DEGREE PROGRAM OFFERINGS
CORE CURRICULUMThe Core Curriculum is the academic backbone of all programs at the University of the Incarnate Word. The Core Curriculum constitutes approximately 55 semester hours of a student's degree plan. The content of the Core Curriculum is dictated by the traditional concept of liberal arts education and is a common experience for all UIW students. Because its mission, founded in the Catholic tradition, is based on the premise of a sound faith relationship between the creature and the Creator, the University of the Incarnate Word includes in its Core a study of religion. BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (BSBA)The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration program offers students a broad background in business administration, with the option of concentrating studies in one of these specialized disciplines:
The BSBA involves the following components
BACHELOR OF ARTS, HUMAN RESOURCES (BA HR)The purpose of the major in Human Resources is to prepare students for challenges in the workplace related to managing and developing people. This includes those interested in HR careers as well as those who desire to improve their ability to solve problems, improve processes and enhance the effectiveness of people in organizations. In addition to developing competencies in key HR activities (staffing; training & development; performance management; compensation & benefits; legal compliance), the student will develop important skills in critical thinking, problem solving, technology and business communication. The BA HR involves the following components:
BACHELOR OF ARTS, ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (BA OD)The purpose of the major in Organizational Development is to prepare students for challenges in the workplace related to improving organizational effectiveness and efficiency. This includes those interested in becoming OD practitioners, as well as those who desire to learn approaches for introducing new methods or practices in the workplace, and in helping organizations solve problems and achieve goals. In addition to building a foundation in business/business management, and developing competencies in key OD activities, the student will develop important skills in critical thinking, problem solving, technology and business communication. The BA OD involves the following components:
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ADMINISTRATION (BA ADM)The Bachelor of Arts in Administration is designed especially for the transfer student. It contains a professional sequence of business courses that will provide students the necessary background in administration for entry-level positions. This degree permits the student to customize thier plan by requiring a minor that complements their current job or prepares them for future goals. This degree is also excellent preparation for the MBA, since it requires 8 of the 12 undergraduate courses required for entry into the MBA program. The BA AD involves the following components:
BACHELOR OF ARTS, CHILD STUDIES (BA CS)Child Studies is a non-certification program in education for students who are seeking careers in the early childhood profession in childcare and preschool settings. Students who have obtained an Associate's Degree in Child Development or 60 hours in early childhood and core requirements at a community college are eligible for this degree program. A student following this course of study will take the general education core, specialized course work (transferred from a community college) and upper division professional requirements. After the completion of this program the student is qualified as an early childhood professional educator in childcare centers . Other related careers are childcare director or early childhood positions in museums, educational materials companies, and child related community services. The BA CS involves the following components:
BACHELOR OF ARTS AND APPLIED SCIENCES (BAAS)The Bachelor of Arts and Applied Sciences degree program has been designed for the person with a significant amount of technical/occupational approved coursework within an Associate's degree or certification program. Eighteen to thirty of these credit hours transfer into this degree to an occupational/technical module and in effect, constitute the major. The BAAS involves the following components:
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)The Bachelor of Science in Nursing Alternate Pathway degree program is designed for the student entering the nursing program with at least six months of experience as a registered nurse. The curriculum of the nursing program is designed to prepare the student for roles in contemporary and future nursing practice. Previous education and clinical expertise are recognized through the opportunity to earn credit by validation and direct transfer of credit from equivalent courses from regionally accredited institutions. Registered nurses will receive 30 hours advanced placement credit for prior nursing education after successful validation of prior learning. Validation of prior nursing knowledge is carried out either by testing or by the evaluation of work completed in the first nursing course, Professional Nursing Role. Registered Nurses will be able to enter the Alternate Pathway without validation testing if the following conditions are met:
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE (BS CJ)The current climate in the United States and around the world makes Criminal Justice an exciting but also relevant field for students to pursue. Students who have obtained an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice with core requirements at a community college are eligible for this degree program. The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice allows students to enjoy successful careers in such diverse fields as law enforcement, criminal rehabilitation, homeland security, and private investigation. This remarkable degree develops strategic thinking and problem-solving skills necessary to excel in both law enforcement and management. A degree in Criminal Justice is fundamental for individuals interested in law enforcement, whether it be municipal, state, or federal level. Moreover, there is a corporate demand for executive-level professionals who possess backgrounds in criminal justice. Graduates can select from a variety of career fields including probation, corrections, law enforcement, law school, homeland security as well as a graduate program in Criminal Justice or a related field. The BS CJ involves the following components:
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