University of Montevallo , USA

              The University of Montevallo is a four year public university located in Montevallo , Alabama , USA . Founded in 1896 , is Alabama 's only public liberal arts college and a member of the prestigious Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges . Programs offered by the Michael E. Stephens College of Business, College of Arts and Sciences , College of Education , College of Fine Arts , and graduate studies in Business , Education , English and Speech Therapy . The current president , John W. Stewart III , was formerly vice president of Institutional Advancement at Flagler College in St. Augustine , Florida . Dr. Stewart succeeded Philip C. Williams, who left after four years of service to the university.

               The University of Montevallo remains accolades received by the ranking of " Best Colleges America's " published by U.S. News & World Report According to the rankings for the 2013 edition , released September 12, 2012 , the UM again ranked as the number one public masters . - level university in Alabama , a distinction it has held every year since 2008 . For 2013 Montevallo listed as the 14th best public university in the South in his division and 37th overall in the south , to 22 spots from the 2007 ranking. schools in 12 states are part of the Southern geographical region. Montevallo is also recognized in the 2013 edition as one of the top four southern universities that students graduate with the lowest average debt . Montevallo earned high marks for academic reputation , freshman retention , graduation rate , the entering freshman test scores and class rank , small classes and low student - faculty ratio .

Study Options:

College of Arts and Sciences:

•     Biology - BS
•     Chemistry - BS
•     Education of the deaf and hard of hearing - BS
•     English - BA
•     foreign Languages
•         Concentration in French - BA
•         Concentration in Spanish - BA
•     History - BA , BS
•     Mathematics - BA , BS
•     Political Science - BA , BS
•     Psychology - BA , BS
•     Social Sciences - BA , BS
•     Social Work - BA , BS
•     Sociology - BA , BS
•     Speech Therapy - BS

Michael E. Stephens College of Business:

•     Accounting - BBA
•     Finance - BBA
•     Management - BBA
•     Management Information Systems - BBA ( Not considered a major offered after the fall semester 2009)
•     Marketing - BBA

College of Education:

•     Early Childhood - BA , BS
•     Elementary - BA , BS
•     Family & Consumer Sciences - BA , BS
•         Concentration in Child & Family Studies
•         Concentration in Dietetics
•         Concentration in Family & Consumer Sciences Education
•         Concentration in Retail Merchandising
•     Kinesiology - BS

College of Fine Arts:

    Art - BA , BS , BFA:

•         BFA Concentration in Ceramics
•         Concentration BFA in Drawing
•         Concentration BFA in Graphic Design
•         Concentration BFA in Painting
•         Concentration BFA in photography
•         Concentration BFA in Graphic
•         Concentration BFA in Sculpture
•         BFA Concentration in New Media

    Communication Studies - BA , BS:

    Mass - BA , BS:

    Music - BA , BM:

•         BM Concentration in composition
•         BM Concentration in Instrumental Performance
•         BM Concentration in Elementary / Secondary Music Education - Choral
•         BM Concentration in Elementary / Secondary Music Education - Instrumental
•         BM Concentration in Organ Performance
•         BM Concentration in Piano Pedagogy
•         BM Concentration in Piano Performance
•         BM Concentration in Vocal Performance

    Theatre - BA , BS , BFA:

•         BFA Concentration in Acting
•         BFA concentration in directing
•         BFA Concentration in Design and Technology
•         Concentration BFA in Musical Theater

The Graduate School:

•     Counseling - M.Ed.
•     Educational Administration - M.Ed.
•     Educational Leadership - ed.s
•     Elementary Education - M.Ed.
•     English - M. A.
•     Kindergarten through 12th grade education ( P - 12 ) - M.Ed.
•     Master of Business Administration - MBA
•     Secondary Education ( 6-12 ) - M.Ed.
•     Speech Therapy - M. S.
•     Teacher Leader - Ed . S.

University of Mobile , Alabama

     

              The University of Mobile is an American four-year , private , Baptist - affiliated university in Prichard , Alabama . The masters - level university has an enrollment of 1,577 .
               The Alabama Baptist organization first expressed interest in the establishment of a Baptist College in Mobile in 1946 . At that time, the organization is considering combining the already established schools of Howard College ( now Samford University ) and Judson College and move the newly formed school to Mobile . The proposal was not successful , but the concept of establishing a Baptist affiliated school in the mobile environment persisted .

