St. Andrews University

Biology (B.A.)

The B.A. degree in Biology allows students to prepare for careers, professional schools and graduate schools which do not require the supporting science requirements of the B.S. degree. Since the B.A. degree requires fewer total credits, it provides an excellent opportunity for the student interested in interdisciplinary career to pursue a second major or a minor.

Biology (B.S.)

The B.S. degree in Biology allows students (with the properly selected elective courses) to meet admissions requirements for medical school, veterinary school or graduate school in the biological sciences or to enter the work force directly. Majors are taught a core curriculum in biology that covers the diversity of life and the fundamentals that maintain it.

Business Administration

The mission of the Graduate Program in Business is to provide an MBA Program which focuses on the interdisciplinary nature of business practices. Through the faculty's synthesis of contemporary academic and applied practices that are essential for successful management of limited resources in changing global environments, the program will capitalize on its ability to blend proven traditional methods of teaching with state-of-the-art technologies.

Business Administration

The Business Administration major, in alignment with the mission of the University, provides exceptional, educational experiences that promote not only the lifelong pursuit of knowledge and the continual development of skills, but also focuses on the importance of responsible, ethical behavior.

Communication Studies

The St. Andrews Campus offers a four-year BA in Communication Studies that seeks to balance critical thinking, media theory, writing and verbal/interviewing/public relations skills commensurate with both traditional media markets and today's emerging convergence media forms. Students will study the foundations of communications learning and use that learning in traditional forms of media as well as online and digital media.

Computer Information Systems

This major is designed to prepare the graduate with skills in information systems and management for an entry-level position that could lead to a career in a variety of Information Systems positions. St. Andrews University has an application for licensure of the CIS program pending before the University of North Carolina Board of Governors, and that licensure is required prior to the start date of the program.

Education: Instructional Design and Curricular Supervision

The Master of Arts in Education in Instructional Design and Curricular Supervision is designed for a broad audience of professionals seeking to excel in leadership, innovation, and the management of change within various organizational settings. Participants will gain a solid foundation in leadership and coaching, research methodologies, and the application of neuroscience insights to improve professional development practices.

Elementary Education with K-6 Licensure

The primary mission of the Elementary Education program is to offer a high quality, research-driven program leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree and initial licensure in Elementary Education. The elementary education degree and licensure program prepares facilitators of learning to teach grades K-6.

English and Creative Writing (B.A.)

The mission of the major in English and Creative Writing is to cultivate an understanding of literature as an expression of human values and experiences, to foster an appreciation of the English language as a vehicle for imaginative, informative, and persuasive expression, and to develop skills of expository and creative expression, critical and analytical reading. Students pursuing the B.A.

English and Creative Writing (B.F.A.)

The major prepares students to enjoy the art and craft of imaginative writing as a fulfilling vocation or avocation through a rich exposure to the genres of poetry, fiction, drama, and narrative nonfiction. Students pursuing the B.F.A. degree follow a concentration in Creative Writing, producing a significant, original manuscript of creative work that reflects a personal theory of writing.

Forensic Science

The Forensic Science program emphasizes content and technology drawn from the physical, mathematical, and social sciences. The program seeks to prepare students for a broad array of careers in crime laboratories, law enforcement, field collection, and evidence examination. Students gain knowledge of the principles and techniques used in identifying, collecting, and analyzing certain types of crime scene evidence, then they apply their skills to preparing the case for further disposition.

Health Services Administration

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Services Administration provides a basic understanding of health services administration and of the unique skills needed by a health service administrator. Topics include theoretical and practical skills-building coursework in both the public and private sectors including topics such as healthcare leadership, healthcare marketing, policy issues, ethical and legal considerations in healthcare and research methods.

History

The History program offers a course of study with emphases in European history, American history, and public history. Upon declaring the major a student will develop a contract for the course of study in consultation with faculty in the program. There are, in addition to the primary emphases, many possible areas of focus including graduate school preparation, pre-law, history for journalism, history for international studies, American Studies, and history for careers in business.

