Programs of Study

Bachelor of Arts

• •  Classics Major, B.A.
• •  Communication Studies Major, B.A.
• •  Economics Major, B.A.
• •  English Major with a Concentration in Creative Writing, B.A.
• •  English Major with a Concentration in Film Studies, B.A.
• •  English Major, B.A.
• •  Family Studies Major with Child Development Education Concentration, B.A.
• •  Family Studies Major, B.A.
• •  Fine Arts Major, B.A.
• •  French, German, or Spanish Language and Literature Major (One Language), B.A.
• •  Global Studies Interdisciplinary Major, B.A.
• •  Global Studies Interdisciplinary Major, B.A.
• •  Greek Major, B.A.
• •  History Major, B.A.
• •  International Relations Interdisciplinary Concentration, B.A.
• •  Journalism and Mass Communication Major, B.A.
• •  Language and World Trade Interdisciplinary Concentration, B.A.
• •  Latin American Studies Interdisciplinary Concentration, B.A.
• •  Latin Major, B.A.
• •  Music Major, B.A.
• •  Philosophy and Religion Major, B.A.
• •  Philosophy Major, B.A.
• •  Physics Major, B.A.
• •  Political Science Major, B.A.
• •  Psychology Major, B.A.
• •  Public Administration Interdisciplinary Concentration, B.A.
• •  Religion Major, B.A.
• •  Sociology Major, B.A.
• •  Theatre Major, B.A.
• •  World Language and Literature Major French, German, and/or Spanish (Two Languages), B.A.

Bachelor of Fine Arts

• •  Graphic Design Major, B.F.A.
• •  Interior Design Major, B.F.A.
• •  Musical Theatre Major, B.F.A.

Bachelor of Music

• •  Church Music Major, B.M.
• •  Composition Major, B.M.
• •  Performance: Instrumental Music Major, B.M.
• •  Performance: Organ Major, B.M.
• •  Performance: Piano Major with Pedagogy Emphasis, B.M.
• •  Performance: Piano Major, B.M.
• •  Performance: Voice Major, B.M.

Bachelor of Music Education

• •  Music Major with a Concentration in Instrumental Music, B.M.E.
• •  Music Major with a Concentration in Vocal/Choral Music, B.M.E.

Bachelor of Science

• •  Athletic Training Major (Non-Teaching), B.S.
• •  Biochemistry Major, B.S.
• •  Biology Major, B.S.
• •  Chemistry Major, B.S.
• •  Computer Science Major, B.S.
• •  Engineering Physics Major, B.S.
• •  Environmental Science Major, B.S.
• •  Exercise Science Major, B.S.
• •  Fine Arts Major, B.S.
• •  Fitness and Health Promotion Major, B.S.
• •  Foods and Nutrition Major, B.S.
• •  Geography Major with GIS Certificate/Minor, B.S.
• •  Geography Major, B.S.
• •  Marine Science Major, B.S.
• •  Mathematics Major, B.S.
• •  Music Major, B.S.
• •  Nutrition and Dietetics Major, B.S.
• •  Physics Major, B.S.
• •  Science and Religion Major with Concentrations, B.S.
• •  Science and Religion Major, B.S.
• •  Sport Administration Major with a Concentration in Sports & Recreation Ministry
• •  Sport Administration Major, B.S.
• •  Sports Medicine Major, B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

• •  Accounting Major, B.S.B.A.
• •  Economics Major, B.S.B.A.
• •  Entrepreneurship Major, B.S.B.A.
• •  Finance Major, B.S.B.A.
• •  Management Major, B.S.B.A.
• •  Marketing Major, B.S.B.A.
• •  Social Entrepreneurship Concentration

Bachelor of Science in Education

• •  Early Childhood/Special Education/Elementary/Collaborative (ESEC) Major
• •  English Major with Teacher Certification, B.S.E.
• •  History Major with Teacher Certification, B.S.E.

Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies

• •  Concentration in Counseling and Human Services, B.S.I.S.
• •  Concentration in Liberal Studies, B.S.I.S.
• •  Concentration in Organizational Leadership, B.S.I.S.
• •  Concentration in Paralegal Studies, B.S.I.S.
• •  General Education Requirements, B.S.I.S.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

• •  Nursing Major (15-Month Accelerated Second Degree), B.S.N.
• •  Nursing Major (Five-Semester Second Degree), B.S.N.
• •  Nursing Major, B.S.N.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Fellows

• •  Brock Scholars Major, B.S.B.A./Fellows

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Master of Accountancy

• •  Professional Accountancy Program, B.S.B.A./M.Acc.

Certificate

• •  Geographic Information Science Certificate
• •  Paralegal Studies Certificate Program (Non-Degree)

Doctor of Ministry

• •  Ministry, D.Min.

Doctor of Nursing Practice

• •  Administration, D.N.P.
• •  Advanced Practice, D.N.P.

