St. Thomas University

Accounting

The BBA in Accounting prepares students for careers in public or private accounting or for positions in non-profit or government organizations, and provides preparation relevant to the CPA exam.

Applied Artificial Intelligence

The Applied AI Certificate program equips students with a comprehensive understanding of Artificial Intelligence principles, applications, ethical considerations, and the specialized area of Prompt Engineering. Comprising four online courses, it prepares students for the evolving AI landscape across industries, fostering technical proficiency and ethical awareness.

Applied Mathematics and Data Science

The BS in Applied Mathematics and Data Science provides a solid background in the role and application of mathematics in disciplines requiring quantitative analysis. It integrates statistics, mathematics, computer science and data analysis to produce graduates with the skills needed to evaluate and interpret data.

Biology

The BS in Biology gives students a solid foundation in the field, exposing them to concepts of biology, chemistry, biochemistry, cell biology, microbiology, genetics, molecular biology, ecology, and biotechnology. The degree prepares students for scientific careers in the biomedical and environmental sciences and for advanced STEM degrees.

Business

The BA in Business is designed for the adult learner who is already employed but desires a business-related degree to enhance career development, and is attractive to those seeking a double major or with numerous transfer credits. It offers specializations in Business Studies and in General Business.

Catholic Education

This degree program prepares committed and reflective educators to serve in Catholic K-12 schools. It offers a faith-integrated curriculum, a non-traditional certification pathway, and meaningful clinical and field experiences embedded within coursework, delivered in a fully online, synchronous format.

Catholic Theological Foundations

The Certificate in Catholic Theological Foundations equips students with a profound understanding of theological concepts, Catholic teachings, and interreligious dialogue. This online certificate consists of four courses, fostering ethical discernment, intercultural competence, and transformative leadership.

Chemistry (Pre-Pharmacy)

The BS in Chemistry, Pre-Pharmacy program educates and prepares students for a pharmacy career and for professional school programs in related fields, including medicine and dentistry, as well as graduate programs in chemistry or teaching in chemistry.

Communication and Media Studies

Students learn the fundamentals of crafting compelling narratives for journalism and strategic communications, writing high-quality copy, making graphics, and shooting and editing photos, video, and audio for newspapers, magazines, news sites, TV and radio, podcasts, and social media. They also develop skills for public relations, crisis communications, and marketing.

Computer Science

The Computer Science major is designed to prepare students with a strong programming foundation and a broad perspective of the discipline, offering the knowledge and skills of designing and implementing stand-alone, web-based or mobile application systems or processes to solve real-world problems.

Criminal Justice

The 12-credit Certificate in Criminal Justice is designed to familiarize students with the organization and operation of the major branches of the criminal justice system, their mandate, and related materials about the nature and causes of crime, including basic legal aspects of administering justice and the management of justice services.

Criminal Justice

The BA in Criminal Justice provides students with a skill-based, scholarly understanding of the structure and operation of the police, court, and correctional systems. Attention is given to managerial, legal, and behavioral aspects of crime and crime control along with related contemporary issues such as capital punishment, the war on drugs, court reform, and terrorism.

Criminology

Master's degree in Criminology offered by Biscayne College at St. Thomas University.

Culinary Arts, Tourism and Hospitality Management

The Culinary Arts, Tourism and Hospitality Management program prepares graduates to capitalize on wide-ranging opportunities in a variety of industry segments. Students engage in courses that prepare them for the data-driven innovation required for a constantly evolving global industry, with specializations in Culinary Arts and in Tourism and Hospitality Management.

Educational Leadership

Master of Science in Educational Leadership offered by the Education Department in a blended format.

Educational Specialist

Education Specialist graduate program offered by Biscayne College at St. Thomas University.

Education Leadership

Doctoral degree in Education Leadership offered by Biscayne College at St. Thomas University.

Elementary Education

Master of Science in Elementary Education offered by the Education Department to prepare graduates to become instructional leaders in their schools or school districts; new cohorts start every eight weeks with evening, weekend, and online options.

Elementary Education

This degree is designed to provide highly trained and highly motivated teachers for elementary school classes. Candidates for this degree benefit from a non-traditional approach to state certification requirements and course-based clinical and field experiences.

English

The English major specializes in learning about the world's great writers, specifically the master essayists, poets, dramatists, and novelists throughout civilization and, more narrowly, in the English-speaking world. Each English major can be tailored to an individualized program of study that fits personal needs and interests.

Ethical Leadership

Master's degree in Ethical Leadership offered by Biscayne College at St. Thomas University.

Ethical Leadership

Doctoral degree in Ethical Leadership offered by Biscayne College at St. Thomas University.

Ethical Leadership

The BA in Ethical Leadership provides a Liberal Arts program while preparing individuals to contribute to the common good through a comprehensive understanding of the nature and practice of ethical leadership. Ethical leaders help foster a positive environment and productive relationships by understanding self, groups, and organizations.

