School Details
Midway University, founded in 1847, is a four-year, private institution located in Midway, Kentucky. Midway is primarily female and is affiliated with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). Midway is dedicated to student success. It features a career-based curriculum and caring faculty who know each student by name.
Associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and master’s degrees are offered. The School for Career Development offers programs for adults with evening and weekend classes. For those seeking greater flexibility, Midway University offers an online degree program. Earn associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees, and master’s degrees completely online. Online programs are offered in an accelerated format with multiple start dates each year.
Accreditation & Licensing
Midway University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
Through accelerated 8-week modules, you can earn your BA in English, entirely online from Midway. The curriculum explores key themes, movements and innovations within literature. As you study British and American works, you will develop critical thinking skills, along with effective writing techniques. Likely courses within this major include:
- Creative Writing
- Studies in World Literature
- Shakespeare
This BA in Interdisciplinary Studies, offered by Midway, is a self-designed, online program. You will choose courses that align with your career and educational goals, while enhancing your communication and leadership skills. At Midway, your curriculum will incorporate collaboration and integrated learning, as you study under experienced, supportive faculty.
Business
The Associate of Science in Business Administration online degree is built around the needs of the business world. Courses offer a combination of a strong liberal arts background and a solid foundation supporting business administration careers. Study written and oral communication skills, problem-solving, and mathematics. Graduates are ready for entry-level careers in a variety of fields or can transition into the Bachelor of Science degree to further their educations.
As an online business administration degree, the curriculum is designed to be flexible. Students still benefit from tutoring workshops and one-on-one tutoring that is available in both small groups and virtually.
Prepare for an exciting accounting career with the Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree online. Become an expert in the global language of business while preparing for roles in management or as entrepreneurs. This degree is also a great start for those interested in pursuing a CPA and graduate degree.
Learn about the fundamental concepts and relationships that underlie accounting while studying ways to use financial data in decision-making. Leadership, communication, and quantitative skills are also improved.
There is an MBA 4+1 degree available that allows students to get a start on their MBA. In 5 years with this option, you will have your undergraduate degree, your MBA, and the hours required to sit for the CPA exam.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration online degree prepares students for careers in business, government, or nonprofit organizations. Gain solid working knowledge of core skills, including:
- Leadership
- Management
- Quantitative Analysis
- Strategy
Get ready to compete on a global level by learning to identify and analyze global economic, multicultural, and international issues in the business field. Topics covered also include team building and human relations, further preparing students for a wide range of business positions.
A concentration in Accounting is available.
Prepare for a career in business, government, or nonprofit organizations with this Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting degree online. This program provides solid working knowledge of core skills, including:
- Leadership
- Management
- Quantitative Analysis
- Strategy
In addition to studying economics, finance, management, and marketing, the curriculum focuses on accounting knowledge and skills. Ethics and moral standards in business are also emphasized. Courses are taught by experienced faculty who are committed to supporting students.
Prepare for success with this Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management degree online. This program prepares students for a career working with an organization’s greatest asset, its employees. Learn about recruiting, hiring, developing, and supporting employees. Taught from a strategic management perspective, this program covers the same topics as the Society of Human Resource Management initial certification.
Graduates are prepared for such roles as:
- Human resource specialists
- Administrative services managers
- Labor retention specialists
- Compensation and benefits managers
- Training and development managers
Jump start your career with this online organizational leadership degree, the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Leadership. No matter what organization you are interested in, there will always be a need for leaders. This degree prepares you to lead others effectively and efficiently. Courses cover such topics as:
- Decision making
- Negotiation
- Managing innovation
- Strategy development
Graduates are prepared for careers as financial analysts, meeting and event planners, business consultants, and more.
The Bachelor of Science in Marketing Communications is an online marketing degree that allows students to improve their future without interrupting their current lives. Instead, study when and where it is convenient.
This online communications degree provides practical experience coordinating and integrating diverse communication tools to create campaigns that reach and influence consumers. Courses include Photoshop, principles of marketing, writing for marketing, advertising principles, graphic design, and public relations. Graduates are prepared for careers in areas such as corporate communication, integrated marketing management, advertising, brand management, public relations, creative design management, and speech writing.
