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The Associate of Arts in General Studies from Methodist University will give you the foundation to pursue personal and professional success. Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, the program will give you the opportunity to develop skills to help you succeed in the real world. The degree will give you the tools to build and improve your computer, critical thinking, information literacy, oral and written communication, quantitative reasoning, and research skills.

Designed by faculty and staff who represent a broad range of disciplines at Methodist University, the AA in General Studies will give you the platform to pursue a career or further your education with a bachelor's degree after you graduate. In approximately two years, you will be able to progress through the program as you develop competencies in skills vital for success in the 21st-century job market.

Additionally, the open-ended nature of the degree is ideal for students who need more time to decide on a more focused academic path. In other words, as a student in the program, you will be able to engage with a variety of subjects to help you determine which academic path makes the most sense for your professional goals.

Request more information about the Associate of Arts in General Studies today and begin charting your future.

Apply your previous work and academic experience to an online Bachelor of Applied Science in Accounting from Methodist University.  This program is designed for students currently in possession of their AAS in accounting, interested in preparing for graduate studies in business, accounting, and similar fields.  The Methodist University bachelor’s degree in accounting online will cover a variety of advanced subjects, including but not limited to:

• Macro and microeconomics
• Business law
• Taxation and auditing

By completing this BAS you are prepared to sit for the Certified Public Accountant examination.  Through unique accounting concentrations, such as hospitality management, healthcare administration, sport management, and more, you are better able to carve out your ideal professional pathway.  Explore career options from industry to non-profit organizations.  Put your academic foot forward and begin seeking leadership opportunities in the accounting field with an online accounting bachelor’s from Methodist University.

If you have an associate of applied science and want to expand your career opportunities, consider the Bachelor of Applied Science in Business Administration. Designed especially for students with an AAS degree, this online bachelor completion program provides a broad range of business skills to prepare you for leadership in any setting.

Coursework serves to enhance your decision-making, leadership, and communication skills. Students learn how to evaluate information and situations to make the best business decisions, considering economic and ethical implications. Graduates can put their skills to use in fields such as human resources, management, sales, market research, finance, consulting, and more.

In this online Business Administration degree program, you can expect to study topics including:

• Management and organization
• Business law
• Principles of leadership
• Marketing
• Finance
• Accounting

Develop as a dynamic professional versed in technology and business with Methodist University's Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology degree. Through this program, you will learn to support the technical objectives that help organizations thrive in every industry. All courses take place 100% online so you can build essential career skills in a convenient format.

With Methodist's online program, you'll choose from two career-focused concentrations in Business Information Systems or Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. While the Business Information Systems option delivers expert computer and business skills to create useful applications and solve real-world problems, the Cybersecurity and Information Assurance option offers the expertise you'll need for configuring operating systems and developing remote access solutions. Courses for both concentrations focus on numerous topics that will further your career growth, including computer science, programming, software engineering, database management, finance, accounting, and beyond.

Earn your bachelor's degree in Computer Information Technology to get ready for a career in database development, business analysis, network administration, and other rewarding roles. You will acquire the skills to follow our graduates into positions with top organizations, such as Google, Amazon, SAAS, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Explore this program today and prepare to put your technical skills and business savvy to work.

You have a passion for sports. Are you ready to get in the game? With the online Bachelor of Science in Sport Management from Methodist University, you can build the business skills needed to advance in the sports and entertainment industry. 

This online program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), demonstrating the high quality of Methodist University’s Sport Management courses. Through the comprehensive curriculum, you’ll learn how the sports landscape is evolving while exploring the impact of adventure sports, e-sports, and other emerging forms of entertainment. 

MU offers flexible online courses, enabling you to study when and where you prefer. The experiential Sport Management program includes internships that provide hands-on experience and networking opportunities with an organization in the public or private sector. 

Earning your BS in Sport Management online transforms you into a well-prepared professional ready to open doors to careers in sport administration, marketing, media, analytics, and sales. Roles to pursue after graduation include athletic director, sports content producer, gameday coordinator, and facilities manager. 

Methodist University offers a simple admissions process for the BS in Sport Management program, with no application fees or SAT/ACT requirements. Request information to begin building your playbook for success in sport management. 

Develop as a dynamic professional versed in technology and business with Methodist University's Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Technology degree. Through this program, you will learn to support the technical objectives that help organizations thrive in every industry. All courses take place 100% online so you can build essential career skills in a convenient format.

With Methodist's online program, you'll choose from two career-focused concentrations in Business Information Systems or Cybersecurity and Information Assurance. While the Business Information Systems option delivers expert computer and business skills to create useful applications and solve real-world problems, the Cybersecurity and Information Assurance option offers the expertise you'll need for configuring operating systems and developing remote access solutions. Courses for both concentrations focus on numerous topics that will further your career growth, including computer science, programming, software engineering, database management, finance, accounting, and beyond.