Schools :

College of Arts and Sciences:

Dr. Dwight Steedly is the dean of the College of Arts and Sciences with Dr. Ted Mashburn currently holding the title of Associate Dean . The college offers degrees in art , history , political science , psychology , sociology , social sciences , biology , environmental management , marine science , mathematics , English , humanities , and communication . The University of Mobile has technical cooperation programs with Auburn University and the University of South Alabama through which students can get a bachelor 's degree from the University of Mobile and a bachelor 's degree in engineering received from the participating university .

School of Business:

Dr. Jane Finley is the dean of the School of Business, which computer information systems disciplines offers in accounting , business administration ( with concentrations in finance, global business , management and marketing ) , and . The school also offers a master 's degree in business administration .

School of Christian Studies:

A Bachelor of Arts or Science in Theology is available from the School of Christian Studies . Dr. Cecil Taylor is the current dean .

School of Education:

Dr. Peter Kingsford is the current dean of the school of education , which diplomas in early childhood education and primary education or secondary certification provides for biology , history , mathematics , language arts , social sciences , and human performance and exercise science . A degree in athletic training is also available.

School of Nursing:

The school of nursing offers associates and bachelors degrees in nursing. The school also offers a Master of Science in Nursing . Dr. Richard McElhaney is the current dean .

Center of Performing Arts:

The Performing Arts Division is chaired by Al Miller offers disciplines in music, theater , and worship leadership.

Oakwood University , USA

         Oakwood University is a private university located in Huntsville , Alabama , United States . It is owned and operated by the Seventh - day Adventist . A group of College constituents made ​​the decision on December 2, 2007 in the name of the school to change from Oakwood College to Oakwood University.


          Oakwood University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS ) and the Ministry of Education of the General Conference of Seventh - day Adventist Church to provide to the associate , baccalaureate , and master's degrees . The first master 's degree offered by the university was the Master of Pastoral Studies Degree ( January 2008 ) . The first graduate students were awarded degrees on May 9, 2009 . Oakwood also conferred its first honorary doctorate on May 9, 2009 to Wintley Phipps , internationally renowned musician and the 2009 Commencement speaker . Oakwood University is a member institution of the United Negro College Fund since 1964 .

           The University has performed well in external rankings , which listed among the Best Baccalaureate Colleges in the South region ( # 31 ) and # 28 on the list of Best Historically Black Colleges and Universities by U.S. News & World Report , tied with Alabama A & M University ( also in Huntsville ) and the University of Maryland Eastern Shore . The university is also mentioned regularly in the top 20 institutions of higher education that African - Americans to provide medical schools .

           Oakwood University owns and operates the Christian radio station 90.1 FM WJOU , formerly WOCG .

Academics :

Sections:

•    Biological Sciences
•     Business and Information Systems
•     Chemistry
•     Communication
•     Education
•     English and foreign languages
•     Family and Consumer Science
•     Health and Physical Education
•     History and Political Science
•     Mathematics and Computer Science
•     Music
•     Nursing
•     Psychology
•     Religion and Theology
•     Social welfare

              The qualifications of the Biological Sciences department Biology ( BS ) , Biology Education ( BS ) , Biomedical Sciences ( BS ) and Natural Science ( BS ) . The curriculum is designed for students desire to graduate , medical , dental and paramedical schools , as well as to introduce those planning to teach in elementary or secondary education establishments. Oakwood 's pre-medical/dental and pre - graduate programs provide their students with opportunities funded outpatient laboratory performing at many well-known universities .

               The qualifications of the Department of Chemistry Biochemistry ( BS ) , Biochemistry Professional ( BS ) , Chemistry ( BS ) , Chemistry Professional ( BS ) , Chemical Engineering ( BS ) , Chemistry Education ( BS ) , Cytotechnology ( BS ) , Medical Technology ( BS ) , Pre - Physical Therapy ( BS ) , Pre - Occupational Therapy ( AS ) , Pre - Physician Assistant ( AS ) , and Pre - Speech - Language Pathology ( AS ) .

                The Ministry of Religion and Theology was the first service to offer graduate degrees in 2008 . Currently degrees in Theology ( BA ) [ Pastoral / Evangelistic Ministry of Pre-Counseling/Pre-Chaplaincy Ministry ] , Religious Education ( BS ) and Pastoral Studies ( MA ) are offered .

Adventist Colleges Abroad:

                 Adventist Colleges Abroad is a program that allows Oakwood students to spend time at Adventist universities outside the United States , the study while earning credit for the extent to which they pursue at Oakwood . Some of the courses in this program are in Argentina , Brazil , Mexico , France , Spain , Austria , Italy , Greece , Germany , Ukraine , Thailand and Japan . Most Oakwood students studying in Argentina , France , Mexico , Spain and Greece .