Southwestern College (KS)

Accounting (B.A.)

Southwestern College's accounting program focuses on practical applications in its approach to teaching students accounting and accounting related topics. Students engage in topics which will further their careers as accountants.

Accounting (B.S.)

The accounting program is committed to preparing future accounting professionals for current and emerging roles. Accounting graduates gain fundamental knowledge and skills in financial and managerial accounting, auditing, income taxation, forensic accounting, and accounting systems, and gain the theoretical foundation to prepare for the CPA exam or future graduate coursework.

Biochemistry

The chemistry program at Southwestern College exposes students to organic, inorganic, physical, analytical, and biological chemistry. Chemistry and biochemistry majors learn to work with other students and have the opportunity for independent study in advanced laboratories and independent research.

Biology (B.A.)

Biology investigates life processes at the molecular, cellular, organismal, population, and ecosystem levels. The Bachelor of Arts degree in biology provides a solid grounding in the fundamentals of biology while also encouraging an exploration of other academic disciplines.

Biology (B.S.)

Biology investigates life processes at the molecular, cellular, organismal, population, and ecosystem levels. The Bachelor of Science degree in biology provides a depth of coverage in biology and the natural sciences well suited to students pursuing a career in research, teaching or healthcare.

Business Administration

The Master of Business Administration program at Southwestern provides relevant, real-world knowledge, applicable to today's globalized companies.

Business Administration/Agribusiness

A Bachelor of Arts in business administration/agribusiness combining core business administration coursework with a Cowley County Community College farm and ranch management vocational certificate.

Business Administration (B.A.)

The department of business administration offers a Bachelor of Arts in business administration. The curriculum reflects the current and projected needs of the global business community and will prepare graduates to address the challenges of leadership in the rapidly changing world of business.

Business Administration (B.S.)

This program provides knowledge and skills in business administration; strategic, marketing, human resource, and financial management; and sustainable business practices. Emphasis is placed on responsible citizenship at the individual and corporate levels, including strategic, ethical, legal, and socially responsible behaviors and business practices.

Business Administration/Construction Management

A Bachelor of Arts in business administration/construction management combining core business administration coursework with a Cowley County Community College carpentry/construction trades vocational certificate.

Business Administration/Environmental Health and Safety

A Bachelor of Arts in business administration combining core business administration coursework with environmental health and safety coursework.

Business Essentials

The business essentials certificate provides students with a core foundation of skills and knowledge for success in the business field. This program provides knowledge and skills to identify and enhance personal leadership skills while developing strong interpersonal skills, conflict management and dispute resolution skills.

Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The undergraduate certificate in business innovation and entrepreneurship provides students a foundation in business innovation, entrepreneurship, and business plan preparation.

Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship

The Bachelor of Science in business innovation and entrepreneurship program will prepare students for the most challenging aspects in the business world. Students will study how innovation and creativity affect positive change in an organization through new or reimagined products, services, and internal processes.

Business Quality Management

The Bachelor of Science in business quality management program provides students the opportunity to develop competencies in quality management practices related to change management, team engagement, international standards, quality management systems, negotiation and conflict resolution, and data analysis and reporting.

Chemistry

Southwestern College chemistry students learn chemistry by performing hands-on experiments, using modern instrumentation, and even designing their own experiments. The chemistry program exposes students to the major branches of chemistry and prepares students for a number of career options.

Cloud Computing

The Cloud Computing certificate is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in the rapidly evolving field of cloud computing, blending theoretical concepts and practical hands-on experience.

Communication

The major in communication challenges students to build a foundation of knowledge as they become critical thinkers, resourceful learners and knowledgeable users of modes of communication. The program balances communication and media studies with fundamental skills for working in media environments such as public relations, social media management, advertising, and content strategy.

Computer Science

Computer Science learners will take a hands-on approach to algorithms, data structures, software design, and the concepts of computer programming. The program stresses software development through assignments covering the design and implementation of systems in modern programming languages.

Computer Science and Digital Arts

The computer science and digital arts major includes coursework in computer science, digital arts, graphics, web development, and video game development. This area of study crosses disciplinary boundaries with integration of creative and analytical study and practice as it prepares students to use emerging media and technological innovation.

Criminal Justice

The criminal justice program focuses on the social and operational aspects of criminal justice. Students learn both the theory and the operational practice of the criminal justice system, with emphasis on fostering community relationships, diversity, ethics, communication, leadership, and psychological and sociological aspects of the criminal justice environment.

Criminal Justice and Legal Studies

The criminal justice and legal studies program involves teaching skills that will be applicable in the legal environment, such as legal business applications and knowledge of specialty law subjects. The major is a popular avenue to law school and develops data analysis, communication, decision-making, and research competencies.

Cybercrime Investigation

The cybercrime investigation certificate provides individuals a bridge between criminal justice foundational knowledge and the growing law enforcement and business challenges of cybercrime.