Earn your bachelor's degree in Computer Information Technology to get ready for a career in database development, business analysis, network administration, and other rewarding roles. You will acquire the skills to follow our graduates into positions with top organizations, such as Google, Amazon, SAAS, and the U.S. Department of Defense.

Explore this program today and prepare to put your technical skills and business savvy to work.

Methodist University's online Post-Baccalaureate Residency Licensure Certificate is designed for students who have completed a bachelor's degree and wish to enter the field of teaching in a K-12 setting in North Carolina using an alternative pathway to licensure. Applicants must be employed or seeking employment with a public or public charter school in North Carolina. The program consists of 18–22 credit hours and can be completed in one year.

As a student, you will choose from seven concentrations, including options in elementary education, middle grades, secondary education, special education, arts, music, and more. You will complete all state-required licensure exams throughout your program, rending you a qualified professional educator.

Courses focus on the pedagogical practices needed for successful teaching in a wide range of areas, including lesson planning, classroom management, and teaching best practices. You will study online with the flexibility to complete your program while continuing to teach. You'll also work closely with instructors and faculty supervisors for mentorship and support through virtual conferences and coaching cycles. Student teaching requirements are met in your own classroom so you can apply what you learn immediately. 

After program completion, students are licensed K-12 teachers in their chosen concentration area. 

The online Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Applied Science in Accounting from Methodist University will prepare you to take your career to the next level. Designed by accounting professionals with extensive experience in the field, you'll gain the skills necessary to enter private industry spaces, non-profit organizations, and financial institutions. Additionally, the online program will equip you with tools to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam in North Carolina and many other states. As a result, you'll have both the accounting knowledge and the credentials to advance your professional career. As you balance your work and life commitments, you'll be able to take advantage of the immersive benefits of getting your degree online.

Recognized by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP), the 124-semester-hour BS and the 62-semester-hour BAS programs will provide you the opportunity to bolster your understanding of accounting, finance, and business. Some of the core courses you'll engage with include principles of managerial accounting, statistics for business, cost accounting, federal income taxation, and auditing, to name only a few.

From the guidance of innovative, accessible faculty, you will be able to apply cutting-edge analytical skills as you enter into the world of accounting. Learn more about the program today.

Methodist University’s online Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Applied Science in Accounting equips students with the financial expertise and analytical skills needed to lead in today’s complex business environments. Accredited by ACBSP and SACSCOC, the program offers a rigorous foundation in accounting principles, auditing, cost analysis, and financial reporting—preparing graduates for roles in public, private, and nonprofit sectors.

Students who choose the optional Health Care Administration concentration gain specialized knowledge in managing financial operations within health care settings. This includes billing and coding, insurance coordination, payroll, and purchasing, along with strategic collaboration across clinical and administrative teams.

Designed for flexibility and career advancement, the program supports CPA and CMA exam preparation and offers hands-on experience through real-world projects. Graduates are well-positioned for leadership roles in hospitals, insurance companies, physician practices, and long-term care facilities, where financial precision and regulatory compliance are critical.

Methodist University's online BS in Advanced Paramedicine offers the flexibility you need to study on your schedule without putting work or life responsibilities on hold. This rigorous program prepares graduates to demonstrate advanced proficiency and become inclusive patient advocates in the field of paramedicine. 

In flexible online classes, you'll study the most relevant topics in modern paramedicine, including psychotraumatology, critical care, community paramedicine, and more. Gain a competitive advantage by completing a program that's designed for paramedics by paramedics and focused on helping you build new skills instead of reviewing topics you've already mastered. You'll complete a culminating capstone course to solidify your new skills under guidance from expert, student-centered faculty members.

Graduate in just two years qualified for career advancement and prepared to make a more meaningful impact as a leader in EMS. Transfer credits are accepted, and financial aid is available. MU is currently enrolling for next term. Apply now. 

The exercise and sport science industry is expanding quickly, and professionals who possess pertinent foundational knowledge and practical skills are increasingly in high demand. Complete Methodist University's online BS in Exercise & Sport Science program to prepare for top roles in this field.  MU's program is taught by an experienced, dynamic faculty dedicated to student success. Benefit from immersive learning in small classes, and gain skills through practical application and rigorous coursework. You'll complete two required internships to turn your lessons into practice through hands-on experience and graduate highly skilled in fitness coaching, nutrition, strength and conditioning, personal training, biomechanics, motor learning, and more.  

Complete your bachelor's ready to pursue positions in athletic training, sports medicine, nutrition, and related industries. If your sights are set on graduate school, this program also prepares you for success in physical and occupational therapy programs, as well as for study in related fields. With employment of athletic coaches alone projected to grow 20% by 2031 (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics), graduates of MU's Exercise & Sport Science bachelor's program can expect steady job growth and opportunities. No application fee; over 97% of students at Methodist University qualify for financial aid. Military-affiliated students may qualify for added savings. Apply now.

