Virginia Union University

Accounting

The mission of the Accounting Major is to provide a curriculum that develops intellectual, technical, professional and ethical competence. The program prepares students to apply accounting knowledge and skills in public, private, governmental, and not-for-profit organizational contexts.

Biology

The Master of Science in Biology is a two-year, 40-credit hour program offering both a thesis and a non-thesis option. It provides advanced level training in biology and prepares students to master broad-based and specialized research techniques.

Biology

Offered by the Department of Natural Sciences, the Biology major provides functional information, understanding, and skills in the biological sciences as a basis for careers or graduate and professional study.

Biology: Secondary Education

Prepares students for 6-12 biology licensure, available in collaboration with the Evelyn Reid Syphax School of Education.

Biology (Teacher Licensure)

Business Administration

The EMBA degree is offered in the Sydney Lewis School of Business and requires a minimum of 33 credit hours delivered online. The uniqueness of the Executive MBA program resides in its specialized concentrations, which students select as an area of specialty.

Business Analytics

The mission of the Business Analytics major is to engage students in real-world projects with external companies, in order to allow students to be able to collect, analyze, and communicate about valuable data to make informed decisions to help companies succeed.

Chemistry

Offered by the Department of Natural Sciences, the Chemistry major develops understanding of the major theories and laws which govern chemical phenomena and safe laboratory practice.

Chemistry and Chemical Engineering

A dual degree program in collaboration with Virginia Commonwealth University leading to a B.S. in Chemistry from VUU and a B.S. in Chemical and Life Science Engineering with a concentration in Chemical Engineering from VCU.

Chemistry: Secondary Education

Prepares students for 6-12 chemistry licensure, available in collaboration with the Evelyn Reid Syphax School of Education.

Chemistry (Teacher Licensure)

Christian Education

The Master of Arts in Christian Education (MACE) is a two-year professional graduate degree focused on educational ministry, equipping persons for leadership in educational ministry in congregations and a broad range of other settings. A 27-hour one-year design is available to students holding an MDiv.

Computer Information Systems

Offered by the Department of Computer Information Systems and Computer Science, the program combines business and technology coursework. Students must earn a grade of C or better in all major courses.

Computer Science

The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science provides students with broad-based technology preparation, emphasizing problem-solving through computation and programming.

Computer Science with Cyber Security

The Computer Science with Cyber Security program prepares students to secure information systems by guaranteeing data availability, integrity, and confidentiality, combining comprehensive computer science and security coursework.

Criminal Justice

The Master of Criminal Justice is a two-year program with a 36-credit curriculum that equips students with advanced knowledge, critical thinking skills, and ethical principles necessary to lead and create positive social change in the field of criminal justice. Offered virtually.

Criminology and Criminal Justice

The Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice provides students with comprehensive knowledge of the criminal justice system and the field of criminology, offering exploration of these fields as a career choice or as preparation for graduate or law school.

Curriculum and Instruction

The Master of Arts in Curriculum and Instruction is a 36-credit master's degree program for candidates seeking advanced knowledge in curriculum planning and pedagogies. The cohort-format, 12-course sequence concludes with a capstone research project or thesis and oral presentation.

Data Analytics

The Master of Science in Data Analytics is an 18 to 24 month, 30-36 credit hour online program designed to emphasize better informed decision making through analyzing raw data, positioning students for leadership in business, government agencies, and institutions.

English

Offered by the Department of Languages and Literature, the English program develops students' ability to apply critical approaches to literature, analyze the relationship among language, society and culture, and conduct research that meets MLA standards.

English: Secondary Education

Students seeking a teaching certificate in English Secondary Education complete the courses in the English program as well as the courses outlined by the School of Education designed to prepare students for teacher licensure and practice (6-12 endorsement).

English (Teacher Licensure)

Entrepreneur Management

The mission of the Entrepreneurial Management Major is to provide a curriculum that develops intellectual, technical, professional and ethical competence for students pursuing venture creation and small enterprise management.

Entrepreneurship

Offered through the SLSB Ruth Coles Harris Leadership Institute Certificate Programs in the Sydney Lewis School of Business.

Exceptionalities

Finance and Banking

The mission of the Finance and Banking major is to prepare students for careers in a range of financial related fields, developing competency in financial decision making, investments, and banking.

Health Science

The Health Science program prepares students to understand foundational concepts of biology, demonstrate safe laboratory practices, apply principles of social justice to strive for health equity, and interpret nutrition concepts to improve the nutritional health of communities.

History

Offered by the Department of History and Political Science, the History major prepares students for careers in primary and secondary education, higher education, law, public administration and policy, the media, and related fields.

History/Political Science

An interdisciplinary major offered by the Department of History and Political Science combining coursework in both history and political science.

History & Political Sci (Teacher Licensure)

History/Social Science: Secondary Education

Prepares students for 6-12 licensure in history and social science, offered in collaboration with the Evelyn Reid Syphax School of Education.

Hospitality Management

Offered by the Sydney Lewis School of Business, the Hospitality Management major combines the common business core with specialized hospitality coursework to prepare students for management careers in the hospitality industry.

Hospitality Management

The Master of Science in Hospitality Management requires 36 credit hours offered in the fall, spring, and summer semesters, and may be completed in 15 months. The program is designed to increase critical thinking, analytical and professional skills to accelerate hospitality careers.

