Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science

at MSM Group - University of Charleston USA

The University of Charleston’s Digital Media Design Program is located on the Charleston campus and offers a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree. The program offers students opportunities to learn multiple programs and develop technology for Digital Media such as Web Development, Social Media, Animation and Motion, 3D prototypes, and App Design. Students will collaborate with current majors at UC in studio and classroom settings to develop tangible products. These courses will also take advantage of team teaching and professional mentors to further develop the student’s body of knowledge. The Digital Media Design program will help students to hone his or her skills in areas of interest such as Social Media Design, Web development, Product Design, and Animation to become a well-rounded UC student and future alum. The students will have an additional opportunity to serve as Social Media Ambassadors. The Ambassadors will apply what they learn in the Digital Media courses and develop a student-focused social media campaign to highlight student life at UC and the Digital Media Design program.

Students are encouraged to join UC’s DREAAM Studio and participate in developing digital workshops, think tanks, and other activities for UC and the community

Whether you are looking to advance your career or broaden your educational background, our MBA program includes both theory and practical experience to give you extensive insight into the business world.

You’ll learn from and network with other business professionals, as well as with professors and fellow students. Applied case studies develop skills in problem solving and teamwork, and our integration of communication, business writing, and interpersonal skill development into the program gives you the confidence to become a business leader – whether you are working for a small company, large corporation or starting your own business.

From amateur sports to professional leagues, sports announcing to event planning, our Sport Business degree will prepare you for a wide range of career possibilities. The program consists of core business classes and a diverse selection of sport business classes to focus your career goals within the sports industry. The design of the program also encourages you to complete a second major or a minor in another field, enhancing your marketability in the job field.

Program Highlights

• Classes provide practicum opportunities, service-learning, and internship experiences that allow students to work and gain experience with a sports business organization.
• You’ll learn valuable life lessons from professionals in the industry.
• Small class sizes allow personal attention from faculty with sports industry experience.
• The program is based on the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) standards.

The data analytics major provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to collect, integrate and analyze complex quantitative and qualitative data. Drawing upon the disciplines of statistics, mathematics and computer science, students will learn how computer programming, database management, data analysis, and data visualization tools can be utilized to collate, interpret and present complex data applicable to a wide variety of fields. Students have the opportunity to choose a minor focus area that provides domain expertise.

There are four major components that comprise the Data Analytics Major:

• Mathematics
• Focused Topics in Data Analytics
• Computer Science
• A concentrated Application Area

To be more marketable in the teaching field, teacher candidates will often pursue more than one teacher certification, which allows them to teach in different areas. This double major provides you with two certifications: K-6 Elementary and K-6 Multi-categorical Special Education.

You’ll learn to reduce barriers to learning, provide appropriate supports for all learners, and acquire methods and strategies to accommodate the needs of diverse learners through adaptations, modifications, and proper assessment.

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.

Elementary Studies and Child Development is a non-certification area within our Education Department. After graduation, you’ll be prepared to work in non-teaching certification roles in the field of education with early-to-middle childhood aged children.

You can add options to your degree plan, such as a double major or minor to increase your marketability and focus on your career goals. Graduates of this program also have the option to return and earn a second degree in Elementary Education, providing them with a K-6 teacher certification.

The primary mission/purpose of the Radiological Science Program is to provide challenging academic and clinical education for the development of the student as a compassionate, responsible, and multi competent radiology professional. The faculty is committed to:

1) Educating students, in a liberal learning environment, for a life of productive work as a practicing radiographer,

2) Guiding students on their journey to becoming life-long learners by modeling continued education, and

3) Demonstrating the importance of service to the greater Charleston community.

Program Description

• Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
• Baccalaureate prepared graduates
• Two activated classroom laboratories and a CR digitizer on site
• Opportunitiesfor advanced education and becoming multi-skilled in specialized imaging modalities
• Clinical rotationsthrough a variety of health care settings, including a LevelI Trauma Center, Cardiac Center, Pediatric Hospital, and Outpatient Facilities
• Highly selective program offers personal attention and low student/faculty ratio
• ASRT(R) to BSRT(R) Track offers opportunitiesfor professional and educational advancement to practicingradiographers

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 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.