University of the Southwest

The MBA  - Human Resource Management degree is designed to prepare individuals to function as successful HR professionals in both private industry and the public sector.  The HR program provides the content focus for both in-career and transitional students seeking become HR specialists with the desire to address issues with organizational performance and productivity.  As a 36-hour, accelerated online program, the program can be completed in 12 months. With a strong emphasis upon practical application of knowledge, program courses are taught by practitioner-scholars bringing executive-level experience to the classroom.  All course materials, including textbooks and supplemental resources, are included with program tuition.  Students in the program also receive a laptop computer with their first paid course.  As part of a university commitment to servant leadership and making higher-education affordable, the first course in the program is offered to students FREE of charge.  Upon application/admission to the program, some students might be eligible to receive course credit for professional training/certifications in their field of employment.

The self-designed MBA is a 36 credit hour program delivered entirely online.  The program is designed to provide students with a customized, versatile specialization that is directly relevant to their existing or intended career path.  Students can complete the program in 12 months and have significant control over their area of specialization by tailoring their course preferences to suit their own needs.  Students can choose up to twelve credit hours (4 classes) from the emphasis area course list to create a specialization that meets their career objectives.  All course materials, including textbooks and supplemental resources, are included with program tuition.  Students in the program also receive a laptop computer with their first paid course.  As part of a university commitment to servant leadership and making higher-education affordable, the first course in the program is offered to students FREE of charge.  Upon application/admission to the program, some students might be eligible to receive course credit for professional training/certifications in their field of employment.

The MBA in strategic management is a 36 credit hour program delivered entirely online.  The program is designed for entrepreneurs and executives charged with developing strategic plans within their organization.  Students can complete the program in 12 months and quickly gain a professional edge by working with instructors who are industry experts at the design, development, and implementation of strategic initiatives.  The program focuses on the tools, models, and techniques used to create competitive strategies with the goal of providing students expertise their career field.  All course materials, including textbooks and supplemental resources, are included with program tuition.  Students in the program also receive a laptop computer with their first paid course.  As part of a university commitment to servant leadership and making higher-education affordable, the first course in the program is offered to students FREE of charge.

The MBA in healthcare management is a 36 credit hour program delivered entirely online.  The program is designed for professionals seeking administrative roles in the healthcare sector.  Students can complete the program in 12 months and will work directly with instructors as they study executive-level business principles relevant to the healthcare field.  All course materials, including textbooks and supplemental resources, are included with program tuition.  Students in the program also receive a laptop computer with their first paid course.  As part of a university commitment to servant leadership and making higher-education affordable, the first course in the program is offered to students FREE of charge.  Upon application/admission to the program, some students might be eligible to receive course credit for professional training/certifications in their field of employment.

The MBA in Public Administration is designed to prepare students for a professional career in public service.  As an advanced degree for the public sector, the PA program provides the requisite training for individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government, as well as non-profit, and nongovernmental organizations. As a 36-hour, accelerated online program, the degree can be completed in 12 months. With a strong emphasis upon practical application of knowledge, program courses are taught by practitioner-scholars bringing executive-level experience to the classroom.  All course materials, including textbooks and supplemental resources, are included with program tuition.  Students in the program also receive a laptop computer with their first paid course.  As part of a university commitment to servant leadership and making higher-education affordable, the first course in the program is offered to students FREE of charge.  Upon application/admission to the program, some students might be eligible to receive course credit for professional training/certifications in their field of employment.

A Master of Science in Biology with a specialization in Forensic Science is a 30-hour 100% online program designed for asynchronous learning that individuals can complete in convenient 8-week semesters that enroll year-round. This program may be completed in as little as 1 year. Opportunities are available for students to earn credit by experience and can transfer up to 6 hours into the program.

The biology degree in forensic science is for students who have major/undergraduate coursework in the natural/physical sciences and are interested in pursuing a career in forensic science, scientific laboratory technician, work in hospitals, or federal, state, or local law enforcement. Students enrolled in the MS Biology in Forensic Science degree at the University of the Southwest have the opportunity to earn up to 2 graduate certificates in Forensic Communication and Genetics to improve your resume and diversify your career prospects. 

The Master of Science in Educational Leadership is a fully online adult-learner focused program designed to prepare you for school leadership positions while you continue working. The curriculum is designed to provide candidates with real-world experiences to bridge theory and practice and to support the development of the foundational knowledge, skills and dispositions essential to success in diverse school contexts.  

