Undergraduate Degree Programs Delivered Through The School

College of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Arts in Computer Science (Accelerated)

Computer Science is the scientific study of how computers, data systems, and information networks perform their functions.  With this knowledge, computer scientists create innovations in computer hardware and software that enlighten, enable, and entertain.  As computer technology technology makes much of everyday modern life possible, the knowledge and skills computer scientists possess are critical.  As a result, computer scientists find employment in virtually every sector of the economy.

More information can be found under Computer Science BA Accelerated

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal/Social Justice (Accelerated)

The Criminal/Social Justice degree consists of 128 credit hours of study with 39 of those hours in the major. Twenty-seven of those major hours are requirements, and the remaining twelve credit hours are electives.

More information can be found under Accelerated Program for sworn officers and adults Criminal Social Justice Bachelor of Arts Online Accelerated

Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management (Accelerated)

Today’s work environment requires human resource professionals to be key partners in helping organizations achieve their goals. Selecting, developing, and retaining the right individuals for the right jobs are essential to an organization’s success. The new accelerated undergraduate program in Human Resource Management is designed for working adults. Classes will be offered in the evenings in accelerated 8-week classes, as well as online and in blended (online and face-to-face) formats.

Students in the program will learn the essential functions of the human resources professional, as well as organizational psychology and business concepts, and will demonstrate an understanding of the principles of human resource management. Emphasis will be placed on direct skill development and application, with most classes taught by working professionals.

More information can be found under Human Resource Management Accelerated Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership (Accelerated)

Applying the knowledge, insight and skill of the social sciences to the workplace, Organizational Leadership is founded upon liberal learning in the Lasallian tradition, with emphasis on Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, and Communication.

Leadership is identified as essential to organizational effectiveness and success. Students in Organizational Leadership study the multiple understandings of both “leadership” and “organization,” develop the skills associated with these themes, are prepared to bring these abilities to the highest level of effectiveness in organizations, develop skills in human relations and management operations, and are introduced to critical and strategic perspectives. Majors are taught to interpret, direct, and understand organizational alignment.

More information can be found under Organizational Leadership Accelerated Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Paralegal Studies (Accelerated)

The paralegal program prepares students to work as paralegals (sometimes referred to as legal assistants). Graduates will be knowledgeable about and have expertise in the operation of the legal system, substantive laws, and legal procedures. Paralegals may perform functions delegated by an attorney, such as conducting interviews with clients and witnesses, conducting legal research, and drafting documents. Paralegals are typically employed by lawyers, law offices, corporations, or governmental agencies. (Paralegals may not perform attorney functions, such as providing legal advice or representing a client in court.)

This program is housed in the Department of Justice, Law and Public Safety Studies. It is offered in an 8-week accelerated format for students 24 years and older. All Paralegal core courses offered at Lewis University include instruction in substantive law or legal procedures or processes, have been developed specifically for paralegals, and emphasize practical paralegal skills. All applicants are reviewed by the Program Director and Chair of the Department of Justice, Law, and Public Safety Studies.

Paralegal courses from ABA-approved programs may be applied to the Paralegal Studies major or minor at Lewis University. Paralegal courses taken in programs not approved by the American Bar Association do not transfer to Lewis.

More information can be found under Paralegal Studies Accelerated Bachelor of Arts

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology (Accelerated)

The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology seeks to provide several options of career preparation within the context of liberal learning and personal growth opportunities.  The program emphasizes critical analysis of research and applied problems, the importance of recognizing individual uniqueness and cultural pluralism, and the recognition of human values in the context of psychological science.  Course offerings provide opportunities for personal growth, as well as strong training for students with varied career interests, such as graduate school, community-oriented social service, business and personnel work, and teaching. 

More information can be found under Psychology Bachelor of Arts Accelerated

College of Business

Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (Accelerated)

The Bachelor of Science in Accountancy is a 128 credit hour program offered for students in Albuquerque. Accountancy majors study the process of recording and interpreting financial data, as well as examining accounting concepts, procedures, standards and ethics.

The Lewis Accountancy curriculum qualifies majors to pursue professional licensing as a Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA) and Certified Internal Auditor (CIA).

An applicant for the Uniform CPA Exam must possess a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university, at least 30 hours of which must be in accounting. No more than 3 of the 30 hours may be in business law. Finance courses are not acceptable in lieu of accounting courses. The Lewis University Bachelor of Science in Accountancy curriculum satisfies these requirements.

