Walsh University

Accounting

Bachelor of Business Administration major in the DeVille School of Business requiring the 48 semester-hour Business Core Program plus 30-39 semester hours of Accounting major requirements. Graduation from the University with a BBA in Business requires 120 total credit hours.

Accounting

Associate of Arts - Accounting Major combining a 30 semester-hour Business Core with 18 semester hours of Accounting major requirements. Students need 60 credit hours to graduate with an AA degree from Walsh. Not an option for Degree Completion students.

Actuarial Science

Combines business, mathematics, computer science, actuarial science and data analytics requirements, including probability for actuaries and actuarial science and risk management with R.

Adolescence to Young Adult - Integrated Language Arts Licensure Program

Licensure program combining 30 semester hours of Education Core Requirements, 9 semester hours of Adolescence to Young Adult major requirements and 30 semester hours of English content requirements.

Adolescence to Young Adult - Integrated Mathematics Licensure Program

Licensure program combining 30 semester hours of Education Core Requirements, 9 semester hours of Adolescence to Young Adult major requirements and 30 semester hours of mathematics content requirements.

Adolescence to Young Adult - Integrated Science Licensure Program

Licensure program combining 30 semester hours of Education Core Requirements, 9 semester hours of Adolescence to Young Adult major requirements, and science content requirements in biology, chemistry, natural science, physics and mathematics.

Adolescence to Young Adult - Integrated Social Studies Licensure Program

Licensure program combining 21 semester hours of Education Core Requirements, 10 semester hours of Adolescence to Young Adult major requirements and social studies content requirements in economics, history, government and foreign affairs, and psychology or sociology.

Behavioral Sciences/Counseling

The B.A./M.A. program provides preparation for students who wish to pursue clinical mental health or school counseling careers, integrating core theoretical and knowledge areas in psychology and sociology into a Behavioral Science major at the undergraduate level. B.A./M.A. coursework integration results in a streamlined educational program wherein students can meet educational licensure requirements in school counseling or clinical mental health counseling in approximately 6 1/2 years.

Biochemistry

Students demonstrate knowledge of discipline-specific content related to macro-principles describing the three domains of biology and the molecular nature of life, and demonstrate readiness for post-baccalaureate entry into a workforce or acceptance into graduate or professional programs in biology and/or health professions.

Biology

Students demonstrate knowledge of discipline-specific content related to the three domains of biology and the molecular nature of life, core laboratory and calculation-based skills, and readiness for post-baccalaureate entry into a workforce or graduate and professional programs. Pre-professional curricular options are available in pre-dental, pre-medical, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, pre-physician's assistant, pre-veterinary, pre-physical therapy and pre-occupational therapy.

Chemistry

Students demonstrate knowledge of thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibrium, structure of materials, quantum mechanics, synthesis, reactivity of substances and green chemistry, along with discipline-specific laboratory and calculation-based skills consistent with American Chemical Society professional standards.

Clinical Laboratory Science

A 4+1 track combining biology and chemistry coursework at Walsh with a hospital-based clinical laboratory science program. Students must also fulfill the requirements of the hospital-based program; see the Division Chair for program details.

Communication

Graduates of the Communication program use research skills to evaluate current literature, compose written work in the style of the communication professions, employ effective oral and interpersonal communication skills, and identify and apply the skills of a specialized area of communication. Optional Digital Media and Professional Writing tracks are available.

Comprehensive Science

A broad science major combining biology, chemistry, mathematics and physics requirements with a biology internship and upper-level electives.

Computer Science

Students demonstrate knowledge of Computer Science-specific content including programming in a higher-level language and the computer's internal organization, critical thinking in Computer Science, and readiness for post-baccalaureate entry into the workforce or graduate study. Offered with Cyber Security, Networking and Programming curricular tracks.

Computer Science

Associate of Science combining 30 credit hours of general education requirements, computer science credits, mathematics and natural science proficiency requirements and electives. A Cybersecurity option is also available.

Corporate Communication

Combines business and communication coursework so that graduates can apply the skills of Corporate Communication to a professional environment. Students must demonstrate competency in computer applications (PowerPoint and spreadsheet).

Criminal Justice

Requires a total of 53 semester hours in the major, including a Criminal Justice core, 15 hours of Criminal Justice electives and a six-credit-hour culminating experience.

Cybersecurity

A certificate program in which students demonstrate knowledge of Information Technology-specific content, critical thinking and communication skills reflective of professional standards in Information Technology. The practicum will be an experiential commitment and may involve an applied project coordinated with Walsh at a designated internship site.

Data Analytics

Combines computer programming, mathematics and data analytics requirements including foundations and principles/techniques of data analytics and a data analytics practicum.