Data Science

The Data Science certificate encompasses various facets of data science, including statistical analysis, machine learning, data visualization, and data-driven decision-making.

Data Science

The Bachelor of Science in Data Science will prepare students to collect and analyze data for actionable insights and making data informed decisions. Upon completion of the degree, students will earn certificates in IT analytics, data science, and cloud computing.

Education

The Master of Education degree at Southwestern College meets the needs of teachers and provides assistance for those seeking national certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). Programs in special education and school leadership are offered.

Educational Leadership

The Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership offers a PK-12 track with Kansas licensure programs in building administration and district administration, as well as a higher education leadership track. Students admitted without a master's degree complete a minimum of 90 credit hours; those admitted with a master's degree complete a minimum of 54 credit hours.

Elementary Education

The elementary education program prepares candidates to fulfill roles in contemporary schools, kindergarten through sixth grade.

Emergency Management and Business Continuity

The emergency management and business continuity certificate is designed to address a multitude of issues and challenges facing the increasingly complex nature of today's private and public organizations, examining best practices within the emergency management and business continuity discipline.

Emergency Risk Management

The graduate certificate in emergency risk management emphasizes the executive analysis and assessment of organizations' security vulnerability. It is designed to prepare the manager with risk management responsibilities for contingency planning, mitigation, continuity, and investigation.

English

The major in English prepares students for graduate study within the field of English or within related fields and for all professional study that relies on preparation, analysis, or interpretation of texts. The English department offers degrees for students interested in graduate study, employment in writing or creative writing, or employment as a secondary educator.

Executive Leadership

The executive leadership certificate will help prepare managers or future managers to be effective leaders in today's contemporary, global organizations, with emphasis on applied, practical projects. Individuals completing the certificate may apply all of these 15 credit hours toward a Master of Science degree in management or a portion toward an MBA or M.S. in leadership.

Executive Quality Management

The executive quality management certificate is designed to prepare the leader in an organization to manage an existing quality program or establish a new quality initiative. Individuals completing the certificate may apply all of these 15 credit hours toward a Master of Science degree in management or a portion toward an MBA or M.S. in leadership.

General Studies

Students may pursue a Bachelor of General Studies degree in lieu of any other baccalaureate degree. B.G.S candidates must complete a minimum of 36 upper-division credit hours in at least five different disciplines.

General Studies

The Associate of General Studies (AGS) degree allows students to design their own program of study combining courses from multiple disciplines. The AGS is designed to prepare students for all baccalaureate majors by providing them with a broad, general education.

Healthcare Administration

The healthcare administration major focuses on gaining knowledge and developing skills in healthcare leadership; administrative, human resource, and financial management; healthcare economics; and healthcare policy, law, and regulations.

Health Science

Southwestern College's health science major offers students a solid foundation in the natural sciences while preparing them for a variety of careers in the healthcare field in both clinical and research settings. The required coursework provides classes required for admission into competitive medical education programs.

Human Resource Management and Development

The human resource management and development program integrates knowledge of contemporary theory, concepts, and practice, and develops relevant skills in demand by employers. The program encompasses topics such as performance management, compensation and benefits, developing and recruiting workforce talent, human resource information systems, human resource analytics, and negotiation and conflict resolution.

Information Systems Management

The information systems management program prepares learners to successfully manage information systems innovation, design, development, and operations. The program emphasizes broad knowledge and skills in information systems management and administration and applied knowledge in project, information security, design and development, and innovation management.

Information Technology Analytics

The Information Technology Analytics certificate is designed to equip individuals with the skills and knowledge to leverage data analytics techniques and tools in the field of information technology (IT).

Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary Studies is a bachelor's degree program offered at Southwestern College (KS).

Leadership

The Master of Science in leadership (MSL) program prepares the student for leadership positions in various organizations, including military, government, health care, and education organizations, as well as small business, non-profit, or corporate environments. The emphasis is on practical application of relationship management and best leadership practices.

Leadership

The leadership certificate is open to all undergraduate main campus students selected for the Leadership Southwestern Service-Learning Team. It is a complementary body of study and experience that helps prepare a student for effective and ethical leadership by building knowledge and skills in leadership behaviors, emotional intelligence, collaboration, followership, and awareness of external factors which affect leadership systems.

Liberal Arts and Sciences

The major requires students to take three disciplinary concentrations in the form of minors or, in the case of an academic department in which a minor does not exist, 18 hours from that academic department. The three disciplinary concentrations offer students curricular flexibility and an opportunity to explore a broad background.

Management

The Master of Science in management program prepares leaders of today's complex and diverse business environment to manage key business operations and lead their organizations to success, developing skills in the management functions of planning, organizing, leading, and measuring performance.

Mathematics

Mathematics is one of the oldest and most basic disciplines that continues to be critical and relevant in today's society. Math majors study calculus, differential equations, statistics and probability, foundations of geometry, and other mathematical areas that prepare students for a variety of careers.

