Accountancy
Graduate Program
Accountancy, Business & Economics
The Master of Science in Accountancy program provides students with a practical knowledge base to assist in passing the CPA exam and flourishing in a competitive job market.
Accounting
Major
Accountancy, Business & Economics
Students entering the Accounting concentration at Adrian work with professors who are Certified Public Accountants (CPAs) with real life experience.
Accounting Certificate
Certificate
Accountancy, Business & Economics
The level 1 and/or level 2 accounting certificate will build your financial competency and will assist you in making decisions that add value to your organization.
Actuarial Science
Major
Mathematics
This degree is a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics with a focus on Actuarial Science. It is most definitely a quantitative degree that combines elements of Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, and Programming.
Applied Computing
Certificate
Computer Science
The Applied Computing Certificate at Adrian College introduces students to the field of Computer Science and provides essential IT skills needed for entry-level IT jobs.
Art Education
Major
Art & Design
When you study art education at Adrian College, you also teach art.
Art History
Minor
Art & Design
If you become an art history minor, you will study Contemporary and Modern art, Western art and architecture, African and African American art, women’s art, and gay and lesbian art history.
Arts Management
Major
Art & Design
The Arts Management curriculum is interdisciplinary, drawing from disciplines across the curriculum.
Athletic Training
Graduate Program
Exercise Science & Athletic Training
The Athletic Training program at Adrian College is the oldest accredited professional master's degree program in Michigan and the second in the country to offer a five-year accelerated degree program. Students begin coursework in their junior year.
B.S./M.S. Exercise Science / Athletic Training
Minor, Major, Pre-Professional Program, Graduate Program
Exercise Science & Athletic Training
The Athletic Training program at Adrian College is the oldest accredited professional master's degree program in Michigan and the second in the country to offer a five-year accelerated degree program. Students begin coursework in their junior year.
Biology
Minor, Major
Biology
As an Adrian College Biology major, you will get a strong academic foundation in your field, gain substantial hands-on experience, and learn to think like a biologist.
Broadcasting
Major
Communication Arts & Sciences
Students who graduate with a degree in broadcasting have a tremendous advantage in the professional world.
Business Administration
Minor, Major
Accountancy, Business & Economics
The BA in Business Administration offers a solid foundation in general business, without a specific concentration in any specific area of focus.
Chemistry & Biochemistry
Minor, Major
Chemistry & Biochemistry
We offer programs leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry or Biochemistry or a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, in addition to the option to minor in either Chemistry or Biochemistry.
Cloud Application Development
Minor
Computer Science
Cloud application development is the process through which a Cloud-based app is built. It involves different stages of software development, each of which prepares your app to go live and hit the market.
Commercial Music
Minor, Major
Performing Arts
The Commercial Music Program seeks to provide students with the foundation necessary for work in the commercial music industry.
Communication Arts
Minor
Communication Arts & Sciences
Our minor in communication is a 21-credit hour program that allows students to tailor their minor to their career interests. All students take an introduction to public relations, digital media production, and media studies course sequence.
Computer Engineering
Major
Computer Science
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering at Adrian College is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of both hardware and software aspects of computing systems.
Computer Science
Minor, Major
Computer Science
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science provides a substantial coverage of the fundamental areas of computer science theory, data structures and algorithms, concepts of programming languages, and software development.
Computer Science
Graduate Program
Computer Science
This M.Sc. program effectively equips students for diverse career paths, providing a solid foundation for success in both industry roles and the pursuit of advanced studies in a Ph.D. program.
Criminal Justice
Minor, Major
Sociology & Criminal Justice
The Criminal Justice program prepares students to be adept and knowledgeable professionals within the field.
Criminal Justice
Graduate Program
Sociology & Criminal Justice
The Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program will broaden and deepen its students’ understanding of the criminal justice system through advanced analysis and research combined with extensive experiential-learning opportunities.
Cybersecurity
Major
Computer Science
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity aims to produce graduates with the necessary expertise to assume roles as cybersecurity experts.
Cybersecurity Management
Minor, Major
Accountancy, Business & Economics
This program will teach students how to build practical defenses against cyber attacks by "hardening" networks and devices, investigate breaches, and ultimately how to think like a hacker to find and fix breaches.
