William Penn University

Accounting

The Accounting major combines the Business Core with accounting coursework including intermediate and cost accounting, tax accounting, auditing, and advanced accounting to prepare students for careers in accounting.

Applied Mathematics

Builds on the Mathematics Core with applied coursework and at least 21 approved credits in another area, including an approved minor, coordinated with the head of the mathematics department.

Biology

The Biology Major (BS) teaches students about the functions of humans and other organisms at the organism, cellular, and molecular levels, preparing them for further education in medicine, dentistry, veterinary science, physical therapy, and other life science professions, as well as careers in laboratory research or biotechnology.

Business Management

The Business Management major combines the Business Core with management coursework in operations, marketing, human resources, finance, organizational behavior, and international business to prepare students to rise to their potential in the business setting of their choosing.

Computer Science

Students in Applied Computer Science take the common Computer Science/Mathematics Core and select a major in Computer Science, providing basic proficiency in computer science through a mixture of fundamental theory, problem solving, and application of relevant technology.

Creative Arts

The Creative Arts major, offered with emphases in Fine Arts or Theatre, exposes students to a variety of cultural and social learning opportunities and provides practical experience in performances, presentations, and writings.

Elementary Education

William Penn offers a full teacher education program with an Elementary Education (K-6) endorsement, available as a Distance Learning Bachelor of Arts program. The Teacher Education Program is approved by the Iowa Department of Education.

Engineering

Students choosing engineering enroll in a 3+2 program, attending William Penn University for the first three years and Iowa State University for the last two to complete a Bachelor of Science in Civil, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering. They transfer credits back to receive their WPU B.A. in addition to the ISU degree.

English

The English degree requires completion of the English Core courses plus credits in the Literature and Writing classes, totaling 32 credit hours.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

Combines the Business Core with coursework in entrepreneurship, consumer behavior, e-commerce, small business finance and management, and risk management to prepare students to launch and manage new ventures.

Exercise Science

The Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science provides a thorough understanding of the scientific principles behind human movement, physical activity, and physiology, preparing students for advanced graduate studies in fields such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, sports medicine, and strength and conditioning.

General Mathematics

The Mathematics major develops undergraduate knowledge across a variety of mathematics topics and essential skills to utilize mathematics in changing environments through a mixture of problem solving, application, and fundamental theory.

History

The History major increases students' historical consciousness, assesses significant trends and patterns, relates the past to the present, and examines political institutions and constitutional issues through American and world history.

Human Resource Management

Combines the Business Core with human resource coursework in employment law, strategic staffing, compensation and benefits, and training and development. The major is fully aligned with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), and students are eligible to apply for the SHRM certification exam.

Human Services

Drawing primarily from psychology and sociology, the Human Services program presents students with the interdisciplinary perspective necessary for the provision of human and social services, preparing them for entry-level positions in community mental health, counseling, social services, criminal justice, and other human welfare settings.

Industrial Technology

The Technology area allows students to focus their studies in industrial technology, with emphases in Technical, Engineering Technology, or Management of Technology. The mission is to help students become broadly educated, technologically adept leaders prepared for outstanding careers.

Information Technology

An Applied Computer Science major built on the common Computer Science/Mathematics Core, emphasizing networks, systems, computer and network management, and information and security assurance.

Interdisciplinary Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies is designed to meet individual needs and goals by providing a broad range of topics rather than one specific major, consisting of 45+ credits from 2-3 concentration areas plus an introductory seminar, career exploration course, and capstone.

Kinesiology

The Bachelor of Arts in Kinesiology focuses on the science of human movement and the promotion of physical activity across diverse populations, preparing graduates for careers in health and wellness, fitness training, coaching, and community recreation, or for further study in related fields.

Leadership

Offered in an 8-week online-only format, the Leadership major concentrates on the integration of leadership with the influences of digital media and the innovations of technology, developing change agents prepared for careers in business, media, and technology.

Music

The Music major requires the Music Core plus performance ensembles and either a Vocal or Instrumental Emphasis, totaling 49 credit hours.

New Media

New Media explores the professional practice of creative storytelling leading to employment in the media profession, including filmmaking, game design, sports production, video production, and visual communication. The hands-on curriculum offers tracks in Film & Video Production and Content Creation & Digital Design.

Nursing (Pre-Licensure)

The 4-year Pre-Licensure BSN program prepares graduates with enhanced leadership skills essential to nursing practice in a diverse healthcare environment. The Pre-licensure BSN program has interim approval from the Iowa Board of Nursing, and the baccalaureate program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Nursing (RN-to-BSN)

The RN-BSN program (offered online in an 8-week format) allows registered nurses to complete a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. The William Penn University RN-BSN Program is approved by the Iowa Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Organizational Leadership

The Paul McCracken Master of Organizational Leadership (formerly Master of Business Leadership) is an online program designed to develop the leadership skills and attributes required to excel at both the personal and professional level, emphasizing business leadership skills for leading a variety of organizations.

Political Science

The Political Science major provides an understanding of political, constitutional, economic, social, cultural, and international policy issues and enhances students' perceptions of significant trends and patterns associated with political institutions and constitutional issues.

Psychology

The Psychology program provides students with a scientific understanding of psychological structures and processes associated with human development, cognition, motivation, and learning, and provides a solid foundation for graduate study.

Secondary Education

Secondary Education (5-12) students complete the Secondary Professional Education core along with at least one stand-alone content endorsement area. Teacher licensure is granted by the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners.

Sociology

The Sociology program provides a solid foundation of substantive sociological knowledge emphasizing sociological theory and research methodology, with emphases in General Sociology or Criminology.

Software Engineering

An Applied Computer Science major built on the common Computer Science/Mathematics Core plus software engineering coursework such as testing and quality assurance, web programming, data structures, and systems implementation, plus an approved minor.

Sport Management

The Master of Sport Management program prepares professionals for the sport industry, building upon WPU's MOL leadership core and adding industry-specific courses focused on service-based operations, event operations, and athletic administration.

Sport Management

The Sport Management major prepares students for careers in sport business endeavors and requires a Business Management Minor along with the Kinesiology Core and sport management area courses.

Technical Communications

The Technical Communications Certificate (TCC) is awarded after students complete any four courses (12 credits) from the listed technical communication offerings with a grade of C- or higher and at least a 2.0 GPA in the certificate program. Degree-seeking students earn a minor in Technical Communication instead.

Wellness & Recreation

The Wellness and Recreation major prepares students for employment at public or private recreation facilities and related enterprises.