SDA majors and programs | Adventist Colleges and Universities

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AU (Andrews University), CUC (Canadian University College), FHCHS (Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences), GU (Griggs University), KC (Kettering College), LLU (Loma Linda University), LSU (La Sierra University), OU (Oakwood University), PUC (Pacific Union College), SAU (Southern Adventist University), SW (Southwestern Adventist University), UC (Union College), WWU (Walla Walla University), WAU (Washington Adventist University)

* Graduate program. Schools with an asterisk (*) offer a graduate program and may also offer an undergraduate program. Please contact the individual school for more information.

Allied Health

Major	College/University Where Offered
Advanced Imaging	FHCHS , KC , LLU
Clinical Laboratory Science	AU , LLU
Coding Specialist	LLU
Computed Tomography	LLU
Cytotechnology	LLU
Diagnostic Medical Sonography	FHCHS , KC , LLU
Dietetics	AU , OU
Emergency Medical Care	LLU
Emergency Preparedness	AU
Health and Fitness	AU
Health Administration	LLU
Health Care Administration	AU , FHCHS , LLU *, LSU , OU , SAU , WAU
Health Information Administration	LLU
Health Psychology	AU
Imaging Informatics	LLU
Medical Dosimetry	LLU
Medical Radiography	LLU
Nuclear Medicine Technology	FHCHS , KC , LLU
Nutrition & Dietetics	LLU *
Nutrition Science	AU *
Occupational Therapy	LLU *
Occupational Therapy Assistant	FHCHS
Phlebotomy	LLU
Physical Therapist Assistant	LLU
Physical Therapy	AU , LLU *
Physician Assistant	KC , LLU *, UC
Radiation Therapy Technology	LLU
Radiologic Sciences, Technology	FHCHS , KC , LLU *
Radiologist Assistant	LLU *
Rehabilitation Science	LLU *
Respiratory Care	KC , LLU , WAU
Speech-Language Pathology & Audiology	AU , LLU *

Agriculture & Related Science

Major	College/University Where Offered
Agribusiness	AU
Agriculture	AU
Animal Science	AU
Crop Production	AU
Dairy Herd Management	AU
Horticulture	AU
Landscape Design	AU
Landscape Management	AU
Maintenance	AU
Maintenance/Business	AU
Pre-Veterinary Medicine	AU , FHCHS , LSU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Veterinary Assistant	AU

Architecture

Major	College/University Where Offered
Architecture	AU
Architectural Drafting	SAU
Architectural Studies	AU

Arts

Major	College/University Where Offered
Animation	SAU
Art	AU , CUC , LSU , PUC , SAU , UC , WWU
Art Direction/Advertising	AU
Art Education	SAU , UC
Art History	AU , SAU
Art Therapy	OU , SAU
Commercial Art	WWU
Commercial Photography	AU
Documentary Film Production	AU , PUC , WAU
Drama	PUC , UC
Film Production	PUC , SAU
Film & Television Production	PUC
Fine Art	AU , LSU , PUC , SAU , WWU
Graphic Design	AU , LSU , PUC , SAU , UC , WWU
Illustration	AU , PUC
Industrial Design	WWU
New Media Imaging	OU
Photography	AU , PUC
Visual Arts	AU , PUC , SAU
Visual Arts Education	AU
Web Design	AU , PUC

Aviation

Major	College/University Where Offered
Aviation	AU , PUC , WWU
Aviation Management	WWU
Aviation Technology	AU , WWU
Flight	AU , WWU
Flight Business	AU
Flight/Maintenance	AU

Behavioral Science

Major	College/University Where Offered
Behavior/Mathematics	AU
Behavioral Neuroscience	AU
Behavioral Science	AU , CUC , PUC , SAU
Crisis Intervention	CUC
Student Development	AU