Middle Level Mathematics Education

This major prepares graduates to teach mathematics at the middle level (grades 6-8) and includes the mathematics content and teacher education coursework required for Kansas licensure.

Nursing

The Southwestern College Bachelor of Nursing degree program is approved by the Kansas State Board of Nursing. Upon successful program completion, the student is awarded the Bachelor of Nursing degree and pre-licensure graduates are eligible to take the National Council Licensure Examination for licensure as a Registered Nurse (NCLEX-RN).

Operational Leadership

The operational leadership certificate is designed for individuals interested in developing leadership strategies to assist organizations with the multiple challenges of leading in today's global society, introducing leadership strategies in the areas of multi-cultural relationships, negotiating, and forecasting.

Operations Management

The Bachelor of Science in operations management provides students the opportunity to develop competencies in operations management practices including logistics management, workforce and performance management, quality and risk management, supply chain management, negotiation and conflict resolution, and data analysis and reporting.

Organizational Communication

The organizational communication certificate is designed for individuals interested in understanding the professional communication skills necessary for personal success in today's busy work environment, developing professional and interpersonal communication skills.

Organizational Psychology

The Bachelor of Science in organizational psychology focuses on an essential and fundamental understanding of the major elements in the field of psychology with additional focus on organizational psychology and its impact in the workplace.

Philosophy

The bachelor of philosophy degree is based on an individually-designed program of study that satisfactorily demonstrates a student's specific goals. The student develops the program of study in consultation with his or her advisor and the vice president for academic affairs, and must submit it to the Academic Affairs Committee for approval.

Philosophy and Religion

The philosophy and religion major provides students a robust engagement with the various subjects of Christianity, such as scripture and systematic theology, as well as the classic subjects of philosophical study, such as logic and ethics. The major is designed to prepare graduates for effective employment in the various fields of ministry or for success in graduate studies.

Physical Education

The physical education and sport studies department prepares students for careers in physical education, coaching, personal training, strength and conditioning coaching, and recreation. The Bachelor of Science degree with a major in physical education leads to Kansas secondary teacher licensure.

Physical Performance and Sport Studies

The Bachelor of Science major in physical performance and sport studies prepares students for careers related to physical activity and sport but does not lead to any Kansas secondary teacher licensure.

Professional Business Administration

The Professional Masters of Business Administration (MBA) program provides the knowledge and skills necessary to successfully formulate, plan, execute, and administer sustainable business strategies and operations, emphasizing broad knowledge and skills in business leadership and management, organizational character development and ethical behavior, and global and regional strategy development and execution.

Psychology

The major in psychology prepares students to evaluate psychological theories and research and to examine the biological, social, and cognitive factors that affect the human condition. Students prepare for graduate study in psychology or other people-oriented careers.

Quality Management

The quality management certificate affords professionals an opportunity to gain a comprehensive understanding of quality management. Participants explore the principles of quality management, the role of and effective use of teams in quality management practice, and the three major quality management approaches: ISO, Six Sigma, and LEAN.

School Leadership

The Master of Education in School Leadership will prepare teachers for roles as future leaders with an emphasis on building management. The program prepares the candidate for building-level licensure in Kansas as a principal or assistant principal.

Security and Emergency Studies

The Master of Science in security and emergency studies program prepares students using a multidisciplinary curriculum to take on increasing levels of responsibility and leadership positions as mid- to upper-level managers in today's integrated security, emergency and business continuity industry.

Security Management

The security management major is designed for those pursuing employment opportunities or advancement in managerial roles in private or government security, with emphasis on the integration of contemporary security practices and administration, information security, ethics, continuity, risk management, investigations, and industry best practices.

Special Education - High Incidence

The master of education in special education, high-incidence disabilities (Learning Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Emotionally Disturbed, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Delay, Other Health Impairments, etc.) requires a minimum of 36 credit hours. An endorsement in high incidence disabilities may be earned with 33 credit hours.

Special Education - Low Incidence

The master of education in special education, low-incidence disabilities (Multiple Disabilities, Intellectual Disabilities, Orthopedic Impairments, Autism Spectrum Disorders, etc.) requires a minimum of 36 credit hours. An endorsement in low incidence disabilities may be earned with 33 credit hours.

Sport Management

The Master of Arts in sport management will prepare future leaders for a career in sport management. Students will study a progressive business focused education with an emphasis on sport management and the innovation, skills and application surrounding the industry.

Sport Management

The Bachelor of Arts in sport management prepares students to apply key features of the business world to the field of sport management and to analyze and evaluate ethical issues in business and sport management.

Strategic Leadership

The strategic leadership major provides students with the ability to enhance their self-awareness and to effectively forecast and lead change. Students completing this major will be able to take a proactive approach to strategic leadership and decision making.