Briar Cliff University
Associate degree
Theology | |
Students in the Theology-Philosophy Department at BriarCliff University engage in an academic discipline that contributes essentially to a liberal arts education. Our majors and minors become informed and articulate persons who are prepared for careers of service in the church and society. Their involvement... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Nursing (LPN-MSN) | |
The Department of Nursing offers a three or four year program for Licensed Practical Nurses, leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree and eligibility to take the required R.N. licensure examination (NCLEX-RN). This option represents an opportunity for a broad-based liberal education and a... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Accounting | |
The curriculum for the major in accounting is designed with the principal goal of developing a level of technical competence necessary to prepare the student for a career as a professional accountant. The required course work provides the student with the minimum educational requirements to sit for the... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Art | |
The Department of Art pursues an approach to the visual fine arts that focuses on the development of the individual creating artist. The mission of the Department of Art is to prepare artistically competent and liberally educated individuals. Students will develop their intellectual abilities and technical... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Biology | |
We are proud of the curriculum we offer students. We provide a broad range of courses which prepares our graduates not only for success in science-related jobs, but for graduate school and professional programs of study.
All four members of the Biology faculty hold a Ph.D., and each teaches courses... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Business Administration | |
The department‘s goals are based on a concept that emphasizes not only technical competence but also the ethics of professional service, thus seeking to foster sensitivity and responsiveness to social responsibilities as well as the ability to identify and pursue personal opportunities. The faculty endeavors... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Chemistry | |
The Chemistry Department offers two programs to accommodate the variety of backgrounds and interests of students with a desire to major in chemistry. The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree is designed for students who plan to enter industry or to pursue graduate study in chemistry while the Bachelor of... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Computer Science | |
In today's world, everybody uses and depends on computers. And the people they depend on to make those computers useful are the people who majored in Computer Science in college. Briar Cliff's Computer Science program gives students a thorough understanding of how computers work and provides students... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Criminal Justice | |
The study of criminal justice at BriarCliff is a special interdisciplinary program drawing from the disciplines of sociology, political science, psychology, and social work. It is designed to prepare a generalist at the undergraduate level for such career options as community policing and community corrections,... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
English | |
The English major affords students essential insights into human nature and thought as well as an appreciation of the written word as a mode of expression. English majors are prepared for responsible careers in business, law, education, public service, information services, and other professional areas,... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Environmental Science | |
We have designed an Environmental Science program that will prepare our graduates to succeed whether they choose to continue their studies in graduate school or go directly into fields such as environmental education and advocacy, pollution prevention and remediation, or public heath.
The Environmental... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Graphic Design | |
The Briar Cliff University major in Graphic Design integrates the traditional mass media education with design and production skills for the field of Graphic Design. The program includes typography, drawing, history, design theory, and design production. This interdisciplinary program will produce educated... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Health Physical Education and Recreation | |
The health, physical education and recreation curriculum offers a nationally recognized set of professional-preparation programs and a service program geared to meet the present and future fitness and recreational needs of Briar Cliff students.
Included in the professional-preparation program for students... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
History | |
The department believes that students must become more broadly educated in order to be prepared to live in an increasingly complex society. By gaining awareness of historical traditions as well as the critical thinking skills of the historian‘s craft, students will be better prepared to confront this... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Human Resource Management | |
The Human Resource Management major focuses on the management of an organization‘s human resources in both unionized and non-unionized settings. The major is intended for two types of management-oriented students:
1) students who are concerned with management of human resources and
2) students who... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Management Information Systems | |
The major in Management Information Systems (MIS) combines the areas of Business and Computer Science to educate individuals in the effective and efficient handling of one of the most important organizational resources to managers: information. MIS is the science of taking data, processing it, and transforming... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Mass Communication | |
The mission of the Department of Mass Media is to prepare competent, well-trained, and liberally educated men and women in the converging field of mass media. Students will gain knowledge through theory, practical and applied learning which will provide the valuable education and experience needed for... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Mathematics | |
The programs in mathematics promote the development of skills in logical reasoning, problem solving, data analysis, and communication of ideas. The major program is designed to strike a balance between theory and application, preparing students for entry into a variety of careers in business and industry,... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Medical Technology | |
The purpose of the medical technology major is to provide students who wish to become medical technologists a broad liberal arts background which they can take advantage of throughout their professional careers. The B.S. in medical technology consists of three years of academic coursework on the campus... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Nursing (BSN) | |
The Department of Nursing offers a basic program leading to the Bachelor of Science in Nursing and eligibility to take the required R.N. licensure examination (NCLEX-RN). This option represents an opportunity for a broad-based liberal education and a strong base for professional nursing practice. Theoretical... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Political Science | |
The Briar Cliff Political Science major aims to provide the student with a comprehensive introduction to the discipline. Political Science is a social science that deals with the way human beings organize and govern themselves.
