Spalding University's three academic colleges include twelve Schools and the College of Education. Spalding University offers degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral levels in addition to post-baccalaureate and post-master's certificates and education endorsements and certificates. The academic organization of Spalding University is summarized in the table below.
| COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, BUSINESS, AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES | KOSAIR FOR KIDS COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND NATURAL SCIENCES | COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES |
- College of Education
- School of Business
- School of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
| - Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
- Kosair for Kids School of Physical Therapy
- School of Athletic Training
- School of Health Science
- School of Natural Science
- School of Nursing
- School of Professional Psychology
| - Sena Jeter Nasland-Mann Graduate School of Writing
- School of Criminal Justice Studies
- School of Liberal Arts
- School of Social Work
- Honors Program
- University Studies (General Education
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The schedule for the semesters is outlined below. Applicants are encouraged to visit the entry for their program in this Catalog for details of the academic year structure for their intended program of study.
| Fall Semester | Session 1 |
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| Spring Semester | Session 3 |
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| Summer | Session 5 |
The instructional time for a typical 3-credit hour course is 360 minutes per week. Students have the option to earn up to twenty credit hours each in the Fall semester and Spring semester, but must complete at least twelve credit hours of coursework in each of these semesters to be considered full-time. Students taking less than twelve credit hours in a single semester are considered part-time.
Graduate programs are offered in a variety of academic year structures, including semesters and evening/weekend delivery options. Graduate program applicants are encouraged to visit the entry for their program in this Catalog for details of the academic year structure for their intended program of study. Applicants are also encouraged to contact the head of their graduate program for specific details.
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, BUSINESS, AND PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
College of Education
Bachelor of Science in Education
Master of Arts in School Counseling
Master of Arts in Teaching
Master of Education in Instructional Leadership
Master of Education in Learner-Centered Practices
Master of Education in Learner-Centered Systems
Master of Education Teacher Leader
Doctor of Education in Leadership
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Competency-Based Education
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Learner-Centered Environments and Experiences
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Learner-Centered Mentoring and Coaching
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Learner-Centered Pedagogies
Education Certificate Programs and Endorsements
Planned 6th Year Rank I Program
Certificate Program for Rank I Classification (Planned 6th Year Program – School Guidance Counselor)
Certificate Program for Rank I: Instructional Leadership – School Principal – P-12 – Level I
Certificate Program for Rank I: Instructional Leadership – School Principal – P-12 – Level II
Endorsement in Instructional Computer Technology
Endorsement in Reading
Endorsement in Teacher Leadership
Endorsement in Teaching English as a Second Language
School of Business
Associate of Arts in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Science in Information Techology
Master of Business Administration
Master of Science in Management
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Accounting
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Human Resource Management
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Sports Management
School of Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
KOSAIR FOR KIDS COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND NATURAL SCIENCES
Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (Entry-Level)
Occupational Therapy Doctorate (Post-Professional)
Kosair for Kids School of Physical Therapy
Doctorate in Physical Therapy (Entry-Level)
Doctorate in Physical Therapy (Post-Professional)
School of Athletic Training
Master of Science in Athletic Training
School of Health Science
Bachelor of Science in Health Science
Master of Science in Health Science
Master of Science in Health Science - Rehabilitation Science
School of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP)
Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing and Healthcare Leadership
Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Educator
Doctor of Nursing Practice
Post Master’s Certificate Nurse Practitioner - FNP - Previous Nurse Practitioner Certification
Post Master’s Certificate Nurse Practitioner - FNP - No previous Nurse Practitioner Certification
Post Master’s Certificate Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP - Previous Nurse Practitioner Certification
Post Master’s Certificate Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP - No previous Nurse Practitioner Certification
School of Natural Science
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Bachelor of Science in Natural Science
Post Baccalaureate Certificate in Natural Science
School of Professional Psychology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology
Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
Sena Jeter Nasland-Mann Graduate School of Writing
Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
Master of Arts in Writing
Master of Fine Arts in Writing
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Writing for Children and Young Adults
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Writing Creative Nonfiction
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Writing Fiction
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Playwriting
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Writing Poetry
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Screenwriting
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Writing: Special Topics
Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Writing: TV Writing
Post Master's Certificate in the Teaching of Creative Writing
Post-Master's Certificate in Writing Enrichment in Writing for Children/YA
Post-Master's Certificate in Writing Enrichment in Writing Creative Nonfiction
Post-Master's Certificate in Writing Enrichment in Writing Fiction
Post-Master's Certificate in Writing Enrichment in Playwriting
Post-Master's Certificate in Writing Enrichment in Writing Poetry
Post-Master's Certificate in Writing Enrichment in Screenwriting
Post-Master's Certificate in Writing Enrichment: Special Topics
Post-Master's Certificate in Writing Enrichment in TV Writing
School of Criminal Justice Studies
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies
School of Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Creative Arts
Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies
Bachelor of Science in Communication
School of Social Work
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Master of Social Work
Doctor of Social Work
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.