School Details
Limestone University is a four-year, private, liberal arts college. This non-denominational Christian college is located in Gaffney, South Carolina. Limestone was established by Dr. Thomas Curtis and his son in 1845 as the first women’s school in the state as well as in the nation. The school became completely co-ed in the 1960s.
Limestone University online offers associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees completely online. These online programs are specifically designed for adult students, allowing them to earn a degree while continuing their careers. In addition, students completing an online education have many of the same benefits as on-campus students. Courses have the same content as those taught in traditional courses and students have access to the same resources, including online tutoring, an online career network, and professional advisors.
Accreditation & Licensing
Limestone University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
Limestone University offers the online AA in Liberal Studies major. With this liberal arts degree, students learn from various courses of study, including mathematics, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, arts, and humanities. You will find this degree useful if you want to explore a variety of areas and are unsure as to which direction you want your future to take. This degree in liberal arts is interdisciplinary, with courses offered through various departments or divisions of the College. Potential career opportunities are available in the following fields:
- Journalism
- Publishing
- Business
- Government
- Entertainment
Many Liberal Studies majors pursue bachelor’s degrees upon graduation.
Limestone University offers the online BA in Liberal Studies major. This liberal arts degree allows students to design unique academic programs to meet individual career goals. You will learn from various courses of study with this degree in liberal arts, focusing on social sciences, arts, and humanities. The program is interdisciplinary with courses offered through various departments.
Graduates are prepared for professional or specialized graduate schools. They may also find careers in the following fields:
- Journalism
- Publishing
- Business
- Government
- Entertainment
Limestone University offers the online BS in Liberal Studies major. This liberal arts degree allows students to design academic programs that meet their individual career goals. You will learn from various courses of technical study with this degree in liberal arts, including mathematics, biological and physical sciences, and social sciences. The program is interdisciplinary with courses offered through various departments or divisions of the College.
Graduates are prepared for professional or specialized graduate schools and may also pursue careers in these fields:
- Journalism
- Publishing
- Business
- Government
- Entertainment
Business
The Associate of Arts in Business Administration online degree prepares students for future careers in business. This curriculum furthers knowledge of business while serving as an opening to jobs in business administration and management. Courses cover such topics as:
- Financial accounting
- Management
- Marketing
For those wishing to continue their education, this serves as the start to pursuing a bachelor’s degree in business.
Regardless of the direction you choose to take your degree, this online business administration degree allows you to successfully balance your education, career, and family life.
The online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Accounting teaches students accounting theory and its application in a number of areas, including financial and banking institutions, government regulatory agencies, insurance companies, and nonprofit organizations. Considered by many to be the language and basic tool of business, accounting skills are in demand in every type of business, large or small, public or private, for profit and nonprofit. Combined with other business administration courses, such as ethical issues in the workplace and principles of marketing, graduates with this degree are well-rounded and prepared.
Job opportunities include:
- Accountant
- Analyst
- Auditor
- Underwriter
- Payroll management
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Economics, an online finance degree, prepares you for careers that include market research analyst, actuary, policy analyst, business consultant, statistician, and stockbroker. The curriculum forms a broad foundation of knowledge concerning how economies and societies transform scarce resources into goods and services and how markets function at the local, national, and international levels. Learn to gather, organize, and interpret data; create models to predict the impact of various investments, trends, and changes; and analyze problems and propose solutions.
Students in this online finance degree benefit from the same content and curriculum that is found in the traditional on-campus programs, including the same lectures, assignments, and exams. Class sizes are small, allowing individualized attention from expert faculty. The asynchronous program ensures that students are able to study when and where it is convenient.
This online bachelor’s degree in finance examines how firms make financial decisions and how these decisions affect individual organizations and society as a whole. Other courses teach how firms acquire and allocate funds, how financial markets operate, and the role these markets play in economic welfare, using models to develop analytical approaches to problems. Careers include working in financial institutions such as commercial and investment banks, in finance departments of major corporations, and with consulting firms.
Students in this online finance degree benefit from the same content and curriculum that is found in the traditional on-campus programs, including the same lectures, assignments, and exams. Class sizes are small, allowing individualized attention from expert faculty. The asynchronous courses ensure that students are able to study when and where it is convenient.
The General Business Bachelor of Science in Business Administration online degree offers a background that is both broadly applicable in the job market and a starting point to furthering education with a Master in Business Administration degree. Students are prepared with the conceptual and practical skills necessary for careers in the business field, such as business or office management, sales, financial services, and nonprofit management and development.
Students in this online business administration degree benefit from the same content and curriculum that is found in the traditional on-campus programs, including the same lectures, assignments, and exams. Class sizes are small, allowing individualized attention from expert faculty. The asynchronous courses ensure that students are able to study when and where it is convenient.
The online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Management provides a fundamental understanding of the management competencies needed to thrive in today’s business world. Students gain the skills and knowledge to be strong communicators with strong intrapersonal skills and develop an understanding of management techniques and practices. Careers begin with entry-level positions found within supervisory roles, such as sales and retail management, project management, administrative positions, and public relations and fundraising management, with the opportunity for career advancement through promotions or graduate studies.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration/Marketing online degree provides the conceptual and practical skills needed for entry-level careers in the business field and in advanced degree work. Flexible classes teach students about the scope and nature of marketing, the marketing function within a business organization, environmental factors influencing marketing opportunities, and the managerial tools needed to plan and control the marketing process. Graduates find positions in entry-level marketing, marketing management, public relations, and in sales and advertising.
Students in this online marketing degree benefit from the same content and curriculum that is found in the traditional on-campus programs, including the same lectures, assignments, and exams. Class sizes are small, allowing individualized attention from expert faculty. The asynchronous courses ensure that students are able to study when and where it is convenient.
