Bachelor of Science in Information Technology

at Study Group - Lipscomb University USA

Explore the complex and compelling relationships among languages, literature, and cultures. Engage in critical thinking and discussion with peers and faculty who will challenge your worldview, whether you’re debating gender theory or interpreting poetry.

A highly personalized academic experience will allow you to cultivate an area of expertise with our tracks writing, teaching or literature. You’ll thrive in our small classes where your technical skills are sharpened and your creativity is magnified. Plus, close mentorships with your professors provide access to competitive internships and publishing opportunities.

If you choose the teaching route, you will be prepared in the areas of classroom management and intercultural competence along with literature, writing, cultural studies and communication core studies. A diverse set of local schools will welcome you in and provide you with hands-on learning opportunities.

It's a great time to be a web developer. Organizations want and need an appropriate online presence. And those involved in diverse segments of business make concerted efforts to interact with customers and gain new ones. So learn how to develop applications for deployment on the World Wide Web. Our faculty have decades of experience in web technologies, security systems and more.

We'll guide you into broadening your skill in web design, web content development, client liaison, client-side/server-side scripting, in addition to web server and network security configuration.  Web development can range from developing the simplest static plain text pages to complex Web-based internet applications, electronic commerce sites and social network services. We will help you learn to track current trends and best practices to enable you to be effective in your career.

Concentrations

• Game Development
• Information Technology Entrepreneurship
• Information Security
• Internet and Mobile Computing
• System Administration

Grow your understanding of the relationship between data, technology and people. Our professionals will guide you in the foundations of data science, including logical reasoning and computer programming. And our challenging and relevant curriculum will prepare you for a competitive market.

You'll become adept at building and refining information systems to get the knowledge you need. You'll understand why people seek information, theoretically, virtually and physically. We'll teach you how to apply your technical know-how to what interests you most. As you begin your career, you'll be an ambassador for the effective, ethical and transformative power of data.

Concentrations

• Bioinformatics
• Business Informatics
• Environmental Management Informatics
• Health Care Informatics
• IT Entrepreneurship
• Sustainability Performance Informatics
• Web Development

We've been doing experiential learning in the sciences since before it was cool. And with guidance from our expert faculty, you'll take advantage of rich opportunities to investigate the basis for life. We will help you prepare for a career in the life sciences: think clinical or biomedical research, or other graduate programs in the allied health professions. You'll face challenges in this program as you learn the cellular mechanisms underlying human physiology, genetics and disease. You won't be alone. Our award-winning teachers - world-respected biomedical research scientists - will mentor you along the way.

Study fashion design in Nashville, where the industry is thriving. We'll put you in the center of the action, with excellent internship and employment opportunities. Local businesses are an extension of our classrooms. We have the experts and connections you need to develop your skills. Immerse yourself in a personal, spiritually-minded fashion community. You'll have access to our historic archive including Halston, a world-renowned designer. Our collection includes historic garments from every decade since 1890 — including designer clothes.

Search through our scrapbooks and hundreds of clothing patterns (think Elizabeth Taylor, Jackie Kennedy Onassis, Liza Minnelli and more) for inspiration. Take part in fashion shows. Study abroad opportunities include a two-week fashion course in Florence, Italy, along with a one-week New York study tour.

Perhaps more than ever, there’s a need for reliable news sources throughout our world. Professional storytellers are needed — and we can help you become one. Learn to tell stories as a part of a traditional newsroom, as a freelancer in new environments or as a writer for broadcast, online and print outlets. You will learn how to create documentaries and videos, produce interactive media content, and write in captivating ways.

Our graduates boast a 96 percent placement rate in the field, and that begins here. Our experienced faculty will guide and mentor you, so that you can create experiences tailored to your interests. You will have the opportunity to work for Lumination Network, our in-house, student news organization. You will have access to state-of-the art equipment and up-to-date software for editing and producing. You will learn to be an adaptable professional in an ever-changing field.

The mission of the Exercise Science Program is to prepare entry-level Exercise Science professionals in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains by integrating Christian faith and practice with academic excellence.  The Program will provide students with the didactic and experiential foundation in the study of human physiology and movement necessary to succeed whether pursuing a career, a professional field of study or engaging in advanced academic work. This mission is achieved through classroom lectures and hands-on laboratory instruction, scholarship, and service-learning opportunities designed to promote and develop critical thinking and effective communication skills.

Help others adopt a healthier lifestyle through diet and nutrition. Our accredited undergraduate dietetics program is designed to provide a high-quality education with a Christian perspective.

Take courses from a variety of disciplines to gain a holistic, practical knowledge of dietetics. Learn about where food comes from, how its preparation affects its nutritional value and how it is processed by the human body. Apply your skills in community service and engagement.

Study under passionate faculty who are dedicated to your growth and success. Our program is known for its ability to prepare graduates for graduate study and careers in nutrition and dietetics. Once you earn your degree, you could go on to join 100 percent of your peers who were placed into jobs in the field or accepted into graduate programs following completion of the program.

Through the study of art therapy, your talents in the visual arts and your compassion for others will go hand in hand. Explore multiple ways to bring about healing and help many reach their full potential through art.

Our small class sizes will bring you in-depth, hands-on insight into the field of art therapy. Our professional faculty will guide you through real-time events and social situations. You will have the opportunity to interact with individuals in guided settings to experience the power of co-creating within an art therapy context. Whether you wish to use your garnered knowledge for education, medicine, geriatrics, private practice or graduate school, you will be well-equipped for the field.

Become skilled in one of the most valuable cultural and economic fields in the U.S. — the production and distribution of motion pictures and television. By studying film production at Lipscomb, you’ll learn the art of storytelling and how to express your original ideas on screen, in an environment that emphasizes collaboration, compassion and care for individuals and communities around the world. Here, we’ll help you make an impact for good.

You’ll plan, crew and shoot projects, sharpen your screenwriting skills and learn the business, both its history and specific application. You’ll also experiment and work with cutting-edge technology, including cinematic VR, and you will have a plethora of opportunities for practical experience and networking.

Be exposed to industry professionals brought to our campus for you. Our contacts in the film and TV industry combined with your developed technique and experience will lead to opportunities for a sustainable and influential career in this lucrative industry.