Southern Nazarene University

Administration and Leadership

The Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) degree in Administration and Leadership is a program for professionals who wish to affect their institutions, organizations, or communities through sound leadership principles based on a Christian worldview. This research-based program encourages practitioners to expand their knowledge base, examine the intricacies of leadership, contribute to their fields of study, and inspire meaningful change in their environments.

Administration of Special Education

The Master of Arts in Administration of Special Educational degree is a 36-hour program built around outcomes in research and assessment, curricular content knowledge, leadership and policy, professional and ethical practice, and program services and outcomes. Students analyze and evaluate laws and policies related to educating individuals with exceptionalities and apply continuous improvement models to programs and services for students with special needs.

Applied Psychology

The Master of Arts in Applied Psychology (MAAP) degree is a 30-hour program designed to offer foundational applied psychological coursework over three terms. The MAAP is not intended to meet the academic requirements for licensure, but rather provides students with foundational knowledge and skills that can be applied across most helping professions. The MAAP degree program also includes a pathway that can lead to acceptance into the MSCP degree program.

Biology

A biology major requires at least 50 credit hours in biology including biology core requirements and at least one outdoor field course. Graduates analyze biological systems at the molecular, cellular, organismal, and ecosystem level and are prepared for professional science careers or entry into professional or graduate programs.

Biology-Chemistry

The biology-chemistry major is designed for preparation of pre-health students as well as for those with career goals such as biochemistry, molecular or cell biology, microbiology, molecular genetics, pharmacology, toxicology, and medicinal chemistry. It combines 25 chemistry credit hours with 28 from biology for a total program of 53 credit hours.

Business

The Associate of Arts degree is awarded on the completion of selected two-year programs. Students seeking the Associate in Business degree must complete the General Education Foundation (27 credit hours), Old or New Testament Literature and Life (3 credits), and 30 credit hours of Business courses. If the student later chooses to pursue a bachelor's degree, the courses completed as part of the A.A. may apply.

Business Administration

The 34 credit-hour MBA program is composed of 11 courses taken individually in a planned sequence one at a time, with each three-credit hour course consisting of six weeks of intensive study. Upon enrollment the student is assigned to a cohort group and remains with this group throughout the program. The program develops business knowledge, business skills, a global perspective, business ethics, and respect for diversity.

Business Administration (BBA)

The Bachelor of Business Administration requires a 39-credit-hour business core covering ethics, accounting, management, marketing, economics, finance, business law, and analytics. All business students must declare at least one concentration within the degree program: Accounting, Finance, General Business, Healthcare Administration, International Business, Management, or Marketing.

Business Administration (BS)

The "BSBA" program leads to a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration through Professional Studies. The program focuses on acquiring skills in both the financial and managerial aspects of business and places emphasis on global business practices, emphasizing practical applications more than just business theory.

Business Administration - Healthcare Administration

The 34 credit-hour MBA-HA program is composed of 11 courses taken in a planned sequence one at a time, with each three-credit hour course consisting of six weeks of intensive study. Coursework includes healthcare operations, healthcare systems policies and regulations, social issues in healthcare administration, and accounting and finance for healthcare decision-making. Upon enrollment the student is assigned to a cohort group and remains with this group throughout the program.

Chemistry

The chemistry major consists of at least 32 credit hours for a B.S., including 2 semesters of Chemistry Seminar. Graduates analyze matter-energy relationships, plan and execute laboratory research, and are prepared for professional science careers or entry into professional or graduate programs.

Communication & Leadership for Nonprofit Organizations

Prepares graduates to demonstrate effective written, oral, and visual communication and to develop leadership skills such as managing conflict, organizing groups, and active listening. Students build corporate communicator skills including integrated marketing communication, fundraising, and volunteer management in order to lead a nonprofit organization.

Computer Science

This major is heavily oriented toward scientific programming and research in computers. The student should have a strong background in mathematics and science to enter this program.

Counseling Psychology

The Master of Science in Counseling Psychology (MSCP) degree is a 60-hour minimum program designed to meet the state of Oklahoma's academic licensure requirements for the Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). In addition to the 30 hours of the MAAP degree, it consists of a minimum of 21 additional hours in counseling-specific coursework plus 150 practicum hours and 450 internship hours. Courses are completed over six non-traditional, accelerated terms in approximately three years.

Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice will prepare learners to advance in law enforcement and related fields. Administered and operated through the School of Professional Studies, the program focuses on enhancing professional development and servant leadership of participating adult learners.

Cybersecurity

Southern Nazarene University offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Cybersecurity 100% online in an accelerated format. The focus for this degree is not only on the technical knowledge but also on supporting learners in building a career in Cybersecurity.

Early Childhood Education

All programs in early childhood, elementary, P-12, and secondary degrees follow the certificate program guidelines outlined in the Educator Preparation Handbook. Early Childhood prepares candidates for certification at the pre-kindergarten through grade 3 level, requiring substantial coursework in both specialization and professional education.

Education

The BA in Education (BAE) program utilizes the proven Teacher Education and Professional Studies models and is designed to prepare prospective teachers utilizing the Oklahoma alternative teacher certification pathway with the required bachelor's degree. The BAE program features a real-world experience project embedded in the program which results in a comprehensive Capstone product.

Educational Leadership

The Master of Arts in Educational Leadership (MAEL) 36 hours program is for teachers who want to be equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge to become effective educational administrators. It is designed to meet very specific needs of persons wishing to prepare for an active role in decision making in both public and private schools. This offering also meets curriculum requirements for Oklahoma licensure / certification in administration.

Elementary Education

All programs in early childhood, elementary, P-12, and secondary degrees follow the certificate program guidelines outlined in the Educator Preparation Handbook. Elementary Education prepares candidates for certification in grades 1-8, requiring substantial coursework in both specialization and professional education.

English

The English major is a 47-48 credit hour program that also requires an 18-credit hour minor (inside or outside of the division). This major is designed for those interested in graduate study (including law school), teaching, writing, or cross-cultural ministry careers.

Environmental Science

The Environmental Science major is designed to expose and educate the student to global scientific problems and solutions as they relate to the human environment and the call to Christian stewardship of God's resources. It enables the student to enter fields such as environmental chemistry, environmental management, tropical biology, and conservation biology, directly or through graduate education.

Exercise Science

The mission of the Master of Science in Exercise Science program is to prepare students to lead as well as serve in health-related careers. Graduates will be prepared to serve in roles of leadership in government, community organizations and healthcare settings, and in positions such as cardiac exercise specialist, exercise rehabilitation specialist, university faculty, strength coach and personal trainer.

Exercise Science

The objective of this major is to prepare the student for a career related to health, fitness/wellness in schools, hospitals, medical clinics, community, and private fitness centers. As part of the curriculum, students must take one of two class offerings that can lead to certification in personal training or strength and conditioning through the National Academy of Sports Medicine.

Family Studies and Gerontology

The FSG program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with an interdisciplinary major in Family Studies and Gerontology. The degree focuses on increasing the learner's understanding of the family, the aging individual, and the aging population in contemporary society.

General Studies

The General Studies degree provides flexibility and allows learners to create a specialty by selecting coursework from a variety of Professional Studies programs. This customization leads to a degree custom-fit to each learner's educational, personal, and vocational goals; graduation requires 120 credit hours including 36 credit hours of major coursework.

General Studies

The General Studies degree option provides flexibility and allows learners to create a specialty by selecting coursework from a variety of Professional Studies programs, leading to a degree custom-fit to each learner's educational, personal, and vocational goals. The AA in General Studies may indicate the fulfillment of an educational goal, or it may become the launching point for the pursuit of one of SNU's many bachelor's degrees.

Global Studies

Students analyze different cultural contexts and community systems through personal experience, reflection, and discipline-specific theories, and critically examine the political, social, and economic forces in contemporary global issues. The degree combines a 26-hour core with a specialization such as political science, psychology, international business, sport management, missional leadership, or sustainability.

Graphic Design

A major in Graphic Design consists of a combination of 51 credit hours of art and graphic design courses and also requires an 18-credit hour minor (inside or outside of the division). Graduates articulate and demonstrate the design process, exhibit design projects with professional presentation and craft, and demonstrate proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite applications.