Business

Major	College/University Where Offered
Accounting	AU , CUC , LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Business/Business Administration	AU , CUC , GU , LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Business Administration: A.T. Auto Service	SAU
Business Administration: Computer Information Systems	SWAU
Business Administration: Information Technology	OU , PUC
Business Administration: Public Relations	SAU
Business Administration: Science	UC
Business Administration	CUC
Business & Nursing (Accelerated)	SAU *
Business & Society	LSU
Business Education	AU , OU , SWAU , UC
Business/Sport Management	UC
Church & Non-Profit Leadership	SAU *
Economics	AU
Entrepreneurship	LSU , SAU , WWU , acronym title="Washington Adventist University">WAU
Finance	AU , LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , acronym title="Washington Adventist University">WAU
Health Care & Senior Care Management	WWU
Health Care Administration	FHCHS , LLU *, LSU , OU , SAU , acronym title="Washington Adventist University">WAU
Human Resource Management	CUC , LSU , SAU , acronym title="Washington Adventist University">WAU
Human Organization & Behavior	GU
International Business	AU , CUC , LSU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , WWU , acronym title="Washington Adventist University">WAU
Language & International Business (French)	AU
Language & International Business (Spanish)	AU
Long Term Care Administration	SAU , acronym title="Washington Adventist University">WAU
Maintenance/Business	AU
Management	AU , CUC , LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU
Management & Business Ethics	LSU *
Marketing	AU , LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU
Nonprofit Administration & Development	SAU
Office Administration	PUC
Organizational Management	OU
Political Economy	LSU
Public Administration	LLU *
Small Business Management	UC , WWU

Communication

Major	College/University Where Offered
Advertising	SAU
Broadcasting/Broadcast Journalism	OU , SAU , WAU
Communication	AU , LSU , PUC , SAU , UC , WWU
Communication Arts	AU , OU
Communication Management	AU
Communication Studies	PUC
Communication Theory	LSU
Digital/Electronic Media	AU , OU
Electronic Journalism	AU
Institutional Development	UC
Intercultural Communication	PUC , SAU , WAU
International Communications	AU , WWU
International Communication: Italian	PUC
International Communication: French	PUC
International Communication: German	PUC
International Communication: Spanish	PUC
International Public Relations	AU
Journalism	AU , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Mass Communication	SAU , WWU
Media Production	AU , SAU , WAU
Media Studies	AU , SAU , WAU
Media Technology	AU , SAU , WAU
Photo Journalism	OU , SAU , WWU
Print Journalism	OU , WAU
Public Communication	WAU
Public Relations	AU , LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Public Relations & Advertising	LSU , SWAU
Public Relations & Journalism	PUC , WWU
Radio, TV, Film	SWAU
Speech Communications	WWU
Video Production	AU , SAU

Computer & Information Sciences

Major	College/University Where Offered
Animation	SAU
Applied Computer Science	WWU
Computer Science/Programming	AU , CUC , LSU , OU, SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , PUC
Computer Systems Administration	SAU
Embedded Systems	SAU , WWU
Information Systems	AU , LSU , PUC , SAU , WWU , WAU
Information Technology Education	UC
Software Engineering	WWU
Software Systems	AU
Web Design	AU , WWU

Dentistry

Major	College/University Where Offered
Dental Anesthesiology	LLU *
Dental Hygiene	LLU
Dentistry	LLU *
Endodontics	LLU *
Implant Dentistry	LLU *
International Dentist Program	LLU *
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery	LLU *
Orthodontics & Dentofacial	LLU *
Pediatric Dentistry	LLU *
Periodontics	LLU *
Prosthodontics	LLU *

Education

Major	College/University Where Offered
Adult & Continued Education	OU
Education Curriculum & Instruction	LSU , SAU
Education: Degree Completion Program	AU , PUC
Early Childhood Education	PUC , SWAU , WAU
Education	LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU *
Education Administration/Leadership	AU , LSU , SAU
Educational Psychology	LSU *
Elementary Education	AU , CUC , CUC , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Inclusive Education	SAU
Liberal Arts	LSU , PUC , SAU , WAU
Literacy Education	SAU
Outdoor Education	SAU
Program Evaluation & Research	LLU *
School Counseling	LLU *, SAU
School Psychology	LSU
Secondary Education	AU , CUC , PUC , SAU , UC , WAU
Special Education	AU , LSU , WAU
Teacher Leadership	PUC