Digital Marketing & Analytics

Bachelor of Business Administration major requiring the 48 semester-hour Business Core Program plus 27-36 semester hours of Digital Marketing and Analytics major requirements, general education requirements and an internship.

Digital Marketing & Analytics

Associate of Arts major combining a 30 semester-hour Business Core with 18 semester hours of Digital Marketing & Analytics major requirements. Students need 60 credit hours to graduate with an AA degree from Walsh.

Dual: P-5 Elementary Education/P-5 Intervention Specialist

Dual licensure program combining 51 semester hours of Education Core Requirements with 19 semester hours of Intervention Specialist major requirements plus mathematics and social studies requirements.

Elementary P-5 Education Program

Licensure program combining 51 semester hours of Education Core Requirements with 8 semester hours of Elementary P-5 major requirements plus mathematics and social studies requirements.

eSports & Gaming Management

Bachelor of Business Administration major requiring the 48 semester-hour Business Core Program plus 27-36 semester hours of eSports and Gaming Management major requirements, including courses drawn from the LCMC consortium.

Exercise Science

Graduates assess the basic components of fitness, apply effective exercise training methods to induce physiological and structural adaptations safely, perform as an entry-level professional in an authentic situation in the field, and identify and implement lifestyle interventions to reduce chronic disease risk. Offered with Pre-Athletic Training, Pre-Occupational Therapy, Pre-Physical Therapy, Professional and Pre-Physician Assistant Studies tracks, several with accelerated options.

Finance

Bachelor of Business Administration major requiring the 48 semester-hour Business Core Program plus 27-36 semester hours of Finance major requirements, general education requirements and an internship.

Game Development

Combines game fundamentals and computer science requirements, with GDM, CSC and CSM courses offered through the LCMC/Rize consortium, culminating in a capstone project building a game. A design-focused curricular option is also available.

Government and Foreign Affairs

Students apply knowledge of theories, facts, methodologies and research in the discipline, think critically when synthesizing knowledge of evidence and content, and compare the beliefs, behaviors, values and worldviews of others. One 400-level GFA course must be designated as a capstone taken at senior status.

Healthcare Administration

Requires a total of 45 semester hours in the major, organized around foundations, healthcare administration and population health blocks of 12 credit hours each plus a healthcare administration capstone.

Health Sciences (OTA to MOT)

The Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA) to Masters of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Degree Advancement Bachelor of Science program offers a unique opportunity for OTA practitioners to earn a bachelor's degree and transition to the MOT program at Walsh University. Students transfer credits from their OTA program and complete pre-requisite or Health Sciences courses to total a minimum of 90 credits before entering the MOT program for their final 30 credits.

Health Services Management

Bachelor of Business Administration major requiring the 48 semester-hour Business Core Program plus 27-36 hours of Health Services Management major courses including healthcare systems, healthcare law and ethics, managed care and reimbursement, and a healthcare administration capstone.

Human Resource Management

Bachelor of Business Administration major requiring the 48 semester-hour Business Core Program plus 27 hours of Human Resource Management major courses taken at Walsh and through the LCMC consortium.

Human Services

Associate of Arts requiring a total of 60 semester hours in the major, spanning English, behavioral science, psychology, sociology and electives.

Information Technology

Combines an Information Technology core in networking, data protection, cloud infrastructure, information storage and troubleshooting with a focus area in application development or project planning, programming requirements and an ITM internship.

Interdisciplinary Studies

Students insert three clusters of four courses totaling 12 credit hours, each in a different discipline or area of study, for a total of 36 credit hours, plus a three-credit Integrative Project that connects the chosen disciplines and an internship.

Intervention Specialist - Licensure Program - Mild/Moderate Intervention Program

Licensure program combining 39 semester hours of Education Core Requirements with 19 semester hours of Intervention Specialist major requirements and 9 semester hours of additional requirements.

Intervention Specialist - Licensure Program - Moderate/Intensive Intervention Program

Licensure program combining 39 semester hours of Education Core Requirements with 21 semester hours of Intervention Specialist major requirements and 9 semester hours of additional requirements.

Legal Studies

The Legal Studies program offers students an opportunity to earn a bachelor's degree from Walsh University and a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the University of Akron School of Law or the Catholic University of America in six years (3+3 Program) or Ava Marie School of Law in Vineyards, Florida (3+3), or from the University of Dayton School of Law in five years (3+2 Program).

Liberal Arts

The Associate of Arts degree candidate is expected to earn a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit for graduation. Coursework spans English, history/government and foreign affairs, economics, psychology/sociology, natural science and mathematics, philosophy/theology, music/art and electives.