Healthcare Administration

The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration degree provides a strong foundation of business knowledge and management skills needed to navigate the rapidly changing healthcare environment. Learners develop essential knowledge and skills in strategic planning, risk management, finance, operations, organizational leadership, human resources and legal aspects specific to healthcare.

Health Sciences

The HSC interdisciplinary major provides a flexible, directed study plan beyond the prescribed major courses to give students opportunities to explore and prepare for a healthcare career path of their choice through planned elective coursework. The major allows flexibility to add a second major or minor(s) related to a healthcare career.

History

Completion of this degree program enables students with good academic records to enter graduate study in history or cognate areas. The study of history provides scholarly abilities and habits that are excellent preparation for careers as diverse as the military, church ministry, law, medicine, social service, business, civil service, politics, and secondary or college teaching.

Information Systems and Technology

Listed among SNU's associate's degree programs offered through Professional Studies in the catalog's Academic Programs by Degree index.

Instructional Design and Technology

In this certificate program, students learn foundational theories, models, and processes used in today's field of instructional design. Students can apply credits earned for this certificate to the Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology (MS-IDT) program and are eligible to continue in the MS-IDT program with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.

Instructional Design and Technology

The Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology prepares scholarly practitioners to serve in leadership roles within the field to improve learning and performance within a variety of environments. The program emphasizes foundational theories and practices, instructional design and human performance processes, project management and leadership, ethics and legal implications, and the evaluation and integration of technologies.

Management in Strategic Operations

The MSM in Strategic Operations is designed for professionals seeking to strengthen their expertise in developing, executing, and refining operational strategies that drive organizational success. This program equips students with analytical tools, strategic decision-making capabilities, and leadership skills to enhance efficiency, foster innovation, and create a sustainable competitive advantage in an evolving global marketplace.

Mass Communication

The Mass Comm major is a 44-45 credit hour program that also requires an 18-credit hour minor (inside or outside of the division). Graduates produce industry-quality content for diverse media platforms, evaluate the ethical standards and practices of media professionals, and develop strategies for connecting with mass audiences.

Mathematics (BA)

Students majoring in mathematics can earn a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree; both degree programs include the same required calculus, elective, and capstone courses. The Bachelor of Arts degree is obtainable with the additional degree requirements indicated for all Bachelor of Arts degree programs, including an additional 6-hour language requirement.

Mathematics (BS)

Students majoring in mathematics can earn a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree; both degree programs include a required calculus sequence, eight upper-division mathematics electives, and capstone colloquium, seminar, and senior research courses. Graduates demonstrate knowledge of mathematics at a level that will provide a context for their choice of career and/or graduate study.

Missions

Missions majors develop skills in mobilizing or managing believers for the task of fulfilling the Great Commission, skills for working and communicating in another culture or multi-cultural context, and skills in devising solutions for problems facing the contemporary global mission enterprise.

Multidisciplinary Studies (BA)

A multidisciplinary studies degree is another option for both the B.A. and B.S. degree. Under the multidisciplinary studies framework, the student will complete not less than 60 credit hours in courses related to the student's declared life objectives from two or three academic areas, with a minimum of 20 credit hours or the prescribed minor in each area.

Multidisciplinary Studies (BS)

A multidisciplinary studies degree is another option for both the B.A. and B.S. degree. Under the multidisciplinary studies framework, the student will complete not less than 60 credit hours in courses related to the student's declared life objectives from two or three academic areas, with a minimum of 20 credit hours or the prescribed minor in each area.

Multidisciplinary Studies in Business and Other Area(s) (BA)

The student will complete not less than 60 credit hours in courses related to the student's declared objective and selected from more than one department or school of SNU. A minimum of 30 credit hours is required in the School of Business, and six credit hours of language study are required to complete this program.

Multidisciplinary Studies in Business and Other Area(s) (BS)

The student will complete not less than 60 credit hours in courses related to the student's declared objective and selected from more than one department or school of SNU. A minimum of 30 credit hours is required in the School of Business.

Multidisciplinary Studies in Education and Other Area(s) (BA)

The student will complete not less than 60 credit hours in courses related to the student's declared objective and selected from more than one Academic Department (or School) of Southern Nazarene University. A minimum of 30 credit hours is required in the School of Education to meet multidisciplinary requirements.

