School Details
Founded in 1901, Trevecca Nazarene University is a fully accredited, comprehensive institution of higher education located in Nashville, Tennessee, and affiliated with the Church of the Nazarene. Trevecca’s stated mission is “to be a Christian community providing education for leadership and service.”
Emphasizing access and flexibility, the university offers undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs both in-person and online. Trevecca strives to prepare students for lives of leadership and service through educational programs promoting scholarship, critical thinking, holistic development, and meaningful worship. Graduates will be well-positioned to be socially responsible and actively engaged global citizens.
Degrees can be earned from the following schools and colleges:
- Skinner School of Business
- School of Education
- School of Leadership and Interdisciplinary Studies
- School of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM)
- Millard Reed School of Theology and Christian Ministry
- School of Music and Worship Arts
- The Graduate School
Accreditation & Licensing
Trevecca Nazarene University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Business
This online Associate of Science degree in Business Management teaches students important business fundamentals while incorporating a Biblical perspective. Coursework covers modern economics, organizational management, and business law. Graduates will be prepared to take on leadership roles.
This program equips you with critical thinking skills valuable in the business world as well as life in general. Classes integrate Christian values into business management scenarios. Graduates will be prepared for immediate employment opportunities or to further their education with a bachelor’s degree.
This online Business Management degree covers topics related to:
- Economics
- Accounting
- Finance
- Marketing
- Business speech
The Bachelor of Arts in Management and Leadership is an accelerated online program designed specifically for adult learners who have already started their college degree. Courses can be completed when and where it’s convenient for you, and all supplies are delivered directly to your home.
This online business management degree focuses on three major areas of development: management, leadership, and personal. You will learn how to effectively oversee teams and projects while learning management skills in areas including strategy, operations, human resources, and marketing. All coursework is related to practical applications, allowing you to immediately put your education to work.
You can expect to study topics including:
- Organizational behavior
- Leading through conflict and change
- Systems management
- Biblical perspectives and Christian life
If you have earned some college credits and are busy working now, you might think it’s impossible to go back to school. This online degree program is designed specifically for students like you, who need to complete a bachelor’s degree while balancing work and other responsibilities. Completing your Bachelor of Science in Business can open the door to a wide variety of career opportunities.
You will learn about topics in management, marketing, economics, accounting, and more, while enjoying the flexibility of online coursework. You will progress through the program with a cohort of other students facing the same challenges. Courses are completed one at a time and can be completed on your own schedule.
Students in this online Business degree can expect courses such as:
- Business Software
- The Legal Environment of Business
- Statistics for Business and Economics
- Business Finance
- Business Policies
Working professionals can enhance their career opportunities with the Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership. This graduate degree focuses on using Christ-centered servant leadership to benefit your organization.
Coursework is practical, relevant, and able to be applied immediately to the workplace. Online classes offer the flexibility you need to complete your degree in as little as 15 months.
Students will be able to focus their studies on the sector of their choice through electives in one of the following tracks:
- Healthcare administration
- Project management
- Crisis and emergency management
- Management and leadership
- Entrepreneurship and innovation
- Human resources
- Nonprofit leadership and management
A Data Analytics focus in conjunction with the broad-based skills of a Master of Business Administration degree can give you a competitive edge in the business world. Nearly every field can benefit from the insights delivered by skilled data analysts.
Courses in this online business analytics degree prepare you to design data projects, collect and sort data, use analysis tools, and make data-informed business decisions. Business Administration core coursework reinforces your business skills in a variety of areas. This program is offered in two online formats – a traditional track with completion in 22 months, or an accelerated track with completion in less than 15 months.
No matter whether you want to start your own business or work for an existing company, the online MBA in Entrepreneurship and Innovation can help you prepare your organization for future success. You can take the skills and insights you gain from this program and use them to successfully manage a startup or create innovative ventures for your current employer.
