Stillman College

Art

In the Department of Fine Arts, students gain advanced theoretical, performance, and production competencies for careers as educators and practitioners in the fine arts and music, and for further study for graduate degrees. Successful students will graduate with a baccalaureate degree in one of the department’s three fields of focus and the certification to teach (P-12) in that field.

Biology

Upon completion of the Biology major, students will Identify, describe, and explain the basic terminology, concepts, methodologies and theories used within the biological sciences, analyze biological information and develop reasoned based solutions to problems using the processes and applications of scientific inquiry using ethical behaviors, communicate knowledge, ideas, and clearly and effectively in written and oral forms appropriate to the biological sciences.

Business Administration

The online Business Administration Program (formerly known as STAMP) is designed to meet the educational needs of adult learners. These students are typically working full-time and interested in completing their degree while continuing to work. Online courses will be offered for early completion of the degree. The educational mission of this program is essentially two-fold. First, it provides continual opportunities for integrating one’s considerable work experience with the concept of a comp...

Chemistry

Upon completion of the Chemistry major, students will be able to perform the following: identify, describe, and explain the basic terminology, concepts, methodologies and theories used within chemistry, analyze information and develop reasoned based solutions to problems using the processes and applications of scientific inquiry using ethical behaviors. Communicate knowledge, ideas, and reasoning clearly and effectively in written and oral forms appropriate to the science of chemistry.

Collaborative Education

Collaborative Education K-6, a special education program, is designed to prepare pre- service teachers with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet the of exceptional students as identified under the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Students take courses that introduce them to a variety of exceptionalities and awareness to critical issues relevant to the delivery of services to exceptional children.

Criminal Justice

The program emphasizes corrections and law enforcement, and requires major courses that range from Juvenile Justice to Constitutional Law, and Criminal Evidence and Procedure to Community Based Corrections.

Elementary Education

The major function of the department is the preparation of students committed to excellence and to become competent teachers. The mandate is to provide students with the knowledge, skills, dispositions, curriculum, technology, methods of teaching, assessing and evaluating, field experiences, and self assessment.

English

The Department of English supports the core curriculum with student-centered instruction in languages, literature, composition, speech, and journalism, and prepares students for graduate study and varied professional careers.

History

History is among the longest-standing majors at Stillman because it allows insight into the journeys of people and civilizations. History majors will discover a lot of both during their Stillman careers with major courses in, among other topics, World History, African History, Latin American History, and African American History.

Human Performance

The primary purpose of the Department of Kinesiology is to develop competent educators and professionals who can make a positive contribution to school systems and to society and/or be admitted to and be successful in graduate studies.

Interdisciplinary Studies

Interdisciplinary Studies provides students with a unique opportunity to develop a multi- disciplinary and carefully focused course of study, which will fulfill traditional college requirements. This program equips students with a broad-based education that will allow them to think logically and articulate their findings via written and oral communications using technology. Students are also prepared for the intellectual tasks needed for success in graduate and professional schools.

Journalism

Upon completion of the Journalism major, students will be able to perform the following: Identify basic terms of the profession and report, design, edit, and function within the climate of the newsroom. Use professionalism, leadership, and critical thinking skills related to the presentation of information. Write in traditional news, feature, and opinion styles as well as literary methods and in public relations forms. Demonstrate proficiency in journalism-related oral communication.

Mathematics

The Department of Computational and Information Sciences offers a Baccalaureate degree in mathematics and seeks to provide the background requisite for employment and/or advanced study. The department provides to all students the mathematics and computer science courses required to satisfy the general education standards appropriate for a four-year, liberal arts college.

Music

Stillman College offers the Bachelor of Arts in Music with certification in Music Education. Did you know that music is the only activity that stimulates both hemispheres of the brain simultaneously? Research also demonstrates that music education improves physical health and cognitive functioning, including information storage, and increases positive social interaction.

Psychology

The Psychology degree was developed to enable students to think scientifically about behavior and mental processes, develop research and assessment skills, and to use those skills to solve everyday problems. Students who complete the degree in psychology may choose to work in various fields such as assessment, advising, research, and crisis prevention and intervention.

Religion

The Department of Religion and Theology seeks to graduate students who are knowledgeable in the scriptures and develop students who pursue and embrace a vocation of ministry and learning for the common good. The Department provides two majors, Religion and Theology.

Theology

The Department of Religion and Theology seeks to graduate students who are knowledgeable in the scriptures and develop students who pursue and embrace a vocation of ministry and learning for the common good. The Department provides two majors, Religion and Theology.