Acquire a solid foundation of marketing theory and prepare to advance as a forward-looking professional with Methodist University's online Bachelor of Science in Marketing program. This 100% online program focuses on an extensive range of competencies, including marketing communication, analytics, and strategy. This extended focus helps you gain a robust understanding of marketing as you prepare for a breakthrough in the specialty that appeals to you most.

This marketing degree is offered by Methodist's Reeves School of Business, which is nationally accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). As a result, you will take part in a rigorous learning experience that positions you for success in marketing, advertising, and other business fields. The BS in Marketing also offers an optional health care administration concentration, enabling you to gain skills in the business of health care.

While this program is offered online, it includes group work and other collaborative experiences to help you develop as a well-rounded professional. Methodist also boasts a small student-to-teacher ratio, increasing the personalized support you receive from our experienced faculty.

Join the online BS in Marketing program to acquire the qualifications needed to manage marketing, advertising, or sales teams. You can also pursue roles in specialized fields after graduation, such as market research, public relations, digital marketing, and product design.

The online RN to BSN from Methodist University is designed to prepare working nurses to advance their professional profile. Designed for nurses who have already completed their associate degree and have an unrestricted RN license, the online RN to BSN provides the credential for advancement opportunities. You'll be able to progress through the core BSN courses in as little as one year at an affordable rate.

Our RN to BSN online program focuses on helping you refine your nursing skills to ensure you're equipped to offer the best possible patient-centered care. Our accredited* curriculum combines nursing theory and practice, with courses covering topics like health policy, evidence-based practice application, pathophysiology, public health nursing, and bedside care, giving you an advantage as you move into the job market or seek career advancement opportunities.

With the clinicals portion of the program, you will be able to independently locate a position of your choosing, preparing you to enter diverse health care and medical environments as a prospective practicing nurse.

Today, most health care employers prefer BSN graduates to fill nursing jobs, and the Institute of Medicine has called for the majority of the nursing workforce to hold at least a bachelor’s degree by 2020.

Request more information about the online RN to BSN program today.

*The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Methodist University is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.

Methodist University's online Graduate Nursing Education Certificate is designed to expand your nursing skill sets and prepare you to teach in a variety of health care and academic settings in roles ranging from staff development coordinator to undergraduate classroom instructor, depending on your degree level. Finish your program in one year.

This online program meets the teaching and learning requirements for nursing faculty in North Carolina as regulated by the North Carolina Board of Nursing. A baccalaureate degree in nursing is required for admission. Courses are delivered in a flexible format that allows you to study on your schedule while maintaining personal and professional commitments.

As a student, you will complete 150 practicum hours in your area of interest and learn from a faculty of nursing experts who bring relevant experience to the online classroom. Faculty will oversee all coursework and clinical experiences to provide support throughout your program.

Possible roles for graduates include staff development coordinator, nurse educator in acute and outpatient settings, and instructor in associate degree, nursing diploma, licensed practical nursing, and nursing assistant programs. Upon program completion, students who have a master's degree can pursue nurse educator certification through the National League for Nursing. This certificate prepares graduates with advanced degrees to teach as clinical and/or classroom instructors at the undergraduate level.

Methodist University's online Master of Science in Nursing: Administrative Leadership degree provides a flexible pathway for professional advancement. A BSN degree is required for admission. This 36-credit program is designed to be completed in two years, giving you advanced knowledge and skills to guide clinical decision-making and promote person-centered care.

Courses are delivered in a flexible, asynchronous format so you can complete your degree while continuing to work full time. Transfer in up to nine credits of previously earned graduate coursework to accelerate your studies. Topics include data analysis, advanced informatics and health care technologies, health policy, global health, and more.

As a student, you will complete a total of 500 clinical hours distributed over five courses. Nine semester hours can also count as dual credit toward completion of our Nursing Education Certificate, allowing you to fast-track an additional credential and expand your professional opportunities. Our faculty of nursing experts will oversee all coursework and clinical experiences to provide support and mentorship throughout your program.

Graduates of this program are qualified to pursue nursing leadership positions in a variety of health care and academic settings. Possible roles include unit manager, chief nursing officer, and medical and health services administrator.

Earn one of the most versatile degrees available in a flexible format with Methodist University’s online bachelor’s degree in psychology. The program features small class sizes and research projects to provide real-world experience for virtually any career goals you may have. Two optional concentrations in counseling/clinical psychology or human performance can help customize your degree.

As a major, psychology already has some of the widest versatility in the job market. By focusing on practical experience, you’ll develop a foundation for almost any entry-level occupation or to begin graduate study. For instance, a lot of graduates enter a graduate program to pursue a career as a counselor or another field in psychology. Others either start building their careers in entry-level roles across fields like substance abuse and autism, or apply it in areas like human resources or management.