Students will learn about the innovation process, planning for new ventures, and the day-to-day operational requirements of running a new business. Business Administration core coursework reinforces business skills in a variety of areas. This program is offered in two online formats – a traditional track with completion in 22 months, or an accelerated track with completion in less than 15 months.
A Human Resources concentration is available through the Trevecca Nazarene University online MBA program. Students develop valuable assets and qualities of leadership valuable to any organization. A highly skilled team of academic practitioners guide curriculums covering topics including but not limited to:
- Analysis
- Recruiting
- Appraisal
Courses involve strategy and development of successful teams, financial situations, and more. TNU is a Christ-centered university, valuing above all else the ethical practice of business in today’s fast-paced and complicated marketplace.
A Master of Business Administration degree in Management and Leadership is available with Trevecca Nazarene University. This flexible track can be taken online or on-campus. The program is for students seeking leadership positions outside of healthcare or information technology.
Learn to serve others through leadership in courses such as:
- Legal environments
- Strategic planning
- Human resources management
Discover your potential with a focus on problem-solving and decision-making. Become a leader within today’s complex and fast-paced business world. Earn your MBA with Trevecca Nazarene University.
Nonprofit organizations need effective leaders in order to function effectively and fulfill their missions. Gain the skills you need to fill this vital role with an online MBA in Nonprofit Leadership and Management.
Core Business Administration coursework is combined with topics specific to the nonprofit world. Students will learn concepts in areas ranging from accounting to global business to marketing. Two completion tracks mean that you can earn your degree in 22 months with the traditional option or less than 15 months with the accelerated option.
Students pursuing the online nonprofit management concentration can anticipate courses in:
- Nonprofit Leadership and Management
- Raising Human and Financial Resources for Nonprofits
- Fiscal Administration for Nonprofits
A concentration in Project Management is available through the Trevecca Nazarene University MBA program. Discover what it means to sustain a competitive status as an organization through a flexible distance learning format. Students are exposed to and develop critical skills such as:
- Communication
- Time and organizational management
- Marketing
- Budgeting
- Ethics
Students will take on this track through courses including a series of management topics. Learn to break down the procedures of developing concepts, systems and processes. Become a leader of industry with Trevecca Nazarene University.
With the Master of Public Administration degree, you will be able to pursue a career as a servant leader, working for the public good. Graduates can fulfill roles in local, state, or national level public organizations.
Students will gain skills in leadership, communication, and administration necessary for coordinating the efforts of government, nonprofit, and private groups to achieve common goals. Courses examine the unique challenges of public institutions while incorporating ethics and Christian values. This online Public Administration degree can be completed in just 18 months.
Specialization tracks are available in areas including:
- Health Care
- Data Analytics
- Human Resources
- Project Management
- Management and Leadership
- Nonprofit Leadership and Management
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Crisis and Emergency Management
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
The Crisis and Emergency Management track of this online MBA program prepares professionals to take the lead when disruptive events strike. Students will learn techniques to prevent or minimize negative effects from emergency situations.
Coursework covers topics in management of essential resources, generating collaborative partnerships, and effective communication including social media channels. With the foundations provided by this online Business Administration degree, graduates will be prepared to serve in a wide range of private, public, government, and nonprofit organizations. Students can earn their degree in 22 months or choose an accelerated track to finish in just 15 months.
The curriculum for the online Emergency Management degree concentration includes:
- Foundations of Emergency Management
- Crisis and Emergency Management Planning
- Social Media Communications and Crisis Information Management
Education
The online Doctor of Education in Leadership and Professional Practice program is designed for aspiring leaders who wish to advance their careers by learning skills and gaining expertise in exceptional leadership. The curriculum uses a research-based, theory-into-practice approach and teaches skills and knowledge in the key areas of leadership, research, and professional practice. Coursework covers topic including: team and organizational leadership, applied research and statistics, transformational change, cultural influences, strategic policy and planning, and technology.