Engineering

Major	College/University Where Offered
Bioengineering	WWU
Civil Engineering	WWU
Drafting	SAU
Electrical & Computer Engineering	AU , WWU
Electrical Engineering	WWU
Engineering	AU , WWU
Mechanical Engineering	AU , WWU

English

Major	College/University Where Offered
British and American Literature	PUC
English	AU , CUC , CUC , LSU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Drama	AU , PUC , UC
English Education	PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WAU
English Language Arts Education	OU
English Literature	LSU , PUC , UC
English Writing	AU , CUC , LSU , PUC , SAU , UC , WWU
Language Arts	AU
Literature	AU , LSU , PUC

Health Sciences

Major	College/University Where Offered
Bio-Health Science	LSU
Business/Sport/Fitness/Health Management	UC , WWU , WAU
Equine Science	AU
Exercise Science	LSU , PUC , SWAU , UC
Globalization & World Health	LSU
Health & Human Performance	UC
Health & Physical Education	CUC , OU
Health, Physical Education & Recreation	SAU
Health Promotion	WWU
Health Science	AU , FHCHS , LSU , SAU , WWU
International Rescue & Relief	UC
Kinesiology	SWAU
Life Science	SWAU
Physical Education	LSU , PUC , SAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Physiological Basis	WWU
Scientific Basis	LSU
Sports Studies	SAU
Wellness/Wellness Management	AU , CUC , LSU , SAU , SWAU

History

Major	College/University Where Offered
History	AU , CUC , LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
American History	AU , PUC
European History	PUC , SAU
History Education	SAU , UC , WAU
Social Studies	AU , CUC , PUC , SWAU

Language and International Studies

Major	College/University Where Offered
Canadian Studies	CUC
Cross-Cultural Relations	GU
English as a Second Language	LSU , SAU , UC
French/French Studies	AU , CUC , OU , SAU , UC , WWU
French for International Trade	AU
French K-12	AU
German	AU , SAU , UC
International Community Development	AU
International Studies	CUC , OU , SAU , UC
Italian	SAU , UC
Language Arts Education	UC
Language & International Studies	AU
Spanish/Spanish Studies	AU , LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , UC , WWU
Spanish for International Trade	AU
Spanish for Translation	AU
Teaching English as a Second Language	AU , LSU , PUC

Law & Legal Studies

Major	College/University Where Offered
Criminal Justice	LLU *
Pre-Law	AU , CUC , LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU

Mathematics

Major	College/University Where Offered
Actuarial	WWU
Applied Mathematics	OU , PUC , WWU
Biomathematics	LSU
Math & Computer Sciences	OU
Mathematics	AU , CUC , LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Mathematical Physics	SWAU
Mathematics Education	AU , PUC , SAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Pure Mathematics	PUC

Mechanic & Repair Technology

Major	College/University Where Offered
Automotive Management	SAU , WWU
Automotive Technology	SAU , WWU

Medical Sciences

Major	College/University Where Offered
Anatomy	LLU *
Biomedical Biology, Sciences	AU , LSU , LLU *
Forensic Science	LLU *
Gerontology	LLU *
Medical Laboratory Science	AU
Medical Scientist Training Program	LLU *
Medicine	LLU *
Microbiology and Molecular Genetics	LLU *
Pharmacology	LLU *
Pharmacy	LLU *
Physiology	LLU*

Music

Major	College/University Where Offered
Compostition and Recording Arts	OU
Music	AU , CUC , LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Music Education	AU , CUC , LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Music Performance	AU , CUC , LSU , PUC , SAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Music Performance: Conducting	UC
Music Performance: Instrumental	AU , LSU , OU , UC , WWU
Music Performance: Organ	SAU
Music Performance: Piano/Keyboard	AU , LSU , OU , SAU , UC , WWU
Music Performance: Strings	LSU , SAU , WWU
Music Performance: Voice	AU , LSU , OU , SAU , UC , WWU
Music Performance: Woodwinds	SAU
Music Technology	LSU
Piano Pedagogy	UC , WWU
Theory & Composition	OU

