Catawba College Degree Programs: Launching Careers and Shaping Futures

Catawba College offers a wide array of degree programs designed to help students discover their passions, develop competence in specific academic fields, and launch careers that matter. With a commitment to student success, Catawba provides immersive teaching experiences, leveraging the latest technology and professional-grade equipment to deeply captivate and powerfully engage students. The college believes that college is more than classrooms - it’s also a chance to discover what your future holds.

A Diverse Range of Academic Disciplines

Catawba College grants Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), and Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees across various disciplines. Each major is designed to enable a student to develop competence in a specific academic field of interest. The majors build on the knowledge and skills developed in the Core courses required of all students. The academic major requires thirty to sixty semester hours, depending on the field. A department may not prescribe fewer than 30 semester hours nor more than 60 semester hours for the satisfaction of its major requirements. Courses used to fulfill requirements in a student’s major may be used to meet requirements in a minor as well. There are no restrictions on electives, other than prerequisites, that a student may choose to support his or her major. This 30 to 60 semester hours range is interpreted to mean all requirements (both within and outside the department) for a stated major. A student must complete the minimum requirements in the major with an average of at least 2.00 and not more than four semester hours of “D” to count towards the major requirements. At least 50% of the hours in the major must be completed at Catawba College. No more than 20% of the courses in the major can be substituted by the Department without approval from the Academic Policies and Standards Committee.

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Degrees

Catawba College grants the Bachelor of Arts degree in the major fields of study listed below as well as in approved interdisciplinary majors:

Accounting
Administration of Justice with concentrations in Interpersonal Behavior, Law Operations, Social Justice
Advertising and Branding
Biology
Chemistry with concentrations in Environmental Chemistry, Forensics, Fermentation Science
Communication Studies
Economics & Finance
Education: Elementary K-6, Middle School 6-9 (concentrations in Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies), Special Education (focus in Elementary)
English with concentrations in Literature, Creative Writing, Public & Professional Writing
History
Music with concentrations in Music Business, Music Education, Music Performance, Popular Music, Sacred Music, Worship Music & Production
Politics with concentrations in Pre-Law, Public Administration
Psychology
Religion
Sociology
Spanish
Television, Film, and Streaming Media
Theatre Arts

Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) Degrees

Catawba College grants the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in the major fields of study listed below:

Musical Theatre
Theatre Arts with concentrations in Design & Production, Directing & Devising, Performance

Bachelor of Science (BS) Degrees

Catawba College grants the Bachelor of Science degree in the major fields of study listed below:

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Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration with concentrations in Accounting, Economics, Entrepreneurship, General Management, Global Management, Information Systems Management, Marketing
Chemistry
Computer Science
Entertainment Industries
Environment and Sustainability with concentrations in Environmental Policy & Advocacy, Environmental & Outdoor Education, Environmental Science, Natural Resource Management, Sustainable Planning & Leadership
Exercise Science with concentrations in Human Performance, Sports Medicine
Information Systems and Technology
Mathematical Sciences with concentrations in Data Analytics, Mathematical Finance, Mathematics
Psychology with concentrations in Human Health, Biological Science
Recreational Therapy
Sport Management
Theatre Arts Administration

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Catawba College grants the Bachelor of Science in Nursing in the programs listed below:

Pre-licensure
RN-to-BSN (offered through Catawba Online)

Catawba Online Programs

Catawba College recognizes the need for flexible learning options and offers several degree programs through Catawba Online. These programs provide students with the opportunity to earn a degree while balancing other commitments. Catawba College grants the degrees listed below through Catawba Online:

Bachelor of Arts, General Studies
Bachelor of Arts in Education - Birth-Kindergarten Education
Bachelor of Business Administration with concentrations in Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Information Systems, Professional Accounting
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology (This major is not currently accepting new students.)

Interdisciplinary and Individualized Majors

In addition to the traditional departmental majors, Catawba College offers options for students seeking a more personalized academic experience. There are three basic types of majors: 1. the majors in departments (listed above); 2. the major constructed around two or more disciplines on an interdisciplinary basis (for example, Psychology and Religion, Literature and Drama, History and Political Science); and 3. the major which focuses on a particular interest that combines various disciplines as they relate to that interest (for example, “Nineteenth Century Europe,” which would bring together History, Political Thought, Philosophy, Drama, etc.; for “Contemporary France,” which would bring together the language, literature, political and philosophical thought, etc.). All individualized majors (types 2 and 3) require the appointment of a major advisor and approval of the program of study by the Curriculum Committee. Individualized majors are not offered in Catawba Online programs.

Experiential Learning and Resources

Catawba College enriches the learning experience through various resources and facilities. The Bill and Shari Graham Genomics Laboratory pushes you to learn on the leading edge. The Center for the Environment shows you what it’s like to advocate for stronger climate policies. And the professional-grade equipment in the Media Lab will allow you to build real, applicable skills and bring your creativity to life. At every turn, we’re leveraging the latest tech to craft immersive teaching experiences that deeply captivate and powerfully engage you through the emotional power of cinematic storytelling.

Student Success and Outcomes

Catawba College is dedicated to student success, offering a supportive environment where students can thrive. Studies show students are more likely to achieve academic goals when participating in campus activities. The college's commitment to student success is reflected in its student-faculty ratio of 12:1, with 57.6% of its classes having fewer than 20 students. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 71%.

Catawba's graduates go far, taking their talents to some of the biggest names around, from Microsoft and Duke Energy to the CIA and Harvard Law. Wherever they go, the impact they make is deep. We’re recognized by Forbes in three categories for the power of our online degrees. Students get faculty who know who they are, the goals they have, and who realize what they need. We create a path forward for their success, and we’re willing and nimble enough to adjust that in any way they need.

Popular Majors and Career Paths

The most popular majors at Catawba College include:

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
Health Professions and Related Programs
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Education
Natural Resources and Conservation
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Social Sciences
Psychology
Visual and Performing Arts

These majors lead to diverse career paths, reflecting the breadth of opportunities available to Catawba graduates.

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