School Details
Although Linfield traces its roots to the Oregon City College, it wasn’t until 1858 that the Baptist College at McMinnville was chartered by the Oregon Territorial Legislature. The college was later named McMinnville College. In 1922 when Frances Ross Linfield gave her properties in Spokane, Washington, to the school, the Board of Trustees renamed the college in honor of Mrs. Linfield’s late husband, the Rev. George Fisher Linfield. The college maintains its American Baptist heritage, although faculty, students and staff are not bound by religious requirements.
Linfield offers:
- Less than one year certificate
- Bachelor’s degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
The Online and Continuing Education Program at Linfield University allows students to earn a degree at their own pace. As one of the oldest private colleges on the West Coast, Linfield is a fully accredited institution with a reputation for excellence. Whether Linfield University students learn in an online classroom or one with four walls, each student is given the tools to succeed from a supportive community of faculty and staff.
Accreditation & Licensing
Linfield University is accredited by:
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
The online Bachelor of Arts in Global Studies degree program from Linfield University is designed to provide students with a new appreciation for the world around them through the study of History, Political Science, Communication, and Religious Studies. By viewing other cultures from a global perspective, students gain important insights into the contemporary trends and events within our global society. Graduates are prepared for careers in:
- Foreign Service
- Peace Corps
- International Trade
- Civil Service
- International Tourism
- Legislative Aid
- National Security
- Lobbying
The online Bachelor of Arts in History degree program from Linfield University will nurture your curiosity and passion for the past while it prepares you for a swiftly changing job market and a wide variety of professional careers. Graduates of this program possess:
- A sensitivity to the values and attitudes of other times and places
- An appreciation of basic continuities in human affairs
- The ability to observe and analyze significant change over time
- An awareness of multiple causation
- The recognition that history is an ongoing and incomplete search for truth
- The relativist character of the discipline
- The skills necessary to research and write well
In the online Certificate in Creative Writing program from Linfield University, you'll use the analysis and writing of fiction, poetry, literary nonfiction, and scripts to advance your communication and critical thinking skills, making yourself a more valuable employee. Employment opportunities in Creative Writing include:
- Copywriter
- Content Specialist
- Content Development Manager
- Copy Editor
- Creative Digital Writer
- Social Media Writer
Business
The Bachelor of Science in Accounting online degree offers flexible courses and faculty that put students’ needs first, providing the perfect educational solution for working adults and those raising families that also want to continue their educations. Courses focus on accounting theory, cost measurement, financial reporting, budgetary control, taxes, and auditing. The result is a well-rounded student with exposure to the field and what it entails. Global awareness, integrity, intellectual curiosity, and ethical behavior are key ingredients in this online accounting degree with a curriculum that facilitates critical thinking, innovation, and resilience. Graduates find positions in a variety of fields, including public, private, and government accounting, and also go on to become certified public accountants.
This online management information systems degree is designed to open doors to greater opportunities and higher salaries for ambitious, career-minded individuals with a full-time job or family life that makes it difficult to fit in classes. An interdepartmental program, the Bachelor of Science in Business Information Systems combines studies in computer information systems with business courses. The curriculum emphasizes business problem solving using systemic analysis and management of the system development process. The program is built around five core ideas:
- Diversity
- Relationships
- Intentionality
- Vision
- Ethics
Academic advisors are dedicated to ensuring student success, providing a direct link between the student and the school. Graduates find employment in a variety of fields, including Information Systems Business Analysts, Help Desk Analysts, IT Specialists, and Program Administrators.
This online degree in International Business is designed to open doors to greater opportunities and higher salaries for ambitious, career-minded individuals with a full-time job or family life that makes it difficult to fit in classes. Meet the challenges of the exciting new business era with a program that focuses on the principles and practices of businesses that cross national boundaries to operate in the global business environment. Immersing students in interdisciplinary study, the curriculum provides cultural acumen and a wide range of knowledge that covers everything from changing demographics to cross-cultural communication skills. Courses include:
- Organizational Behavior and Management
- Marketing
- International Business Law
- International Finance
Ethics, integrity, intellectual curiosity, critical thinking, and an inclusive mindset are key characteristics of this online international business degree. Graduates find careers including International Sales Representatives, Import/Export Agents, Foreign Currency Investment Advisors, and Multinational Managers.
The Bachelor of Science in Management, an online business management degree, is designed for those who want to be effective managers, preparing students for positions of leadership. Integrated business management skills and well-rounded coursework is designed to help students make better business decisions. The curriculum is based on modern principles and business theories, so students learn to effectively manage human resources, financial resources, and industrial resources as they become adept in business law and marketing while enhancing problem-solving skills. Courses also examine:
- International Management
- Team Dynamics
- Business, Ethics, and Society
Graduates are prepared to conquer the complexities and challenges of the global business marketplace, either in public or private sectors, with a foundation of knowledge and skills that allows them to be confident leaders and achieve strategic goals.
The Bachelor of Science in Marketing online degree is open to any student interested in a convenient and flexible online program. This degree can be tailored to accommodate busy family and work schedules while providing practical skills needed to achieve career goals in marketing. The curriculum covers everything from fundamentals to specialized marketing processes, all with the goal of teaching students to think critically and communicate persuasively. Learn critical business skills and marketing techniques and concepts. This degree opens employment opportunities in advertising, sales, marketing management, marketing research, public relations, product management, purchasing management, and more.