Nursing

Major	College/University Where Offered
Adult & Aging Family CNS	LLU *
Adult Nurse Practitioner	LLU *, SAU
Family Nurse Practitioner	LLU *, SAU
Growing Family CNS	LLU *
Neonatal Nurse Practitioner	LLU *
Nurse Anesthesia	FHCHS
Nurse Educator	LLU *, SAU
Nursing	AU , FHCHS , KC , LLU , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Nursing Administration	LLU *
Nursing & Business (Accelerated)	SAU
Nursing & Clinical Ethics	LLU *

Outdoor Adventure

Major	College/University Where Offered
Outdoor Adventure Business	CUC
Outdoor Education	SAU
Outdoor Leadership	CUC , SAU
Outward Pursuits	CUC
International Health & Wilderness Studies	CUC
International Rescue & Relief	UC

Other

Major	College/University Where Offered
General Studies	AU , CUC , GU , SAU , SWAU , UC , WAU
General Studies: Art	CUC
General Studies: Science	CUC
Interdisciplinary Studies	GU , SAU , SWAU
Personalized Degree	UC
Secondary Certification	AU

Pre-professional Programs

Major	College/University Where Offered
Pre-Architecture	LSU
Pre-Art Therapy	AU , PUC
Pre-Chiropractic	AU , LSU , PUC , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Pre-Clinical Laboratory Scientist	AU , FHCHS , LSU , SAU , SWAU , UC
Pre-Cytotechnology	FHCHS , LSU , OU , UC , WWU
Pre-Dental Assistant	AU , UC
Pre-Dental Hygiene	AU , LSU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Pre-Dentistry	AU , FHCHS , KC , LSU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Pre-Dietetic Technology	LSU , UC
Pre-Emergency Medical Care	AU , LSU , UC , WWU
Pre-Engineering	AU , LSU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , FHCHS , KC
Pre-Geology	LSU
Pre-Health Information Management	AU , LSU , PUC , SAU , UC , WWU
Pre-Medical Technology	AU , PUC , UC , WWU
Pre-Medicine	AU , FHCHS , KC , LSU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Pre-Naturopathic Medicine	LSU , UC
Pre-Nursing	AU , KC , LSU , SWAU , UC
Pre-Nutrition & Dietetics	AU , FHCHS , LSU , SAU , UC , WWU
Pre-Occupational Therapy	AU , FHCHS , KC , LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Pre-Occupational Therapy Assistant	FHCHS , LSU , PUC , UC , WWU
Pre-Optometry	AU , FHCHS , KC , LSU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Pre-Osteopathic Medicine	LSU , PUC , SAU , UC , WWU
Pre-Pharmacy	AU , KC , LSU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Pre-Physical Therapy	AU , FHCHS , KC , LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Pre-Physical Therapist Assistant	AU , FHCHS , LSU , PUC , UC , WWU
Pre-Physician Assistant	AU , FHCHS , KC , LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Pre-Podiatric Medicine	LSU , SAU , SWAU , UC
Pre-Public Health	AU , FHCHS , LSU , PUC , SWAU , UC , WWU
Pre-Radiography/Radiation Technology	AU , KC , LSU , PUC , UC , WWU
Pre-Professional Religious Studies	CUC
Pre-Respiratory Care/Therapy	AU , KC , LSU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU
Pre-Speech, Speech Pathology & Audiology	AU , KC , LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Pre-Veterinary Medicine	AU , FHCHS , LSU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU

Psychology

Major	College/University Where Offered
Adventure Based Counseling	CUC
Community Counseling	LLU *, SAU
Counseling Psychology	LLU *, OU , WWU , WAU
Forensic Psychology	WWU , WAU
Health Psychology	AU
Marriage & Family Therapy	LLU *, SAU
Psychology	AU , CUC , GU , LLU *, LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Psychology & Culture	PUC
Psychology: Industrial/Organizational	OU , SAU
Psychological Science	PUC
Psychological Sports	CUC
Psychology/Psychobiology	LSU , SAU
Psychology: Clinical	LLU *
Psychology: Experimental	LLU *
Psychology/School Guidance	SWAU
School Counseling	LLU *

