ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAM DESCRIPTIONS
Click the section title for more information about each degree program.
 
  
    Online Bachelor of Applied Science
  

The BAS is a degree that allows individuals to apply previous technical and vocational training or work experience as credit toward a liberal arts degree for career advancement. A variety of majors are available depending on your career experience or future goals. This degree can be completed entirely online.


The BAS is geared toward students with technical degrees or occupational training through U.S. Armed Services schools or the workplace, providing a seamless transition from technical fields to a baccalaureate program. Majors include Applied Science, Business Adminstration, Human Services, Justice Administration, Management, and Religion.

    
   
   
    Master of Arts in Management
  

The Human Resource Management specialization is a cohort-based program that allows for graduation after six terms (18 months) of classwork.  Health care Administration and organization Management specializations are non-cohort based and sufficient courses are offered through the Virtual campus to complete either specialization in a totally on-line learning environment.  Totally online students in this program will be affiliated with and advised by Dr. Otto B. Schacht, Dean of the School of Business and faculty at the Plainview campus.
    
   
   
    Master of Business Administration
  

Offered online through the School of Business, the MBA offers the specializations of General Business Administration, Health Care Administration, Human Resource Management, Management, and Management Information Systems.  The degree can be accomplished in a totally on-line environment.  Totally online students in this program will be affiliated with and advised by Dr. Otto B. Schacht, Dean of the School of Business  and faculty at the Plainview campus.
    
   
   
    Master of Christian Ministry
   The MCM offers open enrollment to online students who are just starting the program or who have already completed some courses in traditional class settings. The rotation of courses is set up to make available at least three courses each term which can be applied to the program.
    
   
     
   Master of Education
  

Offered online through the School of Education, the MED offers five specializations:  Educational Administration, Higher Education Administration, Instructional Leadership, Instructional Technology, and Special Education.  These degrees are designed for students new to Wayland and all courses required for the degrees are available online. Each of these programs can be completed in 18 months.

    
   
   
    Master of Public Administration
  Offered by Wayland exclusively as an online program, the MPA features a rotation of courses which includes business classes offered every term as well as public administration courses offered on a timely basis.