The program will empower you to be a vision and mission driven school leader developing your ability to improve educational outcomes and effect positive change in diverse P-12 school settings. Our program aligns with Professional Standards for Educational Leaders (PSEL) and is designed to create culturally competent and responsive school leaders. Upon completion of this 36-credit hour program, candidates are eligible to apply for an administrator license in New Mexico.

This program prepares candidates to become counselors as defined by the American Counseling Association (ACA) 1997 definition of professional counseling as, "...the application of mental health, psychological or human development principles, through cognitive, affective, behavioral or systemic interventions, strategies that address wellness, personal growth, or career development, as well as pathology." Intern and Practicum students can work in a variety of mental health settings.

Online Master of Science with an Emphasis in Kinesiology

The Master of Science degree with an emphasis in Kinesiology is a 30 hour program delivered entirely online. This program is designed to develop trained health professionals for a career in Exercise Physiology, Sports History, Motor Development and Learning, Sports Medicine, Sport Psychology, Sport Management, Health Education or Kinesiology among others. The coursework is designed to allow students to develop and demonstrate their knowledge, skills, and abilities in the areas of clinical evaluation, fitness assessment, nutrition, and exercise prescription. As student's progress through the program they will have opportunities to work with healthy individuals, active ager's, cardiac patients, and centenarians; and to acquire knowledge about populations with chronic conditions such as diabetes, obesity, hypertension, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and cardiac conditions, to enable them to understand and assist in their treatments.

University of the Southwest is an accredited New Mexico university offering online, accredited degrees that fit your time and schedule. At the University of the Southwest, you'll gain a quality career-oriented education while developing individual leadership, responsibility, and initiative.

The Doctor of Business Administration in Leadership and Organizational Development is a multidisciplinary, 100% online program designed for professional administrators, executives, and leaders in both public and private industry. The program highlights the practical application of research to leadership challenges in an effort to enhance organizational development and make a positive social impact. Students benefit from a curriculum focused upon real-world knowledge creation, executive-level problem-solving, thought-leadership in practice, and an intensive emphasis upon applied research. The multidisciplinary approach to the curriculum prepares candidates for executive and/or administrative roles in government, corporate, nonprofit, educational, or community organizations.

The Doctor of Business Administration in Strategy and Innovation is a professional degree designed for business executives in the pursuit of practitioner-scholarship in the fields of business administration, strategic management, and innovation. With a primary focus on corporate strategy and future planning, the program highlights the practical application of research to private industry challenges in an effort to improve organizational performance and make a positive social impact. Students benefit from a curriculum focused on real-world knowledge creation, executive-level problem-solving, thought-leadership in management practice, and an intensive emphasis upon applied research. The program prepares candidates for executive and/or administrative roles in government, corporate, nonprofit, educational, or community organizations.

The Doctor of Education (EdD) at the University of the Southwest is a practitioner doctoral program for the working professional in the field of educational leadership and administration.  The program offers an innovative and real-world curriculum that focuses on preparing educational leaders that are dynamic in nature and diverse in their makeup.  Emphasis is placed upon preparing administrators for transformational leadership roles and is structured around four domains:  1. Leadership Foundations, 2. Organizational Dynamics and Change, 3. Strategic Planning, and 4. Research.  

The Educational Leadership - Higher Education Administration specialization is specifically designed for professionals in higher education.  This emphasis is recommended for administrators in a college/university setting, responsible for curriculum development, academic program review, departmental oversight, and/or university management.

The Doctor of Education (EdD) at the University of the Southwest is a practitioner doctoral program for the working professional in the field of educational leadership and administration.  The program offers an innovative and real-world curriculum that focuses on preparing educational leaders that are dynamic in nature and diverse in their makeup.  Emphasis is placed upon preparing administrators for transformational leadership roles and is structured around four domains:  1. Leadership Foundations, 2. Organizational Dynamics and Change, 3. Strategic Planning, and 4. Research.  

The Educational Leadership - General/Self-Design specialization provides students the opportunity to customize the program emphasis area to meet individualized career goals.  Candidates can select courses from a variety of content areas to tailor the specialization to meet their professional objectives.  This emphasis is recommended for students practicing in both the private and/or public sector, as well as those in executive roles in organizational training and development.