Majors, minors and programs of study

Discover who you were called to be. No matter what program or major you study, UPIKE will challenge you to grow and push you to reach your full potential. Explore our programs for undergraduate students and our two professional schools.

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Accounting

Accounting

Study the “language of business” and gain real-world experience by assisting low- to middle-income taxpayers in tax return preparation and filing.

Study the “language of business” and gain real-world experience by assisting low- to middle-income taxpayers in tax return preparation and filing.

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Art

Art

Learn about the place of artistic activity in our culture while exploring your own creative skill and aesthetic vision.

Learn about the place of artistic activity in our culture while exploring your own creative skill and aesthetic vision.

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Biology

Biology

Explore the diversity of life and gain the foundation needed for graduate school or a variety of science careers.

Explore the diversity of life and gain the foundation needed for graduate school or a variety of science careers.

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Biomedical Sciences

Biomedical Sciences

Prepare for various entrance exams needed for graduate-level study.

Prepare for various entrance exams needed for graduate-level study.

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Chemistry

Chemistry

Chemistry is an important component in the fields of biology, medicine, earth science, environmental science and physics. Be well prepared for grad school or a variety of science-related careers.

Chemistry is an important component in the fields of biology, medicine, earth science, environmental science and physics. Be well prepared for grad school or a variety of science-related careers.

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Communication

Communication

Be prepared for a wide variety of potential careers by studying the most sought after skill by employers.

Be prepared for a wide variety of potential careers by studying the most sought after skill by employers.

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Criminal Justice

Criminal Justice

Study the complexity of our criminal justice system and its impact on society. Prepare for a career in law enforcement, corrections or law.

Study the complexity of our criminal justice system and its impact on society. Prepare for a career in law enforcement, corrections or law.

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Elementary Education

Elementary Education

Make a difference in the lives of students and impact the future. Teaching is more than a job – it’s a rewarding career.

Make a difference in the lives of students and impact the future. Teaching is more than a job – it’s a rewarding career.

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English

English

Immerse yourself in the study of critical thinking, academic and creative writing and communication skills. Build your appreciation for literature and be prepared for a variety of careers.

Immerse yourself in the study of critical thinking, academic and creative writing and communication skills. Build your appreciation for literature and be prepared for a variety of careers.

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Entrepreneurship

Entrepreneurship

Develop the management and leadership skills needed in many industries today.

Develop the management and leadership skills needed in many industries today.

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Film & Media Arts

Film & Media Arts

Gain the skills necessary to pursue a career in the film, television, or media production industry. You’ll have access to top-notch equipment and hands-on learning opportunities.

Gain the skills necessary to pursue a career in the film, television, or media production industry. You’ll have access to top-notch equipment and hands-on learning opportunities.

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Global Health

Global Health

In this minor a student will learn to interpret health policy and identify areas of health care change.

In this minor a student will learn to interpret health policy and identify areas of health care change.

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Health & Human Performance

Health & Human Performance

Explore how physical activity, nutrition, and lifestyle affect health and wellness, for various career opportunities in public health, fitness and sports performance industries.

Explore how physical activity, nutrition, and lifestyle affect health and wellness, for various career opportunities in public health, fitness and sports performance industries.

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Healthcare Management

Healthcare Management

Study the business and operational aspects of the healthcare system.

Study the business and operational aspects of the healthcare system.

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History

History

Study the causes and consequences of events and their impact on human experience from a variety of perspectives. Conduct archival research or explore studying abroad.

Study the causes and consequences of events and their impact on human experience from a variety of perspectives. Conduct archival research or explore studying abroad.

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History & Political Science

History & Political Science

This combined major will help you develop critical thinking and writing skills to give you many career and graduate school paths.

This combined major will help you develop critical thinking and writing skills to give you many career and graduate school paths.

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Information Technology MGMT

Information Technology MGMT

The ITM program offers a career-ready credential that students can tailor to their professional goals, occupational opportunities and career shifts over time.

The ITM program offers a career-ready credential that students can tailor to their professional goals, occupational opportunities and career shifts over time.

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Leadership

Leadership

Develop the management and leadership skills needed in many industries today.

Develop the management and leadership skills needed in many industries today.

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Management

Management

Develop the management and leadership skills needed in many industries today.

Develop the management and leadership skills needed in many industries today.

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Mathematics

Mathematics

The 21st Century is growing increasingly complex. A mathematics major provides many future career options, including engineering or finance.

The 21st Century is growing increasingly complex. A mathematics major provides many future career options, including engineering or finance.

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Medical Humanities

Medical Humanities

Prepare to work in the medical field with an understanding and relatability to patients.

Prepare to work in the medical field with an understanding and relatability to patients.

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Middle Grade Education

Middle Grade Education

Teaching is a rewarding career. Our quality educator training program will prepare you to be a successful teacher at the middle school level.

Teaching is a rewarding career. Our quality educator training program will prepare you to be a successful teacher at the middle school level.

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Music

Music

This minor offers three areas of musical study: vocal performance, piano performance and music history.

This minor offers three areas of musical study: vocal performance, piano performance and music history.

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Nursing: Associate’s Degree

Nursing: Associate’s Degree

Complete this two-year program and earn an Associate of Science Degree. You’ll be prepared to sit for NCLEX-RN board exam.

Complete this two-year program and earn an Associate of Science Degree. You’ll be prepared to sit for NCLEX-RN board exam.

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Nursing: RN-BSN

Nursing: RN-BSN

Earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with this convenient, online program. Prepare for evidence-based client care delivery or advanced staff and leadership positions.

Earn a Bachelor of Science in Nursing with this convenient, online program. Prepare for evidence-based client care delivery or advanced staff and leadership positions.

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Performing Arts

Performing Arts

The emphasis in music is designed to provide students with a strong but flexible degree option. It involves more courses than a minor and focuses the student’s study in music within the performing arts major.

The emphasis in music is designed to provide students with a strong but flexible degree option. It involves more courses than a minor and focuses the student’s study in music within the performing arts major.

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Psychology

Psychology

Study the foundation of human behavior and mental processes. This major prepares you for graduate school or a variety of other medical professions.

Study the foundation of human behavior and mental processes. This major prepares you for graduate school or a variety of other medical professions.

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Religious Studies

Religious Studies

Focus on understanding the Bible and religious diversity. Learn from classes in Biblical studies, world religions, and religion and popular culture.

Focus on understanding the Bible and religious diversity. Learn from classes in Biblical studies, world religions, and religion and popular culture.

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Secondary Education

Secondary Education

Prepare to teach a specific subject at the high school level.

Prepare to teach a specific subject at the high school level.

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Sociology

Sociology

Fascinated by people? Sociology is the study of human behavior, society, the relationship between the two, and their influence on one another.

Fascinated by people? Sociology is the study of human behavior, society, the relationship between the two, and their influence on one another.

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Sport Management

Sport Management

Develop the skills you need to work with athletes or sports-related organizations.

Develop the skills you need to work with athletes or sports-related organizations.

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Theatre

Theatre

In this minor, get hands-on experience in both performance and the technical side of theatre production.

In this minor, get hands-on experience in both performance and the technical side of theatre production.

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World Language & Cultural Studies

World Language & Cultural Studies

As a graduate, you’ll be equipped to make positive interpersonal and business connections while promoting peace and goodwill people domestically and abroad

As a graduate, you’ll be equipped to make positive interpersonal and business connections while promoting peace and goodwill people domestically and abroad

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Graduate & Professional Programs

Explore UPIKE’s graduate and professional programs.