Bachelor of Science in Psychology

at MSM Group - University of Charleston USA

The English program provides a valuable educational experience for students who need the kinds of skills that employers increasingly demand—reading, writing, research, and critical thinking. The program’s flexibility allows students to acquire specific knowledge in media writing, graphic design, public relations, and other areas in order to gain real world application of these skills. The English program at UC emphasizes the following career paths for English majors: writers for web sites, businesses, media outlets, and nonprofit organizations.

This program helps you better understand the behavior and processes of organisms, and to learn to appreciate psychology as a discipline, a science, and a profession.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology
This track is if you plan to pursue an advanced degree in psychology or related fields, such as social work.

In large part, students in the BS and BA tracks complete the same sequences of courses to achieve their degrees. Students pursuing the BS track typically follow a curriculum that includes more math and science courses, while those seeking a BA track will take courses that focus on more traditional liberal arts courses.

The primary mission/purpose of the Radiological Science Program is to provide challenging academic and clinical education for the development of the student as a compassionate, responsible, and multi competent radiology professional. The faculty is committed to:

1) Educating students, in a liberal learning environment, for a life of productive work as a practicing radiographer,

2) Guiding students on their journey to becoming life-long learners by modeling continued education, and

3) Demonstrating the importance of service to the greater Charleston community.

Program Description

• Accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology
• Baccalaureate prepared graduates
• Two activated classroom laboratories and a CR digitizer on site
• Opportunitiesfor advanced education and becoming multi-skilled in specialized imaging modalities
• Clinical rotationsthrough a variety of health care settings, including a LevelI Trauma Center, Cardiac Center, Pediatric Hospital, and Outpatient Facilities
• Highly selective program offers personal attention and low student/faculty ratio
• ASRT(R) to BSRT(R) Track offers opportunitiesfor professional and educational advancement to practicingradiographers

Sport Analytics is an interdisciplinary major that incorporates computer science and data analytics courses, a 45-credit business core, and major courses in sport business and sport analytics. The major provides students with progressive learning opportunities that prepare them for possible career opportunities as a sport statistician, sport data analyst, sport sales analyst or market research analyst. In addition, students will be actively involved in experiential learning experiences that challenge their acquired skills and prepare them to contribute productively to their chosen communities.

• Students complete an internship in Sport Analytics in their senior year.
• Practical-based instruction from academic professionalswith experience in the sport industry. Experiential opportunities are included to gain applied experience outside the classroom.
• Class assignments that prepare students for the work that is required in the sport industry; in-class work is focused on the application of knowledge gained.

A 45-credit core for the Business Administration degree (BSBA) prepares students for successful management, administrative and leadership roles in sport business and business administration. An option for aSportBusinessminorthat consists of 18 hoursin sport business courses as specified in the Sport Business Minor section.

The Sport Analytics program blends general education, business, data analytics, computer science and sport management courses in a curriculum designed to prepare graduates for positions in areas such as intercollegiate and interscholastic athletic programs, professional sport organizations, sport marketing agencies, and entrepreneurship development. Sport Analytics is a developing field in the sport industry and students are encouraged to pursue these new and exciting opportunities.

The Sport Analytics major is an in-seat residential program on the Charleston campus.

From amateur sports to professional leagues, sports announcing to event planning, our Sport Business degree will prepare you for a wide range of career possibilities. The program consists of core business classes and a diverse selection of sport business classes to focus your career goals within the sports industry. The design of the program also encourages you to complete a second major or a minor in another field, enhancing your marketability in the job field.

Program Highlights

• Classes provide practicum opportunities, service-learning, and internship experiences that allow students to work and gain experience with a sports business organization.
• You’ll learn valuable life lessons from professionals in the industry.
• Small class sizes allow personal attention from faculty with sports industry experience.
• The program is based on the Commission on Sport Management Accreditation (COSMA) standards.

The mission of the Political Science program is to prepare graduates for employment, scholarship, or further study in the areas of law, public policy, or criminal justice in service to their professional disciplines and social communities.

• The Criminal Justice Concentration focuses on developing the skills needed to pursue careers in law enforcement, criminology, homeland security, or corrections with a focus on those skills needed in management positions. Students are also prepared to pursue graduate studies in Criminal Justice. The program structure encouragesstudentsto double major in other fieldssuch as Psychology, English, or Business. Prestigious internship opportunities with local and state government agencies provide valuable field-work experience in the discipline. Opportunities to present student research at state, regional and national meetings provide students with real world skills and allow them to network with professionals in the field. Students work with experienced and engaged faculty who are published authors and have taught at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.

The Education program at the University of Charleston (UC) prepares students who will be committed educators, lifelong learners, and community servants. More specifically, the education faculty provides students with the opportunity to develop the knowledge, skills, and dispositions to become an effective educator.

The University of Charleston’s Digital Media Design Program is located on the Charleston campus and offers a 4-year Bachelor of Science degree. The program offers students opportunities to learn multiple programs and develop technology for Digital Media such as Web Development, Social Media, Animation and Motion, 3D prototypes, and App Design. Students will collaborate with current majors at UC in studio and classroom settings to develop tangible products. These courses will also take advantage of team teaching and professional mentors to further develop the student’s body of knowledge. The Digital Media Design program will help students to hone his or her skills in areas of interest such as Social Media Design, Web development, Product Design, and Animation to become a well-rounded UC student and future alum. The students will have an additional opportunity to serve as Social Media Ambassadors. The Ambassadors will apply what they learn in the Digital Media courses and develop a student-focused social media campaign to highlight student life at UC and the Digital Media Design program.

Students are encouraged to join UC’s DREAAM Studio and participate in developing digital workshops, think tanks, and other activities for UC and the community

The Management major will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the principles, processes, and practices involved in the management of people and organizations. Areas of emphasis include human resource management, small business management, leadership, and team development.

Program Highlights

• The program is designed to provide a well-rounded foundation in management principles with the flexibility to pursue individual interests.
• The program integrates professional preparation certifications and experiences throughout the core and major courses.
• Professional certification options are available for Microsoft Office and Google Analytics, as well as internships within the major.
• You can minor in areas of business or other fields such as communication or political science to focus on your career goals.

Our traditional, four-year BSN program offers an exceptional nursing education to meet the diverse and changing health care needs of the community. We provide opportunities for skill development and outstanding clinical rotation experiences at several different healthcare facilities (including a level 1 trauma center, free standing women and children’s hospital, and more). Students, upon graduation will be prepared to take the NCLEX-RN Licensing exam to become a Registered Professional Nurse (RN).

More than 50 years’ experience educating over 3,000 nurses;

• Innovative and accessible courses intentionally designed to meet diverse health care needs of the community;
• Solid educational foundation for career mobility, graduate education and further academic study
• Faculty have professional nursing expertise in diverse health care settings;
• Small clinical/lab/simulation sections with an 8-10:1 student /faculty ratio;
• Interdisciplinary education; • Interprofessional courses with clinical/laboratory experiences;
• Extensive set of electronic library, books, journals and databases accessible online and on mobile devices;
• High fidelity simulation lab on campus;
• Assessment and skills laboratories on campus;
•  Premier health care facilities utilized for clinical rotations less than ten minutes from campus;
• Clinical experiences in a wide variety of health care settings, including a Level I Trauma Center, premier cardiac center and the only free-standing Women’s and Children’s hospital in West Virginia;
• Extensive nursing practicums in the senior year of the program under the supervision of faculty and clinical nurse preceptors;
• NCLEX-RN passage rate above state and national average; and,
• Nationally accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)