Multidisciplinary Studies in Education and Other Area(s) (BS)

The student will complete not less than 60 credit hours in courses related to the student's declared objective and selected from more than one Academic Department (or School) of Southern Nazarene University. A minimum of 30 credit hours is required in the School of Education to meet multidisciplinary requirements.

Multidisciplinary Studies in Theology and Other Area(s) (BA)

To pursue this option, a student develops a program of at least 60 credit hours in courses related to a declared life objective and selected from more than one specified discipline. In addition to the specified Theology courses, the student must complete a minimum of 20 credit hours in a second designated academic area at SNU.

Multidisciplinary Studies in Theology and Other Area(s) (BS)

To pursue this option, a student develops a program of at least 60 credit hours in courses related to a declared life objective and selected from more than one specified discipline. In addition to the specified Theology courses, the student must complete a minimum of 20 credit hours in a second designated academic area at SNU.

Music (BA)

This degree program is designed for the student who wishes to have a general background in music. The major must be supported by one minor of not fewer than 15 credit hours in a related department.

Music (BS)

Three emphases are offered for the B.S. degree: worship arts, music performance (vocal, keyboard, instrumental), and commercial music production. Each is a liberal arts degree with a major in music oriented toward church music ministry, professional performance, or the music business industry.

Music Education

This degree option is designed for the student who is preparing to teach vocal or instrumental music in the public schools. Students must make application and be approved for admission to the Teacher Education program and student teaching at appropriate points in the degree program.

Nursing

The mission of the SNU School of Nursing is to prepare servant-driven professionals who act as agents of healing and grace within diverse populations and in global settings, providing expert nursing care as an expression of Christian love. The program is approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and graduates are eligible to apply to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.

Organizational Leadership

The Master of Organizational Leadership program is designed to instill leadership skills in learners that will enable them to build effective, diverse teams across industries. In this program, learners are introduced to foundational leadership theory, principles, communication strategies, conflict resolution, and more.

Organizational Leadership

The Organizational Leadership program leads to a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in organizational leadership. The required coursework focuses on necessary leadership, communication, human relations, and decision-making skills to develop or increase effectiveness in working with people.

Pastoral Ministry (BA)

The Pastoral Ministry major for the B.A. degree is certified by the Church of the Nazarene as meeting all requirements of the Ministerial Course of Study for the Elder Track. The B.A. program requires 9 credit hours of Biblical Languages in addition to biblical literature, church history, missions, philosophy, practical theology, and theology core courses.

Pastoral Ministry (BS)

The Pastoral Ministry major for the B.S. degree is certified by the Church of the Nazarene as meeting all requirements of the Ministerial Course of Study for the Elder Track. Course requirements follow those listed under the School Majors for B.A. Degree, except that only 3 hours of language credit are required.

Physical Education — Health and Safety: P-12

The objective of this program is to enable the student to acquire an essential knowledge base, skills, and a philosophical foundation for how to make successful, professional decisions that are required for teachers/coaches in public and private schools. Courses required for this major are congruent with Oklahoma state competencies and SHAPE America professional recommendations.

Physical Education — Sports and Leisure

The objective of this program is to enable students to acquire an essential knowledge base, skills and philosophical foundation for successful professional decision making required for coaching in educational and recreational organizations.

Physical Therapist Assistant

The Southern Nazarene University Physical Therapist Assistant Program prepares competent, ethical, and self-directed healthcare practitioners who model professional core values within a Christ-centered community. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, which is necessary for eligibility to sit for the licensure examination required in all states.

Physician Assistant Studies

The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program is a 24-month, 119 credit hour curriculum designed to prepare students for careers as physician assistants. The program includes a twelve-month didactic phase covering foundational sciences and clinical medicine, followed by eleven months of clinical rotations across various specialties, with the final month focused on Capstone experiences.

Physics

In hiatus; temporarily, no new students are presently being accepted into the major, effective Fall 2018. The physics bachelor's degree requires a minimum of 32 hours, not including various mathematics prerequisites; of the 32 hours, 26 form a required core and the remaining 6 or more hours are selected from physics electives.

