Saint Leo University

Saint Leo University is a Catholic, liberal arts-based university serving people of all faiths. Rooted in the 1,500-year-old Benedictine tradition, the University seeks balanced growth in mind, body and spirit for all members of its community.

Center for Online Learning

Saint Leo University is a leading provider of higher education to working adults and is a major global provider of education to the military. With over 5,000 matriculated students, The Center for Online Learning at Saint Leo University is designed to meet the growing needs of adult students and offers the best attributes of traditional classroom education in conjunction with today’s most innovative computer technology. Through the Internet Saint Leo provides students with the opportunity to advance their education without having to travel to a traditional campus – no conventional classroom attendance is required. Set your own weekly study schedule anywhere/anytime. All Center for Online Learning students receive the same educational degree as campus based students.

Graduate School of Business

An MBA program strives to equip its students with all the necessary knowledge, theoretical as well as practical, which can benefit them tremendously in managerial and administrative jobs. This does not apply only to business, as is usually understood by most people, but can also benefit people to get into executive positions in the public sector and government jobs as well. This gives the MBA degree a global appeal and worldwide recognition.

Criminal Justice

Saint Leo University has been involved in educating criminal justice professionals for more than 30 years. The program is built on a strong foundation and Saint Leo's reputation of offering a high quality education that addresses the needs of working professionals through flexible and convenient schedules at an affordable cost. The Master of Science in Criminal Justice Program has been designed to provide criminal justice professionals with the values, knowledge base, and skills necessary to become creative and effective criminal justice agency administrators and workforce managers.

Associate of Arts in Business Administration

The Associate of Arts in Business Administration provides a foundation for a business career or for further study in the business field. You get the basic foundation of general education courses in this flexible curriculum with a selection of courses from accounting, economics, management, humanities, social sciences and marketing. These will introduce you to the core business concepts you'll encounter in today's demanding business world.

Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice

Saint Leo University has been educating both active and aspiring criminal justice professionals for more than 30 years with class sizes small enough for innovative teaching and individualized attention. Our Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice is based on the input of a diverse criminal justice advisory board that is designed to prepare students for careers and rapid advancement in the criminal justice system and related fields.

This program of study will enhance the effectiveness of working professionals, provide a foundation for advancement to administrative levels, and prepare students for further study in criminal justice administration and related fields. Students will gain knowledge of: crime scene investigations, substantive criminal law, criminal justice ethics, the legal system, homeland defense, and more. This program requires 60 credits to graduate.

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts

Whether you're just starting down the path to earn a college degree or you have a few credits under your belt, Saint Leo University's Associate's in Liberal Arts may be the right degree program for you. And it's 100% online! So you can keep your job, enhance your effectiveness in your current position and get your degree all at the same time. You'll be exposed to the broadest range of subjects in this flexible liberal arts curriculum with a selection of courses from the natural sciences, humanities, social sciences, the arts, religion and philosophy. You'll be immersed in cornerstone and core liberal arts courses designed to prepare you to continue your education in earning a desired bachelor's degree.

Bachelor of Arts in Accounting

Saint Leo University's Bachelor of Arts in Accounting is designed to prepare graduates for careers in financial, managerial and cost accounting, tax planning, auditing, international accounting, and accounting for mergers and acquisitions, or wherever your imagination takes you! You may want to pursue a career in either public or private accounting (profit and not-for-profit) or in the government.

This degree program establishes a foundation for you to continue your education and test to become a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA). A CPA is certified by the state in which an accountant wishes to practice. Certification is obtained by passing the national CPA examination and meeting all other requirements set by the state.

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

You know how competitive it is out there in business today. Perhaps you're currently working in the business world and would like to move up into management or you're looking for the right degree program to qualify you for a leadership position in business. The Bachelor of Business Administration from Saint Leo is designed for students working in almost any type of business and is relevant to students of multiple disciplines who plan to own or manage anything from a small company to a large corporation.

Courses stress the importance of managing in a global economy and understanding the ethical implications of managerial decisions. The courses in this program cover a variety of business disciplines. The varied disciplines include Marketing, Communications, Finance for Managers, Accounting and much more. Accounting courses include Principles of Accounting, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Finance for Managers, the Financial Accounting Cycle and more.