The online Education Specialist in Accountability and Instructional Leadership program is designed for students with master’s degrees that are administrators, instructional facilitators, and teachers in schools and districts and who seek to improve school and student performance. The curriculum helps these individuals become recognizable experts in research, data, and accountability while also helping them gain the confidence, knowledge, and skills to be progressive leaders in any educational environment. Graduates are aware of the complexity associated with dissemination of assessment data and are able to use it effectively to guide instructional programs.
You can become an effective and innovative leader with the Master of Education in Educational Leadership from Trevecca. This online education administration master’s program emphasizes the use of data analysis to improve student learning.
In this licensure program, you gain the skills to create effective curricula to improve school success. Topics of study include:
- Staff management
- Instructional evaluation
- Modern education technologies
- Inclusive best practices for diverse classrooms
The online Master of Education in English as a Second Language (ESL) program is designed for educators in PreK-12 that want to dedicate their professional lives to teaching English as a second language. The program helps these educators provide an exceptional education to ESL students through proven, innovative teaching methods while emphasizing practical means of improving student learning. The curriculum provides the necessary skills and knowledge to be effective educators in language acquisition, understand legal and ethical issues, and use instructional models based on current research. Graduates are able to design and implement curriculum for individuals who are learning ESL and can integrate technology to assist student learning.
You can become a K-12 librarian with the Master of Library & Information Science from Trevecca. This online library science master’s program prepares you to promote technology skills, literacy, and research in collaboration with teachers and students.
Following a cohort model, you take one class at a time, working with your supportive cohort of students. Outcomes of this online library science graduate program include the abilities to:
- Think outside the box
- Create engaging instruction and content
- Employ practical research practices
- Integrate emerging technologies
The online Master of Science in Instructional Design and Technology program allows students to improve the learning environment from classrooms to boardrooms by learning how to incorporate education, training, and technology. The curriculum teaches key strategy and skills that help students implement more efficient delivery of training and education, including programming, animation/simulation, methods of training and course delivery, and designing effective instruction. Graduates are able to do everything from building educational courses to training seminars for the workplace, preparing them for careers in schools and universities, banking, health care, government, and more.
Healthcare
In as few as 18 months students are able to complete a bachelor’s degree that offers a solid foundation in business and health care. This online healthcare administration degree is designed specifically for working adults, offering flexible, asynchronous classes that allow you to earn your degree while working around your busy schedule.
While preparing to advance from entry-level to middle management in administrative healthcare roles, you will complete a Christian program that examines how faith intersects the field. The student-centered holistic program covers such topics as:
- Health regulations and policy
- Strategic and financial management
- Health management information systems
You will not just be another face in this rigorous online healthcare administration degree; experienced faculty make an effort to know each student personally. Students go through the program with a cohort of students who are supportive as they work toward similar goals.
Trevecca Nazarene University offers an online MBA in Healthcare Administration to the non-traditional student. Individuals enrolled in this program are typically working professionals or those interested in career change through entry-level management. This complex and fast-paced industry requires applied knowledge of fundamental business skills combined with a valuation of the healthcare practice.
Invest in courses including:
- Legal and regulatory issues
- Quality management
- Strategics
Trevecca Nazarene University provides a strong ethical foundation of industry in a Christ-centered academic environment. Students develop into business leaders of industry through this TNU MBA program.
Become an effective leader with the online masters healthcare administration degree. Centered around the three pillars of health care: cost, access, and quality, this Christian program prepares patient-centered, effective, and self-aware leaders. Get a leg up on the competition with a program that focuses on health care innovation, using the latest technology and industry trends.
Courses, taught by faculty who possess the highest degrees in their fields, cover such topics as:
- Service
- Information security
- Value-based management
- Communication, critical thinking, and organizational skills
This online healthcare administration degree is 100% online; earn your degree in 18 months without ever stepping onto campus. Successfully balance your education with your career and other obligations by completing one course at a time.
Psychology & Human Services
The associate’s degree in Community and Human Services from Trevecca Nazarene University seeks to connect faith and service through the lens of a Biblical perspective. Graduates will be prepared to enter helping professions as an effective servant leader.
