William Peace University

Anthropology

Anthropology is most simply defined as the study of humans, in all of our wondrous similarities and differences. It is a field that explores the important question of what makes us human by studying our unique biology and our diverse societies and cultures.

Biology (BA)

A biology major provides students with an extensive foundation in the natural sciences, teaches valuable skills, and prepares students for diverse, rewarding careers in healthcare fields, biomedical science, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, ecology, and conservation. Majoring in biology can open doors in fields of scientific research, and students may go on to pursue graduate degrees in several subdisciplines of science.

Biology (BS)

A biology major provides students with an extensive foundation in the natural sciences, teaches valuable skills, and prepares students for diverse, rewarding careers in healthcare fields, biomedical science, biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, ecology, and conservation. Biology majors are prepared to pursue a multitude of careers immediately following graduation.

Business Administration (BA)

The Business Administration program at Peace offers courses that teach the critical concepts, as well as the hard and soft skills, necessary to succeed in today's competitive business environment. The B.A. is less quantitative than the B.S. and is more in line with a liberal education tradition. This course of study is a good option for students with professional experience, who are returning to college to complete their degree, or who are completing a double major.

Business Administration (BS)

The Business Administration program at Peace offers courses that teach the critical concepts, as well as the hard and soft skills, necessary to succeed in today's competitive business environment. Every course is built around immersive activities that emphasize lifelong learning and that provide students with opportunities to practice critical thinking, communication, and collaboration in solving complex business problems. The B.S. is more quantitative than the B.A.

Business Analytics

Business analytics is the combination of skills, technologies, applications, and processes used by organizations to gain insight into their business's performance. It can be applied to any department or function from sales to finance to logistics, etc. Business analytics uses internal and external data, statistical and quantitative analysis, data visualization, mapping, and other techniques in measuring past performance to guide an organization's business planning.

Clinical and Behavioral Research

The Clinical and Behavioral Research major is designed to prepare students for careers in basic research across a wide range of industries. Students in this major will develop proficiency in both quantitative and qualitative research methods, including experimental design, survey development, and observational techniques. A hallmark of this program is its emphasis on immersive learning.

Communication

Choosing to major in Communication will prepare you for graduate school or a wide-ranging choice of career paths. Many of our graduates are working in corporate communication, public relations, nonprofit administration, social media, journalism, digital media development, graphic design, communication management, marketing, or sales. All of our majors complete a core of classes which provide a foundation in creative problem-solving and communication principles.

Criminal Justice

The Criminal Justice program engages students in the interdisciplinary study of crime and criminal justice within the United States. Students gain an understanding of the social, political, and psychological dimensions of crime and victimization, as well as insight into the three primary institutions of the criminal justice system. As students explore both the theoretical and applied aspects of the field, the skills of critical thinking and investigative analysis are developed.

Dual: Elementary Education (K-6) and Special Education General Curriculum (K-12)

This unique program prepares students for careers in both elementary education and special education general curriculum. It is one of multiple William Peace University programs of study leading to North Carolina Teacher Licensure.

Education Without Licensure

Students who choose this program do not need to take admission exams or licensure exams. This program does not include student teaching; students will complete an education-related internship.

Elementary Education (K-6)

This program prepares students to teach in an elementary setting. It is one of multiple William Peace University programs of study leading to North Carolina Teacher Licensure.

English

The English program at Peace places emphasis on understanding how stories reflect and shape all aspects of culture; our curriculum will broaden your horizons and prepare you to better understand people's values and motivation. English majors will learn to think, communicate, teach and lead in nimble ways; you will actively engage in the sort of complex problem solving that drives innovation, unlocks creativity, and engenders inclusivity.

Environmental Studies

Environmental Studies is an interdisciplinary program that draws on courses in Biology, Chemistry, Political Science, and Communication and provides an overview of the scientific, economic, cultural, and policy elements of global environmental issues. Students learn foundational knowledge in science while understanding the structure, process, and policies for making laws and implementing the communication skills for effectively advocating change.

Esports and Gaming Administration

The major will prepare students to enter many growing career fields. Graduates of the Esports and Gaming Administration program will be able to pursue positions in Esports marketing and promotion, as tournament directors, collegiate Esports coaches, events management, public relations, sales, facilities management, game day operations, and general Esports administration.

Exercise and Sport Science

Exercise and sport science (ESS) is the study of numerous scientific disciplines such as anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition, and psychology specifically applied to sport and exercise. This multidisciplinary approach fully prepares students with the knowledge and skills necessary to improve human performance in athletic, healthy, or diseased demographics.

