Saint Xavier University

Accounting

A Bachelor of Business Administration major in accounting completed with the University general education requirements, the Graham School of Management core business requirements and required accounting major courses.

Applied Communication

An online adult degree completion program designed to prepare students for careers in communication-related and professional fields such as advertising, public relations, media production and organizational communication.

Applied Graphic Design

An adult degree completion program offering contemporary knowledge of graphic design tools, theories and skills at the intersection of print, web, motion and interactive graphics.

Art and Design

Students complete the Art and Design Core and then select an area of study (graphic design, studio art, or visual arts education). Graduates work as educators, art directors, designers, photographers and studio artists.

B.A., B.S. and B.B.A. in Business Administration & Mgmt.

Bachelor of Arts in Human Services

B.A. in Art

B.A. in Computer Studies

B.A. in English

B.A. in English Secondary Education

B.A. in Film and Media Studies

B.A. in Gerontology

B.A. in History

B.A. in Leadership and Public Administration

B.A. in Math/Secondary Education

B.A. in Music (Liberal Arts)

B.A. in Organizational Communications

B.A. in Philosophy

B.A. in Political Communication

B.A. in Professional Studies

B.A. in Religious Studies

B.A. in Social Science Secondary Education

B.A. in Sociology

B.A. in Spanish

B.A. in Spanish for Social and Community Service

B.A. in Sport and Fitness Administration

B.A. in Sports & Fitness Administration

B.A. in Visual Arts/SED

B.B.A. in Accounting

B.B.A. in Business Administration & Management

B.B.A. in Business Administration & Mgmt.

B.B.A. in Marketing

Biology

The Biology program prepares students for advanced studies in graduate or professional schools or to use their biology training in the workplace. Students may choose between general Biology or a Secondary Education Licensure track.

B.M. in Music Performance

B.S. in Biology/Pre-Pharmacy

B.S. in Chemistry/Pre-Pharmacy

B.S. in Cybersecurity

B.S. in Mathematics and Actuarial Science

B.S. in Mathematics Education

B.S.N. in Nursing/RN Completion

Business Administration Fast-Track

An accelerated Bachelor of Business Administration degree program assuming students have already completed an associate degree or its equivalent, meeting the same program and policy requirements as other business students.

Certificate in Accounting

Certificate in Business

Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner

Chemistry

The B.S. in chemistry instills analytic and problem-solving skills and process skills for laboratory work, providing a strong foundation for professional positions and advanced study in graduate and professional schools.

Communication

A curriculum focused on the process and effects of communication in mediated and face-to-face contexts. Students select from three areas of study: strategic communication, media communication or sports communication.

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Provides a foundation in communication sciences and an introduction to human communication disorders, preparing students for graduate education in fields including speech-language pathology and audiology.

Computer Information Systems

A Bachelor of Arts program designed to create a career-ready graduate with the knowledge and skills required to design, implement and manage technology for the IT-enabled organization.

Computer Information Systems Cybersecurity

A Bachelor of Arts in computer information systems blending core CIS fundamentals with specialized coursework in cybersecurity, including threat analysis, secure software development, network defense and digital forensics.

Computer Information Systems Web Design

A Bachelor of Arts in computer information systems with a major in web design, for students who want a computer science undergraduate degree with a specialization in web design.

Computer Science

A classic generalist Bachelor of Science program enhanced by support courses in mathematics, emphasizing problem solving and computer science theory as a foundation for graduate school and industry positions.

Computer Science Cybersecurity

A Bachelor of Science blending core computer science fundamentals with specialized cybersecurity coursework in threat analysis, secure software development, network defense and digital forensics.

Computer Science Game Development

A Bachelor of Science designed for students who want to enter the software industry, particularly the video game industry, building on the computer science major core with game development coursework.

Computer Science Web Design

A Bachelor of Science in computer science with a major in web design, for students who want a computer science undergraduate degree with a specialization in web design.

Criminal Justice

A liberal arts education for students interested in employment or graduate study in criminal justice and related areas such as counseling and social work, with a foundation for careers in policing, corrections and probation.

Digital Marketing

A Bachelor of Business Administration major in digital marketing completed with the University general education requirements, the Graham School of Management core business requirements and required marketing major courses.

Early Childhood Education

Prepares candidates to work with children from Birth-Grade 2. Completion leads to a Bachelor of Science degree and an Illinois Professional Educator License with Early Childhood Education, an ESL/bilingual endorsement and Early Childhood Special Education Approval.

Elementary Education

Prepares candidates to teach in grades one through six. Completion leads to a Bachelor of Science degree and an Illinois Professional Educator License with an elementary education endorsement and a Reading Teacher endorsement.

