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Winthrop University's online Master of Arts in Arts Administration (M.A.A.A.) program gives you a solid toolkit for advancement in the arts. It combines current theory, academic research and applied practice to develop effective leaders who can work with skill, creative initiative and integrity in nonprofit arts environments.

• Supportive: Receive one-on-one support from a dedicated faculty mentor throughout the program
• Professional: Guided by your mentor, create a professional development plan focused on leveraging what you've learned to expand and enrich your career advancement opportunities upon graduation
• Career Focused: Receive job placement assistance from the program director and faculty and explore job opportunities through networking
• Practical: Complete a culminating capstone project with support from faculty mentors and capstone committee members
• Current: Learn from faculty who currently work in arts administration with specialized expertise in marketing, law, grant-writing, advocacy and leadership
• Convenient: Have the option to complete your two required fieldwork courses at your current nonprofit employer or volunteer organization

Learning Outcomes

As a student in Winthrop's online M.A.A.A. program, you will:

• Learn best practices in governance, audience development, financial management and legal principles pertaining to nonprofit arts
• Prepare to lead in community engagement with the arts, arts advocacy and arts policy development
• Explore evolving technologies, global issues, ethical questions and leadership practices as they relate to nonprofit arts
• Successfully complete an individual investigation or applied capstone research project as a culminating experience

Careers

The M.A. in Arts Administration program prepares you for leadership in a wide range of roles in arts administration in industries that include:

• Cultural tourism
• Heritage and preservation
• Education
• Arts councils/commissions
• Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations
• Arts services programs
• Performing and visual arts
• Museums
• Arts and cultural center management
• Public art
• Communications 
• Marketing

Positions for arts roles such as producers and directors as well as art, drama and music teachers will experience well above the national average expected growth by 2024. Occupations related to a degree in arts management will see 90,900 estimated replacement jobs from 2014-2024 and 27,200 new jobs, indicating promising job opportunities for highly qualified professionals.

Financial Aid

Graduate students may be eligible for federal loans. To apply, students must submit a FAFSA using Winthrop's school code of 003456. Graduate scholarships are also available to qualified students.

Start Dates

The M.A. in Arts Administration program has three starts a year, in August, January and May.

Winthrop University's Master of Business Administration (MBA) program enables you to gain micro-certificates in Business Analytics, Financial Analysis, and Leadership in Organizations as you complete core coursework. Learn with a rigorous 30-credit-hour curriculum supported by dedicated faculty committed to your success. Our program is accredited by AACSB International, so you'll develop the capability and the confidence to solve today's toughest business challenges.

• Academically Rigorous – Study core classes that build your expertise and skills while focusing on globalization, analytics, technology and communication.
• Customizable – Two optional concentrations enable you to tailor your learning. You can combine any of the elective courses offered in the Marketing or Strategic Leadership concentrations.
• High Quality – Learn from faculty who care about your success. Most of your classes will be taught by the same full-time faculty who teach our on-campus program.
• Accredited – This program is among the only 5% of MBA programs worldwide to receive AACSB accreditation. Winthrop University's program is held to a higher standard that assures quality, promotes excellence and fosters continuous improvement.
• Supportive – Receive advising, career guidance and degree progression support throughout the program from the director of student services.
• Convenient – Complete any prerequisite courses prior to beginning your degree through separate modules of a convenient online platform.

Winthrop University's online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program offers a concentration in Marketing. This program develops knowledge of global competitiveness, e-commerce, business plan writing, buyer behavior, marketing research and other marketing topics. Many graduates go on to work for organizations such as advertising agencies and corporate marketing departments.

Experience a rigorous curriculum supported by dedicated faculty committed to your success. In this AACSB-accredited program, you will develop the capabilities and the confidence to solve today's toughest business challenges.

• Academically Rigorous - Study core classes that build your expertise and skills while also including a focus on globalization, analytics, technology and communication.
• High Quality - Learn from faculty who care about your success. Most of your classes will be taught by the same full-time faculty who teach our on-campus program.
• Accredited - This program is among theonly 5% of MBA programs worldwide to receive AACSB accreditation. Learn in a curriculum held to a higher standard that assures quality, promotes excellence and fosters continuous improvement.
• Supportive - Receive advising, career guidance and degree progression support throughout the program from the director of student services.
• Convenient - Complete any prerequisite courses prior to beginning your degree through separate modules of a convenient online platform.

