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SMWC offers this online BA in English that gives you perspectives into a wide variety of genres.  From British literature to women writers, you will delve into writing and literature studies.  A senior capstone project is integrated into this program.  Samples of classes are:

• Age of Shakespeare
• Literature and Myth
• Advanced Studies in Poetry

Gain the skills that companies everywhere are looking for!  With an online BA in Professional Writing from SMWC, you can acquire the know-how to effectively communicate with, and write for, a broad range of audiences.  You will gain marketable skills, as you study different styles of writing.  A final project caps off all of your work, which will have accumulated into a portfolio that you can use to impress potential employers.  Courses normally encompass:

• Editing and copywriting
• Mass media
• Public relations

Art not only inspires, it can also inspire change in behavior.  SMWC's online MA in Art Therapy, enables you to become a helping professional that reaches others.  Through a curriculum emphasis in counseling, you will learn to help others heal through art, spiritually and creatively.  An internship plays an integral part of this MAAT online program, which also incorporates these subjects:

• Drawing assessments
• Clinical mental health treatment
• Ethics
• Research methodologies

Music sets the mood, it can also change peoples’ moods and behavior.  SMWC offers an online MA in Music Therapy, designed for board-certified therapists to enhance their counseling skills and knowledge through music.  Students will learn the therapeutic uses of music to help others heal.  This program has been approved the American Music Therapy Association (AMTA) and incorporates these subjects:

• Professional ethics
• Imagery and music
• Psychopathology
• Improvisation

The online AS in Accounting degree program from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College prepares students for transfer into four-year colleges or universities and/or for employment in areas such as public accounting, manufacturing accounting, private accounting, governmental or not-for-profit accounting, commercial banking, finance, and consulting. Courses cover topics such as:

• Microeconomics
• Managerial Communications
• Business Law & Finance
• Tax Preparations
• Accounting Information Systems

The online AS in General Business degree program from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is designed to prepare students for success in entry-level business positions. Courses explore topics such as:

• Principles of Accounting
• Macroeconomics & Microeconomics
• Principles of Management
• Principles of Marketing
• Business Law & Finance

The online BS in Accounting degree program from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College prepares students for a variety of job opportunities in areas such as public accounting, manufacturing accounting, private accounting, governmental or not-for-profit accounting, commercial banking, finance, and consulting. The curriculum offers optional concentrations in Entrepreneurship and Professional Prep, and courses cover topics such as:

• Accounting Information Systems 
• Individual Tax Preparations
• Managerial & Cost Accounting
• Auditing Theory & Practice
• Advanced Financial Accounting

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College offers a Bachelor degree in Business Administration program for those who seek growth as professionals in business and as students in the field of business. With a degree in Business Administration, students can function in multiple roles in the business environment, including small business management and related entrepreneurial activities, entry-level administrative and managerial positions, non-profit and health care managerial positions and administration, or pursue graduate studies in business or law.

Prepare for a marketing career with the Bachelor of Science in Digital Marketing degree online.  Coursework, rooted in the Catholic faith, provides the knowledge and skills needed for success, helping you to meet your goals.  The curriculum contains well-rounded knowledge in business and in marketing concepts, teaching you to impact and engage the digital world.  Learn to apply a broad marketing perspective while gaining specific digital marketing knowledge. 

You will be ready to take on such roles as:

• Analytics manager
• CRM and email marketing manager
• Digital agency account manager
• Search manager/SEO manager
• Social media marketing manager

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College offers a BS degree in Human Resource Management for students who want to become professionals in developing the skills and value of employees in the workplace. Through this program, students are prepared for entry-level positions in human resource management. Students will be aware of the needs and responsibilities of business environments of private, government, and non-profit organizations.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College offers a BS degree in Marketing for those individuals seeking growth as professionals in marketing or advertising. This program prepares students for entry-level marketing positions in business, government, and non-profit organizations. Courses cover topics such as:

• Consumer Behavior 
• Salesmanship
• International Marketing
• Marketing Management
• Public Relations

Combine your love of sports with your interest in business with the Bachelor of Science in Sports Management degree online.  The curriculum is rooted in Catholic beliefs and covers the complex sport management industry.  Courses develop knowledge and skills in leadership, business, communications, and athletics.  Study current issues and trends in the field along with issues in such areas as professional, intercollegiate, interscholastic, and recreational sport.  

As a 100% online sports management degree, this program is designed so that students can study without sacrificing their current careers and family lives.  In fact, as long as there is a computer and an internet connection, your classroom can be wherever you wish.

Jump-start your career with this operations management degree online.  As companies do business on a global scale, there is a need for professionals capable of moving products around the world.  This curriculum, rooted in the Catholic faith, provides a comprehensive skill set in supply chain management and fundamental business skills.  Learn to manage the flow of goods and services to maximize customer value while gaining a competitive advantage for your organization.

As a 100% online operations management degree, this program is designed so that students can study without sacrificing their current careers and family lives.  In fact, as long as there is a computer and an internet connection, your classroom can be wherever you wish.