Politics and Law

Students in politics and law learn to explain the main subfields of political science, understand how the judicial process works at the community, state, and federal level, and analyze contemporary events within the frame of political science. The major offers Political Science, Criminal Justice, and Pre-Law specializations.

Pre-Athletic Training

Graduates from the SNU Pre-Athletic Training Program are prepared and eligible to attend graduate school in the pursuit of a Master's in Athletic Training. Upon completing a master's degree in Athletic Training, graduates would find opportunities as a health care provider to the physically active in a wide variety of settings.

Pre-Occupational Therapy

The objective of this program is to fulfill the prerequisites required for admission to a professional program offering entry level master's or doctoral degrees in physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, or other allied medical professions. Each student is responsible for obtaining specific prerequisite information about the particular professional program(s) to which they seek admission.

Pre-Physical Therapy

The objective of this program is to fulfill the prerequisites required for admission to a professional program offering entry level master's or doctoral degrees in physical therapy, occupational therapy, physician assistant, or other allied medical professions. A tailored undergraduate program can then be designed to meet those requirements.

Psychology (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts degree in psychology is designed for those entering fields requiring psychological understanding and/or learners who plan to pursue graduate training in psychology or allied fields. The thirteen modules are completed in a fixed sequence; the catalog lists this Professional Studies program under Programs on Hiatus.

Psychology (BS)

The B.S. degree in psychology is designed to prepare students entering career fields that require psychological understanding, as well as students who plan to attend graduate school in psychology and allied fields. Core courses and at least one practicum are required of all students, while elective courses may be selected in accordance with a student's future academic and career goals.

Science Education

A secondary science teaching degree offered with either a Biology Emphasis (through the Department of Biology) or a Chemistry Emphasis (through the Department of Chemistry). The curriculum combines science coursework with professional education courses and student teaching.

Social Studies Education

Students in the Social Studies Education Program are provided with opportunities to obtain the knowledge and skills to achieve state certification and to effectively teach social studies. Students seeking professional certification should consult the most recent copy of the Teacher Education Handbook for a complete discussion of certification requirements.

Software Development

This major includes an overview of computer science, software engineering, data structures, and several programming languages. Students develop breadth of knowledge in databases, object-oriented programming, and Web development, plus a strong background in an area of emphasis outside computer science to which software development can be applied.

Sport Management

The mission of the undergraduate Sport Management program is to cultivate a Christ-centered learning community which exposes students to the wide range of opportunities available to them in the sport industry. In addition to the core sport management courses, students earning this degree are required to earn a minor in any area of their choosing.

Sport Management and Administration

The Master of Arts in Sport Management and Administration is designed for individuals who hold a baccalaureate degree and have an interest in Sport Management and/or Athletic Administration. The educational experiences provided within the program would enhance those working in coaching, teaching, athletic administration, event promotion and management as well as business managers for professional and league sport organizations.

Teaching

The Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) degree is designed for two groups of educators: career teachers who want to remain in the classroom and earn an advanced degree, and alternatively certified individuals who would like to become a Standard Certified P-12 classroom teacher per Oklahoma State Department of Education requirements. The MAT program provides teachers with the professional education coursework needed under the Oklahoma Alternative Placement Program guidelines.

Theology

The program of studies for the Master of Arts in Theology degree seeks to meet the needs of ministerial students, active ministers and laypersons interested in reflective biblical, theological and ministerial studies. The M.A. in Theology is a 36 credit-hour program built around a 12 credit-hour CORE in biblical literature and theology, augmented by 24 credit hours of a concentration in Bible, theology or practical theology.

Theology (BA)

The Theology major prepares graduates for standard prerequisites of theological and/or professional graduate programs, with emphasis on graduate-level research writing, critical thinking about issues relevant to theological education, and understanding the method and subject matter of Theology. The B.A. program requires 9 credit hours of Biblical Languages.

Theology (BS)

The B.S. in Theology is designed for students who choose this option over the B.A. in Theology concentration. For the B.S. degree, only 3 hours of languages are required (B LT 1223 Introduction to Biblical Languages).

Youth Ministry

Youth Ministry graduates demonstrate an understanding of contemporary youth culture and the skills necessary to lead youth groups, and possess the communication and leadership skills necessary for developing viable youth outreach and discipleship ministries within a congregational setting.