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Nicholls State University offers an online Bachelor of Arts in English degree.  With this degree in English students gain career skills that are important for their futures, including skills in speaking and writing.  This English degree is a generic degree that you can use for teaching and for various other careers including law school and other graduate schools, administration, editing, publishing, public relations, business management, librarian, journalism, technical writing, script writer, novelist, and many more.  The curriculum is organized around core courses that introduce the discipline, literary studies, creative writing, rhetoric, and what kinds of jobs you can expect after graduating with a degree in English; then students choose from a wide variety of electives, including American and World literature, various literary genres, and themes addressing global issues. 

Students can choose from the following concentrations:

• Creative Writing
• Literary Studies
• Film Studies
• Writing and Rhetoric

Nicholls State University Online offers an online Bachelor of Arts in History degree.  Students will learn an array of knowledge within history including the study of modern America, Europe, and Asia.  This degree in History also teaches students to think critically, write coherently, and identify significant issues that impact the modern world.  This history degree is flexible and student oriented, preparing students for various careers or for graduate and professional schools. 

Graduates can apply for a wide range of jobs, including:

• Teacher
• Archivist
• Campaign Worker
• Foreign Service Officer
• Journalist
• Personnel Manager

Nicholls State University offers an online political science degree, the Bachelor of Arts in Political Science.  This program provides a comprehensive understanding of the essential aspects of politics.  The curriculum for the political science degree includes courses in the subfields of political science, including American government, political theory, comparative politics, and international relations.  Coursework also provides the analytical and critical tools needed to evaluate political events and to become actively engaged citizens. 

Graduates of this political science degree often go on to law school or find positions in:

• Law Enforcement
• Journalism
• Military
• Business
• Education
• Government

The Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies degree offered by Nicholls State University is a liberal arts degree.  This program is intended for individuals who wish to design their own course of study that aligns with their personal interests, career goals, and educational goals.  With this liberal arts degree, cross-disciplinary connections are coordinated across all disciplines and a strong foundation in the liberal arts is developed.  You are required to demonstrate depth in an academic area and to take courses in oral and written communication and the humanities, ensuring preparation for postgraduate studies and the professional world with a global focus.  Graduates of the liberal arts degree provides opportunities for service learning and leadership initiatives across all disciplines. 

Available minors are:

• English
• Humanities
• Social Studies
• Family and Consumer Sciences
• Business

The online BS in Business Administration degree program from Nicholls State University is designed to prepare students for careers in private business and governmental agencies, and for entry into graduate school. In addition to the respective specific focus, the curriculum develops students' skills in:

• Communication
• Technology
• Critical Thinking
• Ethical Decision-Making 

The online Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Applied Business program from Nicholls State University is designed for students who have earned a baccalaureate degree and are seeking functional competencies in business administration. Students gain a general understanding of the core business disciplines of:

• Accounting 
• Economics
• Business Law
• Marketing
• Management

With a foundation of professional research, the MS in Curriculum & Instruction / Early Childhood from Nicholls State University builds strong leaders. Students access courses with Nicholls Online in 8-week terms.

Dedicated faculty direct students to apply research in field base practices and studies. Other teaching methods include:

• Professional leadership experiences
• Diverse on-site and virtual observations
• Networking opportunities with other professionals in early childhood education 

Graduates find success with their online master’s degree in early childhood education. Advantages of this degree include improved student outcomes, job security, increase in salary, and professional development.

The online AS in Petroleum Services degree program from Nicholls State University is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment in petro-technical positions. Course work covers a range of topics including:

• Federal and state regulations, consensus standards, and industry best practices
• Common terminology used in all phases of the petroleum industry and the business segments that make up the petroleum industry
• Various methods used in locating possible petroleum deposits through the use of maps, well logs, and seismic techniques
• The six common types of Mobil Offshore Drilling Units (MODU), common tools, components, and the advantages and limitations of each
• Components and processes required for safe production, storage, and transportation of hydrocarbons

The online AS in Safety Technology degree program from Nicholls State University is designed to prepare students for entry-level employment as field safety technologists in the petroleum industry and beyond.

Graduates possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to:

• Conduct evaluations to minimize hazardous conditions and risks of injury
• Steps to ensure employees have the necessary job-specific technical skills
• Facilitate a safe and healthy work environment through effective communication and prevention education
• Participate in investigations to determine causes and take corrective actions to prevent future incidents

Advance your career in healthcare with this online health science degree.  Designed for those who have already earned an associate degree in a health-related field, this program will help you to meet your academic goals.  Work closely with a faculty advisor while studying advanced educational and clinical practices.  Learn how to contribute to a global society and a diverse workforce as a productive, responsible, and engaged citizen. 

Customize this flexible degree by choosing one of these concentrations:

• Health Sciences Pre-Professional
• Health Sciences Pre-Athletic Training
• Health Sciences Communicative Disorders
• Health Sciences Nutrition and Food Services
• Health Sciences Health & Wellness

The online MSN degree program from Nicholls State University prepares students to assume leadership and advanced practice roles such as hospice nurse, critical care nurse, operating room nurse, medical-surgical nurse, oncology nurse, flight nurse, pediatric nurse, labor and delivery nurse, community health nurse, and mental health nurse. Students may choose from three specialty concentrations based upon their personal interests and professional goals:

• Family Nurse Practitioner
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• ​Nursing Education

An online bachelor’s degree in Psychology - Pre-Counseling from Nicholls State University gives students the tools they need to serve individuals in need or continue their education with advanced degrees in Psychology or related fields. 

The program includes service learning opportunities as well as a senior year internship in a social services agency or similar setting. Students will be able to use these experiences to practice ethical standards, interpersonal skills, and communication with clients and other professionals. Graduates will have the knowledge and education necessary to work with children, families, and individuals of all ages.

Students will explore topics such as:

• Helping individuals and families
• Psychology of personality
• Psychology statistics
• Changing home and family
• Lifespan developmental psychology

Nicholls State University offers a bachelor’s in Sociology online that studies the organization, dynamics, and consequences of social life. Sociologists study social interaction and relationships in organizations, institutions, communities, and entire societies. 

Students will be educated in sociological content, theory, and methodology in preparation for employment or further studies. Concentrations in Applied Sociology and Social Work are available to interested students. Graduates can use their insights into social processes to help improve individual lives and solve problems in society.