Majors and Programs

The Master of Business Administration (MBA) is available with concentrations in Health Care Management and Management. The program is designed to meet the needs of practicing executives in for-profit and nonprofit settings and focuses on sharpening skills in decision-making and problem-solving behavior for professional administrators. The program is offered completely online

The online Master of Science degree in Business Analytics relies heavily upon the theory and applications of computer programming, economics, finance, information management, marketing, statistics and operations research to integrate business strategy with various aspects of data science. 

The non-degree seeking online certificate program in Business Analytics and Intelligent Decision Making provides students with the necessary skills to enable them to design, compile and analyze complex data that is generated by public or private sector organizations. 

The Business Essentials for Health Care Professionals online certificate program aims to prepare health care professionals for future executive positions by helping them master the essentials of health care administration.

The 100% online Master of Arts (MA) in Literature, Creative Writing, and Social Justice and the 100% online Master of Arts-Master of Fine Arts (MA-MFA) in Literature, Creative Writing, and Social Justice, prepare students to become critically engaged and socially aware scholars, writers, educators, and professionals. This nationally unique, completely virtual program is designed to attract and foster the growth of individuals who wish to combine creativity with practical skills and critical knowledge, all while keeping in mind the pursuit of social justice in their own work, their communities, and their professional practice. Further, a student can complete the MA and the MA-MFA completely by distance.

The Essential Business Skills online certificate program aims to help professionals achieve their career goals by mastering the most essential skills in a business environment. The program prepares ethical, knowledgeable, critically thinking and collaborative servant-leaders with necessary skills and vision. 

The Master of Arts degree in Counseling offers specializations in School Counseling, Clinical Mental Health Counseling and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling to allow students to tailor their learning goals to their career goals. These programs are offered fully online to provide working professionals with the opportunity to further their career while maintaining their current employment.

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Criminal Justice provides students with knowledge and skills needed for a variety of careers in criminal justice and related fields, both private and public. The program includes the opportunity for students to work in the community through service-learning experiences and requires each student to work with a community agency or organization. 

The online Master of Science degree in Cybersecurity at Our Lady of the Lake University prepares students for multiple industry certifications and professional technical management roles requiring advanced credentials. The program has an applied focus, emphasizing learning concepts and skills that students can put to use right away in their current jobs.

The online Master of Science degree in Financial Analysis will provide students with expertise in several areas of applied finance. The program focuses on the data analysis in finance based on recent trends in the market with significantly growing interest in the analytical tools used in all areas of business including accounting and finance. 

The Financial Analysis and Corporate Performance online certificate program will provide students with expertise in several areas of applied finance such as corporate finance, financial institutions, financial analysis, fixed income analysis, derivatives and portfolio management. 

The Forensic Science minor introduces students to forensic investigation and analysis to provide useful knowledge and skills. When combined with the criminology and criminal justice degree, students can pursue positions in crime scene investigation, both in law enforcement and with the medical examiner's office.

The Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Leadership Studies is an interdisciplinary program designed for those who have advanced to more complex leadership positions. Emphasizing the study of research methodology, ethics, teamwork, communication and strategy, the program helps students develop into sophisticated leaders ready to assume executive-level responsibility and strategic visioning roles.

The Master of Arts in Teaching degree is designed for students who have earned a bachelor’s degree and would like to add teacher certification while earning a master’s degree. Students can choose from specializations in areas that are critical to school districts in the region:  Bilingual Education - Elementary, English as a Second Language - Elementary,  Special Education - Elementary, and Secondary and All-Level in Mathematics, Science, English Language Arts, History, Music, Art, Physical Education and Spanish with additional certification in English as a Second Language.

The Bachelor of Arts in Multidisciplinary Studies and Research allows students to design a custom plan of study that brings together coursework from the social and behavioral sciences. Students choose courses from psychology, sociology, criminology and criminal justice, and anthropology, to create a degree that teaches students the knowledge and skills needed to pursue career options in various industries.

The Master of Science degree in Nonprofit Management is for individuals with an interest in learning more about the nonprofit industry. The program is designed to meet the needs of practicing executives in nonprofit settings and for students who seek to learn more about managing and leading a nonprofit entity with business acumen. The program is offered completely online.

The Master of Science degree in Organizational Leadership enhances the leadership skills of dedicated professionals in a wide range of fields, including education, public service business and health care administration. The interdisciplinary degree combines theory and application to teach students how to immediately increase their leadership ability.

The Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology prepares students to apply psychological theory and science in a broad range of settings and to pursue graduate studies. Students complete core courses that represent the field of psychology and have the option of selecting either a flexible degree plan that allows for more elective courses in psychology or a concentration in pre-counseling.

The Master of Science degree in Psychology with a concentration in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) prepares practitioners to assist with mental health concerns in family and social contexts using relational strengths-based approaches to psychotherapy. The MFT program is designed to meet the academic requirements for licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) in Texas, and also meets the academic requirements for licensure as a Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas. 

The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) is designed to prepare students for general practice as a social worker and for acceptance in to graduate school. Graduates of the program are eligible for licensure by examination by the State of Texas and for full membership in the National Association of Social Workers. A minor in Social Welfare and Social Justice is also available. The BSW is offered face-to-face and onlines.

The Master of Social Work (MSW) degree program will prepare students to change the lives of children and families in need while building the foundation for their own career in social service leadership and advanced direct practice. A foundation program is available for students whose bachelor's degree is in something other than social work and an advanced standing program is available for students who hold a BSW from a CSWE-accredited institution. The MSW is offered face-to-face and online.

The PhD in Social Work degree places an emphasis on advanced social work practice and focuses on preparing practitioner-scholars who bridge the gap between academic researchers and practitioners. The program is an academically rigorous program designed for professionals to earn their PhD in as little as three years full time. The online program requires a one-week summer residency each summer of study.