Wilberforce University

Biochemistry

Biochemistry is the scientific study of chemical processes and substances within living organisms. Students actively engage in mastering the fundamental principles of both chemistry and biology, with specialized training tailored to the intricacies of biochemistry. The program prepares graduates for advanced studies in biochemistry and related fields, biochemical and biomedical research, and medical careers.

Biology

The biology program's mission is to provide a solid foundation in the fundamental areas of biology necessary for careers in modern biological science, including the background for admission to graduate and professional schools. Students must complete all the courses in the biology core and those in the related science and mathematics disciplines, plus three science electives, eight hours of a foreign language, and Introduction to Psychology. All students seeking the B.S.

Business, Management, and Technology

The Business, Management, and Technology program seeks to provide students with a broad understanding of the macro-level aspects of business, management, and technology, with an opportunity to develop a high level of proficiency in one aspect of the three domains. Concentrations are offered in Accounting, Management, Marketing, and Organizational Management.

Civil Engineering

The Civil Engineering program is designed to develop innovative and skilled engineers to design, construct, and maintain the infrastructure that shapes our world. The program provides a comprehensive education combining rigorous academic instruction and practical, real-world experience, preparing students to address complex challenges in sustainability, public safety, and urban development.

Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

The Master of Science in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling is a graduate degree offered through the Department of Behavioral Health and Graduate Studies, designed to meet the growing demand for qualified, professionally trained clinical rehabilitation counselors who want to work in public and private rehabilitation agencies and institutions.

Computer Engineering

Computer Engineering focuses on the theoretical and applied research by which next-generation, high-performance computing and communications systems are designed, developed, and exploited. The program provides students with a strong background in the fundamentals of mathematics, physics, and computer engineering and science, and prepares them to analyze and evaluate computer systems, both hardware and software.

Computer Science

The Computer Science program is designed to produce graduates who are both technically competent and sufficiently well-grounded in theory, including the development of the knowledge, skills, and creative, analytical ability required for productive careers in computer-related fields. The program requires courses in both engineering and computer science, and students gain hands-on experience through senior design courses.

Criminal Justice Administration

Criminal Justice Administration is offered as a Bachelor of Science major through the RISE (Reaching Infinite Success Through Education) accelerated degree-completion program for adult learners. Coursework covers criminal justice administration, criminology, correctional theory, juvenile delinquency and justice, forensic science, terrorism and homeland security, and ethics and the administration of justice. RISE courses are delivered in accelerated, six-week online formats over 15-18 months.

Digital Humanities

Digital Humanities & Civics is an area that applies digital technologies to studying humanities and political science, presenting an interdisciplinary, collaborative approach to teaching, conducting research, and presenting conclusions. While completing coursework in history and literature, students conduct original research utilizing cutting-edge AI, machine learning, and data science tools.

Digital Media

For students interested in communications professions - such as advertising, journalism, public relations, or music production - the Digital Media program offers students a pathway to the future. Courses provide students with the media production skills needed to succeed in communications, music, or literary journalism, covering the basics of video, audio, photography, animation, illustration, and web application skills.

Electrical Engineering

Electrical engineering deals with the study and electronic technologies of electricity, electronics, electromagnetism, and other applications. The program provides students with an undergraduate education of the highest quality to become critical, original, and independent thinkers and prepares practicing engineers for a lifetime of creative work and ongoing technical learning.

Health and Human Services

The Health and Human Services program is dedicated to preparing students for leadership roles in the dynamic health and human services fields. Through a comprehensive curriculum that integrates management theory, environmental health, and human resource strategies, the program equips students with the knowledge and skills to address complex challenges within healthcare and social service organizations.

Health Services Administration

The mission of the health services administration program is to provide a solid foundation in the fundamental areas of health services management and the administrative skills necessary for careers in modern healthcare and health-related facilities, including the background for admission to graduate and professional schools.

Kinesiology

The Kinesiology program seeks to prepare students to have a strong background in skills dedicated to the study of complex interactions among physiological, biomedical, psychological, sociological, and developmental aspects of human movement in health and wellness. The mission of Kinesiology is to advance and apply knowledge through teaching, research, applied student experience, and service programs that promote lifelong physical health and well-being in our community.

Mathematical Sciences

The Mathematical Sciences Program seeks to prepare students to have a strong background in logic, reasoning, critical thinking, and technology skills. Graduates can enroll successfully and competitively in graduate school or the industry after graduation.

Psychology

The Psychology program at Wilberforce is broadly based on liberal arts education as a foundation and incorporates the educational goals of the profession as recognized by the American Psychological Association. The program is designed to increase students' critical thinking skills and facilitate the acquisition of the body of knowledge inherent in studying human behavior and mental processes.

Rehabilitation Services

The Rehabilitative Services Program is committed to providing high-quality undergraduate education to students on a variety of subjects and issues related to people with disabilities, homelessness, drug addiction, and a variety of other despairing circumstances. The program's goal is to focus on the integration of theory and practice with an ongoing emphasis on experiential learning, which prepares students to secure and excel in employment and growth in their communities.

Social Work

The undergraduate program in Social Work provides a liberal arts base for the development of knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed in professional practice. The course includes a required educationally directed field experience that allows students to integrate knowledge and develop skills in various social work practice settings. The student who completes the undergraduate social work curriculum will be eligible to apply for licensure as a "Licensed Social Worker" in the State of Ohio.

Sociology

The mission of the Sociology program is to examine how societal groups are formed, how they work, how they compete, and how they change, with emphasis on how these groups influence patterns of social interaction and the behavior of those who live within and among these societies. Graduates develop the aptitude to understand and analyze complexity and ambiguity and can pursue careers in public relations, social organizations, social research, counseling, planning, and development organizations.