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.
• •  Fine Arts Major, B.A.
• •  French Major, B.A.
• •  German Major, B.A.
• •  Global Studies Interdisciplinary Major, B.A.
• •  Global Studies Interdisciplinary Major, B.A.
• •  Greek Major, B.A.
• •  History Major with a Concentration in Asian Studies, B.A.
• •  History Major with a Concentration in Legal Studies, B.A.
• •  History Major, B.A.
• •  Human Development and Family Science Major with Child Development Education Concentration, B.A.
• •  Human Development and Family Science Major with Child Life Concentration, B.A.
• •  Human Development and Family Science Major with Gerontology Concentration, B.A.
• •  Human Development and Family Science 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.
• •  Liberal Studies Major, B.A.
• •  Music Major, B.A.
• •  Organizational Leadership Major, B.A.
• •  Paralegal Studies 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 with a Concentration in Leadership & Organizations, B.A.
• •  Religion Major, B.A.
• •  Sociology Major, B.A.
• •  Spanish Major, B.A.
• •  Theatre Major, B.A.
• •  World Languages & 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

• •  Composition Major, B.M.
• •  Music and Worship 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.
• •  Communication Sciences and Disorders Major, B.S.
• •  Computer Science Major, B.S.
• •  Criminal Justice, B.S.
• •  Engineering Physics Major, B.S.
• •  Environmental Science Major, B.S.
• •  Exercise Science Major, B.S.
• •  Fine Arts Major, B.S.
• •  Foods and Nutrition Major, B.S.
• •  Geography Major with GIS Certificate/Minor, B.S.
• •  Geography Major, B.S.
• •  Health Sciences Major, B.S.
• •  Marine Science Major, B.S.
• •  Mathematics Major, B.S.
• •  Music Major, B.S.
• •  Nutrition and Dietetics Major, B.S.
• •  Pharmacy Studies Major, B.S.
• •  Physics Major, B.S.
• •  Science and Religion Major with Concentrations, B.S.
• •  Science and Religion Major, B.S.
• •  Sport Administration Major, B.S.
• •  Sports Medicine Major, B.S.
• •  Youth Studies Major, B.S.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

• •  Accounting Major, B.S.B.A.
• •  Brock Scholars 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
• •  Sports Marketing Concentration

Bachelor of Science in Education

• •  Early Childhood/Special Education/Elementary/Collaborative (ESEC) Major, B.S.E.
• •  Elementary Education Major with a Concentration in Christian Education & Missions, B.S.E.
• •  English Major, B.S.E. with Teacher Certification
• •  History Major, B.S.E. with Teacher Certification

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

• •  Nursing Major (18-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/Master of Accountancy

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

Certificate - Undergraduate

• •  Geographic Information Science Certificate
• •  Paralegal Studies Certificate Program

Minor - Undergraduate

• •  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
• •  Classics Minor
• •  Communication Sciences and Disorders Minor
• •  Communication Studies Minor
• •  Computer Science Minor
• •  Dance Minor
• •  Economics Minor
• •  English Minor
• •  Entrepreneurship Minor
• •  Environmental Studies Minor
• •  Film Production Interdisciplinary Minor (JMC)
• •  Film Production Interdisciplinary Minor (Theatre and Dance)
• •  French Minor
• •  General Business Minor
• •  German Minor
• •  Greek Minor
• •  History Minor
• •  Human Development and Family Science Minor
• •  Journalism and Mass Communication Minor
• •  Latin American Studies Interdisciplinary Minor (History)
• •  Latin American Studies Interdisciplinary Minor (WLAC)
• •  Latin Minor
• •  Marine Science Minor
• •  Marketing Minor
• •  Mathematics Minor
• •  Medical Ethics Minor
• •  Ministry and Missions Minor
• •  Minor in the Arts (Art)
• •  Minor in the Arts (Music)
• •  Minor in the Arts (Theatre and Dance)
• •  Music Minor
• •  Nutrition and Dietetics Minor
• •  Philosophy Minor
• •  Physics Minor
• •  Political Science Minor
• •  Psychology Minor
• •  Religion Minor
• •  Social Entrepreneurship and Non-Profit Management Minor
• •  Sociology Minor
• •  Spanish Minor
• •  Sports and Recreation Ministry Minor
• •  Theatre Minor
• •  Traditional Geography Minor
• •  Western Intellectual Tradition Interdisciplinary Minor
• •  World Languages and Cultures Minor
• •  Worship Leadership Minor
• •  Writing Minor

Non-Degree - Undergraduate

• •  English Language Learner Institute (ELLI) Program
• •  General Military Course (GMC)
• •  Pre-Architecture Concentration (Non-Degree)
• •  Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum for Samford Students
• •  Pre-Pharmacy Curriculum for Transfer Students
• •  Professional Officer Course (POC)

Requirements - Undergraduate

• •  Evening College General Education Requirements (B.A. or B.S.)
• •  University Core Curriculum and General Education Requirements
• •  University Fellows Program

Master of Accountancy

• •  Accountancy, M.Acc.

Master of Arts in Theological Studies

• •  Theological Studies, M.A.T.S.

Master of Business Administration

• •  Business with a Concentration in Entrepreneurship, M.B.A.
• •  Business with a Concentration in Finance, M.B.A.
• •  Business with a Concentration in Marketing, M.B.A.
• •  Business, M.B.A.

Master of Divinity

• •  Divinity, M.Div.

Master of Music

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

Master of Music Education

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

Master of Public Health

• •  Public Health with a Concentration in Nutrition, M.P.H.
• •  Public Health, M.P.H.

Master of Science

• •  Speech Language Pathology, M.S.

Master of Science in Education

• •  Elementary Education, 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.
• •  Gifted Education, M.S.E.
• •  Instructional Leadership, M.S.E.
• •  K-12 Collaborative Special Education, M.S.E.
• •  Policy, Organizations, and Leadership, M.S.E.
• •  Secondary Collaborative, M.S.E.

Master of Science in Environmental Management

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

Master of Science in Nursing

• •  Family Nurse Practitioner, M.S.N.
• •  Health Systems Management & Leadership, M.S.N.
• •  Nurse Anesthesia, M.S.N.
• •  Nurse Educator, M.S.N.
• •  Nursing - Core Courses, M.S.N.
• •  RN to M.S.N. Option

Master of Social Work

• •  Social Work, M.S.W.

Post-Master of Science in Nursing

• •  Family Nurse Practitioner, Post-M.S.N.

Educational Specialist

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

Doctor of Education

• •  Educational Leadership, Ed.D.

Doctor of Ministry

• •  Ministry, D.Min.

Doctor of Nursing Practice

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

Doctor of Pharmacy

• •  Professional Pharmacy Curriculum, Pharm.D.

Doctor of Physical Therapy

• •  Physical Therapy, D.P.T.

Certificate - Graduate

• •  Anglican Studies Certificate
• •  Dietetic Internship Certificate

Minor - Graduate

• •  Graduate Business Minor