1883
Jackson, MS

School Details

Belhaven University traces its founding to the late nineteenth century, when Belhaven College first opened its doors in Jackson, Mississippi, as a private institution serving the educational needs of young women. It later merged with McComb Female Institute, in 1911, and then merged once more, with the Mississippi Synodical College in 1939. Belhaven continued to evolve, becoming co-educational in the 1950s. Since that period, Belhaven has “reaffirmed” its Christian status, and has expanded academic programming, and added graduate and continuing educational programs. In 2010, Belhaven officially changed its title from Belhaven College to Belhaven University.

Today, the private, not-for-profit four-year institution awards associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, along with supporting certificate programs. Belhaven’s adult and graduate degree programs are tailored to fit the busy schedules of working professionals and non-traditional students. Furthermore, Belhaven University supports online learning opportunities to offer added flexibility and convenience. Undergraduate students can choose from two online options: the asynchronous path allows students to complete assignments and work when it suits, as long as deadlines are met, and the second synchronous option gives students the opportunity to participate in a virtual classroom, with real-time interaction between the instructor and students. Graduate work is completed asynchronously.

Accreditation & Licensing

Belhaven University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

Check Program Availability

All Programs

Art & Liberal Arts

Associate of Arts (Transfer) Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Business

Associate of Arts in Business Bachelor of Business Administration Bachelor of Business Administration / Hospitality Management Bachelor of Business Administration / Information Technology Management for Business Leaders Bachelor of Science in Accounting Bachelor of Science in Management Bachelor of Science in Management / Information Technology Management for Business Leaders Certificate in Accounting Graduate Certificate in Finance Graduate Certificate in Human Resources Graduate Certificate in Leadership Graduate Certificate in Public Administration Graduate Certificate in Sports Administration Master of Business Administration Master of Business Administration / Entrepreneurship Master of Business Administration / Finance Master of Business Administration / Human Resources Master of Business Administration / Leadership Master of Business Administration / Project Management Master of Business Administration / Public Administration Master of Business Administration / Sports Administration Master of Public Administration Master of Public Administration / Human Resources Master of Science in Leadership Master of Science in Leadership / Human Resources Master of Science in Leadership / Ministry Master of Science in Leadership / Public Administration Master of Sports Administration

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Bachelor of Science in Management / Criminal Justice

Education

Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction / Educational Technology Master of Education in Reading Literacy Master of Education in School Leadership & Administration

Healthcare

Bachelor of Health Administration Graduate Certificate in Health Administration Master of Business Administration / Health Administration Master of Health Administration

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)

Psychology & Human Services

Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology / Christian Ministries Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology / Criminal Justice Bachelor of Arts in Applied Psychology / Human Services

Religion & Philosophy

Associate of Arts in Biblical Studies Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies Certificate in Biblical Studies Master of Arts in Biblical & Theological Studies