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School of Business

The Master of Business Administration program balances management theory with practical decision making. The program is available to students with no previous business course work, in addition to undergraduate business majors. Students accepted into the program will complete an individual plan of study ranging from 30 semester hours to 39 semester hours, depending on previous business course work. The M.B.A. degree is offered 100% online as well as on the Hattiesburg and Tradition campuses.

School of Education

The Bachelor of General Studies with Applied Behavioral Analysis & Special Education provides a concentrated focus to prepare students to pursue a future in working with children with autism and related developmental disabilities.  The program provides highly specialized coursework in the fields of Special Education and Applied Behavior Analysis.  Students may have the opportunity to become a Registered Behavioral Technician while enrolled.  The program provides the necessary coursework to pursue career paths in the area of  Special Education K-12 (through participation in an accredited Alternate Route teacher certification program) or Board Certified Assistant Behavior Analyst (once post-bachelorette requirements on the Behavior Analyst Certification Board are met). The degree is offered 100% online.

William Carey University offers an online Bachelor of Science in Physical Education degree. Students study coursework in any area related to theories of health or physical education. Students of this program can choose a minor in coaching, recreation, or special education. The student may elect either the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) or the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree.

The online BS in Health, Physical Education & Recreation degree program from William Carey University is designed to provide students with the knowledge necessary to educate others about wellness for life. It is the aim of the department to give physical education majors, minors, and coaches a clear understanding of procedures, methods, techniques, and materials for effective, competent teaching and coaching. 

The mission of the M.Ed. in Physical Education degree program is to provide individuals with the knowledge necessary to educate others physically by giving them a clear understanding of procedures, methods, techniques, and materials for effective and competent teaching. The goal of the program is to produce graduates who have strong teaching skills with an in-depth knowledge of the subject and to produce graduates whose skills in planning, implementation, adaptation, and evaluation have been enhanced.

William Carey University offers an online Master of Education in Secondary Education. This program focuses on the learning habits of grades 7-12, and best practices for teaching them effectively. The curriculum covers exceptional children, technology in education, reading and writing, among other topics.

William Carey University offers an online Master of Education in Mathematics. Students in this concentration will take a handful of coursework on mathematics principles related to effective teaching. Graduates of this program will have a holistic outlook of mathematics and how students learn and develop their abilities.

William Carey University offers the online Master of Education in English degree program, designed to open doors for candidates to become strong professional leaders in the discipline of English. Students receive both advanced study and improved credentials in this highly marketable field of study as they gain knowledge and skills in subjects such as:

  • Creative Writing
  • Theories & Methods of Teaching Grammar, Literature & Composition
  • Shakespearean Drama
  • Mythology
  • Bibliography & Research

William Carey University offers an online Master of Education in Gifted Education. Students in this concentration will take a handful of coursework on trends, teaching methods, performance assessment, and technology in education, all related to the gifted learner. Students will see improvements in their own teaching ability and learn how to better serve their gifted students.

The department of history and social science seeks to provide Master of Education students with an opportunity to expand their methodological, interpretative and factual acumen in social studies. Graduates of this program will be prepared for further graduate work on the doctoral level, teaching in community colleges, as well as a number of other academic and nonacademic jobs.

William Carey University offers an online Master of Education in Mild & Moderate Disabilities. The coursework in this program is in areas such as intellectual disabilities, organizational procedures, behavior management, learning styles, and more. Students of this program will gain a holistic understanding of working with disabled children.

William Carey University offers an online Master of Education in Emotional & Behavioral Disorders. Students in this concentration will take a handful of coursework on current research, best practices, assessment and intervention, and more areas necessary for working with students with these disorders. Graduates will be prepared and ready for the field.

With a history steeped in Christian education, William Carey University brings the classroom to you.  Their Master of Education in Teaching and Learning Globally degree can be earned completely online, around your current schedule and teaching commitments.  This graduate program will broaden your skills and enable you to teach students as a whole — on social, emotional and academic levels. Carey’s online ME blends its curriculum from three subject areas:  a professional education core, teaching and learning electives, and global courses.  Classes that are likely to be offered, include:

  • Technology of education
  • Metacognition
  • Creating productive cultures in schools
  • Instructional leadership

William Carey University offers an online Educational Specialist in Instructional Leadership. This program prepares leaders for curriculum instruction and teaching in diverse educational environments. The program is for those with a master’s degree, and will build upon that foundation of studying leadership. The program will equip candidates with the knowledge to positively impact students’ lives socially, emotionally, and academically.