The online Master of Leadership Development degree program from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to be successful leaders in business and not-for-profit organizations. 
The learning outcomes for the Not-for-Profit Leadership Focus Area are:

• Provide leadership in strategic planning, partnership-building, fundraising, and grant-writing to support the needs of constituents
• Serve as good stewards of the organization's resources including volunteers, donors, staff, and finances

The learning outcomes for the Organizational Leadership Focus Area are:

• Provide visionary leadership to support strategic planning that balances continuity and change
• Manage financial information with ethical accountability

The Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology can lead graduates to a career designing, selecting, implementing, and managing technology services. The liberal arts curriculum from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College enables students to apply critical thinking to managing computer-based information systems.

Core and elective courses draw from the areas of business and leadership, as well as Information Technology. Students learn about organizational behavior, IT project management, and cybersecurity, among other topics. 

This online Information Technology degree prepares students for career opportunities such as:

• Network administrator
• Systems analyst
• Project manager
• Help desk technician
• Web developer

The field of criminology offers a fascinating exploration into the causes, consequences, and prevention of crime. The demand for professionals with expertise in criminology has never been higher. The online Bachelor of Science in Criminology provides students with a comprehensive understanding of crime and criminal behavior, as well as the systems and institutions designed to address them.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• American Federal System
• Criminal Law and Procedure
• Policing

Classes are taught by dedicated and professional faculty. Graduates may go on to work in government agencies, law enforcement agencies, nonprofit organizations, research institutions, or private corporations, contributing their expertise to a wide range of endeavors aimed at reducing crime and promoting social justice. Graduates of the online Bachelor of Science in Criminology are well-prepared to navigate the complexities of the criminal justice system and contribute to the advancement of justice.

The Kindergarten thru Grade 6 / Mild Intervention degree program prepares students for dual licensure. Students will gain skills necessary for teaching in K-6 classrooms and special education.

Coursework is delivered in flexible options and includes:

• Face-to-face or online classes, and some include hybrid formats
• Traditional 16-week or accelerated 8-week sessions
• Small class sizes with hands-on applications
• Several clinical/field experiences

Prepare for a career working with a growing segment of the student population, those with special needs, with this online special education degree. With this particular online special education degree, you will also prepare for a career working with children from birth to age eight. The curriculum blends the developmental courses with the special education courses, so graduates have the opportunity to become dual licensed in preschool to grade 3 and in early childhood special education.

The program is designed and committed to providing a comprehensive program that produces teachers who are reflective practitioners in their field and who provide professional service to their communities. The program is committed to preparing teachers who are knowledgeable, technologically proficient, and skilled in meeting the needs of a diverse student population. Please note that after completing the program, students are still required to seek licensure to begin their teaching careers.

What do you get when you cross a degree in healthcare with a degree in business? That would be a degree in healthcare administration! Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College has designed an online, undergraduate program for healthcare professionals. 

Their Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration trains leaders for work in hospitals and public health systems. Healthcare administrators handle business strategies for the day-to-day and long-term decisions within the healthcare system. Graduates move into management roles such as:

• Director of nursing
• Health information manager
• Hospital administrator
• Medical director

The online Master of Healthcare Administration program helps students become compassionate leaders through an educational experience that equips them with strong practical skills and ethical values.  The curriculum prepares students to plan, direct, and coordinate the delivery of healthcare services in a variety of settings, such as hospitals, physician practices, insurance companies, long-term care facilities, adult day care, medical equipment companies, and similar organizations.  Graduates are ready to address the challenges of the evolving healthcare environment and make significant impacts in their organizations and the lives of others.

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College offers an online human services degree, the Bachelor of Science in Human Services.  This program emphasizes theory, knowledge, and skills necessary for competent practice in the human services field.  Students learn ways to make positive impacts in people’s lives and are prepared to take on meaningful roles in professions that help others.  Courses teach you to problem solve by assessing the client’s needs and identifying community with the goal of making a difference. 

Graduates are prepared to assist individuals, families, and groups in many settings through a variety of modalities including casework, group work, community organizations, and advocacy.  Some of the organizations in which graduates may find employment include:

• Mental health centers
• Residential facilities
• Child and family welfare agencies
• Community-based service organizations

Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College offers an online psychology degree, the Bachelor of Science in Psychology.  This program is designed to prepare students for careers in such settings as youth service agencies, mental health centers, substance abuse programs, and a variety of other positions in which knowledge of human behavior is key.  You can also use this online bachelor’s in psychology as a step toward earning an advanced degree.  Courses teach you to combine knowledge about the human mind with the ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data from a logical, problem-solving perspective.  Students also gain research skills and an insight into human behavior.  The curriculum explores a range of topics such as:

• Psychology of Women
• Developmental Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Personality
• Ethical & Legal Issues

The online BA in Theology degree program from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College is built on the understanding of theology as "faith seeking understanding" and is designed to equip students with the knowledge to pursue that process.  Courses allow students to deepen their understanding of their faith, examine it critically, and learn the language and ways of thinking necessary to articulate it in a clear, coherent, and meaningful manner.  This is an integrative discipline, drawing from other disciplines to construct its methodology.  You will study philosophy, psychology, sociology, cultural anthropology, history, art, music, literature, and the natural sciences.  For those lay people who want greater involvement in the ministries of their churches, this program prepares them to serve by providing a strong theological foundation.  For those with a calling to serve or minister in their churches, this program prepares them for graduate study in theology or seminary studies.