Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Studies and Child Development

at MSM Group - University of Charleston USA

The mission of the Political Science program is to prepare graduates for employment, scholarship, or further study in the areas of law, public policy, or criminal justice in service to their professional disciplines and social communities.

• The Criminal Justice Concentration focuses on developing the skills needed to pursue careers in law enforcement, criminology, homeland security, or corrections with a focus on those skills needed in management positions. Students are also prepared to pursue graduate studies in Criminal Justice. The program structure encouragesstudentsto double major in other fieldssuch as Psychology, English, or Business. Prestigious internship opportunities with local and state government agencies provide valuable field-work experience in the discipline. Opportunities to present student research at state, regional and national meetings provide students with real world skills and allow them to network with professionals in the field. Students work with experienced and engaged faculty who are published authors and have taught at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Our traditional, four-year BSN program offers an exceptional nursing education to meet the diverse and changing health care needs of the community. We provide opportunities for skill development and outstanding clinical rotation experiences at several different healthcare facilities (including a level 1 trauma center, free standing women and children’s hospital, and more). Students, upon graduation will be prepared to take the NCLEX-RN Licensing exam to become a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).

More than 50 years’ experience educating over 3,000 nurses;

• Innovative and accessible courses intentionally designed to meet diverse health care needs of the community;
• Solid educational foundation for career mobility, graduate education and further academic study
• Faculty have professional nursing expertise in diverse health care settings;
• Small clinical/lab/simulation sections with an 8-10:1 student /faculty ratio;
• Interdisciplinary education; • Interprofessional courses with clinical/laboratory experiences;
• Extensive set of electronic library, books, journals and databases accessible online and on mobile devices;
• High fidelity simulation lab on campus;
• Assessment and skills laboratories on campus;
•  Premier health care facilities utilized for clinical rotations less than ten minutes from campus;
• Clinical experiences in a wide variety of health care settings, including a Level I Trauma Center, premier cardiac center and the only free-standing Women’s and Children’s hospital in West Virginia;
• Extensive nursing practicums in the senior year of the program under the supervision of faculty and clinical nurse preceptors;
• NCLEX-RN passage rate above state and national average; and,
• Nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)

The Management major will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, processes, and practices involved in the management of people and organizations. Areas of emphasis include human resource management, small business management, leadership, and team development.

Program Highlights

• The program is designed to provide a well-rounded foundation in management principles with the flexibility to pursue individual interests.
• The program integrates professional preparation certifications and experiences throughout the core and major courses.
• Professional certification options are available for Microsoft Office and Google Analytics, as well as internships within the major.
• You can minor in areas of business or other fields such as communication or political science to focus on your career goals.

This program helps you better understand the behavior and processes of organisms, and to learn to appreciate psychology as a discipline, a science, and a profession.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology
This track is if you plan to pursue an advanced degree in psychology or related fields, such as social work.

In large part, students in the BS and BA tracks complete the same sequences of courses to achieve their degrees. Students pursuing the BS track typically follow a curriculum that includes more math and science courses, while those seeking a BA track will take courses that focus on more traditional liberal arts courses.

Our undergraduate Business Analytics major is a recently designed and updated program which has all the important content, tools, processes and intellectual resources necessary to prepare students for a successful Business Analytics career. The job market for business analytics candidates with the right skills is expected to remain lucrative for the next 10 to 20years and so Business Analytics is an excellent direction for highly motivated students to move in. The program will help students develop quantitative data analysis skills, and corresponding communication skills necessary for solving real-world business problems and communicating solutions. This is an interdisciplinary major that utilizes courses from computer science and data analytics programs.

The Business Analytics major is offered as an in-seat residential program on the Charleston campus*. The program integrates professional exposure and an internship experience to better prepare students with the skills desired by employers. Business Analytics majors will take a 45-credit business core and have an opportunity to double major in complimentary areas of business or major/minor in fields outside the business area. The program covers critical topics such as Data Visualization, Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning, using industry relevant tools. Needless to say, the program can be expected to be rigorous and intellectually stimulating!