The Bachelor of Science in Project Management online degree is designed to open doors to greater opportunities and higher salaries for ambitious, career-minded individuals with a full-time job or family life that makes it difficult to fit in classes. It provides the knowledge and capabilities students need to get the job done, helping companies stay competitive by ensuring that they operate efficiently and effectively. Courses cover project integration, scheduling, scope and planning, human resources, communication quality, costs, monitoring, and procurement, providing the skills and knowledge needed to monitor and manage projects from conception to completion. Graduates are prepared to sit for the Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) certification exams. They can also find careers in fields such as healthcare, construction, education, operations management, information technology, business and financial services, and more.
The Certificate in Accounting online degree is designed to open doors to greater opportunities and higher salaries for ambitious, career-minded individuals with a full-time job or family life that makes it difficult to fit in classes. Courses include Intermediate Accounting I and II, Cost Accounting, Advanced Accounting, Federal Income Tax, and Auditing. Graduates find careers in non-profit and government accounting, public accounting, or corporate accounting as certified public or management accountants, budget or credit analysts, financial or tax examiners, revenue agents, or auditors.
Experienced faculty are dedicated to fostering intellectual curiosity, integrity, global awareness, and ethical behavior. Students become resilient and ready to thrive in an ever-changing business world.
The Certificate in Human Resources, an online human resources degree, is designed to open doors to greater opportunities and higher salaries for ambitious, career-minded individuals with a full-time job or family life that makes it difficult to fit in classes. This program provides the practical skills needed for career advancement through a comprehensive program that creates a solid professional foundation. It covers the key foundational principles and theories of human resources. Courses teach federal labor laws, ordinances, policies, and regulations, along with human resource skills such as group dynamics, employee-management relationships, and leadership. Graduates find career opportunities in numerous fields including human resource specialists, training and development managers, labor relations specialists, and human resources managers.
The Certificate in Marketing online degree is the perfect match for those interested in public relations, advertising, or research. The curriculum also complements bachelor’s degrees, offering further insights into marketing, sales, and promotions management within the global economy. Courses build the skills necessary to excel in marketing technologies and processes. Graduates find careers in a variety of fields, including sales managers, marketing specialists, advertising managers, and promotions managers.
As an online marketing degree, this program is a great option for working adults who need to balance their careers and education. Study on your own schedule wherever it is convenient.
The Certificate in Project Management online degree provides the tools students need to plan, monitor, and execute projects from start to finish. Focus is on how budgeting, scheduling, personnel management, risk management, and procurement affect the project process. Courses teach the fundamental practices of project management, providing insight into project planning, implementation, reporting, and completion. Graduates find careers in a variety of industries, including information technology, education, healthcare, business, financial services, construction, supply chain management, operations management, and more. They are eligible to take the PMP and CAPM certification exams.
Computer Science & IT
Linfield College-Adult Degree Program offers a Certificate in Database Administration program designed to prepare students for careers such as database administrator, system administrator, system engineer, network support specialist, computer network architect, and computer programmer. Students gain the skills required to administer an enterprise database while preparing for professional certification exams in Oracle or Microsoft SQL Database administration.
Linfield College-Adult Degree Program offers a Certificate in Web Application Development program designed to prepare students for careers that involve the establishment, development, or maintaining of websites. Students gain hands-on experience and learn the basics of the technologies, formats, standards, and tools that drive web application development. Emphasis is placed on systems for e-commerce, as well as a strong focus on the areas of corporate support, entertainment, intranet and extranet.
Education
You can earn a K-12 special education endorsement with the Bachelor in Elementary Education / Special Education. This dual-endorsement pathway provides greater career opportunities as you can teach both elementary and special education.
As an alternative adult degree pathway, this online program allows for the transfer of credits to reduce the length of your education.
The gifted and special education coursework covers such topics as:
- Instructional interventions and techniques in special education
- Assessment and diagnosis for special education
- Teaching multicultural and expressive arts
- Ethical, legal, and collaborative principles
With the ability to start your education during any term throughout the year, working professionals appreciate the flexibility. Graduates value the specialized training to increase equity and inclusion.
Healthcare
Gain an international perspective with a Certificate in Global Health. While coursework for this program can be completed entirely online, students will gain value from hands-on field experiences in two different global settings.
Students will study vital public health issues in developed, emerging, and developing countries. Courses examine the various healthcare delivery methods, healthcare beliefs, and disease processes around the world. The curriculum also covers topics in epidemiology, environmental health, and bioethics.
Graduates of this online public health program can find employment such as:
- Public health analyst
- Health educator
- Health outreach coordinator
- Humanitarian response manager
Linfield University offers the online Certificate in Health Administration. This certificate is ideal for those who want a deeper and current understanding of the basic and pervasive changes that are transforming health and reforming health systems in the US and globally. Students will learn about how the Affordable Care Act is changing the focus, the financial incentives and the required core competencies and skills necessary to lead and make people and projects.
Potential career opportunities:
- Medical and Health Service Manager
- Supply Chain Operations
- Medical Practice Manager
- Hospice Coordinator
- Clinical
Learn how to help people create and maintain a healthy lifestyle with this Certificate in Nutrition and Wellness. In this program, you will study topics in human nutrition, food science, and nutrition-related policies.
Courses explore current research on balanced diets, disease prevention, exercise, weight management, and sports. Students will also learn how to take external factors such as environment and culture into consideration when making wellness decisions.
Graduates of this online nutrition program can pursue roles such as:
- Personal trainer
- Sports coach
- Athletic trainer
- Fitness instructor
Nursing
The online RN to BSN degree completion program from Linfield University, tailored to the needs of working RNs, emphasizes the development of the nurse's skills in professional communication, leadership, cultural sensitivity, and population health. The community-focused curriculum prepares graduates for roles in:
- Nurse Training/Education
- Public and Community Health
- Leadership and Management in Nursing
- Hospice and Home Health
- RN Case Management