Careers

This MBA program with a concentration in Marketing provides the broad background in business and leadership to prepare you for a variety of senior business roles. Graduates are equipped for positions that include:

• Senior Manager Business Insights
• Project Manager
• Senior Director of Business Development
• Director of Marketing and Public Relations
• Operational Risk Consultant
• Director of Supply Chain Management
• AVP of Corporate Communications
• Director of Social Media
• Director of Marketing Strategy

Financial Aid

Graduate students may be eligible for federal loans. To apply, students must submit a FAFSA using Winthrop's school code of 003456.

Start Dates

The MBA program has three starts a year, in August, January and May.

Winthrop University's online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program with a concentration in Strategic Leadership teaches the skills students need to become executive-level managers through coursework in leadership, global competitiveness and human resources management. Learn a rigorous curriculum supported by dedicated faculty committed to your success. In this AACSB-accredited program, you will develop the capabilities and the confidence to solve today's toughest business challenges as a strategic leader.

• Academically Rigorous - Study core classes that build your expertise and skills while also including a focus on globalization, analytics, technology and communication.
• High Quality - Learn from faculty who care about your success. Most of your classes will be taught by the same full-time faculty who teach our on-campus program.
• Accredited - This program is among theonly 5% of MBA programs worldwide to receive AACSB accreditation. Learn in a curriculum held to a higher standard that assures quality, promotes excellence and fosters continuous improvement.
• Supportive - Receive advising, career guidance and degree progression support throughout the program from the director of Student Services.
• Convenient - Complete any prerequisite courses prior to beginning your degree through separate modules in a convenient online platform.

Careers
This MBA program provides the broad background in business and leadership to prepare you for a variety of senior business roles. Our graduates are equipped for positions that include:

• Senior Manager Business Insights
• Project Manager
• Senior Director of Business Development
• Director of Marketing and Public Relations
• Operational Risk Consultant
• Director of Supply Chain Management
• AVP of Corporate Communications
• Director of Social Media
• Director of Marketing Strategy

Financial Aid
Graduate students may be eligible for federal loans. To apply, students must submit a FAFSA using Winthrop's school code of 003456.

Start Dates
The MBA program has three starts a year, in August, January and May.

The fully online M.S. in Sport and Fitness Administration from Winthrop University is ideal for those in the sport and fitness industry who would like to gain employment or move into leadership positions in their non-profit, private, or public organization. Alumni from Winthrop's program can pursue high-level careers in professional sports, sport marketing, health and wellness centers, high school or university sports, sports events management and more.

In the program's 36-credit-hour curriculum, faculty with years of experience will teach topics relevant to the sport management field, such as marketing and promotion, legal issues, financial management, contemporary research and facility management. You can complete this master's degree with a thesis project or a practicum. If you chose the practicum and are currently employed in a relevant field, you can fulfill the required hours with exposure to a new field at the same employer. Otherwise, our faculty will work with you to find a convenient practicum location.

Take your online coursework part-time as you're available, or complete the degree full-time in as little as two years. Transfer up to nine credit hours of graduate coursework to finish faster. Gain the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills to succeed in your career with Winthrop University's Master of Science in Sport and Fitness Administration.

Transform the lives of your students by putting them on the right path to success. Winthrop University's online Master of Education (M.Ed.) in Special Education Intervention program prepares licensed teachers to build, lead and participate in intervention programs to support students who would otherwise be enrolled in Special Education programs. You will learn to provide nearly seamless support, from classroom instruction to intervention, that builds self-confidence and enhances the learning of your students.

• Practical - Practice what you learn in your current classroom environment by implementing intervention projects as part of your coursework.
• Specialized - Study a focused curriculum that equips you with the skills to coordinate and deliver evidence-supported interventions in the areas of behavior, literacy, and numeracy that can prevent the need for Special Education.
• Focused - All of your research from your selected focus area will build a portfolio of information that you can apply to your degree-culminating capstone paper.
• Expert - Learn from board-certified behavioral analysts, interventionists, psychologists, and national advisory board members for Response to Intervention (RTI) and Multi-tiered System of Support (MTSS) programs.