Doctor of Pharmacy

• •  Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum for Samford Students*
• •  Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum for Transfer Students
• •  Professional Pharmacy Curriculum, Pharm.D.

Educational Specialist

• •  Early Childhood Education, Ed.S.
• •  Elementary Education, Ed.S.
• •  Instructional Leadership, Ed.S.
• •  Teacher Leader, Ed.S.

Master of Science in Environmental Management

• •  Energy Management and Policy Concentration, M.S.E.M.
• •  Environmental Management, M.S.E.M.

Master of Music/Master of Divinity

• •  Master of Divinity with Emphasis in Church Music, M.M./M.Div.

Master of Music

• •  Church Music, M.M.
• •  Piano Performance and Pedagogy, M.M.

Master of Music Education

• •  Music Education (National Board Cohort), M.M.E.
• •  Pattern 1: Traditional Program, M.M.E.
• •  Pattern 2: Fifth Year Non-Traditional Program, M.M.E.

Master of Accountancy

• •  Accountancy, M.Acc.

Master of Business Administration

• •  Business Administration with a Concentration in Accounting, M.B.A.
• •  Business Administration with a Concentration in Entrepreneurship, M.B.A.
• •  Business Administration with a Concentration in International Business, M.B.A.
• •  Business Administration with a Concentration in Marketing, M.B.A.
• •  Business, M.B.A.

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

• •  Theological Studies, M.A.T.S.

Master of Divinity

• •  Divinity, M.Div.

Master of Science in Education

• •  Biology Teaching Field, M.S.E.
• •  Early Childhood Education OR Elementary Education, M.S.E.
• •  English/Language Arts Teaching Field, M.S.E.
• •  Fifth-Year Non-Traditional Program: Early Childhood and Elementary Education (MSE-ECEL), M.S.E.
• •  Fifth-Year Non-Traditional Program: Secondary Education (MSE-FYNT), Class A Certification, M.S.E.
• •  General Science Teaching Field, M.S.E.
• •  Gifted Education, M.S.E.
• •  History Teaching Field, M.S.E.
• •  Instructional Leadership, M.S.E.
• •  Mathematics Teaching Field, M.S.E.
• •  Secondary Collaborative, M.S.E.
• •  Social Science Teaching Field, M.S.E.
• •  Spanish (6-12 Certification) Teaching Field, M.S.E.

Master of Science in Nursing

• •  Core Courses, M.S.N.
• •  Family Nurse Practitioner Track, M.S.N.
• •  Nurse Anesthesia, M.S.N.
• •  Nurse Educator Track, M.S.N.
• •  Nurse Manager Track, M.S.N.
• •  RN to M.S.N. Option

Non-Degree

• •  Aerospace Studies Minor
• •  Art Minor
• •  Asian Studies Minor
• •  Bioinformatics Minor for Biology or Biochemistry Majors
• •  Bioinformatics Minor for Computer Science Majors
• •  Bioinformatics Minor for Majors in Other Disciplines*
• •  Biology Minor
• •  Chemistry Minor
• •  Christianity, Women, and Leadership Studies (CWLS) Minor
• •  Classics Minor
• •  Communication Studies Minor
• •  Computer Science Minor
• •  Dance Minor
• •  Economics Minor*
• •  English Minor
• •  Family Studies Minor
• •  Film Production Interdisciplinary Minor
• •  Film Production Interdisciplinary Minor
• •  French, German, Portuguese, or Spanish Minor
• •  General Business Minor**
• •  Greek Minor
• •  History Minor
• •  Journalism and Mass Communication Minor
• •  Latin American Studies Interdisciplinary Minor
• •  Latin American Studies Interdisciplinary Minor
• •  Latin Minor
• •  Marine Science Minor
• •  Marketing Minor*
• •  Mathematics Minor
• •  Ministry and Missions Minor
• •  Minor in the Arts (Art)
• •  Minor in the Arts (Music)
• •  Minor in the Arts (Theatre and Dance)
• •  Missions Education Minor
• •  Music Minor
• •  Nutrition and Dietetics Minor
• •  Philosophy Minor
• •  Physics Minor
• •  Political Science Minor
• •  Pre-Architecture Concentration (Non-Degree)
• •  Psychology Minor
• •  Religion Minor
• •  Social Entrepreneurship and Non-Profit Management Minor*
• •  Sociology Minor
• •  Theatre Minor
• •  Traditional Geography Minor
• •  World Languages and Cultures Minor
• •  Worship Leadership Minor
• •  Writing Minor

Post-Master of Science in Nursing

• •  Education Track, Post-M.S.N.
• •  Family Nurse Practitioner Track, Post-M.S.N.
• •  Management Track, Post-M.S.N.

Requirements

• •  General Military Course (GMC)
• •  Professional Officer Course (POC)
• •  University Core Curriculum and General Education Requirements
• •  University Fellows Program

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership

• •  Educational Leadership, Ed.D.

Other Programs

• •  Physical Activity Program