The online Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management teaches how to manage the development of employees in organizations and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Courses cover personnel and organizational policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, gender roles, civil rights, and human resources laws and regulations. Students also learn about motivation and compensation systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, and job training programs. Management of human resources programs and operations is also taught.
The online Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Training and Development prepares students for the complex nature and fast-paced working environment of human resources. Through courses such as staff development and training, compensation and benefits, and training material design, students are exposed to all areas of human resources and specifically prepared to work in the training and development fields. Positions include instructors, training materials developers, and training managers.
A concentration in Management and Leadership is available through the Limestone College online MBA program. This flexible learning format is designed for working professionals, offering group work with three strategic on-site residency weekend programs. Students develop critical leadership skills through courses including:
- Organizational theory and behavior
- Supply chain management
- Leadership and change
Faculty with high quality degrees and extensive real-world business experience lead individuals through a rigorous curriculum. Concentrations include critical theory analysis, case studies, strategies and developments, organizational structures, cultures and more. Enter management positions in finance, manufacturing, consulting, or enhance your current career with Limestone College.
Computer Science & IT
The online Associate of Science in Computer Science / Information Technology offers core courses in Microcomputer Applications, Basic Concepts of the Internet and World Wide Web, Operating Systems and Network Fundamentals, various Programming courses, amongst others.
Career opportunities include entry-level computer jobs such as database administrator.
The online Associate of Science in Computer Science / Programming provides students with current programming tools that help develop the skills necessary to succeed in graduate school as well as in their future professions. The programming concentration also challenges students to think creatively and design unique solutions to many programming problems.
Graduates will be prepared for jobs, such as, software programmer, software engineer, software analyst, project manager, programming, application developer, systems programmer.
The online Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Computer and Information System Security aims to train and educate students in the computer and information security field.
Students with this degree will be prepared to take one or more of the following certification exams:
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
- Check Point Certified Security Administrator (CCSA)
- International Association of Computer Investigative Specialists (IACIS)
- Security Professional (CIW)
- CompTIA’s Security
Certification in one of all of these areas may aid in a graduate’s ability to get hired in the field of their choice.
The online Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Information Technology prepares its graduates to successfully manage information resources. This IT concentration focuses on the fundamental principles and practices necessary for IT professionals to succeed in modern information-centric organizations. Exploration of how information systems are used in business and the growth of the role of information systems as a result of the telecommunications revolution is key to this program.
Graduates can find jobs in areas, such as, information technology analyst, database analyst, database administrator, technology risk analyst, support technician, or technology auditor.
The online Bachelor of Science in Computer Science / Programming provides a strong foundation in the key information technology areas of programming, systems administration, security, and architecture.
Graduates will be prepared for careers, such as, software programmer, software engineer, software analyst, project manager, programming, application developer, and systems programmer.
Healthcare
Prepare for an entry-level career or to advance into a management position with this online healthcare administration degree program. Learn how to make a difference in the well-being of others in administration areas of healthcare organizations.
Courses examine all areas of health care administration, including:
- Healthcare policy
- Healthcare quality
- Finance
- Legal issues
- Information systems
Learn how each of these topics influence healthcare delivery in an online program that offers the same content and curriculum as those found in traditional on-campus programs. However, the asynchronous course format allows you to study when and where it is convenient instead of on-campus. Complete two courses in each eight-week term.
An online MBA in Healthcare Administration is available through Limestone University. Today’s healthcare industry is one of the fastest-growing markets in the world. This program supplies students with the required skills and knowledge to land the competitive positions working professionals seek. Along with core MBA courses, students will take on:
- Healthcare policy
- Ethics and legalities
- Leadership and change
World-class faculty teach a rigorous curriculum with targeted instruction. Students will engage in group work as well as three strategic on-site residency weekends. These opportunities allow students to network, secure knowledge on research writing, and more. Join the fast-paced healthcare industry with an MBA from Limestone College today.
Prepare for a career as a leader and innovator in this online masters in health informatics. With this program you will gain the knowledge, skills, and tools that enable information to be collected, managed, used, and shared in order to support the delivery of healthcare and promote health. The multidisciplinary curriculum teaches about the use of information technology and computing disciplines to solve problems in healthcare, improving both patient care and healthcare organization efficiency. Coursework promotes research-based and experiential learning as students learn about data collection and analysis.
Courses likely include:
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Project Management
- Healthcare Policy
- Healthcare Leadership and Change
- Healthcare Information Systems
Psychology & Human Services
An online bachelor’s in Psychology from Limestone University allows students to take a look at new research and techniques while also studying traditional theories. Students will learn about the science of mind and behavior, individual and group behavior, physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior issues.
Graduates can use their Psychology training in a variety of professions including medicine, law, business, education, and human resources. Students interested in furthering their education can pursue certification by the American Board of Professional Psychology.
Jobs available to graduates include:
- Rehabilitation counselor
- School counselor
- Social services director
- Parole officer
- Residential counselor
- Substance abuse counselor
- Mental health counselor
- Psychiatric technician
The online bachelor’s in Social Work degree program at Limestone University teaches students about the patterns of behavior of individuals, families, organizations, and communities to help solve or prevent issues in society. The Social Work profession has more than 50 fields where graduates can use their degree, such as health, family and children’s services, gerontology, education, poverty, community, research, and advocacy.
Learning happens in the field with 400 hours of supervised Social Work practice as part of the credit hour requirements for this degree. Classes include discussions on human behavior in the social environment, working with culturally diverse populations, social welfare programs and policy, and social work research.
Potential career paths for graduates include:
- Domestic violence counselor
- Gerontologist
- Substance abuse counselor
- Hospice social worker
- Homeless shelter worker
- School system social worker
- Nursing home/hospital worker