The BBA with emphasis in energy management provides students with the skills required to pursue a career path in the energy sector. Grounded in business concepts, energy management focuses upon relevant topics from other disciplines including; contracts, tax, leasing and law, renewable energy, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility. Courses in this emphasis are designed to provide a foundation for success as an energy professional and/or consultant.

The BBA with emphasis in marketing provides students with the skills required to develop and implement effective marketing strategies in the new economy. These skills include recognizing promotional opportunities, building brand awareness, creating pricing strategies, and utilizing technology in marketing campaigns. Courses in this emphasis are designed to provide a foundation for success as a marketing professional.

The BBA with emphasis in E-commerce provides a fundamental understanding of the tools and processes used to; conduct business electronically, engage in virtual marketing campaigns, maintain customer contact and support via the internet, and develop competitive strategies to operate a successful e-business. The courses in this emphasis focus upon the implementation of virtual business media.

The BBA with emphasis in Finance provides a fundamental understanding of financial markets, the role of financial institutions, general investment criteria, and the processes used for making sound financial business decisions. The courses in this emphasis area focus upon the implementation of quantitative analysis tools and build the foundation for success as a financial professional.

A specialty in Accounting offers superb career opportunities. Most accounting majors are hired by their last semester of study and often times there are more jobs than graduates to fill them. Accounting graduates work in public accounting as auditors, tax specialists and consultants; in private firms in both financial and cost accounting and for governmental and not-for- profit entities as internal auditors and financial accountants. Completion of required coursework can lead to licensing as a Certified Public or Managerial Accountant or graduate degrees in accounting or law.

A specialty in Global Business Management prepares the student to meet the challenges of a global marketplace. USW has combined our marketing and management degrees into this comprehensive specialty. Students will receive instruction in accounting, economics, finance, law, management and marketing, all with an emphasis in a global environment. Upon completion of coursework, students will qualify for entry-level management positions or can pursue graduate degrees in business or other areas.

The Bachelor of Business Administration with the Management emphasis includes courses in each business discipline. Courses include accounting, business law, finance, management, marketing, human resources, managing diversity, strategic planning, leadership, and effective organizational teams. The Management emphasis is designed to provide the business professional with a 21st Century education.

The Management graduate may expect employment overview of the diverse issues relevant to business managers in the opportunities beginning with entry-level managerial positions up to mid-management as experience on the job matures.

Sole proprietorships, partnerships, and publicly traded corporations desire managers with the well-rounded formal education provided by the BBA with an emphasis in Management.

A specialty in Sport Management prepares students for a variety of positions in the domestic and international sports industry. These include general manager of a professional sports team, sport equipment sales, radio announcers, corporate sports department, recreational directors for public, private and not-for-profit organizations. directors of sports arenas and sports agents. The students will gain a foundation in economics, management, sociology, project planning and law with a strong emphasis on hands-on applications so that learning is specific to the sports industry. Upon completion of coursework students may apply for certification with the National American Society of Sport Management and with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education.

The BBA with emphasis in healthcare management provides a solid background in business fundamentals, followed by an engaging study of the topics relevant to the healthcare industry. This emphasis area allows business students to acquire the knowledge and skills common to non-medical healthcare professionals, and effectively transition to managerial and administrative roles in hospitals, health care facilities, insurance companies, pharmaceutical companies, and other health service organizations.

The BS with emphasis in corrections provides the student with the skills required to pursue a career path in the corrections field. Grounded in law enforcement concepts, corrections focuses upon relevant topics from other disciplines; including correction process, corrections operations and management, penology and community corrections. Courses in this emphasis are designed to provide a foundation for success as a corrections officer, probation and parole officer and/ or community corrections officer.

The BS with an emphasis in forensics provides the students with the skills required to pursue a career path in the law enforcement field. Grounded in law enforcement concepts, forensics focuses upon relevant topics from other disciplines including; organic chemistry, anatomy and physiology, and criminology. Courses in this emphasis are designed to provide a foundation for success as a crime scene analyst, police officer, and/ or detective.