Courses teach students about communication skills, the role of non-governmental organizations in service, and building interpersonal relationships. This program prepares students for the professional world as well as developing skills that can benefit everyday life. A capstone project allows students to identify a social problem and identify potential solutions in the helping profession of their choice.
Topics of study within this degree program include:
- Individual assessment
- Serving within US diversity
- Partnering with public entities
- Trends and opportunities for service
Earn a bachelor’s in Psychology online through Trevecca Nazarene University. The program at Trevecca emphasizes scripture and a Christian worldview in the context of helping, serving, and human behavior.
Skills such as emotional intelligence, negotiation, and communication will benefit a multitude of working environments. The curriculum explores the reasons behind why people behave the way they do, providing a professional level of understanding and Christian ethics in the workplace. An online bachelor’s in Psychology allows students to enter nonclinical positions with knowledge of psychological theories and how to apply these theories to their profession.
Employment opportunities for graduates include:
- Business
- Government agencies
- Helping professions
- Human services
- Marketing research
- Mental health
- Ministry
- Public relations
Religion & Philosophy
Prepare to fulfill your calling with this online ministry degree. Whether your career aspirations are to become a minister, nurture your own faith, or help others as a layperson within a church setting, this degree can give you the educational boost to reach your goals.
This online ministry degree focuses on four key areas:
- Holistic mindset
- Missional vision
- Servant leadership skills
- Ministry competence
The program is comprised of a combination of academic excellence and application-based curriculum in an educational environment that aligns with the student’s values and goals.
There are numerous benefits to this online ministry degree. As you learn from faculty with real-world experience who will strive to know each student personally, you will move through the program with a cohort. Enjoy collaborative learning in small classes.
Become a leader in Christian ministry within a diverse community with this online ministry degree. Learn to bring about greater community engagement, health, and reconciliation while also responding to issues like racism, immigration, and generational poverty. The program uses a local congregation approach to provide community healing and sustainability. With spiritual formation woven into every course, this curriculum provides students with deep theological insight and cultural sensitivity.
This online ministry degree is flexible. Taught by faculty with real-world experience, courses are taught one at a time. This allows you to work better and focus on other responsibilities while earning your degree. You have the option of engaging in face-to-face offerings.
You can earn an MA in Religion 100% online from Trevecca Nazarene University in as few as 18 months. In this advanced degree, you will enhance your leadership skills and biblical insight to support your Christian ministry. You can also further your education if your goal is to simply nurture your own spirituality or deepen your knowledge of the Bible. Two concentrations are available, in:
- Biblical and Theological Studies
- Pastoral Counseling
Advance your knowledge and career with this online biblical studies degree. Gain an understanding and live out foundational, timeless, and transformative truths in a contemporary context with this program that teaches students to apply methods of theological and biblical study to critical issues of our time. These issues may include:
- Theology’s role in diverse cultures
- The Intersection of technology and imagination
- How belief systems shape our views
- The role of theology in daily life
- What it means to live in a Christian community
Courses include Scripture reading, daily prayer, and practices of silence and simplicity. The goal is to move beyond head knowledge and into transformative instruction that impacts you and how you engage the world.
As you move through this program as part of a cohort, you will complete one course at a time. Collaborate with others in small classes and learn from faculty with real-world experience. Optional in-person opportunities are available.
Robust theological and leadership training through this online worship degree will help students become effective servant leaders and skilled church practitioners. The curriculum combines ministry training with thoughtful and practical ways to serve the local church in courses that span theological and leadership training, Old and New Testament principles for worship, concepts of conflict resolution, and organizational management skills. In addition to learning how to encourage authentic worship and effective leadership, this interdisciplinary program focuses on:
- Time management
- Team building
- Pastor/worship pastor relationship
- Leadership issues confronting the Christian church
As you earn this online worship degree you will move through the program taking one course at a time. Benefit from a collaborative learning environment with a built-in support system. Study with others working toward similar goals.