and coursework requirements for graduates to obtain teaching certification for grades 6-12.

Social Work

Master of Social Work, accredited by the Council on Social Work Education, offered with an Advanced Clinical Practice specialization.

Social Work

Prepares students for entry-level, generalist social work practice as well as graduate study, and is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education; the curriculum emphasizes social welfare policy, human behavior, research, practice methods, and field instruction.

Sociology

The 36-hour major explores the breadth of the discipline and grounds students in sociological theory and methods, preparing them for careers in business, government, or the nonprofit sector and for a variety of graduate programs. Offered only through WorldWide.

Software Engineering

Prepares graduates for careers involving development of complex software products, including software architecture, design, development, and testing, and educates them in both the technical and business aspects of software engineering.

Sport Business

Prepares students for careers in one of the fastest-growing areas of the economy, the global sport industry valued at over $1 trillion worldwide and central to global brand-building and economic expansion.

Theology

Master of Arts in Theology offered through Saint Leo University's Graduate Studies in Theology, including a cohort delivery option.

Theology

Doctoral program in theology offered through Saint Leo University's Graduate Studies in Theology.

Theology

The Undergraduate Certificate in Theology offers students the opportunity to engage in systematic study of theology without completing a bachelor's degree, providing a structured exploration of theological disciplines through six theology courses.

Veteran Studies

Provides students the opportunity to examine the human experience and impact of military conflict throughout history and in diverse cultures while developing a strong foundation in research and written and verbal skills. Offered only through WorldWide.