The BS with an emphasis in homeland security provides the student with the skills required to pursue a career past security field. Grounded in law enforcement concepts, homeland security focuses upon relevant topics from other disciplines including; world political systems and American ideology, unconventional warfare, race and ethnic relations and social media. Courses in this emphasis are designed to provide a foundation for success as a homeland security officer, border patrol agent and/ or immigration officer.

The BS with an emphasis in law enforcement provides the student with the skills required to pursue a career path in the law enforcement field. Grounded in law enforcement concepts, law enforcement concepts, law enforcement focuses upon relevant topics from other disciplines; including juvenile justice, victimology, issues in ethics, law and criminal justice. Courses in this emphasis are designed to provide a foundation for success as a police officer, detective, and/ or investigator.

1.The Bachelor of Science Degree in Applied Psychology.
Students are trained in Psychological application of research, assessment and testing. The BS in applied psychology degree prepares the student for the graduate work necessary to become a clinical psychologist or mental health counselor who is competent in a broad spectrum of counseling, assessment, and testing. Upon completion of the degree in applied psychology, the student will be familiar with the history of psychological theory and each theorist, as well as current thought in the field of counseling practices. The student will understand the tendencies of personality as well as abnormal behavior. The BS degree in applied psychology will prepare the student for the needed graduate work which is required in order to complete the State Licensure Exam to become a Mental Health Counselor.

2.The Bachelor of Science Degree in General Psychology
Students receiving the BS degree in general psychology will be competent in the theoretical underpinnings of psychology and the foundational skills that will prepare them for careers in areas of human relations, human resources, and personnel departments. This degree is also a gateway for graduate work in areas such as Social Work, Counseling and Human Development, or other disciplines that require an undergraduate degree covering areas such as behavior modification, human development, cognition, group dynamics, and so on.

3.The Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology of Religion
The BS degree in the Psychology of Religion is coincides with the BS degree in Pastoral Studies or prepares the graduate for pastoral counseling within a religious context. The graduate will understand the differences in pastoral counseling and mental health counseling. The graduate will develop a specialized set of skills to deal with the family, existential and religious issues that confront clients, while also understanding the limits of their counseling competencies. Students will be able to take appropriate steps in referring clients to mental health professionals while continuing to meet the spiritual needs of their clients. The student will also understand how to examine current religious and church trends as they apply to marriage and family, sociology, and social psychological aspects.

4.The Bachelor of Science in Forensic Psychology
Upon completion of the BS in Forensic Psychology, the graduate will be learned in theory related to psychological testing as well as assessment for the understanding of criminal behavior. They will also be knowledgeable about the criminal justice system and how it applies to the courtroom procedures and how they may be called upon as an expert witness to testify of the competencies of a defendant. Students will understand how their expertise is used in conjunction with public defenders, attorneys and the judicial system. The Bs degree in Forensic Psychology prepares the student for graduate work needed to become a Forensic psychologist.

Psychology: Religion
The BS degree in the Psychology of Religion is coincides with the BS degree in Pastoral Studies or prepares the graduate for pastoral counseling within a religious context. The graduate will understand the differences in pastoral counseling and mental health counseling. The graduate will develop a specialized set of skills to deal with the family, existential and religious issues that confront clients, while also understanding the limits of their counseling competencies. Students will be able to take appropriate steps in referring clients to mental health professionals while continuing to meet the spiritual needs of their clients. The student will also understand how to examine current religious and church trends as they apply to marriage and family, sociology, and social psychological aspects.

Nonprofit Management
The BBA with emphasis in nonprofit management provides a solid background in business fundamentals, followed by an engaging study of the topics relevant to success and leadership in the nonprofit sector. This emphasis area allows business students to acquire the knowledge and skills common to social entrepreneurs, and effectively transition to managerial and administrative roles in philanthropic foundations, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and international/multilateral institutions.