Simmons College of Kentucky

Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education

The Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Education, Birth to Five, requires the completion of required coursework in General Studies and six courses in early childhood education. Students must maintain a 2.5 grade point average to graduate.

Associate of Arts in General Studies

The Associate of Arts (AA) in General Studies degree provides students with a broad academic foundation across key disciplines, including mathematics, English, social and behavioral sciences, humanities, natural sciences, and technology. This program is designed to prepare students for advanced studies, including bachelor's degrees or specialized career pathways, and is also available fully online.

Associate of Arts in Religious Studies

The program in Religious Studies brings together the rich history of biblical and theological studies at Simmons College of Kentucky with the academic study of religion. It offers traditional courses such as Introduction to the Old and New Testaments, Christian Theology, and Church History alongside culturally relevant ministry courses rooted in the African American tradition.

Associate of Arts in Teacher Education (Non-Licensure)

The Teacher Education (non-licensure) degree is designed to provide students with the foundation necessary to transition to four-year programs to pursue primary teaching licensure. Foundations of education, school system organization, teaching students with special needs, multicultural education, teaching strategies, and technology integration are introduced.

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Mathematics

Applied mathematics focuses on learning the theory of mathematics in a context that can be applied to real-world problems. The program is designed to provide students with an understanding of many areas of mathematics so they are positioned to apply it in many fields, with an emphasis on preparing students to be immediately employable in discipline-related fields.

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology

The Applied Psychology degree is designed to provide students with a broad ethical understanding of the psychological underpinnings of self and others, and skills to meet current job market demands. The program prepares students to use psychological theories, concepts, and methods to address real-world problems, especially those involving Black communities.

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration program provides students with a strong foundation in the principles and practices of modern business. Grounded in a liberal arts framework, this degree emphasizes critical thinking, ethical decision-making, and effective communication across core business disciplines including management, marketing, finance, accounting, and organizational behavior.

Bachelor of Arts in Cross-Cultural Communication

The Bachelor of Arts in Cross-Cultural Communication is a four-year degree program designed to integrate the liberal arts with the discipline of communication towards the creation of an ethical worldview. It offers courses in interpersonal communication, intercultural communication, mass communications, rhetoric, and other liberal arts, preparing students for careers in strategic communications, media, advertising, and public relations.

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies degree is a unique and innovative program designed to offer students a comprehensive education in multiple disciplines. This program emphasizes the exploration of various academic fields, promoting interdisciplinary thinking with a deep understanding of social justice and commitment to positive change.

Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance

The Bachelor of Arts in Music Performance is a four-year degree program designed to provide specialized training in music, and opportunities to perform in multiple ensembles that expose the student to many styles and genres of musical literature. The program prepares students for professional work, advanced study, performing, or leading ministries within the Christian community.

Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies program brings together the rich history of biblical and theological studies at Simmons College of Kentucky with the academic study of religion. Students learn about the religious ideas and traditions that shaped history, thinking critically about faith particularly through philosophical and religious questions rooted in the African American tradition.

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, offered through the James R. L. Diggs Department of Sociology, is a four-year degree program grounded in an ethical worldview. It equips students with the theoretical foundation and analytical tools necessary to understand and address complex social issues, and students may elect to pursue a Concentration in Social Services.

Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management

The Bachelor of Science in Aviation Management program provides students with practical and theoretical knowledge essential for leadership roles in the aviation industry. The curriculum emphasizes hands-on experience in areas such as flight planning, coordination of aircraft departures and arrivals, and the management of air traffic flow, preparing graduates for careers including Airport Management, Professional Pilot, and Flight Operations.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems program is designed to provide a theoretical and practical introduction to technology including systems, programming languages, networking, data analytic tools, and methods appropriate for managing and processing big data. It offers concentrations in Data Science and Analytics and Web and Mobile Application Development.

Bachelor of Science in Teacher Education

The Simmons Teacher Education Program (STEP) offers a dynamic and comprehensive educator preparation program to prepare aspiring K-5 educators for a successful career in Elementary Education. Students complete the state requirement of 200 or more field experience/clinical hours and must take and pass three Praxis exams prior to student teaching.

Bible/Biblical Studies

Bible/Biblical Studies

Bible/Biblical Studies

Master of Science in Medical Sciences

The Master of Science in Medical Sciences degree is designed to prepare students for a successful career in medicine by increasing diversity focusing on communities of color. The 42-credit, 18-month program of study aligns with the traditional first year of medical school courses, advancing students' academics and MCAT score and preparing them for entry into medical school and other medical professions.

Theology/Theological Studies