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Accounting

Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration - Management

Courses stress the importance of managing in a global economy and understanding the ethical implications of managerial decisions. The courses in this program cover a variety of business disciplines. The varied disciplines include Marketing, Communications, Finance for Managers, Accounting and much more. Management courses include HR Management, Organizational Behavior and Development as well as Quality Management.

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

Today's criminal justice system has taken on global proportions, with worldwide geopolitical issues like terrorism changing the face of criminals and law enforcement everywhere. This in-depth Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, based on a national curriculum model, will enhance your effectiveness on the job; prepare you for a career and rapid advancement in the field of criminal justice; provide you with a foundation for advancement to administrative levels; and prepare you for graduate study in criminal justice administration and related fields including law school. Agencies such as U.S. Customs, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Secret Service, U.S. District Court, Florida Department of Law Enforcement and others, provide practical experience for those who are not yet working professionals.

Courses include: Juvenile Justice, Theories of Criminal Behavior, Terrorism, Law Enforcement Systems and more. At Saint Leo, this BA includes a broad-based liberal arts education along with career-specific courses.

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice - Criminalistics

Saint Leo University has been educating both active and aspiring criminal justice professionals for more than 30 years with class sizes small enough for innovative teaching and individualized attention. Our 39-hour major is based on the input of a diverse criminal justice advisory board that is designed to prepare students for careers and rapid advancement in the criminal justice system and related fields. We have recently added a specialization in Criminalistics.

This program of study will enhance the effectiveness of working professionals, provide a foundation for advancement to administrative levels, and prepare students for graduate study in criminal justice administration and related fields. Core curriculum will cover the study of substantive criminal law, criminal justice ethics, criminology, and crime scene investigation.

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice - Homeland Security

Saint Leo University has been educating both active and aspiring criminal justice professionals for more than 30 years with class sizes small enough for innovative teaching and individualized attention. Our 39-hour major is based on the input of a diverse criminal justice advisory board that is designed to prepare students for careers and rapid advancement in the criminal justice system and related fields. We have recently added a specialization in Homeland Security.

This program of study will enhance the effectiveness of working professionals, provide a foundation for advancement to administrative levels, and prepare students for graduate study in criminal justice administration and related fields. Core curriculum will cover the study of counter terrorism, substantive criminal law, criminal behavior, homeland defense, and modern middle east.

Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources

The human resources management degree program is designed to provide the academic foundation required by professional human resource practitioners and researchers. In addition to those courses required for everyone in the University and the courses in the Common Body of Knowledge, specialized courses in human resources management provide the individual with the foundation for a professional leadership career in the human resources area as well as for further work in graduate education. An important component of the curriculum is the preparation for and the qualifying of graduates to sit for the Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification examination, which is administered by the Human Resource Certification Institute (HRCI).

Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies provides a broad perspective on human behavior, ideas, and values through a multidisciplinary study of the social and natural sciences, the humanities/fine arts, and business. This integrated approach allows students to make connections across fields of study, deepening their abilities for critical thinking, problem-solving, and creativity while preparing them for effective participation in a global community. Students enrolled in the 36 hour major will take a common core of courses in quantitative reasoning, literature, humanities/fine arts, social science, natural science, and business.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Psychology is the study of behavior and mental processes. The courses required for the Saint Leo 36-hour BA in Psychology reflect the diversity of the many subfields in psychology and are designed to provide students with a well rounded education in the discipline while allowing sufficient room for electives.

Graduates are prepared for advanced study in psychology and related disciplines as well as employment in entry-level professional positions in human service settings and mental health facilities. A psychology major is also good preparation for careers in law, personnel, or sales.

Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems

According to the US Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, the total number of computer information systems managers will increase by nearly 36% by the year 2012. Of the managers in these positions, more than 70% hold a Bachelor's degree or better. That's why Saint Leo University's Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems is critical to your success.

Designed for students seeking the technical knowledge, skill sets, and best practices necessary to compete in today's ever-changing computer field, the program focuses on Computer Languages, Programming, Network Theory and Design, Systems Analysis and Design, Information Resource Management, and much more. As with all Saint Leo University degree programs, students are required to take broad-based liberal arts courses as well as select business courses along with career-specific Computer Information Systems courses.

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management

In today's highly competitive health care market, professionals need a blend of medical training and business expertise to succeed. This BS in Health Care Management is unique to Saint Leo and is designed to give students a broad-based business perspective along with a concentration of knowledge in health care management.