Human Resource Management

Interdisciplinary Studies: Community-Based Education

Designed to prepare students to work in education programs in community settings. Students learn the fundamentals of leadership and educational programming for community-based preschool, after-school and alternative programs. This is a non-licensure major.

Interdisciplinary Studies: Elementary Education

Designed for students who desire to teach at the elementary school level (PreK-6). The program gives students a broad background in liberal education studies, a specified academic core, professional studies, and appropriate field-based instruction leading to initial licensure.

Interdisciplinary Studies: Special Education

Prepares teacher candidates for a K-12 Exceptional Education endorsement through the Interdisciplinary Studies academic core, special education professional studies, and clinical field experience leading to initial licensure.

Interdisc Studies (Teacher Licensure)

Management

Management Information Systems

Marketing

The mission of the Marketing major is to prepare students to pursue career opportunities in sales, retailing, and related marketing fields through a curriculum grounded in the common business core.

Mass Communication

Offered by the Department of Mass Communications, the program teaches research, writing and critical thinking skills for media careers, including sequences in journalism and public relations, and requires demonstration of Associated Press style writing.

Mathematics

Offered by the Department of Mathematics, the program gives students exposure to the realm of mathematics and abstract reasoning and develops an appreciation of mathematics in everyday life. Coursework begins with the calculus sequence.

Mathematics: Secondary Education

Prepares students for 6-12 mathematics licensure, combining the mathematics content core with professional studies and field-based coursework offered through the Evelyn Reid Syphax School of Education.

Mathematics (Teacher Licensure)

Mathematics with Data Science

The Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics and Data Science develops student skills to apply mathematical and statistical methods to data analysis, visualization, and computation.

Ministry

The Doctor of Ministry is a three-year professional doctoral program designed for active pastors and leaders of Christian institutions. The 62-credit hour program incorporates four on-campus residencies, online courses, and varied learning settings, focusing on ministry in cultural context.

Music

Offered by the Department of Fine Arts, the Music program prepares students to perform music of varying repertoire and achieve instrument level mastery on their major musical instrument of study. Delivered face-to-face over approximately 48 months.

Music/Composition

Music/Performance

Music (Teacher Licensure)

Non-Profit and Church Administration

Offered through the SLSB Ruth Coles Harris Leadership Institute Certificate Programs in the Sydney Lewis School of Business.

Organizational Change and Leadership

Offered through the SLSB Ruth Coles Harris Leadership Institute Certificate Programs in the Sydney Lewis School of Business.

Physics

Offered by the Department of Natural Sciences, the Physics major develops competency in fundamental physics concepts, safe laboratory practice, experimental data analysis, and communication of physics concepts.

Physics and Electrical Engineering

A 3+2 dual degree program leading to a B.S. in Physics from VUU and a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from a partner institution (Howard University or Virginia Commonwealth University).

Physics and Mechanical Engineering

A 3+2 dual degree program in collaboration with Virginia Commonwealth University leading to a B.S. in Physics from VUU and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from VCU.

Political Science

Offered by the Department of History and Political Science, the Political Science major prepares students for careers and graduate study in government, law, public administration and policy, and related fields.

Political Science

The Master of Arts in Political Science is an online graduate program designed to be completed in one to two years. It offers thesis (30 hours) and non-thesis (33 hours) options and serves as an extension of the undergraduate history and political science degrees.

Pre-Health Professional

Project Management

Offered through the SLSB Ruth Coles Harris Leadership Institute Certificate Programs in the Sydney Lewis School of Business.

Psychology

Offered by the Department of Psychology, the program provides a broad foundation in psychological science. Students expecting to major in Psychology must earn a grade of C or better in all major courses.

Psychology (Teacher Licensure)

Public Health

The Master of Public Health graduate program promotes an environment of public health advocacy and provides experiential learning to become leaders in the public health profession. The 48-hour program is offered in research and public health policy tracks.

Religious Studies

Offered by the Department of Religious Studies in the Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology, the program provides a dynamic learning environment preparing students to take their place in global society as scholars and leaders in religious institutions, the academy, or other areas of society.

Sacred Music

Offered by the Department of Fine Arts, the Sacred Music program grounds students in the conventions, vocabulary, theory, and history of church and worship music while preparing them for careers in the arts.

Social Work

The mission of the Bachelor of Social Work program is to produce generalist practitioners committed to the amelioration of social injustice and discrimination and competent in working with vulnerable populations. The program is accredited by the Council on Social Work Education.

Social Work

The Master of Social Work is a two-year, 51-credit program preparing trauma-informed advanced generalist social workers. Students holding a BSW may apply for the 24-credit Advanced Standing program to complete the MSW in one academic year.

Sociology

Theatre

Offered by the Department of Fine Arts, the Theatre program prepares students to perform theatrical works and to pursue advanced training or employment in the arts.

Theology

The Master of Divinity prepares persons for ordained ministry, pastoral and religious leadership in local congregations and other faith-based settings, and non-ordained religious leadership roles. It requires 81 semester hours (27 courses) in a three-year full-time or five-year extended format.

Visual Arts

Offered by the Department of Fine Arts, the Visual Arts program enables students to produce creative ideas, concepts, and processes through an artistic medium and to market themselves for professional opportunities in the arts.