Undergraduate Programs of Study
Undergraduate Program Offerings
General Information
The academic program at Neumann University is composed of a core curriculum (required of all students), a major area of study (chosen by each student), and a wide range of general elective offerings.
Students pursuing an academic major may also choose a minor area of study as well. Academic minors are only available in the Monday through Friday Day Schedule and are not available to students who are registered in degree programs offered through the Adult and Continuing Education Department. An academic minor cannot be earned independently of an undergraduate degree at Neumann University. Each of these program options is described in the sections that follow.
Neumann University provides a Catholic education in the Franciscan tradition, combining the liberal arts with professional preparation. The University’s academic programs are offered with a broad foundation of liberal arts in an environment which promotes the development of students who embody the Franciscan values of Reverence, Integrity, Service, Excellence, and Stewardship .These values are evidenced through relationships that recognize the uniqueness and dignity of others, and through a sense of responsibility and stewardship as a citizen of both the local and global communities.
Neumann University Core Experience
Philosophy
The Neumann University Core Experience flows directly from the University’s Mission as a liberal arts institution in the Catholic, Franciscan tradition and lies at the heart (cor) of the University itself. The campus community unites to impart the knowledge, skills, competencies and values that create opportunities for students to integrate faith and reason, grow in social responsibility, and prepare for personal and professional leadership roles in the local and global community.
Core Learning Outcomes
Active engagement in the Neumann University Core Experience, including credit-bearing courses and co-curricular activities, provides Neumann University graduates the opportunity to achieve the following learning outcomes.
- Comprehension: Think critically, creatively, and analytically
Analyze and solve complex problems; demonstrate quantitative reasoning and scientific literacy; and explore the relationship of contemporary and historical events and issues.
- Contemplation: Engage in meaningful reflection
Apply the principles and values of the Catholic Franciscan tradition to personal, professional, and societal questions and issues; engage in self-reflection; embrace life-long learning; discern career and vocational choices; and recognize and appreciate creative expression.
- Conscience: Act ethically and responsibly
Demonstrate personal, professional, and academic honesty; accept responsibility for the consequences of their actions; engage as responsible members and leaders of diverse groups; and exercise ethical decision-making, informed by the Catholic Franciscan tradition, in a variety of settings.
- Compassion: Respect all of creation
Honor the worth and dignity of each person; interact respectfully in the local and global community; engage in service to promote the common good; and demonstrate environmental awareness and stewardship.
- Communication: Communicate effectively
Express ideas clearly and effectively in spoken and written form; use technology competently; access, evaluate, cite, and credit information using accepted conventions; and demonstrate competency in a language relevant to the major program.
Core Course Requirements for All Major Programs: 41 Credits
Note: Requirements may be fulfilled by transcribed courses or approved equivalent experiences. Students transferring into Neumann University may meet some of the course requirements through equivalent credits accepted in transfer from regionally accredited, degree-granting institutions.
Signature Courses
- INT 101 The Neumann Experience 1 Credit
- THEO 104 Theological Foundations 3 Credits *
- THEO XXX One Theology course at 200 level or above 3 Credits
- PHIL 102 Exploring Ethics 3 Credits *
- PHIL XXX Any designated PHIL course at the 200 level or above 3 Credits
- CAPSTONE Capstone Course offered in the Major (Included in major)
- * Theology 104 and Philosophy 102 must be taken at Neumann University
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SERVICE LEARNING: Included in the first year activities with reflection in Theology 104 and one additional course in the student’s major program of study.
Diversity-Certified Course:All first-year students entering Neumann University in Fall 2019 or after that date and all transfer students entering the class of 2023 or later are required to take one Diversity-certified course. The course may be a Core course, General Elective, or required course within the major program. Approved courses are designated as Diversity-certified.
List of all Diversity-Certified Courses:- BUS 220 Black American Business & History
- CJ 410 Multicultural Issues in Criminal Justice
- ENG 250 Young Adult Literature: Educating the Imagination
- ENG 303 Literature and Film
- INT 202 Exploring Diversity
- MUS 104 Popular Music
- PSYCH 285 Cross-Cultural Psychology
- PSYCH 340 Psychology of Gender
- PSYCH 392 Multicultural Psychology
- SOC 101 Principles of Sociology
- SW 210 Diversity, Oppression, and Social Justice
- THEO 215 World Religions: Religion and Human Experience
- THEO 230 African American Spirituality
Educational Foundation in Liberal Arts
- ENG 101 Effective College Writing 3 Credits
- ENG 102 Academic Research and Writing 3 Credits
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ENG XXX Any designated English literature course at either the 100- or 200-level 3 Credits
Writing Intensive Courses:All English 102 and Core Literature courses and one or more courses within every major are writing intensive. Writing intensive courses within the major are designated Writing Intensive.
