University Structure and Degree Programs
Spalding University is divided into three colleges, which include nine schools, offering graduate and undergraduate programs. Four degree programs are offered that are not within a specific school: Master of Fine Arts in Writing, Master of Science in Athletic Training, Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Analysis, and Master of Science in Business Communication. The organization of these academic units is summarized below.
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION | KOSAIR CHARITIES COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND NATURAL SCIENCES
| COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
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For its traditional undergraduate students in the daytime program, Spalding University's academic year includes seven six-week sessions grouped into three terms. The schedule is outlined below:
Fall Term | Session 1 |
Session 2 | |
Session 3 | |
Spring Term | Session 4 |
Session 5 | |
Session 6 | |
Summer Term | Session 7 |
Each session is six weeks in length, and there is a break after each session. A typical course meets for 400 minutes per week, usually in four 100-minute classes. Courses in the Adult Accelerated Program meet once per week. The first five meetings are for four hours each, with a final class meeting of two hours. Students have the option to earn up to eighteen credit hours each in the Fall Term and Spring Term, but must complete at least twelve hours of coursework in each of these terms to be considered full-time. Students taking less than twelve hours in a single term would be considered part-time.
Graduate programs are offered in a variety of formats including semesters and evening/weekend delivery options. Specific course delivery formats are available from each school.
The degree programs listed below are offered by the colleges and schools of the University. (For detailed information about options within degree programs, please see information on the specific program.)
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Master of Fine Arts in Writing
COLLEGE OF EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Education
- Elementary
- Middle Grades
- Secondary
- Learning and Behavior Disorders (P-12)
Advanced Non-Degree Programs
- Endorsement for Instructional Computer Technology
- Endorsement for Reading
- Endorsement for Teaching English as a Second Language
- Rank I and Rank II
- School Principalship
Master of Arts in Teaching
- Learning and Behavior Disorders
- Early Elementary
- Middle Grades
- Secondary
Master of Education
- Teacher Leadership
Master of Arts in School Guidance Counseling
Doctor of Education
KOSAIR CHARITIES COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND NATURAL SCIENCES
Master of Science in Athletic Training
Master of Science in Applied Behavioral Analysis
School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing
Post-Master's Certificate in Nurse Practitioner
Post-Master's Certificate in Nurse Educator
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Master of Science in Occupational Therapy
School of Natural Science
Bachelor of Science in Natural Science
Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Natural Science
School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
School of Social Work
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Master of Social Work
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
Master of Science in Business Communication
School of Business
Associate of Arts in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
School of Communication
Bachelor of Science in Communication
- Communication Studies
- Business Communication
- Media Studies
School of Liberal Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Social Sciences
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Humanities
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Liberal Studies
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Kentucky College of Art and Design at Spalding University
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art
- Digital Media
- General Fine Arts
- Graphic Design
- Interdisciplinary Sculpture
- Painting/Drawing
Subject to review and determination by the Board of Trustees, the University may create academic centers, institutes, and divisions as needed, with all such units ultimately reporting to the Provost. Spalding University provides instruction for all course work and related academic requirements for all degrees.