A Special Curriculum Note: The M.Ed. in Intervention is housed in the Special Education Program at Winthrop because the assignments are developed to specifically address National Board Professional Teaching Standards. However, it is not exclusively a Special Education program and does not lead to specific licensure.

Careers

The M.Ed. program in Special Education Intervention prepares you for a variety of roles in K-12 education to help students with empirically validated, much-needed instructional and behavioral interventions. These positions include:

• Instructional Coach
• Elementary Instructional Coach
• Mathematics Instructional Coach
• Instructional Coach/Reading Specialist
• Academic Interventionist
• Behavioral Interventionist
• Literacy Interventionist
• Math Interventionist
• Interventionist
• Teaching Interventionist
• RTI Intervention Teacher
• MTSS Manager

Financial Aid

Graduate students may be eligible for federal loans. To apply, students must submit a FAFSA using Winthrop's school code of 003456.

Eligibility Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
• 3.0 GPA
• GRE/GMAT scores if GPA is under 3.0
• South Carolina Department of Education Class III Certificate or the equivalent from another state

Start Dates

The M.Ed. in Special Education Intervention program has three starts a year in August, January, and May.

Interventionists needed! Become a part of a growing field with over 4,000 job openings this year!

Prepare to build, lead, and participate in intervention programs to support students at their level of learning with minimal disruption. Learn to provide empirically validated interventions that build self-confidence in students through a near-seamless connection between classroom instruction and intervention. This program also prepares students for an optional special education licensure. The Winthrop M.Ed. in Special Education Intervention has been ranked a top online program by US News and World Report.

Specifically, teachers will learn how to build, lead, and participate in Response to Intervention (RTI) and Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) programs and to coordinate and deliver evidence-supported interventions in the areas of behavior, literacy, and numeracy. In the optional licensure track, students will learn about behavioral methods, literacy strategies, educational research, and more.

Program Fast Facts

• Learn effective, evidence-based interventions in the areas of behavior, literacy, and numeracy.
• Complete the 30-credit program in less than two years.
• Study with respected RTI and MTSS experts.
• 100% online flexible format.
• Applicants must have a valid U.S. teaching license.
• Prepare for licensure with our specialized track option.

Financial Aid

Graduate students may be eligible for federal loans. To apply, students must submit a FAFSA using Winthrop's school code of 003456.

Interventionists needed! Become a part of a growing field with over 4,000 job openings this year!

Winthrop University's online Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.P.S.) helps you complete your bachelor's degree, boost your employability, increase earning potential and transition into leadership roles. The B.P.S. is designed for ultimate flexibility and features a unique competency-based education structure.

You'll be able to access courses following a 14-week subscription model. Study at your own pace and gain a career-relevant competency at the end of every course. Whether you're studying full-time or part-time, you'll register for 14 weeks at a time until you finish your degree. Earn the B.P.S. in the time frame that works best for you. You can finish faster by maximizing eligible transfer credits–up to 75% of coursework.

In core courses, you'll explore workplace diversity and collaboration, applied critical thinking, organizational behavior, global economies and more. Then, you'll direct your focus toward one of four concentrations. Choose from Health Informatics, Community and Health Services, Organizational Leadership and Organizational Operations. 

Whether you want to advance in your current role or embark on a new path, you'll have the skills and credentials to stand out. Our graduates have applied their degrees to positions in education, finance, healthcare, manufacturing, retail, technology services and more.

Request more information about Winthrop University's online B.P.S. today.

Winthrop University's online M.S. in Human Nutrition is a flexible program ideal for those with backgrounds in exercise science, biology, chemistry, food service, public health or related fields. In less than two years, graduates can launch or progress in their career. Plus, core courses are flexible so students can tailor the degree to their individual goals.

All faculty in Winthrop's online human nutrition master's program are registered dieticians with their Ph.D. or Doctorate in Clinical Nutrition (DCN). Several faculty have certifications or designations such as IBCLC (infant nutrition), CSSD (sports nutrition) and recognition from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. With over 60 years of combined teaching experience, these experts will provide instruction in food and nutrition, public health, global nutrition, medical nutrition therapy, nutrition and aging and human metabolism. Coursework in this program adheres to recommendations from the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics (ACEND®).