Fashion Merchandising and Design

The BA in Fashion Merchandising and Design builds upon a strong Catholic tradition with a business-focused curriculum, providing students with an in-depth look into the ever-changing fashion industry while molding ethical leaders. It offers specializations in Fashion Merchandising and in Fashion Design.

Finance

The BBA in Finance prepares graduates for a career in finance, accounting, or general management, and unlocks career opportunities with financial institutions, other corporate entities, or in the fields of international finance or financial planning. Graduates also study the major functional activities of business.

Forensic Criminal Justice

The certificate in Forensic Criminal Justice is designed for those interested in applying the science of the laboratory to the justice enterprise. Students develop a sound comprehension of the structure and operation of the police and the courtroom where the evidentiary impact of laboratory efforts has practical consequences.

Health Sciences

The BS in Health Sciences helps students identify courses and skills needed to succeed in applying to professional schools, exposing them to biology, chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, genetics, anatomy and physiology. It offers pathways including Pre-Professional, Allied Health & Sports Medicine, and Exercise Science & Human Performance.

Homeland Security and Terrorism Control

The purpose of this certificate is for students to examine and research the realms of terrorism and homeland security across the disciplines of political science, sociology, law enforcement, and criminal justice/psychology, learning about the political, religious, and psychological motives of terrorists and the plight of victims of terrorism.

Instructional Design and Technology

Master's degree in Instructional Design and Technology offered by Biscayne College at St. Thomas University.

International Business

The BBA in International Business combines the core BBA business curriculum with 24 credits of major requirements focused on international business, including courses such as Principles of International Economics, preparing students for careers in the global business environment.

Introduction to Culinary Arts

This 15-college credit professional program includes fundamental culinary skills and techniques, the art of cooking, food and beverage management, and an in-depth course in seafood sustainability, fabrication and preparation. The certificate can be completed online through demonstrations, lectures and videos.

Juridical Science

Doctorate in Juridical Science (J.S.D.) awarded by St. Thomas University as recognized in its SACSCOC accreditation.

Law

Juris Doctor offered through the St. Thomas University School of Law; the University also offers a combined BA/JD and a J.D. 3+3 articulation program with participating undergraduate majors.

Laws

Master of Law (LL.M.) degree awarded by St. Thomas University as recognized in its SACSCOC accreditation.

Management

The BBA in Management prepares students to pursue a career in managing activities in a private, public, non-profit, or governmental organization. Formal studies include Accounting, Finance, Economics, Information Systems and Statistics, with specialization options in business, cyber security, marketing, and trade and logistics management.

Natural Sciences

The BA in Natural Sciences allows students to explore and integrate courses from the different science fields, emphasizing the interrelationships among biology, chemistry, data science, and physics. Students customize their major to match personal and professional career goals, gaining skills in scientific analysis, research, communication, and documentation.

Nursing

The BSN is designed to prepare students to become nurses who will be ethical leaders and providers of high-quality healthcare. The program promotes cultural competency, scientific knowledge and evidence-based practice, includes clinical practice in a variety of health-care settings, and prepares graduates to sit for the RN licensing examination (NCLEX).

Organizational Leadership

The BA in Organizational Leadership is a 120 credit, accelerated, online degree designed to facilitate the demands of working students and professionals seeking to further their education to move forward in their chosen career. The curriculum emphasizes personal growth, individual values and advancement in areas of organizational development.

Political Science

The BA in Political Science focuses on acquiring strong writing, communication and critical thinking skills, and prepares students for graduate work in Political Science, International Relations, and Public Administration as well as law school. Majors take 24 upper division credits focusing on Law, American Politics and International Relations.

Psychology

In the BA in Psychology, students explore the different aspects of psychology related to research, the diversity of humankind, and the application of psychological theories. The curriculum lays the foundation for students who want to pursue graduate school in psychology and those who want to start their career in the mental health profession.

RN to BSN

The RN-to-BSN track is for applicants who have completed an Associate of Science (ASN) degree nursing program and seek to earn the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Plans of study are designed to facilitate consistent progression on a full-time or part-time basis to fit the RN's work schedule.

Sports Administration (BA)

The BA in Sports Administration blends liberal arts, business, and sports administration courses in a curriculum designed to prepare students for management positions in the sports industry. St. Thomas University pioneered the nation's first undergraduate Sports Administration program in 1972.

Sports Administration (BBA)

St. Thomas University pioneered the first undergraduate Sports Administration degree program in 1972. The BBA in Sports Administration is designed for students who desire a management-oriented degree, providing a balance between quantitative and qualitative aspects of management with core business knowledge and a specialization in sports administration.

Theology

Master's degree in Theology offered by Biscayne College at St. Thomas University.

Theology

Doctoral degree in Theology offered by Biscayne College at St. Thomas University.

Theology

The BA in Theology explores the implications of faith's search for understanding. Grounded in the rich legacy of the Catholic intellectual heritage, the program is a rigorous and reflective foundation in religious studies fundamental to effective leadership, as well as preparation for graduate and/or professional education.