Data Analytics
Minor, Major
Computer Science
Data analytics help a business optimize its performance, perform more efficiently, maximize profit, or make more strategically-guided decisions.
Data Management & Information Technology
Certificate
Computer Science
The Data Management and Information Technology Certificate (DMIT) at Adrian College provides students with the foundational skills in Data Management and IT.
Digital Marketing & Analytics
Certificate
Accountancy, Business & Economics
This is a 23-hour, high-impact undergraduate certificate that will give you competent skills in programming, social media marketing, marketing analytics, email marketing, SEO, and organic growth tactics.
Early Childhood Development
Major
Teacher Education
The Early Childhood Development program allows those interested in working with children, aged birth through preschool, to obtain knowledge, skills, and experience to become effective early childhood educators.
Economics
Minor
Accountancy, Business & Economics
A minor in Economics is a quick way to learn some basic economic ideas and enrich your resume.
Elementary Education
Major
Teacher Education
This program in Elementary Education is designed to address the unique and specific needs of teacher candidates with regard to the content necessary for teaching.
Engineering
Pre-Professional Program
Physics
The Pre-Engineering program prepares those pursuing a career in engineering.
English Studies & Journalism
Minor, Major
English Studies & Journalism
An English degree provides you with highly sought-after career skills to make a successful living in a diverse, changing, and complex world.
Entrepreneurial Studies
Major
Accountancy, Business & Economics
The Entrepreneurial Studies program examines the role of the entrepreneur and helps develop the basic skills set necessary for a successful start-up environment.
eSports Management
Minor
Accountancy, Business & Economics
This eSports & Gaming Administration program gives students to insight and experience necessary to succeed in this growing field.
Ethics
Minor
Philosophy, Religion, and Leadership, Ethics
The Ethics Minor is an interdisciplinary program that examines the concept of moral good and practice applying it in various situations.
Event Planning and Facilities Management
Major
Accountancy, Business & Economics
The Event Planning and Facility Management concentration allows students to focus their studies on the ins and outs of the industry.
Exercise Science
Minor, Major, Pre-Professional Program
Exercise Science & Athletic Training
The Exercise Science/Athletic Training program is designed for students pursuing future careers in the research and/or clinical fields.
Fashion Merchandising
Major
Accountancy, Business & Economics
The focus of the fashion merchandising and marketing degree exposes student to a variety of components of the apparel industry.
Film Studies
Major
Communication Arts & Sciences
The BFA in film offers students wishing to specialize in film production a path within the communication arts and sciences department.
Finance
Major
Accountancy, Business & Economics
A BBA in Finance includes the same strong business core foundational courses, with the addition of a finance concentration.
Financial Planning
Certificate
Accountancy, Business & Economics
For students interested in becoming a certified financial planner or seeking CPA certification down the road, this is a great option to add to your coursework as an undergrad. It provides a pathway to meaningful and employable skillsets.
Future Education Explorations
Certificate
Teacher Education
This certificate will introduce students to opportunities in the field of education, including career exploration, help them begin to formulate their philosophy of education, and become aware of different learning styles.
Game Development
Minor, Major
Computer Science
Game Development is the art of creating games and describing a game's design, development, and release. It may involve concept generation, design, build, testing and release.
Geology
Major
Geology
Geology is an integrated science encompassing biology, chemistry, and physics as they apply to the workings of the Earth.
German
Minor
Modern Languages & Cultures
The German program at Adrian College focuses on communicative competence. Students are expected to learn German by using German in everyday, professional, and academic contexts.
Graphic Design
Minor, Major
Art & Design
Graphic design is a language that communicates a specific message directed to a specified group or demographic through visual art and typography. Imagination, research, and a broad sense of adaptability shapes our students.
Health Care Administration
Major
Accountancy, Business & Economics
The BBA in Health Care Administration offers students the same strong core of business classes with the addition of a focus of content important within the health care industry.
Health Care Industry
Minor
Accountancy, Business & Economics
The Minor in Health Care Industry is intended for students who see a connection between their current major and the health systems and may find themselves working within the unique health industry.