Interdisciplinary Studies

The purpose of the interdisciplinary studies major is to permit students to profit from the study of the full breadth of a liberal arts and sciences curriculum, as an end in itself as well as to complement and provide a context for the study of a particular discipline. The major may draw on courses in the natural and health sciences, mathematics, fine arts, humanities, and the social sciences.

Middle School Grades Education with 6-9 Licensure

The Middle Grades Teacher Education Program prepares candidates to teach adolescents in grades 6-9. Using current research and data regarding adolescent learners, candidates will develop the knowledge, skill and dispositions necessary to provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences for middle grades students via the St. Andrews General Education curriculum.

Nursing

The purpose of the SAU Baccalaureate Nursing Program is to prepare baccalaureate degree Registered nurses to address the national nursing shortage, serve the healthcare needs of the Southern North Carolina region, and decrease healthcare disparity among vulnerable populations.

Philosophy and Religious Studies

The mission of the Philosophy and Religious Studies program is to expose students to the breadth of ideas and disciplines that constitute the fields of Philosophy and Religious Studies. We seek to help students develop a broad understanding of the historical and contemporary impact of philosophical and religious ideas on human culture and human problems, as well as the logical and critical reasoning skills to take and defend reasoned positions on important philosophical and religious issues.

Physical Education with K-12 Licensure

In a liberal arts curriculum, the study of physical education provides balance to educate both the mind and the body. A major in physical education and sport can take you in different directions such as teaching, coaching, rehabilitation, therapy, sports, recreation, community health, intramurals, and wellness programs.

Pre-Law

Designed specifically for students interested in a law career, this interdisciplinary program provides courses which improve students' critical thinking and reasoning skills, and which give a general introduction to American politics and government. Students may apply to the program any time after completing 27 credits at the institution.

Psychology

The mission of the Psychology program is to provide students a deeper understanding of the scientific study of Psychology and related behavior, to develop critical thinking skills, to assist in the development of written and oral communication skills, and to guide students in their understanding of ethics. The program prepares majors to enter graduate school in psychology or related fields, to enter professional training programs, or to obtain employment in a wide variety of fields.

Secondary Grades Education with 9-12 Licensure

The Secondary Education Teacher Education Major Program prepares candidates to teach older adolescents in grades 7-12. Using current research and data regarding older adolescent learners, candidates will develop the knowledge, skill and dispositions necessary to provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences for high school students via the St. Andrews General Education curriculum.

Special Education with K-12 Licensure

The Special Education degree program is designed to prepare educators to teach children with mild disabilities via the General K-12 Curriculum. Pre-service teachers in Special Education will develop the knowledge, skill and dispositions necessary to provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences for special needs students in special and general education settings.

Sports Management

The Sports Management major, in keeping with the mission of the University, will offer an integrated educational program that incorporates cross-disciplinary exposure to the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions that are necessary for success in the field, as well as experiential learning components which help students explore and define career options while applying and testing their knowledge base.

Sports Performance, Health, and Fitness

Focused on health, fitness, and wellness, the Sports Performance, Health, and Fitness program provides information health risk factors, exercise regimens, nutrition and weight management, and the biomechanics of movement, physiological adaptations to exercise, injury prevention, and how to work with special population combined with general business, administrative and ethics topics.

Therapeutic Horsemanship

The Therapeutic Horsemanship major, in keeping with the mission of the University, will offer an integrated educational program that incorporates cross-disciplinary exposure to the knowledge and skills necessary for success in the field, as well as experiential learning components which allow students to explore and define career options while applying and testing their knowledge base.

Visual Arts

The curriculum of the Visual Arts major has two exciting tracks: Studio Art and Game Art Design. Upon completion of the Visual Arts major, students will demonstrate familiarity with the history and heritage of Western traditions in the visual arts, acquire a competency with the tools and techniques associated with the visual arts, and demonstrate the skills to produce creative works at a professional level.