Global Studies

The Global Studies program engages students in the interdisciplinary study of the world, and of how it has been and is being shaped by globalization. Students study global and international politics, economics, business, media, history, society and culture, so that they can become productive contributors to, and find employment in, a rapidly changing world.

History

The study of history prepares students for informed citizenship in an increasingly complex and interdependent world. Students of history gain an understanding of the human experience around the world and over time. William Peace University history courses examine systems of power and inequality, such as those based in racism, classism, and colonialism.

Human Resource Management

Students who graduate from William Peace University's Human Resource Management program will be prepared for real-world careers as HR generalists and specialists in compensation and benefits, recruitment and staffing, training and development, diversity and inclusion, labor relations, employee relations, and more. They will work in every industry and sector, including business, education, government, the military, arts and entertainment, and nonprofits.

Interdisciplinary Arts

The William Peace University Interdisciplinary Arts program provides a broad background in the study and training of the visual and performing arts (including art, dance, film, gaming, media, music, and theatre). This program allows students the flexibility and customization to study multiple artistic interests within one degree, while also emphasizing immersive learning by incorporating innovative classroom curriculum with immersion-based experiences on and off campus.

Interdisciplinary Studies

The Interdisciplinary Studies major is a program which ensures flexibility needed in today's market. It offers both breadth and depth. Together with your advisor and other appropriate members of the faculty, you can craft a curriculum to fit your individual needs and interests.

Marketing

Marketing is the management process through which goods and services move from concept to the customer. It is based on thinking about the business in terms of customers' needs and their satisfaction. It is the marketing professional's job to create, manage, and enhance brands and provide value to customers.

Nursing (RN to BSN)

The RN to BSN program is for registered nurses who hold an Associate's Degree in nursing (or equivalent) and have a current unrestricted North Carolina RN license or current unrestricted RN license in the state in which the student has residency. Earning a BSN degree can help registered nurses broaden their understanding of nursing practice, expand their potential career opportunities, and support the goal of increasing the number of nurses in the workforce who have a bachelor's degree.

Political Science

The Political Science program at William Peace University, located in the heart of North Carolina's capital city, is ideal for students interested in learning how government operates. As students will be matriculating just blocks away from local, state, and federal government offices, a truly unique opportunity to immerse oneself in the political system is presented.

Pre-Law

The Pre-Law major is designed particularly for students interested in attending law school. The Pre-Law program consists of interdisciplinary courses that develop within students the necessary skills - critical thinking, analytical writing, public speaking - that law schools and the legal profession demand. Students are only blocks away from local, state, and federal courthouses, as well as the North Carolina General Assembly.

Psychology

Psychology is the study of human behavior and the mind. Major areas of emphasis include child development, adulthood and aging, family psychology, psychological disorders and treatment, learning and memory, persuasion and influence, and the application of psychological theories to the areas of sport, law, and business. The psychology major helps students develop skills in critical thinking, data analysis, scientific writing, and ethical decision making.

Simulation and Game Design

The William Peace University Simulation and Game Design program provides a broad background in simulation and game design. Practical applications in creative arts, visual arts, audio/video technology, interactive storytelling, 3D modeling, animation, programming and management are the core of the major. Simulation and Game Design is applicable to multiple industries, including video gaming, business, healthcare, and education.

Sport and Fitness Studies

Sport and Fitness Studies (SFS) is an exploratory major as students are provided with a wide range of classes to prepare them for numerous career opportunities within the sport and fitness field.

Sport Management

The sport management program is designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge necessary to thrive in a growing industry. The sport management curriculum consists of evidence-based theories and current industry practices that prepare students for a successful career in the sports industry.

User Experience Design

The major will prepare students to enter many growing career fields such as User Experience design (UX), User Interface design (UI), Digital Design, Graphic Design, Web Developer and Digital Interface designer. The core course requirements will be concentrated in Design, Programming, Mobile/Desktop platforms and User experiences. The major's elective courses allow for additional development and understanding audiences from Business Analytics, Communication, Writing, and Special Topics courses.

Writing

Having excellent writing skills will ensure that you remain consistently employable, whether you want to be an in-demand freelancer, widely published author, or indispensable member of a corporate team. Writing majors will receive training in professional writing, gain hands-on experience in proof-reading and editing, and hone their talents as wordsmiths and creatives.