An emphasis offered in the online modality provides students with additional opportunities to broaden and enrich their education that is distinct from and enhances a student’s undergraduate program. It may be taken as a way to give a coherent pattern to elective credits, to expand career options, to prepare for graduate study, or simply to explore in greater depth an area different from one’s major.
Coursework that is applied toward fulfillment of an emphasis may count toward elective or General Education requirements and is available for both Associate degree seeking students and Bachelor's degree seeking students. Students may earn an emphasis in a subject area if the Emphasis has at least 3 unique credits. In addition, students may declare or earn two emphases if they have 3 unique credits in each emphasis. Students must declare an emphasis prior to degree conferral. If a student adds an emphasis that has courses that overlap with their major, the student is still required to complete 120 credits to graduate from their bachelor’s degree .
Note: The date of degree conferral recorded on the student’s transcript and diploma will reflect the date the student completes all academic degree requirements. However, release of diplomas, and verifications for degrees awarded are contingent upon submission of the Petition to Graduate form, payment of the graduation fee, and payment of any outstanding balances with the University.
Artificial Intelligence Emphasis (12 credits)
- AIS 200 Principles of Artificial Intelligence (3 credits)
- AIS 300 Principles of Data Analytics (3 credits)
- CPT 200 Fundamentals of Programming Languages (3 credits)
- AIS 250 Principles of Machine Learning (3 credits)
Business Economics Emphasis (9 credits)
- ECO 320 International Economics (3 credits)
- ECO 406 Business Cycles & Growth (3 credits) Prerequisite: ECO 203
- ECO 408 Managerial Economics (3 credits) Prerequisite: ECO 204
Cognitive Studies Emphasis (9 credits)
- PSY 352 Cognitive Psychology (3 credits) Prerequisite: PSY 101
- PSY 317 Cognitive Functioning in the Elderly (3 credits) Prerequisite: PSY 101 or equivalent
- PSY 323 Perception, Learning, & Cognition (3 credits) Prerequisite: PSY 101 or equivalent
Criminal Justice Drone Pilot Emphasis (12 credits)
- AVI 200 Commercial Drone Pilot (3 credits)
- CRJ 201 Introduction to Criminal Justice (3 credits)
- CRJ 305 Crime Prevention (3 credits)
- CRJ 311 Forensics (3 credits)
Drone and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Entrepreneurship Emphasis (9 credits)
- AVI 200 Commercial Drone Pilot (3 credits)
- BUS 362 Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
- BUS 433 New Business Strategy (3 credits)
Drone and Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Marketing Emphasis (9 credits)
- AVI 200 Commercial Drone Pilot (3 credits)
- BUS 330 Principles of Marketing (3 credits)
- BUS 317 Introduction to Advertising (3 credits)
English Emphasis (9 credits)
- ENG 301 American Literature to 1865 (3 credits)
- ENG 345 British Literature I (3 credits)
- ENG 346 British Literature II (3 credits)
Entrepreneurship Emphasis (9 credits)
- BUS 362 Introduction to Entrepreneurship (3 credits)
- BUS 433 New Business Strategy (3 credits)
- BUS 437 Business Plan Development (3 credits)
Environmental Management & Sustainability Emphasis (10 credits)
- SCI 207 Our Dependence Upon the Environment (4 credits)
- ENV 325 Environmental Management (3 credits)
- ENV 345 Business & the Environment (3 credits)
Financial Planning Emphasis (9 credits)
- BUS 342 Financial Planning & Practice (3 credits)
- BUS 405 Principles of Investments (3 credits) Prerequisite: BUS 401
- PFP 457 Retirement & Estate Planning (3 credits) Prerequisite: ACC 401
Heathcare Management Emphasis (12 credits)
- AIS 200 Principles of Artificial Intelligence (3 credits)
- AIS 300 Principles of Data Analytics (3 credits)
- HIM 301 Introduction to Health Informatics (3 credits)
- HCA 205 Introduction to Health Care (3 credits)
Health & Wellness Emphasis (9 credits)
- HWE 200 Introduction to Health & Wellness (3 credits)
- HWE 340 Exercise and Nutrition Principles in Wellness (3 credits)
- HWE 415 Stress Management (3 credits)
History Emphasis (9 credits)
- HIS 311 Gender in History (3 credits) Prerequisite: ENG 122 and HIS 206
- HIS 340 Recent American History (3 credits) Prerequisite: ENG 122 and HIS 206
- HIS 379 The Atlantic World (3 credits) Prerequisite: ENG 122, HIS 104 and HIS 206
Homeland Security and Emergency Management Emphasis (12 credits)
- AVI 200 Commercial Drone Pilot (3 credits)
- HSM 318 Emergency Planning and Response (3 credits)
- HSM 420 Terrorism, Counterterrorism, and Intelligence (3 credits)
- HSM 430 Security Typologies (3 credits)
Integrating Drones in a Cybersecurity Infrastructure Emphasis (9 credits)
- AVI 200 Commercial Drone Pilot (3 credits)
- CYB 301 Introduction to Cyber & Data Security Technology (3 credits)
- CYB 401 Risk Management & Infrastructure (3 credits)
Journalism Emphasis (9 credits)
- JRN 200 Elements of Journalism (3 credits) Prerequisite: ENG 121 and ENG 122 or equivalents
- JRN 301 Newsgathering & Reporting (3 credits)
- JRN 341 Specialized Journalism (3 credits)
Political Science and Government Emphasis (9 credits)
- POL 255 Introduction to International Relations (3 credits)
- POL 303 The American Constitution (3 credits)
- POL 310 Environmental Policies (3 credits)
Public Administration Emphasis Emphasis (9 credits)
- PPA 307 Intergovernmental Relations & Issues (3 credits)
- PPA 310 Public Organizational Theory & Behavior (3 credits)
- PPA 401 Urban Management (3 credits)
Public Heath Emphasis (9 credits)
- HPR 231 Introduction to Health Education (3 credits)
- HPR 232 Community Health Promotion Methods (3 credits)
- HPR 303 Health Communications (3 credits)
Public Relations Emphasis (9 credits)
- BUS 318 Organizational Behavior (3 credits)
- BUS 336 Marketing Strategy (3 credits)
- BUS 339 Marketing Research (3 credits)
Real Estate Studies Emphasis (9 credits)
- RES 301 Principles of Real Estate (3 credits)
- RES 325 Real Estate Practice (3 credits)
- RES 345 Legal Aspects of Real Estate (3 credits)
Sports & Recreation Management Emphasis (9 credits)
- SRM 300 Sport Facility Management (3 credits)
- SRM 311 Sport Law (3 credits)
- SRM 401 Sport Finance (3 credits) Prerequisite: ACC 205
Strategic Communication (9 credits)
- COM 223 Persuasion in Communication (3 credits)
- COM 370 Intercultural Communication (3 credits)
- COM 325 Communication & Conflict (3 credits) Prerequisite: ENG 121 and ENG 122 or equivalents
Supply Chain Management (9 credits)
- MGT 323 Principles of Supply Chain Management (3 credits) Prerequisite: MGT 330
- MGT 370 International Supply Chain Management (3 credits)
- MGT 400 Logistics Management (3 credits) Prerequisite: MGT 300
Web & Mobile App Technology Emphasis (9 credits)
- WEB 304 Cross-Platform Mobile Applications Development (3 credits)
- WEB 307 Android Mobile Applications Development (3 credits)
- WEB 310 iOS Applications Development (3 credits)