List of all Writing Intensive Courses:- BIO 458 Senior Capstone I
- BIO 459 Senior Capstone II
- BUS 309 Legal Aspects of Business
- CDM 352 Beyond Breaking News
- CDM 460 Communication Arts Seminar
- CJ 205 Writing for Criminal Justice
- CJ 303 Research Methods
- ECE 214 Language Development
- ENG 102 Academic Research and Writing
- ENG 103 Dimensions of Literature
- ENG 104 The Many Faces of Comedy
- ENG 120 World Mythology
- ENG 200 Children’s Literature: Windows on the World
- ENG 205 Religious Experience in Literature
- ENG 220 The World of Drama
- ENG 230 The Pleasures of Poetry
- ENG 240 The Art of the Short Story: Mirrors of Experience
- ENG 250 Young Adult Literature: Educating the Imagination
- ENG 290 Crime and Literature
- ENG 300 Shakespeare and His Legacy
- HSC 450 Physiology of Sport and Exercise / HSC 455 Physiology of Sport and Exercise Lab
- HSC 440 Biomechanics / HSC 445 Biomechanics Lab
- INT 460 Interdisciplinary Seminar
- MATH 460 Senior Seminar
- NUR 305CL Adult Health I Clinical Practicum
- NUR 430CL Nursing Care of Children and Families Clinical Practicum
- POLSC 301 Political Philosophy
- PSYCH 201 Scientific Reading and Writing in Psychology
- PSYCH 301 Research Methods I
- SM 101 Introduction to Sport Management
- SM 420 Sport Marketing and Promotions
- SPEC 380 Behavioral and Social Emotional Disorders
- SW 461 Practicum Seminar II
Math: 3 credits
One of the following courses:
- MATH 102 Introductory Statistics 3 Credits
- MATH 103 College Algebra 3 Credits
- MATH 110 Precalculus 3 Credits
- MATH 205 Mathematical Modeling for Teachers II 3 Credits
Science: 3 Credits/1 Credit
One of the following courses:
- BIO 105 Principles of Biology 3 Credits
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- BIO 115 Principles of Biology Laboratory 1 Credit
- BIO 107 General Biology I 3 Credits*
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- BIO 117 General Biology I Laboratory 1 Credit*
- CHEM 101 Fundamentals of Chemistry 3 Credits
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- CHEM 111 Fundamentals of Chemistry Laboratory 1 Credit
- CHEM 102 Analytical CSI 3 Credits
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- CHEM 112 Analytical CSI Laboratory 1 Credit
- CHEM 107 General Chemistry I 3 Credits
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- CHEM 117 General Chemistry I Laboratory 1 Credit
- ENV 105 Introduction to Environmental Studies 3 Credits
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- ENV 115 Environmental Studies Laboratory 1 Credit
- PHYSC 105 Physical Science 3 Credits
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- PHYSC 115 Physical Science Laboratory 1 Credit
- PHYSC 125 Earth and Space Science 3 Credits
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- PHYSC 135 Earth and Space Science Laboratory 1 Credit
- PHY 107 Physics I 3 Credits
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- PHY 117 Physics I Laboratory 1 Credit
Social Sciences: 3 Credits
One of the following courses:
- ECON 200 Essentials of Economics 3 Credits
- POLSC 101 The American Political Process 3 Credits
- PSYCH 101 General Psychology 3 Credits
- SOC 101 Principles of Sociology 3 Credits
Fine Arts: Art, Music, or Theater: 3 Credits
- One of the following courses:
- ART 101 Our Visual Heritage 3 Credits
- ART 102 Art of The Modern Age 3 Credits
- ART 103 Studio Art Explored by Theme 3 Credits
- ART 230 Introduction to Oil Painting 3 Credits
- ART 240 Introduction to Drawing 3 Credits
- ART 260 Introduction to Printmaking 3 Credits
- ART 270 Introduction to Silkscreen Printing 3 Credits
- ART 280 Two-Dimensional Design 3 Credits
- ART 295 Introduction to Digital Imaging 3 Credits
- ARTPP 180 Introduction to Arts Production and Performance 3 Credits
- MUS 101 Introduction to Music 3 Credits
- MUS 103 Introduction to Classical Music 3 Credits
- MUS 104 Popular Music 3 Credits
- PHIL 260 The Philosophy of Music 3 Credits
- THEA 103 Introduction to the Theater 3 Credits
- THEA 240 Fundamentals of Acting 3 Credits
Foreign Language & Diversity: 3 Credits
(For students entering Neumann University before Fall 2019)
One Foreign Language course at the Elementary II level or higher satisfies
this Core requirement. Foreign Language at the Elementary I level counts
toward General Elective credit. To determine placement, refer to the
Foreign Language Core Course Placement section of the Admissions portion
of the Undergraduate catalog.