Designed for those students who may be beginning an administrative career in a health care organization or may wish to continue studying at the graduate level, this program arms professionals with the skills and educational expertise necessary to excel and advance their careers to the next level. The specialization in Health Care Management includes such courses as Medical Ethics, Human Resources Management, Epidemiology and Managed Care. To ensure a complete education, this business degree presents a broad-based liberal arts education along with career-specific business and health care courses.

Master of Business Administration (MBA)

Saint Leo University's Online MBA Program enables you to earn your degree in the most convenient and efficient manner possible- over the internet. This innovative program utilizes the latest in Internet technology, including streaming videos, chat rooms and CD-ROMs. The Online MBA consists of a generalist track as well as an Online MBA with concentrations in Accounting, Criminal Justice, HealthCare Administration, Human Resources Administration, Information Security Management, and Sport Business.

Saint Leo's online Master of Business Administration program is a general track with classes held online and is designed to meet the needs of working adults. Students attend class during six 8-week semesters. The courses in the program help students expand their professional competencies within and beyond the classroom, emphasizing managerial skills in addition to technical know-how.

The curriculum is designed to yield an understanding of business principles, the ability to utilize decision processes, a knowledge of functional operations, and the ability to work effectively in today's ever changing business environment. Courses include Professional Development, Organizational Behavior, The Legal Environment of Business, Managerial Economics, Marketing, Entrepeneurship and more for a total of 36 semester hours. In keeping with Saint Leo's commitment to personalized attention, online MBA classes will have no more than 25 students to ensure students have ample interaction with faculty.

Master of Business Administration in Accounting

As a Saint Leo University MBA student, you will gain a deeper understanding of the key functional areas of business. Courses focus on managing the complex interactions between these functions when defining and solving real-world business problems. In addition to the development of analytical tools, emphasis is placed on leadership, communications, teamwork, ethics, and the skills for managing diversity.

Our Accounting Concentration offers particularly deep exposure to contemporary issues in finance and accounting. The Accounting Concentration will serve the needs of students who wish to develop strong finance and advanced accounting skills. The program will not necessarily prepare you directly for Certified Public Accountant (CPA) licensure, as CPA requirements vary by state, but your academic foundation in these disciplines will be solid if you proceed with the CPA exam.

Master of Business Administration in Criminal Justice

Saint Leo's MBA in Criminal Justice is designed to yield an understanding of business and criminal justice principles, the ability to utilize decision processes, a knowledge of functional operations, and the ability to work effectively in today's ever-changing business and law enforcement environment. Courses include Ethical Issues in Criminal Justice Administration, Legal Issues in Criminal Justice Administration, Public Policy Making in Criminal Justice, Leadership Applications in Criminal Justice and more for a total of 36 semester hours. In keeping with Saint Leo's commitment to personalized attention, online MBA classes will have no more than 25 students to ensure students have ample interaction with faculty.

Master of Business Administration in Healthcare Administration

The Saint Leo University MBA in Healthcare Administration specialization is designed for students interested in management careers with hospitals, federal, state, and county health programs, pharmaceutical companies, healthcare companies, medical laboratories, nursing facilities, surgical facilities, imaging technology facilities, medical billing companies, research facilities, and health education and training companies.

The program combines a rich mix of traditional coursework and the most current information and best practices in Healthcare Administration. Students are provided with an opportunity to learn from highly educated professors and highly credential practitioners currently working in the field of management and healthcare administration.

Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Administration

Saint Leo University's Master of Business Administration in Human Resource Administration curriculum is designed to yield an understanding of business, the ability to utilize decision processes, a knowledge of functional operations specifically as they relate to the management of Human Resources and the ability to work effectively in today's ever-changing business environment.

The main purpose of this concentration is to provide an opportunity for today's dynamic HR professional to study current issues and concerns. Students will learn/review theories and applications involved with people management. Current topics such as training, selection, compensation and legal issues will be studied in depth.

Master of Business Administration in Information Security Management

The importance of information systems security and the need to protect the resources in a company's information system are the basis for the Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Information Security Management. The MBA-Information Security Management degree will ensure that graduates have sound technical skills and business knowledge. Managers who have knowledge in both the technical areas and management are needed to lead the technically qualified individuals who are in the forefront of the war against those who would prey upon us via electronic media. This is where the need arises for graduate Information Security Management education. Information Security Management educates managers to locate the information resources and knowledge in a company and find ways to protect that knowledge as it is acquired, distributed, and stored.

