Overview
The University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic Institution and is one of the Southwest's top-rated liberal arts schools. The school has been offering college classes since 1909, and it became recognized as a university in 1998, when it was re-accredited at both the baccalaureate and masters degree level. The University commits itself to educational excellence and promotes life-long learning and places great importance on the development of the whole person. The University of the Incarnate Word offers a very wide variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in fields including Business, Communication, Human Resources and Information Systems. Supplemental certificates are also available.
Student Appeal
The University of the Incarnate Word is constantly changing its course offerings to adapt to the changing needs of today's students. The school began offering classes for adult learners in 1995, and it began offering online degrees in 2000. Students are able to receive a very high-quality education at a school which emphasizes their growth as a whole person and their relationship with God. A wide variety of student support services are available, and faculty members are highly experienced in their respective fields.
Financial
The University of the Incarnate Word is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees. Financial Aid is available to those who qualify in the form of grants and scholarships.
Programs Offered:
Bachelor Degrees
- Bachelor of Applied Arts and SciencesBachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences
Students learn general liberal arts and sciences skills to apply to an array of professional business, government, and technical trades or the pursuit of higher education. - Bachelor of Arts in AdministrationBachelor of Arts in Administration
The Bachelor of Arts in Administration is specifically designed with the transfer student in mind. Students can customize the degree to suit their needs, and a good background in business administration principles is provided. Students may select a minor which complements their career goals. - Bachelor of Arts in PsychologyBachelor of Arts in Psychology
Students in this program study the behavior and mental processes of humans as well as other animals. Students study how individual thought and behavior is influenced by perception, motivation, heredity, language, cognition, and learning. Students are exposed to ideas about the influence of society and the environment on human personality as well. - Bachelor of Arts in Religious StudiesBachelor of Arts in Religious Studies
The Bachelor of Arts in Religious Studies is intended for students who are interested in pursuing careers in religious education and/or church ministry, in addition to those students who want to pursue graduate degrees in religious studies. All students are acquainted with the Roman Catholic tradition as well as broader belief systems. This is an interdisciplinary program. - Bachelor of Business Administration in AccountingBachelor of Business Administration in Accounting
Students in the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting learn how business transactions and events are analyzed, recorded, presented, and interpreted to/for various interested groups. Students develop administrative decision-making skills and are prepared to enter into jobs in accounting with public accounting firms, business firms, and other non-profit companies. - Bachelor of Business Administration in Banking and FinanceBachelor of Business Administration in Banking and Finance
This program concentration is designed to prepare students for management positions within the banking, finance and service industries, as well as in business firms and governmental organizations. Students receive a broad background of knowledge in Business Administration in addition to the concentration. - Bachelor of Business Administration in Information SystemsBachelor of Business Administration in Information Systems
This concentration provides students with a broad background in business administration in addition to more specific skills relating to solving technical, customer service, and management problems. A major or a minor in Information Systems is a popular way for students to become more competitive in the 21st century’s job markets. - Bachelor of Business Administration in ManagementBachelor of Business Administration in Management
The Bachelor of Business Administration in Management is intended for students who want to work in business firms, governmental units, community agencies, or high-level positions in small companies. Students acquire knowledge and skills about a wide variety of business principles. - Bachelor of Business Administration in MarketingBachelor of Business Administration in Marketing
This program is designed for students who want to serve as managers in marketing, sales, distribution, advertising, and other related fields. Students are exposed to a broad background of business administration principles with a focus on the marketing of ideas. - Bachelor of Science in Nursing*Bachelor of Science in Nursing*
This program is designed for students who enter it with at least six months of experience as a working nurse. Students enjoy cheaper tuition and all courses are taught on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings in accelerated eight-week units. This courses in this program may be completed in as little as one calendar year, those this depends heavily on the number of courses the students requires to completed the core requirements.
Master Degrees
*Students must possess an Associates in Nursing and be a certified RN to enroll in the BSN program.