The School of Education serves to prepare confident, caring, and reflective educators within a Christian environment, from a liberal arts curriculum for pre-service educators as well as advanced preparation for in-service educators. The specific goals and objectives of the Specialist of Education program are to provide students with opportunities to become confident, caring, and reflective educators. The academic requirements for a Specialist in Education for emotional and behavioral disorders degree consist of courses from four categories: (1) professional education, (2) specialized concentration, (3) experiential courses, and (4) research.

School of Natural and Behavioral Sciences

The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree prepares graduates to enter career paths and progress within the criminal justice field or to pursue graduate study.  At William Carey University you will learn from “top-notch” instructors who have been there, done that.  The program provides a solid understanding of the application of constitutional protections in the field of criminal justice.  Graduates will be able to apply integrity in criminal investigations, be able to correlate the field of criminal justice to its Biblical foundations, and demonstrate principles of management and investigation in the field of criminal justice through scenario-based exercises. The degree is offered 100% online.

Earn your BS in Psychology online from William Carey University. With psychology being a broad academic discipline, graduates can tailor this program to suit their personal interests and graduate with the knowledge and skills needed to pursue careers and/or graduate degrees in a number of specialties. Graduates of this program are prepared to pursue careers such as:

  • Case Manager
  • Behavioral Analyst
  • Psych Technician
  • Residential Counselor
  • Wrap Around Facilitator

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree is a practitioner-based program developed to meet the needs of students employed in the criminal justice field as well as students entering the workforce through the offering of courses designed to address current issues to enhance the students’ marketability and advancement in the workforce.  Taking the route without a thesis provides you the opportunity to take the core 24 program hours (without elective course requirements).  You will be required to enroll in six hours of thesis work.  The program is focused on providing students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical principles to assume leadership positions in their workplaces, communities, and the global environment.  The degree is offered 100% online.

The Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree is a practitioner-based program offered fully online with no GRE requirement.  The program is developed to meet the needs of students employed in the criminal justice field as well as students entering the workforce through the offering of courses designed to address current issues to enhance the students’ marketability and advancement in the workforce.  Taking the route without a thesis provides you with the option of choosing six hours of criminal justice electives in addition to the 24 hours of required courses, instead of a thesis.  You will take a comprehensive written exam during your last trimester of study. The program is focused on providing students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical principles to assume leadership positions in their workplaces, communities, and the global environment.  The degree is offered 100% online.

School of Music and Ministry Studies

A Master of Music degree in Church Music is offered online with William Carey University.  Courses are available in synchronous and asynchronous formats, making it a flexible program for the working church music professional. Graduates with this degree are equipped to serve in a diverse global society, through the local church communities or denominational and missional settings.

Individual performance artistry concentrations include:

  • Voice
  • Piano
  • Guitar
  • Band
  • Orchestral instruments

Develop advanced composition, arrangement, and conducting skills in a caring Christian academic community.  Learn to serve the church in a variety of contemporary ways through the use of electronic studio technology.  Study trends of worship, develop advanced research skills, and work with expert faculty at William Carey University online.

The Master of Music Education degree program provides an opportunity for music educators to perfect musicianship and enhance pedagogical expertise toward becoming master teachers. The program supports and advances the mission of William Carey University which is to provide quality liberal arts and professional education programs within a caring Christian academic community, encouraging the individual student to develop his or her highest potential in scholarship, leadership, and service. Upon completion of the Master of Music Education degree, students will be eligible for an advanced license to teach in the state of Mississippi.

William Carey University

William Carey University is a community of learners that seeks to blend faith and learning with living.  Within this unique nurturing and challenging environment students prepare to fulfill their diverse callings in the larger global community.  As a Christian university that embraces its Baptist heritage and namesake, William Carey University provides quality educational programs, within a caring Christian academic community, which challenge the individual student to excel in scholarship, leadership, and service in a diverse global society.

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