As a graduate of Winthrop's human nutrition master's degree online program, you'll be equipped with critical thinking, research and nutrition assessment skills necessary for a career as a registered dietician, nutritionist, public health educator, food management dietician or expert consultant. Graduates will also be prepared to take the Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) national exam (a DPD Verification Statement will also be needed).

Prepare for excellence in your new role as a school or clinical mental health counselor. Winthrop offers an online Master of Education in Counseling and Development degree program, empowering you to learn when and where it's best for you.

Experienced faculty place a heavy emphasis on interaction with their students, and fostering collaboration among them. They have a strong commitment to understanding common developmental themes occurring throughout a person's life.

In Winthrop's M.Ed. in Development and Counseling, you'll start to work with clients during your very first practicum — much earlier than you would in other programs. Through carefully guided supervision opportunities, you'll get the guidance and support needed to conduct evaluations, understand basic research, and excel in your clinical work. You'll participate in group discussions, case presentations, and peer feedback, learning from each other's experiences and perspectives.

You'll choose a concentration that aligns with your career goals, either School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health. Over the course of two years, two practicums, and two internships, you'll get the education and experience you need to take the National Counselor Exam (NCE) or the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Exam (NCMHCE) and practice as a professional counselor.

Winthrop University's online Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) Traditional program is a 60-credit hour degree program for students who possess a bachelor's degree but may not have previous training in social work. The degree offers an empowerment-focused curriculum that prepares you to improve lives and communities as a competent, specialized social worker. You will learn to gauge the influences of power and use culturally relevant assessment, intervention, and evaluation methods to promote change across systems and levels of practice.

• Complete the 60-credit hour Traditional program in three years.
• No GRE/MAT required for admission. 
• Accredited by the CSWE and grounded in the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Graduates are eligible to apply for state social work licensure at the master's level - state licensure requirements vary.
• Receive ongoing support from a dedicated faculty advisor.
• Study a unique curriculum with a specialized focus on empowerment practice.
• Receive dedicated assistance finding field work for your internships from a field placement specialist.

Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the online M.S.W. program are prepared to:

• Engage in specialized practice that is constructed from a professional foundation of social work knowledge, skills, and values.
• Use empowerment practice principles including affirming strengths and capacities and thinking critically about influences of power as a guiding framework for selecting, applying and evaluating evidence-based advanced theories and methods in ways that promote human and social well-being.
• Provide leadership in influencing societal systems of power to become more responsive and culturally relevant toward helping people and groups improve their current situations and quality of life.

Careers
Social workers help people, communities, and organizations affirm strengths and cap

Winthrop University's online Master of Social Work (M.S.W.) Advanced Standing program offers an empowerment-focused curriculum that prepares students who hold an undergraduate degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program to improve lives and communities as a competent, specialized social worker. You will learn to gauge the influences of power and use culturally relevant assessment, intervention and evaluation methods to promote change across systems and levels of practice.

Complete the 39-credit hour Advanced Standing program in less than two years.

• No GRE/MAT required for admission. 
• Accredited by the CSWE and grounded in the NASW Code of Ethics.
• Graduates are eligible to apply for state social work licensure at the master's level - state licensure requirements vary. 
• Receive ongoing support from a dedicated faculty advisor.
• Study a unique curriculum with a specialized focus on empowerment practice.
• Receive dedicated assistance finding field work for your internships from a field placement specialist.

Learning Outcomes
Graduates of the online M.S.W. program are prepared to:

• Engage in specialized practice that is constructed from a professional foundation of social work knowledge, skills and values.
• Use empowerment practice principles including affirming strengths and capacities and thinking critically about influences of power as a guiding framework for selecting, applying, and evaluating evidence-based advanced theories and methods in ways that promote human and social well-being.
• Provide leadership in influencing societal systems of power to become more responsive and culturally relevant toward helping people and groups improve their current situations and quality of life.

Careers
Social workers help people, communities and organizations affirm strengths and capacities and identify, address and overco