Management

Bachelor of Business Administration major requiring the 48 semester-hour Business Core Program plus 24-33 semester hours of Management major requirements, general education requirements and an internship.

Management

Associate of Arts major combining a 30 semester-hour Business Core with 18 semester hours of Management major requirements. Students need 60 credit hours to graduate with an AA degree from Walsh. Not an option for Degree Completion students.

Middle Childhood Education Licensure Program (B.A.)

Licensure program combining 27 semester hours of Education Core Requirements, 12 semester hours of literacy requirements and 9 semester hours of Middle Childhood Education requirements, plus two selected areas of concentration from language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.

Middle Childhood Education Licensure Program (B.S.)

Licensure program combining 27 semester hours of Education Core Requirements, 12 semester hours of literacy requirements and 9 semester hours of Middle Childhood Education requirements, plus two selected areas of concentration from language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.

Museum Studies

Requires 36 credit hours in Museum Studies plus a minor in Art History, Biology, Business, Chemistry, History or Objects Conservation. Students discover career paths in the museum field, demonstrate object handling and exhibition design skills, and develop knowledge of collections management methods.

Nursing

The goal of the Walsh University Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing curricula is to prepare a graduate who is responsible and accountable for the application of critical thinking, communication principles, science and liberal arts knowledge, and therapeutic nursing interventions with diverse clients in an evolving health care system.

Organizational Leadership

Requires a total of 45 semester hours in the major, including an 18-hour Organizational Leadership core, two 12-hour concentrations selected from Organizational Promotion, Resource Development and Corporate Communications, and an Organizational Development and Leadership capstone.

Philosophy

Students appraise and evaluate the arguments of primary philosophical texts and research, communicate an understanding of sound reasoning concerning classical philosophical problems and ideas, and apply philosophical principles to contemporary ethical problems. Majors take two Special Topics courses, the second of which serves as their capstone.

Professional Aviation

Effective Spring 2024, the Bachelor of Science Professional Aviation degree is available to undergraduate/post-baccalaureate students who enter the University beginning Spring 2024, or have officially advanced their catalog of record to 2023-2025. The curriculum combines American Winds aviation academic and FAA certification courses with a business focus area and humanities for professionals.

Professional Education

A non-licensure education program requiring 31 semester hours of general program requirements in education, communication, English and exercise science, plus 23 semester hours of education and/or content area courses in a chosen track (Children/Youth Programming, Global-Cultural or Interdisciplinary).

Professional Sales

Bachelor of Business Administration major requiring the 48 semester-hour Business Core Program plus 27-33 semester hours of Professional Sales requirements taken at Walsh and through the LCMC consortium.

Psychology

Requires a total of 42 semester hours in the major, including psychology foundations, one course from each of the cognition and social processes core areas, electives and a community/clinical culminating experience. Pre-Occupational Therapy and accelerated pre-OT early assurance curricular options are available.

Public Health

Combines a Public Health core covering the history of public health, epidemiology, health economics, biostatistics, health services and public health studies with mathematics and additional requirements in biology, economics, sociology and health policy.

Social and Behavioral Science

A 39 credit hour major combining a social science core with psychology and sociology concentrations and a culminating experience in ethics and professional skills and a social and behavioral science capstone.

Sociology Applied Family Studies

Requires a total of 39 semester hours in the major, combining a Sociology core with an Applied Family Studies concentration, electives and an applied behavioral science seminar and internship culminating experience.

Sport Management

Bachelor of Business Administration major requiring the 48 semester-hour Business Core Program plus 27-36 semester hours of Sports Management major requirements, a Sports Management co-op and an internship.

Supply Chain Management

Bachelor of Business Administration major requiring the 48 semester-hour Business Core Program plus 27-36 semester hours of Supply Chain Management requirements, including LCMC consortium courses in forecasting and logistics, sourcing and operations, and a capstone.

Theology

Students demonstrate critical thinking about theological questions by integrating knowledge across multiple academic disciplines, express theological ideas clearly through written and oral academic communication, and become acquainted with the moral tradition of the Roman Catholic Church.

Visual and Performing Arts

Students develop competency in the application of one of the four primary artistic disciplines (studio art, art history, music, theater), communicate effectively about the arts, evaluate career paths in the arts through professional experiences, and illustrate underlying connections between the various artistic disciplines.

Visual Communication Design

Students demonstrate fundamental visual communication principles, theories and processes; research, analyze and develop strong design solutions for defined audiences; and describe and employ industry tools, technology, ethics and practices. Before proceeding to an internship or the Portfolio/Capstone course students must pass a faculty review with a 2.5 GPA.

Web Design

A hybrid program combining computer science, web design, graphic design and user-experience coursework, culminating in a capstone project in goal-oriented web design that also serves as internship credit.