For alternative ways to satisfy the Foreign Language Core Requirement, refer to
the Foreign Language Core Course Placement section of the Admission portionof the Undergraduate catalog. Questions should be referred to the professor
who teaches the language.
Language: 3 credits
(For students entering Neumann University as first year students in Fall 2019 or after that date and all transfer students entering the class of 2023 or later)
One Foreign Language course at the Elementary II level or higher or an
approved Computer Science or Bioinformatics course satisfies this Core
requirement. The major program may specify the language option that is
most relevant to the major.
Foreign Language at the Elementary I level counts toward General Elective
credit. To determine placement, refer to the Foreign Language Core Course
Placement section of the Admissions portion of the Undergraduate catalog.
Questions should be referred to the Academic Advisor and/or the Faculty Advisor in the major.
For alternative ways to satisfy the Foreign Language Core Requirement, refer to the
Foreign Language Core Course Placement section of the Admission portion of the Undergraduate catalog.
Questions should be referred to the professor who teaches the language.
Neumann University
School of Business
Go to information for School of Business.Major
- • Accounting, B.S.
- • Accounting, B.S. / Accounting Forensics and Fraud Detection, M.S. (4+1)
- • Business Administration, B.S.
- • Business and Organizational Studies Accelerated Degree Program, B.S.
- • Communication and Digital Media, B.A.
- • Computer Information Systems, B.S.
- • Computer Programming, B.S.
- • Cybersecurity, B.S.
- • Finance, B.S.
- • Mathematics, B.S. General Mathematics and Pre-Engineering Tracks
- • Mathematics,Secondary Education Certification in Mathematics B.S.
- • Public Safety Administration, B.S.
- • Sport Management, B.S.
- • Sport Management, B.S./ Sport Business, M.S. (4+1)
School of Social Science, Humanities, and Education
Major
- • Bachelor of Social Work, BSW
- • Criminal Justice, B.A.
- • Criminal Justice, B.A. / Accounting Forensics and Fraud Detection, M.S. (4+1)
- • Criminal Justice, B.A. with Police Academy
- • Early Elementary (PK - 4) and Special Education (PK - 12), B.A.
- • Educational Studies, B.A.
- • English Major, with Secondary Teacher Certification in English, B.A.
- • English, B.A.
- • Liberal Arts, B.A.
- • Political Science Major, with Secondary Teacher Certification in Social Studies, B.A.
- • Political Science, B.A.
- • Political Science, B.A. with Police Academy
- • Psychology, B.A.
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Major
- • Biology, General Biology Track, B.S.
- • Biology, with Secondary Teacher Certification in Biology and General Science, B.A.
- • Biology/Medical Laboratory Science Track, B.S.
- • Health Science, B.S. / Athletic Training, M.S. (3+2)
- • Health Sciences, B.S.
- • Nursing, B.S.
Academic Minors
School of Business
Minor
- • Accounting Minor
- • Applied Statistics Minor
- • Art Minor
- • Business Administration Minor
- • Communication and Digital Media Minor
- • Cybersecurity Minor
- • Entrepreneurship Minor
- • Film Studies Minor
- • Finance Minor
- • Foreign Language Minor
- • Graphic Design Minor
- • Human Resource Minor
- • International Business Minor
- • Journalism Minor
- • Marketing Minor
- • Mathematics Minor
- • Music Minor
- • Musical Theater Minor
- • Spanish Minor
- • Sport Management Minor
- • Theater Arts Minor
School of Education and Human Services
Minor
- • Behavioral Health Intervention Minor
- • Criminal Justice Minor
- • Educational Studies Minor
- • Forensic Studies Minor
- • Franciscan Studies Minor
- • History Minor
- • Literature Minor
- • Philosophy Minor
- • Political Science Minor
- • Psychology Minor
- • Social Work Minor
- • Studies in Sustainability Minor
- • Theology Minor
- • Writing Minor
- • Youth Ministry Minor
Certification
School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Minor
- • Biology Minor
- • Chemistry Minor
- • Microbiology Minor
- • Natural Sciences Minor
- • Strength and Conditioning Minor
Certification