Higher Education Administration and Leadership
Graduate Program
Philosophy, Religion, and Leadership
The Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration and Leadership program is designed to develop ethical decision-making skills and application of theory and best practice to timely topics, resulting in solution-driven leadership.
History
Minor, Major
History
The History Department at Adrian College gives students tools not only for analyzing the past, but also for understanding the developments and challenges of the present and future.
Human Resource Management
Major
Accountancy, Business & Economics
The BBA in Human Resource Management degree includes the strong business core content found in all BBA degrees with the addition of a focus on human resource topics.
Information Technology
Minor, Major
Computer Science
Information technology (IT) degree programs train students in computing technologies and how to use them to store, secure, manage, retrieve, and send information.
Interior Design
Major
Art & Design
You'll take a variety of courses, including principles of both residential and commercial design, the history of architecture and interiors, and business practices.
International Business
Major
Accountancy, Business & Economics
Students entering the International Business program at Adrian work with professors who are consultants for business clients leading strategic planning initiatives, performing human resource and ethical audits, and developing staffing strategies.
Japanese
Minor, Major
Modern Languages & Cultures
As a student of Japanese, you'll have wonderful opportunities to use your language abilities in Japan as well, whether through study abroad or through post-graduate work.
Journalism
Minor
English Studies & Journalism
The journalism program at Adrian College, which offers a minor, emphasizes the conceptual and theoretical foundations of journalism as well as the professional skills needed for success in the in-demand fields of media and communication.
Leadership
Minor, Major
Philosophy, Religion, and Leadership
The leadership program is founded upon the idea that leadership is an inherently ethical activity, and that successful leadership requires the breadth of knowledge and critical reasoning skills made possible by a liberal arts education.
Management
Major
Accountancy, Business & Economics
The BBA in Management degree focuses on the skills and abilities needed to run complex organizations while supervising others.
Marketing
Major
Accountancy, Business & Economics
Marketing majors study the branding and promotion of products and services.
Master of Education
Graduate Program
Teacher Education
This course of study complements the Adrian College Ribbons of Excellence and is designed to introduce and cultivate research-based best practices in instructional and assessment strategies and methods.
Masters of Business Administration
Graduate Program
Accountancy, Business & Economics
Accelerate your career by earning a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Adrian College online in as quickly as one year. Choose from one of four MBA tracks: Accounting, Finance, General Business, and Healthcare Administration.
Mathematics
Minor, Major
Mathematics
The Bachelor of Arts in Mathematics encourages critical and creative thinking, requiring students to raise thoughtful questions and approach problems from multiple points of view.
Military Science
Minor
Political Science
The Military Science and Leadership curriculum will provide cadets with basic military skills and the fundamentals of leadership, as well as the groundwork toward becoming an Army leader.
Multimedia Marketing
Certificate
Communication Arts & Sciences
This 18-credit hour certificate includes two graphic design courses, an introduction to video production course and three courses in social media and SEO marketing techniques.
Music
Minor, Major
Performing Arts
The program in Music challenges students to achieve excellence in musical performance through active and creative learning in a supportive community.
Music Education
Major
Performing Arts
This degree prepares students to teach K-12 music in public and private schools.
Music Performance
Major
Performing Arts
This degree program is designed for the student who may wish to double major in music and another field of study.
Musical Theatre
Major
Performing Arts
The BA in Musical Theatre at Adrian College is a joint program between the Department of Theatre and Dance and the Department of Music.
Philosophy
Minor, Major
Philosophy, Religion, and Leadership
The majors in Philosophy and Religion teach students to pose and answer questions fundamental to the meaning and significance of life, to human existence, and the nature of reality.
Physics
Minor, Major
Physics
At its most basic level, physics is the study of the fundamental laws that govern matter and energy in the universe.
Political Science
Minor, Major
Political Science
The Political Science Department at Adrian emphasizes the study of democracy and democratization, providing its graduates with a foundation that prepares them to be active and effective participants in government, law or business.
Pre-Architecture
Pre-Professional Program
Adrian College offers a pre-architecture program for students who plan to attend graduate school for architecture.
