University Structure and Degree Programs | Spalding University Catalog

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 EDUCATIONKOSAIR CHARITIES COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND NATURAL SCIENCES
  • School of Nursing
  • Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
  • School of Natural Science
  • School of Professional Psychology
  • School of Social Work
  • Applied Behavior Analysis Program
  • Athletic Training Program
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
  • School of Liberal Studies
  • School of Business
  • School of Communication
  • Kentucky College of Art and Design
  • Master of Fine Arts in Writing


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 TermSession 1
Session 2

Session 3

Spring TermSession 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.