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. 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
  • Athletic Training Program
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
  • School of Liberal Studies
  • School of Business
  • School of Communication
  • Creative Arts
  • Criminal Justice
  • Nasland-Mann Graduate School of 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 FLEX 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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COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Education

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master of Arts in School Counseling

Master of Arts in Teaching

Master of Education in Teacher Leadership

Doctor of Education


KOSAIR CHARITIES COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND NATURAL SCIENCES

Bachelor of Science in Health Science

Master of Science in Athletic Training

School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

Doctor of Nursing Practice

Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

Occupational Therapy Doctorate (Entry-Level)

Occupational Therapy Doctorate Post-Professional Track in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

Post-Professional Occupational Therapy Doctorate

School of Natural Science

Bachelor of Science 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

Doctor of Social Work


COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

Nasland-Mann Graduate School of Writing

Master of Arts in Writing

Master of Fine Arts in Writing

Criminal Justice

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies

School of Business

Associate of Arts in Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

Master of Science in Business Communication

School of Communication

Bachelor of Science in Communication

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

Creative Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art


CERTIFICATES

Graduate Certificate in the Teaching of Creative Writing (post masters)

Graduate Certificate in Writing: Creative Writing or Professional Writing track

Occupational Therapy Certificate in Upper Extremity Rehabilitation

Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Accounting

Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Natural Science

Post-Master's Certificate in Nurse Educator

Post-Master's Certificate in Nurse Practitioner

Post-Master's Certificate: Writing Enrichment

Rank I

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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.