Expand your degree with two optional concentrations. The counseling/clinical psychology concentration combines two major fields that, together, apply psychology to common problems in living and to psychological disorders. The human performance psychology concentration merges two fields that encompass learning how to make systems, machines, and products more safe, comfortable, and effective (human factors), as well as studying how to enhance organizational productivity and satisfaction (industrial/organizational psychology).

Enhance your understanding of two related areas of psychology with the counseling/clinical psychology concentration for Methodist University’s online BS in Psychology. The concentration allows you to customize your degree to better suit your career goals.

Counseling psychology applies psychology to common problems in living, such as in choosing a career or resolving issues in a personal relationship. Clinical psychology applies psychology not only to common problems in living, but also to psychological disorders, such as a phobia or clinical depression. Methodist University brings the two fields together in one concentration to give you the knowledge needed to identify, better understand, and solve the problems that people face.

The skills you gain in the concentration span diagnosis, clinical interview procedures, behavior analysis, and more. As a result, you can enter a wide range of career opportunities, including working in the autism and substance abuse treatment fields, as well as opportunities in school systems and with community mental health services. It’s also a great foundation for graduate work in counseling, clinical mental health, and other psychological disciplines.

Study how people can work and use products effectively with the human performance psychology concentration for Methodist University’s online BS in Psychology. The concentration merges the fields of human factors and industrial/organizational psychology.

Human factors applies psychology to the design of systems, machines, and products so that people can use them more comfortably, safely, and effectively. Industrial/organizational psychology applies psychology to improve the productivity and satisfaction of members of organizations, such as employees in manufacturing plants. Methodist University brings the two fields together in one concentration to learn about systems design and human interface, productivity, organizational productivity, and member satisfaction.

The knowledge and skills you gain can open up even more career opportunities than the major alone. You’ll be prepared for a wide range of jobs in human resources, machine design, and machine/human interface. It’s also a strong foundation for graduate work in different psychological disciplines.

The online Bachelor of Social Work from Methodist University is designed to prepare you for a career helping people at the individual, family, and community levels. The program's flexible online format is structured to accommodate working professionals, allowing you to manage your work, life, and school commitments while you get your degree.

Our 124-hour online BSW can be completed in as few as 3.5 years. The faculty, who strive for a supportive, relational environment, is dedicated to ensuring your academic and professional success. With extensive experience, they will equip you with the skills necessary to enter the field and immediately begin improving people's lives.

Pending accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the program curriculum course topics include diversity, ethics of social work, human rights, intervention, and practice and research. The course material will provide you with a deeper understanding of the mechanisms and consequences of oppression at the systemic level.

Our BSW offers a unique child welfare qualification opportunity for students aiming to serve that population. As a partner of the North Carolina Child Welfare Education Collaborative, the program will give you first-hand insight on how to advocate for and support vulnerable children.

Learn more today.

The online Bachelor of Social Work from Methodist University is designed to prepare you for a career helping people at the individual, family, and community levels. The program's flexible online format is structured to accommodate working professionals, allowing you to manage your work, life, and school commitments while you get your degree.

Our 124-hour online BSW can be completed in as few as 3.5 years. The faculty, who strive for a supportive, relational environment, is dedicated to ensuring your academic and professional success. With extensive experience, they will equip you with the skills necessary to enter the field and immediately begin improving people's lives.

Pending accreditation by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the program curriculum course topics include diversity, ethics of social work, human rights, intervention, and practice and research. The course material will provide you with a deeper understanding of the mechanisms and consequences of oppression at the systemic level.

Our BSW offers a unique child welfare qualification opportunity for students aiming to serve that population. As a partner of the North Carolina Child Welfare Education Collaborative, the program will give you first-hand insight on how to advocate for and support vulnerable children.

Learn more today.

Pursue a rewarding career in counseling with Methodist University's 100% online Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. In as little as two years, you'll build foundational skills and expertise in the most effective counseling theories, models, and techniques for mental health care.

Learning online in small classes, you'll receive guidance from the expert faculty members who make MU a recognized leader in health care education. Study on your schedule to build skills in crisis management, research, statistical analysis, and more. Gain real-world practice to apply the knowledge you've gained in a practicum course and two required internships, which may be completed online or in-person.

Upon graduation, you'll be prepared to sit for the National Counselor Examination (NCE) to become a National Certified Counselor and pursue state licensure. As a licensed mental health counselor, you'll help fill the need for practitioners in this rapidly growing field.

The value of a degree from MU is unmatched. Benefit from the flexibility of online learning with the same quality as an in-person education. About 97% of our students qualify for financial aid, and if you or a family member are a veteran or active-duty service member, your education at MU could be even more affordable. No application fees or GRE/GMAT required. Learn more and apply now.