English Language Arts (9-12)

An ISBE-approved secondary education licensure program in English Language Arts (9-12), combining English content coursework with the PK-12 and Secondary Education professional requirements.

Exercise Science

An interdisciplinary program preparing students for allied health fields including strength and conditioning, fitness and wellness, and continued education at physical therapy, occupational therapy, athletic training and chiropractic schools.

Family Nurse Practitioner Certificate

Finance

A Bachelor of Business Administration major in finance completed with the University general education requirements, the Graham School of Management core business requirements and required finance major courses.

Game Design and Motion Graphics

An Art and Design program in which students develop visual literacy and digital skills across game design, animation and motion graphics, culminating in a two-semester Senior Seminar and professional group exhibition.

General Studies

Gerontology Studies

An interdisciplinary major/degree completion program preparing individuals with an understanding of the foundations of gerontology and the diverse needs of older adults for specialized career opportunities.

Healthcare Administration

A Bachelor of Business Administration major in healthcare administration completed with the University general education requirements, the Graham School of Management core business requirements and required major courses.

Hospitality Management

A Bachelor of Business Administration major in hospitality management completed with the University general education requirements, the Graham School of Management core business requirements and required major courses.

Human Resource Management

A Bachelor of Business Administration major in human resource management completed with the University general education requirements, the Graham School of Management core business requirements and required major courses.

International Studies

An interdisciplinary major fostering an international orientation through a general core, an international context drawn from the humanities and social sciences, a regional area focus and foreign language competence.

Liberal Studies

An interdisciplinary program for students who desire a broad curriculum, organized around a core and one area of concentration drawn from any discipline in the College of Liberal Arts and Education.

L.P.N. to B.S.N.

M.A.C.S. in Applied Computer Science

M.A.C.S. in Networking and Security

M.A.C.S. in Software Engineering

M.A.C.S. in Web Development

M.A.Ed. in Teaching English to Speakers of Others Languages

M.A. in Competer Science

M.A. in Criminal Justice

M.A. in Education

M.A. in Educational Administration/Supervision

M.A. in Education, Educational Administration & Supervision

M.A. in Education in Reading

M.A. in Education/School Counseling

M.A. in Elementary Education

M.A. in Multicategorical Special Education

M.A. in Reading Education

M.A. in Secondary Education

M.A. in Teaching and Leadership

M.A. in TESOL

Management

A Bachelor of Business Administration major in management completed with the University general education requirements, the Graham School of Management core business requirements and required management major courses.

Master of Art, Early Childhood

Master of Art, Education

Master of Art, Educational Administration

Master of Art, Reading

Master of Arts in Education

Master of Exercise Science

Mathematics (9-12)

An ISBE-approved secondary education licensure program in Mathematics (9-12), combining mathematics content coursework with the PK-12 and Secondary Education professional requirements.

M.A.T. in Early Childhood

M.A.T. in Elementary

M.A.T. in Middle School

M.A.T. in Secondary

M.B.A. in Accounting Management

M.B.A. in Business Administration

M.B.A. in Business Management & Admin. Services, Other

M.B.A. in Business System Networking & Telecommunication

M.B.A. in Finance

M.B.A. in Financial Forensics and Fraud Investigation

M.B.A. in Forensic and Investigative Accounting

M.B.A. in Human Resource Management

M.B.A. in Management

M.B.A. in Marketing

Middle Level Education

Prepares candidates to teach in grades 5-8 in one of four content areas: English, mathematics, social science or science, leading to an Illinois Professional Educator License.

M.S. and M.B.A. in Financial Fraud Management

M.S. in Accounting

M.S. in Computer Science

M.S. in Exercise Science

M.S. in Exercise Science-Nutritional Science

M.S. in Exercise Science-Strength & Conditioning

M.S. in Finance

M.S. in Medical Science

M.S. in Public and Non-Profit Management

M.S. in Speech Language Pathology

M.S.N. and MBA in Nursing Administration

M.S.N. in Nurse Educator

M.S.N. in Nursing

M.S.N. in Nursing/Family Nurse Practitioner

M.S.N. in Nursing Special Entry Option

Music

The Bachelor of Arts in Music develops the knowledge, skills and competencies expected of a liberal arts degree in music. Optional emphases in Music Performance or Jazz/Commercial Music may be added.

Music Education

The Bachelor of Music in Music Education (PK-12) is a professional degree preparing students for a teaching career in vocal or instrumental music, certified by the Illinois State Board of Education and accredited by NASM.