Political Science is a valuable component of a liberal education because... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Psychology | |
The Department of Psychology provides all students an opportunity to investigate the science of behavioral and mental processes. The department offers a variety of courses for students majoring in the field as part of their liberal arts education. Many of the courses stress a theoretical orientation... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
R.N-B.S.N | |
The Department of Nursing offers an opportunity for registered nurses to pursue a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing. The program is designed specifically for graduates of associate degree and hospital-based diploma nursing programs. Students must present evidence of a license to practice nursing... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Radiologic Technology | |
The purpose of the radiologic technology major is to provide students who wish to become radiologic technologists a broad liberal arts background which they can take advantage of throughout their professional careers. The B.S. in radiologic technology consists of two years of coursework at Briar Cliff... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Social Research | |
The sociology department offers a Bachelor of Arts degree in social research. This program prepares students to participate actively and responsibly in their local communities and in society at large. The major offers students the basic knowledge, skills and opportunities to begin graduate school or... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Social work | |
Social work is a helping profession. Social workers assess human problems and engage in problem-solving. The social worker understands the process of individual development and interaction with the social environment. The student's knowledge, values and skills are used in a professionally supervised... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Spanish | |
The BriarCliff Spanish program emphasizes the development of oral competency in using a second language. All course work is designed to foster skill at spontaneous communication in the new language. Skills for writing and reading are also taught, but faculty emphasize speaking, questioning, answering,... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Sports Science | |
The Sports Science degree is an interdisciplinary Bachelor of Science degree with required course work from three departments: HPER, Biology, and Chemistry. In addition to these courses there will be three additional supporting courses from two different disciplines. |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Theatre | |
Briar Cliff University Theatre is exciting, fun and challenging. Opportunities for participation are virtually unlimited! Majors develop professional skills. All participants increase their awareness and understanding of what it means to be human. Students develop the ability to problem solve with courage,... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Theology | |
Students in the Theology-Philosophy Department at BriarCliff University engage in an academic discipline that contributes essentially to a liberal arts education. Our majors and minors become informed and articulate persons who are prepared for careers of service in the church and society. Their involvement... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Theology and Philosophy | |
Students in the Theology-Philosophy Department at BriarCliff University engage in an academic discipline that contributes essentially to a liberal arts education. Our majors and minors become informed and articulate persons who are prepared for careers of service in the church and society. Their involvement... |
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Briar Cliff University
Bachelor degree
Writing | |
Briar Cliff offers majors in Writing. The area of study provides a fine liberal education as well as preparation for careers.
Writing offers a lifetime of challenge and reward. Whether its result is a novel or a technical proposal, the writer‘s work is essential to informing and improving society. The... |
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Briar Cliff University
Masters degree
Education | |
Briar Cliff University currently offers a Master of Arts in Education (MAE) for teachers. It is a 34-hour non-thesis interdisciplinary program designed for those who teach at the elementary, middle, or secondary levels in either the public or non-public school systems. The goals of the program are to... |
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Briar Cliff University
Masters degree
Human Resource Management (MAHRM) | |
Briar Cliff University‘s online Graduate Management Certificate Program provides managers and aspiring managers the essential skills needed for successful leadership. BCU‘s online Graduate Management Certificate Program helps individuals become knowledgeable and capable of handling the many aspects... |
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Briar Cliff University
Masters degree
Human Resource Management (MSHRM) | |
Briar Cliff University‘s online Graduate Management Certificate Program provides managers and aspiring managers the essential skills needed for successful leadership. BCU‘s online Graduate Management Certificate Program helps individuals become knowledgeable and capable of handling the many aspects... |
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Briar Cliff University
Masters degree
Nursing | |
The MSN program features preparation in two specialty tracks: The Family Nurse Practitioner and Nurse Educator. The program integrates spirituality, faith and values, a strong clinical component, and mentoring by faculty who are master teachers and active in clinical practice, consultation, research... |
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