Academics

Programs & Departments

Welch College courses are grouped in four broad subject-matter areas that provide the basis for academic departments. The four academic departments are as follows:

• The Department of Theological Studies
• The Department of Arts & Sciences
• The Department of Music
• The Department of Teacher Education

Preparation for Service & Careers

Welch College offers programs to prepare students for various vocations, whether in professional ministries or as laity. Here are some of the possibilities:

• Business Administrator

  B.S. in Business Administration

• Bivocational Ministry/Local Church Ministry

  A.S. in Ministry; The Online Associate of Science degree program in Ministry is designed for adults involved in ministry in the local church. Students may earn the A.S.M. entirely online.

• Coach/Athletic Director/Recreational or Organizational Activities Director

  B.S., Major in Physical Education; B.S., Major in Exercise Science; B.S., Major in Exercise Science with an emphasis in sports management.

• Doctor/Dentist/Pharmacist/Veterinarian

  If you are interested in medical, dental, pharmacy, or veterinary school, or related training for physical therapy and optometry, see information about the biology program.

• Nurse

  A.S. in Biology Pre-nursing and preparation for the 2+2 Partners in Nursing program with Belmont University leading to the BSN.

• Lawyer

  If you are interested in law school, see the information about pre-law programs.

• Military Officer

  Two ROTC (Army or Air Force) programs by cross-enrollment at Vanderbilt University or Tennessee State University.

• Minister of Christian Education

  B.S., Major in Biblical and Ministry Studies, Christian Education Track.

• Minister of Music & Youth

  B.S., Combination Major in Church Music and Youth Ministry.

• Minister Of Youth

  B.S., Major in Biblical and Ministry Studies, Youth Ministry Track.

• Missionary

  B.A., Major in Biblical and Ministry Studies, Missions Track.

• Musician/Church Musician

  B.S., Major in Music; or Major in Church Music Ministries.

• Pastor, Evangelist, Church Planter

  B.A. or B.S., Major in Biblical and Ministry Studies, Pastoral Ministry Track.

• Psychologist/Counselor

  B.S., Major in Psychology; or B.A., minor in Psychology (to prepare to pursue a master’s degree in the field).

• Teacher/Child Care Specialist

  Major in Child Development and Learning (grades K-6), Major in English (grades 7-12), Major in Biblical Studies (grades 7-12), Major in Physical Education (K-12), Major in Early Childhood (grades PreK-3), Major in Biology Education (grades 7-12) A.S. in Early Childhood, Major in History (grades 7-12), or Bachelor of Music Education (K-12).

• Associate of Arts degree

  The Associate of Arts degree is designed for those who need to transfer to another college to pursue a field of study not offered at Welch College.