Natural Science

The B.S. in natural science is designed for students seeking broad exposure to biological, chemical and physical science, with flexibility to combine upper-level chemistry and biology courses prescribed by professional schools.

Nursing

The traditional pre-licensure baccalaureate nursing program prepares an individual to practice as a nurse generalist in health promotion, risk reduction, disease prevention and illness management. Accredited by CCNE.

Nursing (Accelerated BSN)

The Accelerated BSN (BSN/ACC) major allows students with an earned baccalaureate degree in another discipline to complete the pre-licensure nursing program in a reduced 15-month, full-time format.

Nursing (LPN to BSN)

Enables licensed practical nurses to earn a baccalaureate degree in nursing as a full-time student; the curriculum expands previous nursing knowledge and facilitates transition into the undergraduate nursing clinical courses.

Political Communication and Advocacy

A major balancing communication theory and skill with an understanding of the politics and ethics of the public sphere, preparing students for careers as public affairs officers and critical consumers of political information.

Political Science

A well-rounded undergraduate education in the discipline covering U.S. government, international relations, comparative politics and political philosophy, with a required internship. Prepares students for public administration, politics, law and business.

Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Business Analytics

Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Education

Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Health Administration

Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Human Resource Management

Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Law Enforcement Leadership

Post-baccalaureate Certificate in Learning Behavior Specialist

Post-BaccalaureateCertificate in Medical Science

Post-Masters Certificate Clinical Leader

Post-Masters Certificate Clinical Nurse

Post-Master's Certificate in Nurse Educator

Post-Masters Certificate Nurse Educator

Post-Masters Certificate Nurse/Family Nurse Practitioner

Pre-Dental

A Certificate of Graduate Program Preparation with coursework and non-coursework requirements suggested for students looking into the dentistry field, preparing them to apply to dental programs.

Pre-Medical

A Certificate of Graduate Program Preparation with coursework and non-coursework requirements suggested for students looking into medical, podiatry and chiropractic fields.

Pre-Optometry

A Certificate of Graduate Program Preparation with coursework and non-coursework requirements suggested for students looking into the optometry field.

Pre-Pharmacy

A Certificate of Graduate Program Preparation with coursework and non-coursework requirements suggested for students looking into the pharmacy field.

Pre-Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy

A Certificate of Graduate Program Preparation with coursework and non-coursework requirements suggested for students looking into the physical therapy and occupational therapy fields.

Pre-Physician Assistant

A Certificate of Graduate Program Preparation with coursework and non-coursework requirements suggested for students looking into becoming a physician assistant.

Pre-Veterinary Medicine

A Certificate of Graduate Program Preparation with coursework and non-coursework requirements suggested for students looking into veterinary medicine.

Professional Sales

A Bachelor of Business Administration major in professional sales completed with the University general education requirements, the Graham School of Management core business requirements and required major courses.

Psychology (BA)

The psychology major curriculum covers the field's core domains: biological, developmental, cognitive and social. The B.A. degree requires 38-40 credit hours to fulfill the psychology degree.

Psychology (BS)

The psychology major curriculum covers the field's core domains: biological, developmental, cognitive and social. The B.S. degree requires 40 credit hours to fulfill the psychology degree.

R.N. to B.S.N.

Science - Biology (9-12)

An ISBE-approved secondary education licensure program in Science - Biology (9-12). Students declare the Biology Major and select biology and chemistry options that satisfy content-exam requirements.

Science Research

A Certificate of Graduate Program Preparation suggested for students looking into M.S. and Ph.D. programs, with required research and statistics coursework plus science electives.

Social Science - History (9-12)

An ISBE-approved secondary education licensure program in Social Science - History (9-12), combining social science and history content coursework with the PK-12 and Secondary Education professional requirements.

Spanish Education (PK-12)

An ISBE-approved secondary education licensure program in Spanish (PK-12), providing a foundation in Spanish language, literature, arts, history and civilization for students who plan to teach Spanish.

Spanish in the Professions

A major primarily for students who plan to use the Spanish language in a professional environment other than teaching or academia, covering language skills, intercultural competence, literature, arts, history and civilization.

Sports Management

An interdisciplinary program preparing individuals to apply business, financial and exercise science principles to the organization and administration of athletic programs, teams, fitness facilities and sports recreation services.

Supply Chain Management

A Bachelor of Business Administration major in supply chain management completed with the University general education requirements, the Graham School of Management core business requirements and required major courses.

Teaching English as a Second Language

Visual Arts Education (PK-12)

An ISBE-approved secondary education licensure program in Visual Arts (PK-12); students complete the Studio Art area of study together with the PK-12 and Secondary Education requirements.