Pre-Art Therapy
Pre-Professional Program
The Pre-Art Therapy program will help develop a sophisticated portfolio that demonstrates your mastery of imagery - a mastery that will one day allow you to facilitate the healing imagery of the people you work with.
Pre-Health Science
Pre-Professional Program
Throughout your undergraduate years, faculty and administrators at Adrian's Health Professions Advising Service (HPAS) will assist you in building a quality application to a professional school.
Pre-Law
Pre-Professional Program
Adrian College offers a pre-law program for students who plan to continue their studies in law school. It is generally agreed that future lawyers need to be very broadly educated and that there is no one pattern of undergraduate preparation which is ide
Pre-Seminary
Pre-Professional Program
Preparation for ministry was a part of Adrian College from its beginning in 1859. The “Theological Association of Adrian College” began in 1869 as a forum for those exploring a call to ministry.
Professional Sales
Major
Accountancy, Business & Economics
This track features a heavy focus on Relationship-Driven Selling, which is vital to ensuring long-term customer commitments in B2B sales. All of our sales classes place an emphasis on hands-on learning, requiring students to practice selling.
Project Management
Major, Certificate
Accountancy, Business & Economics
The top skills we aim to develop include communication, planning, time management, risk assessment, and the programming and methodology most commonly used today.
Psychology
Minor, Major
Psychology
Psychology, the scientific study of human behavior, is an exciting field which encompasses a wide variety of interests related to understanding how and why individuals think and behave the way that they do.
Public Administration
Minor, Major
Political Science
Public Administrators focus on advancing the common good by serving their communities and implementing policy. Mayors, clerks, county committee members, and even congressional representatives.
Public Health
Minor, Major
Accountancy, Business & Economics, Public Health
The Bachelor of Science in Public Health prepares students for careers in health and public policy.
Public Relations
Minor, Major
Communication Arts & Sciences
The Bachelor of Science in Public Relations degree offers students a major focused in strategic communication practices for the digital age.
Religion
Minor, Major
Philosophy, Religion, and Leadership
The majors in Philosophy and Religion teach students to pose and answer questions fundamental to the meaning and significance of life, to human existence, and the nature of reality.
Social Work
Minor, Major
Social Work
Social work is one of the fastest growing professions in the United States.
Sociology
Minor, Major
Sociology & Criminal Justice
The Sociology program prepares students to be well-rounded experts in social services and management.
Software Engineering
Major
Computer Science
The B.S. in Software Engineering program offers a comprehensive foundation in computer science and software development.
Spanish
Minor, Major
Modern Languages & Cultures
Adrian's communication-focused Spanish curriculum prepares you to participate in one of a number of study abroad programs in locations like Cuernavaca or Merida, Mexico or Granada or Salamanca, Spain.
Sport Management
Graduate Program
Accountancy, Business & Economics
This program is the best option for students interested in being leaders in the sport management field who can critically analyze complex problems and use theory and research to identify and solve issues.
Sports Management
Major
Accountancy, Business & Economics
The Bachelor's of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Sport Management offers students a comprehensive education on what goes into working in the Sports Management industry.
Studio Art
Major
Art & Design
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art
Supply Chain Management
Major
Accountancy, Business & Economics
With the price of online shopping and global logistics networks, supply chain expertise is in high demand. This program was created in collaboration with Ryder and Harrys and provides excellent career prospects.
Teacher Education
Minor, Major
Teacher Education
The Teacher Education Department at Adrian College empowers competent, caring, creative, and committed future educators and strives to provide the best preparation for teacher candidates interested in teaching at the secondary level.
Theatre
Minor
Performing Arts
Our theatre program will offer you a combination of academic preparation and practical experience that will prepare you for the real world.
Web Design
Minor, Major
Art & Design
Our Web Design major is intended to prepare students for a job as a Web Designer or Developer with skills in UX, visual design, marketing, and programming.
Web Development
Certificate
Computer Science
The web development certificate at Adrian College intends to provide students with hands-on knowledge in programming and web application development.
Women's & Gender Studies
Minor
Women's & Gender Studies
Women’s and Gender Studies is an interdisciplinary program that examines the role of gender (and gender difference) in shaping society, culture, history, intellectual traditions, and the arts.