Master of Business Administration in Marketing

Saint Leo's MBA in Marketing is designed to provide an understanding of business fundamentals as well as a complete set of marketing concepts and theories used in business. It combines a rich mix of traditional coursework with the most current information and best practices in marketing. The curriculum is designed to support students who are either working or would like to pursue careers in marketing-related fields such as sales, promotions, brand management, marketing research, and e-marketing.

Master of Business Administration in Sports Business

The MBA in Sports Business is designed to prepare working professionals for a successful career in one of the fastest-growing areas in our country's economy. Professional sport franchises, facilities, sporting goods retailers, athletic departments, and others are constantly calling for sports business specialists.

As a Saint Leo University MBA student, you will gain a deeper understanding of the key functional areas of Sports Business. Courses focus on managing the complex interactions between these functions when defining and solving real-world business and sports management challenges. In addition to the development of analytical tools, emphasis is placed on leadership, communication, teamwork, ethics, and skills for managing diversity.

The curriculum structure is designed to make the coursework directly relevant to the strategic planning and day-to-day challenges of working professionals in the field. Our program is a perfect opportunity for today's aspiring professionals to acquire the knowledge and the competitive edge to advance in the exciting career field of Sports Business.

Master of Science in Criminal Justice

The blended Master of Science in Criminal Justice program offered at Saint Leo University is for those professionals who wish to complete the graduate program by delivery modes other than traditional campus classes. The blended program offers classes in a variety of delivery formats; for example over the internet, FTT (video conferencing) and campus, including the Institute for Excellence in Criminal Justice Administration. The capstone course CRJ 590 is not offered in an online format.

Saint Leo University has been involved in educating criminal justice professionals for more than 30 years. This program is built on a strong foundation and Saint Leo's reputation of offering a high quality education that addresses the needs of working professionals through flexible and convenient schedules at an affordable cost.

Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Critical Incident Management

The curriculum of Saint Leo's Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Critical Incident Management degree is designed for criminal justice administrators, first responders, government officials, and organizations that are faced with a myriad of challenges as a result of recent disasters and current world threats. The course of study is designed to yield an understanding of how to manage critical incidents, psychological aspects of disasters on the first responders, hazard mitigation, and risk identification. In order to earn the degree with the concentration in critical incident management, a student must successfully complete the five core courses, the four critical incident management courses, and two elective courses.

Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Forensic Science

The curriculum of Saint Leo's Master of Science in Criminal Justice - Forensic Science degree is designed to serve both active and aspiring criminal justice professionals. The curriculum provides and enhances the knowledge, skills, and values for the purpose of increasing the effectiveness, professionalism, and policy-making abilities of the criminal justice practitioners. This specialization introduces the student to how forensic science is used in the field of criminal justice.

Master of Science in Critical Incident Management

Saint Leo's Master of Science in Critical Incident Management is designed to prepare individuals from the public and private sectors, nongovernmental organizations, and the military to manage the diverse challenges facing our nation as a result of recent disasters and complex global threats.

The comprehensive curriculum is designed to expose students to the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills that are necessary for effectively managing a wide-range of critical incidents. Students will critically analyze historical and contemporary case studies to identify best practices for identifying threats, minimizing risk, and effectively leading organizations in times of crisis. Students will also gain an understanding of the sociological and psychological aspects of disasters and how these can impact those affected by catastrophic events.

Graduate Certificate in Accounting

The need for accountants with CPA licenses is well known. Corporations and individuals alike are looking for the shortest route to satisfy the requirements to sit for the CPA exam. The Saint Leo Graduate Certificate in Accounting will help graduates to:

Meet the requirement to sit for the CPA examination in those states where 150 hours is still required, without having to complete a master's degree in accounting.
Satisfy the need for those who have already passed the CPA examination and require 150 hours to become licensed.
Meet the required 18 graduate credit hours needed to be able to teach accounting courses at the undergraduate level, provided they already possess a graduate degree.
Gain employment, as many employers in the accounting profession prefer graduates who are CPA eligible.
Gain knowledge and skills in the accounting areas that are generally not covered at the undergraduate level.
Study at their own convenience, as these courses will be offered online.