University Structure and Degree Programs | Spalding University Catalog

University Structure and Degree Programs

Spalding University is divided into three colleges, which includes ten schools and four additional academic programs. Spalding University offers degrees at the associate, undergraduate, master's and doctoral levels. The organization of these academic units is summarized below.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

  • Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program
  • School of Education
KOSAIR FOR KIDS COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND NATURAL SCIENCES
  • Athletic Training Program
  • Health Science Program
  • Auerbach School of Occupational Therapy
  • Kosair for Kids School of Physical Therapy
  • School of Natural Science
  • School of Nursing
  • School of Professional Psychology
  • School of Social Work
COLLEGE OF SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES
  • Criminal Justice Studies Program
  • Sena Jeter Nasland-Mann Graduate School of Writing
  • School of Business
  • School of Liberal Arts


For the majority of undergraduate programs, Spalding University's academic year includes seven six-week sessions grouped into three terms. 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.

The schedule for six-week session structure 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. 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 credit hours of coursework in each of these terms to be considered full-time. Students taking less than twelve credit hours in a single term would be 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

Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program

School 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


KOSAIR FOR KIDS COLLEGE OF HEALTH AND NATURAL SCIENCES

Bachelor of Science in Health Science Program

Master of Science in Athletic Training Program

School of Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner

Master of Science in Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Master of Science in Nursing - Nursing and Healthcare Leadership

Master of Scince in Nursing - Nurse Educator

Doctor of Nursing Practice

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 Natural Science

Bachelor of Science in Biology

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

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Studies

Sena Jeter Nasland-Mann Graduate School of Writing

Master of Arts in Writing

Master of Fine Arts in Writing

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 Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Arts in African American Studies

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Creative Writing

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Arts

Bachelor of Science in Communication


CERTIFICATES

Post-Licensure Certificate in Critical Care Transport

Post-Bachelor’s Certificate in Accounting

Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Financial Planning

Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Human Resource Management

Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Natural Science

Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Sports Management

Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Writing

Post-Master's Certificate in the Teaching of Creative Writing

Post-Master's Certificate in Writing Enrichment

EDUCATION CERTIFICATES AND ENDORSEMENTS

Post-Bachelor's Certificate in Competency-Based Education

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 II

Endorsement in Instructional Computer Technology

Endorsement in Reading

Endorsement in Teacher Leader

Endorsement in Teaching English as a Second Language

Planned 6th Year Rank I Program

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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.