The Exercise Science Program at the University of Charleston offers students interested in pursuing a career in fitness/wellness, strength & conditioning, and rehabilitation sciences as an interdisciplinary approach to healthcare. Academic coursework in biology, exercise physiology, motor development, movement analysis, fitness, kinesiology, psychology, and strength & conditioning provide students a strong educational foundation followed by real-world, hands-on experience.

• Exercise Science focuses on the understanding and promotion of human movement and a healthy lifestyle.
• A strong health science emphasis provides students with a robust Exercise science foundation.
• Students will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with Strength & Conditioning Coaches and Human Movement Specialists from the University of Charleston and the surrounding area during practicum experiences and immersed internships.
• Exciting and practical immersed internship experiences.
• Eligible for certifications through the American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM), the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), and the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM).
• Enrolled students have opportunities to work with clientele of all ages, athletic ability, and motivation.

Exercise Science graduates will acquire the skills and knowledge for a wide range of career opportunities. Sample jobs titles include:

• Strength & Conditioning Coach/Specialist
• Fitness Personal Trainer
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• Health & Fitness Educator
• Wellness Coordinator

Exercise Science graduates will have the foundation to pursue graduate programs in the following areas (additional prerequisites may be required)

• Athletic Training
• Exercise Physiology
• Occupational Therapy
• Health and Fitness
• Physical Therapy

The Education program at the University of Charleston (UC) prepares students who will be committed educators, lifelong learners, and community servants. More specifically, the education faculty provides students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to become an effective educator.

The Accounting Program prepares students for accounting positions in public accounting, industry, not for profits, and government. Students choosing public accounting can work in auditing, tax preparation and planning, forensic accounting, or management advisory services in a professional services firm, while those in industry will work for business or government organizations as accountants, controllers, financial analysts, cost accountants, budget analysts, or internal auditors.

Program highlights include:

• A Professionalism Program to help students develop professional skills and competencies.
• An emphasis on accounting and business casework and problem solving prepares students for today’s business challenges.
• Integration of ethical practice and critical thinking throughout accounting curriculum.
• Opportunity for students to complete the accelerated program in fewer than four years.
• Opportunity for students to complete both the undergraduate Accounting program and the Master of Business Administration in fewer than five years.

Sport Analytics is an interdisciplinary major that incorporates computer science and data analytics courses, a 45-credit business core, and major courses in sport business and sport analytics. The major provides students with progressive learning opportunities that prepare them for possible career opportunities as a sport statistician, sport data analyst, sport sales analyst or market research analyst. In addition, students will be actively involved in experiential learning experiences that challenge their acquired skills and prepare them to contribute productively to their chosen communities.

• Students complete an internship in Sport Analytics in their senior year.
• Practical-based instruction from academic professionalswith experience in the sport industry. Experiential opportunities are included to gain applied experience outside the classroom.
• Class assignments that prepare students for the work that is required in the sport industry; in-class work is focused on the application of knowledge gained.

A 45-credit core for the Business Administration degree (BSBA) prepares students for successful management, administrative and leadership roles in sport business and business administration. An option for aSportBusinessminorthat consists of 18 hoursin sport business courses as specified in the Sport Business Minor section.

The Sport Analytics program blends general education, business, data analytics, computer science and sport management courses in a curriculum designed to prepare graduates for positions in areas such as intercollegiate and interscholastic athletic programs, professional sport organizations, sport marketing agencies, and entrepreneurship development. Sport Analytics is a developing field in the sport industry and students are encouraged to pursue these new and exciting opportunities.

The Sport Analytics major is an in-seat residential program on the Charleston campus.

This program helps you better understand the behavior and processes of organisms, and to learn to appreciate psychology as a discipline, a science, and a profession.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
This track is if you plan to pursue employment immediately following completion of your undergraduate degree. It is available both in-seat and online.