In addition to passing the Uniform CPA Exam, candidates must also complete 150 semester hours of credit to be eligible for a CPA license. Since the Lewis Bachelor of Science in Accountancy is 128 semester hours, students must earn at least 22 additional credits any time prior to, or after, passing the Uniform CPA Exam in New Mexico. These credits can be obtained separately or as part of the Lewis University BS Accountancy/MBA option. With this option, students acquire the additional credits needed for licensure and obtain their Master of Business Administration degree by completing a 30-credit MBA program. Students should consult their advisors about this option.

More information can be found under Accountancy.

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Accelerated)

The Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration is a 128 credit hour program designed to provide entry-level and middle-level managers the credentials and knowledge necessary for successful advancement within their organization. The curriculum also prepares graduates for entrance in the Master of Business Administration and other advanced degree programs.

As a result of earning this degree, the graduate will be able to:

• Better understand the social, economic, and political realities which impact the business environment.
• Strengthen functional skills in the areas of accounting, finance, economics, marketing, information systems, quantitative methods, and management.
• Increase long-term potential through the development of management knowledge and skills.
• Prepare for graduate business studies.

More information can be found at Business Administration.

Bachelor of Science in Information Security & Risk Management (Accelerated)  

The information security degree curriculum combines technical knowledge with managerial theory - providing students with a deep foundational understanding of information security, risk management, security management, IT operations, data communications, computer forensics and ethical hacking.  It enables students to obtain hands-on experience with the cyber-security tools and technologies needed to safeguard an organization's information.  

More information can be found at Information Security and Risk Management Accelerated Bachelor of Science

Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management (Accelerated)

The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology Management is a 128 credit hour degree designed to engage students in an integrated and innovative curriculum grounded in practical competencies needed in the dynamic field of information technology. This program offers a combination of technical and managerial expertise that will prepare students to work in a variety of business environments with a sharp understanding of the industry’s objectives and management practices.

Unique elements of the program include:

• Students will work on and manage a project as it moves through the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Students will manage their project building on skills learned in each course.
• The end deliverable is a complete project e-portfolio which fully documents all elements of the SDLC.
• Students can use their project after graduation to demonstrate their competencies and skills to potential employers.

More information can be found at Information Technology Management.

Bachelor of Arts in Management (Accelerated)

The Bachelor of Arts in Management is a 128 credit hour program in business designed to provide individuals that aspire to managerial positions the credentials and knowledge for professional advancement. Designed for diverse educational and experience backgrounds, this program provides focused study in four concentration areas: Organizational Leadership, Marketing, Project Management and Information Technology.

As a result of earning this degree, the graduate will be able to:

• Better understand management principles and skills as they relate to the management of people and organizational resources.
• Successfully apply informed decision analysis to managerial decision-making.
• Increase long-term potential through the development of management knowledge and skills.
• Focus study on areas of interest including marketing, organizational leadership, project management and information technology.

More information can be found at Management.

Bachelor of Science in Social Media Marketing (Accelerated)

An innovative, cutting edge science in the use of Social Media as a driver to organizational marketing success. This approach studies the strategies utilized in websites and a variety of current social media marketing channels including Facebook, Google+, YouTube, LinkedIn, Pinterest and others.

More information can be found at Social Media Marketing

College of Nursing and Health Professions

Bachelor of Arts in Healthcare Leadership (Accelerated)

This interdisciplinary program is a 128 credit hour program that prepares healthcare providers for professional careers and leadership roles within dynamic healthcare organizations. To achieve these goals, the program draws from several academic disciplines including communication, healthcare administration, business, and the social sciences to provide learners with a holistic and humanistic approach to value-centered leadership. This value-centered approach integrates leadership theories with ethical behavior within the context of the organization’s values. In an era of increased financial constraints and regulatory demands, value-centered leadership provides organizations and their members a sound foundation for professional practice. This foundation serves to balance the environmental demands and increase the effectiveness of healthcare teams in today’s service-oriented multicultural, healthcare system.

More information can be found at Healthcare Leadership.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing RN/BSN (Accelerated)

This program is a 128 credit hour program designed to meet the unique needs of the professional nurse licensed to practice who, having graduated from a diploma school of nursing, associate degree nursing program, or foreign-based program, seeks to earn a bachelor of science in Nursing (BSN) degree. Lewis articulates with NLNAC accredited hospital-based schools of nursing and associate degree nursing programs.

More information can be found at Nursing RN/BSN.

School for Professional and Continuing Education

Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies

The contemporary workplace requires critical thinkers and collaborative leaders who have the research and communication skills to mobilize information to solve real problems.  The Professional Studies major was created to enable students with experience in any industry to build on their work experience and develop these critical skills so that they can advance in their career.   Learning is grounded in practical experience and courses utilize applied projects that are relevant to students’ career goals.  The Professional Studies degree is Lewis’s most transfer-friendly major and provides the most opportunity for Prior Learning Assessment.