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Undergraduate Programs


What's your passion?

Choose from more than 25 undergraduate programs designed to teach you to think critically, communicate effectively, and adapt creatively to change. Most importantly, Ashford University® undergraduate programs prepare you for success in your career.

Ashford University's academic programs include:

  • A student-to-faculty ratio that ensures small class sizes and personalized attention
  • Competency requirements in communication (written and oral), math, computer literacy, critical thinking and applied ethics
  • Academic advising by faculty
  • Opportunity to pursue double majors and minors
  • Practical experience through internships

Ashford University offers a variety
of majors and degree programs:

  • Bachelor of Arts
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Minors that may be completed in conjunction with a major
  • Specializations that may be completed with a major
  • Endorsements for the State of Iowa
  • Postsecondary Enrollment Options

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Please click on the program name to get more information on the degree requirements.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

  • Accounting, Professional Accounting Program
    with specializations in Business Economics, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Information Systems, International Management, Operations Management, Project Management, and Public Administration
  • Business Administration
    with specializations in Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, Information Systems, International Management, Marketing, Operations Management, Project Management, and Public Administration
  • Business Education
    with secondary education endorsement in
    Business-All (5-12)
  • Business Information Systems
  • Computer Graphic Design
    with tracks in: Animation, Print Media, Web Design
  • Elementary Education
    with endorsements in:
    Coaching -all
    Early Childhood Pre K-K
    English/Language Arts (K-8)
    Instructional Strategist I (K-8)
    Mathematics (K-8)
    Middle School (5-8)
    Reading (K-8)
    Science-Basic (K-8)
    Social Science-History (K-8)
    Social Science-Social Studies (K-8)
  • English and Communication
    with elective tracks in Communications, Literature, and Education
    and with secondary education endorsement in:
    English/Language Arts (5-12)
  • Health Care Administration
    with specializations in Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resources Management, Information Systems, International Management, Project Management, and Public Administration
  • History
    with specialization in Political Science and Government
  • Natural Science
    with secondary education endorsements in:
    Biology (5-12)
    Chemistry (5-12)
    General Science (5-12)
  • Physical Education
    with endorsements in:
    Coaching-all
    Physical Education (K-8)
    Physical Education (5-12)
  • Psychology
  • Public Relations and Marketing
    with specializations in Information Systems, International Management, and Project Management
    with tracks in: Corporate Communications, Marketing
  • Social and Criminal Justice
    with specializations in Corrections Management, Forensics, Homeland Security, Political Science and Government, and Security Management
  • Social Science
    with specialization in History, Political Science and Government
    with elective tracks in: Health and Human Services Management, Human Services, Psychology, History, Sociology, and Education
    and with secondary education endorsements in:
    American History (5-12)
    Psychology (5-12)
    Social Science – Social Studies (5-12)
    Sociology (5-12)
    World History (5-12)
  • Sociology
  • Sports and Recreation Management
    with specializations in Entrepreneurship, Finance, Marketing, and Project Management
  • Visual Art

Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Minors

(may be completed in conjunction with a baccalaureate major; minors may not be completed in exactly the same area of study as a student's declared major program of study)
  • Elementary (grades K-8) education teaching endorsements for the state of Iowa
    Coaching K-12 (Authorization or Endorsement)
    Early Childhood Pre K-K
    English/Language Arts K-8
    Instructional Strategist I (Special Education) K-8
    Mathematics K-8
    Middle School 5-8
    Reading K-8
    Science Basic K-8
    Social Science-History K-8
    Social Science-Social Studies K-8
  • Secondary (grades 5-12) education teaching endorsements for the state of Iowa
    American History 5-12
    Biology 5-12
    Business All 5-12
    Chemistry 5-12
    Coaching K-12 (Authorization or Endorsement)
    English/Language Arts 5-12
    General Science 5-12
    Instructional Strategist (Special Education) 5-12
    Mathematics 5-12
    Middle School 5-8
    Psychology 5-12
    Sociology 5-12
    World History 5-12