Public Health

Major	College/University Where Offered
Advanced Biostatistics	LLU *
Advanced Epidemiology	LLU *
Basic Biostatistics	LLU *
Basic Epidemiology	LLU *
Biomedical Data Management	LLU
Biostatistics	LLU *
Environmental & Occupational Health	LLU *
Epidemiology: Medical or Research	LLU *
Global Health	LLU *
Health Care Administration	LSU , LLU *, OU , SAU , WAU
Health Education	LLU *, SAU
Health Education - Maternal & Child	LLU *
Health Geographics	LLU
Health Geoinformatics	LLU *
Health Policy and Management	LLU *
Health Services Research	LLU *
Humanitarian Assistance	LLU *
International Health and Wilderness Studies	CUC
Lifestyle Intervention	LLU *
Long-Term Care Administration	SAU , WAU
Maternal & Child Health	LLU *
Nutrition	LLU *
Nutrition Science	AU
Nutritional Epidemiology	LLU *
Preventive Care	LLU *
Public Health	AU , SWAU
Public Health Practice	LLU *
Reproductive Health	LLU *
Substance Abuse	CaUC
Tobacco Control Methods	LLU *

Religion/Theology

Major	College/University Where Offered
Bible Work & Evangelistic Ministries	AU , SAU
Biblical Languages	AU , CUC , UC , WWU
Biblical Studies	AU , PUC , SAU
Biomedical & Clinical Ethics	LLU *
Chaplaincy	AU , OU , SAU
Church Leadership & Management	SAU
Clinical Ministry	LLU *
Evangelism	OU , SAU
Homeletics	SAU
Lay Ministry	WAU
Native Ministry	CUC
Pastoral Care	AU , SAU , UC
Pastoral Ministry	AU , LSU *, SAU , WAU
Personal Ministries	AU , GU , OU
Philosophy & Religion	CUC , WAU
Religion	AU , GU , LSU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU
Religion: Health Professions	PUC
Religion: Philosphy & Ethics	PUC
Religion: Theology & Christian History	PUC
Religious Education	OU , SAU , UC , WAU
Religion & Sciences	LLU *
Religious Studies: Adventure Based Youth Leadership	CUC
Religious Studies: Native Ministries	CUC
Religious Studies & Pre-Seminary	LSU
Religion & Theology	AU *
Theology	AU , CUC , LSU , SAU *, SWAU , PUC , UC , WWU
Youth Ministry	AU

Sciences

Major	College/University Where Offered
Biochemistry	AU , LLU *, LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Biology	AU , CUC , CUC , KC , LLU *, LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Biology: Biomedical	AU , CUC , OU , SAU
Biology Education	OU , SAU , SWAU , UC
Biology: Environmental	CUC
Biophysics	AU , LSU , PUC , SAU , WWU
Botany	AU
Chemistry	AU , CUC , LSU , OU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , UC , WWU , WAU
Chemistry Education	OU , SAU , SWAU , UC
Earth Science	LLU *
Environmental Science/Studies	CUC , LLU *, PUC , WWU
Geology	LLU
Integrated Science	AU
Mathematical Physics	SWAU
Microbiology/Molecular Genetics	LLU *
Molecular Biology	AU
Natural Sciences	OU , PUC , LLU *
Neurobiology	AU
Neuroscience	AU
Physical Science	CUC , LSU , SWAU
Physics	AU , LSU , PUC , SAU , SWAU , PUC , UC , WWU
Physics Education	UC
Science	CUC
Science Education	SAU
Zoology	AU

Social Sciences

Major	College/University Where Offered
Archaeology	SAU
Anthropological Archaeology	AU
Anthropology	AU
Cross-cultural Relations	GU
Economics	AU
Geography	SAU
Gerontology	CUC
Global Studies	LSU
Humanities	GU , WWU
Industrial Organizational Behavior	CUC
Political Science/Studies	AU , OU , SAU , WAU
Social Science	SAU , SWAU , UC
Social Science: International Affairs	SWAU
Social Science Education	OU , UC
Sociology	AU , CUC , LSU , SAU , UC , WWU
Sociology - Deviant Behavior	AU
Sociology of the Family	AU

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