Concentrations are available in:
- Writing
- Graphic Design
Advance your professional career with a flexible online MBA from Midway University. This accelerated degree program can be completed in as little as 12 months. You will study a core business curriculum and be prepared for the ever-changing business climate. Midway’s online MBA will enable you to become a leader who can bring about change in the face of a diverse world alongside the advancement of technology constantly shadowing how we conduct global business today.
Have you watched The Kentucky Derby or Badminton Horse Trials and ever wanted to be there? Take your career from merely an event spectator to the other side of “the rail”, with an online MBA in Equine Management. Midway University’s program combines core business classes with a tailored capstone project. So, whether you want to begin a career in the horse-world, or transition your current business career, tack up and you can earn this graduate degree online in as few as 15 months. With Midway’s MBA in Equine Management, you will study curriculum such as:
- Equine entrepreneurship
- Legal issues and risk management in the equine industry
- Ethics and the equine industry
- Marketing and promotions
Prepare for a leadership role with this Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resource Management degree online. Receive management training and study knowledge in all areas of human resources. Topics covered include:
- Legal issues in HR
- Ethical issues of Management
- Talent Management
- Data for Decision-Making
- Strategic Performance Management
Not only will you learn to perform staffing functions, encourage and motivate employees, and address safety standards in the workplace, but you will also gain a strong foundation in core business courses. Graduates are ready to enter the technologically-advanced global marketplace without interrupting their current career.
Some may believe that sports are for fun and recreation. However, when it comes down to it, sports — the players, the events, the ticketing and yes, even the hotdogs and popcorn — is a massive, international industry. If you would like to work in any aspect of sports or boost your current career in this ever-expanding industry, consider an online MBA in Sport Management from Midway University.
Midway’s MBA in Sport Management can be earned in 15 months online, culminating in a capstone course. You will study a core business curriculum, along with concentration classes such as:
- Organizational behavior in sports
- Sport marketing
- Sports law
- Sports organization finance
Do you live along the Kentucky Bourbon Trail and enjoy the satisfaction of coordinating large events and marketing to people? Midway University has a one-of-a-kind online graduate degree centered around the bourbon industry. The online MBA in Tourism and Event Management is intended to prepare you for opportunities solely within Kentucky and its booming bourbon industry – a multi-billion dollar industry.
This unique degree blends business with beverage. You will study core business classes in areas such as marketing, finance, law and management. However, you will also take classes which were designed specifically for bourbon tourism: consumer education, interpretation and sensory evaluation.
Midway’s MBA online is offered in an accelerated 8-week format. You can benefit from the flexibility of learning on your own schedule, but also can work through a degree quickly and advance your career sooner. Culminating in a capstone experience, Midway’s Tourism and Event Management MBA can be earned in approximately 15 months online.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
Quick start your career and prepare to help your community with this online criminal justice bachelor degree. You will be introduced to broad topics in law enforcement, courts, and corrections, and also learn about ethical standards in this field. Some of the subjects covered will be:
- Correctional systems structure and processes
- Terrorism
- Criminal investigation skills
- Interviewing and interrogation
- Psychology
Students have the opportunity to focus on areas of interest within the criminal justice field and pick a topic for their capstone project.
All students benefit from the guidance of a dedicated advisor.
Education
Get ready to climb the career ladder with this online education degree. This program does not lead to teacher certification. It is designed for those who either do not intend to teach in the United States, whose career goals are to hold paraprofessional positions in schools, or who intend to go directly into Master of Teaching programs. Therefore, the program does not require completion of Praxis I, Praxis II, student teaching, or methods courses.
The curriculum consists of such courses as Introduction to Education, Technology in the Educational Setting, Classroom Mgt/Theory, and Multicultural Education. Students can choose from four specializations:
- English
- Math
- Science
- Social Studies
This online educational leadership degree is designed for teachers who wish to continue working in the classroom while furthering their education. Develop leadership skills to become an effective teacher and create a positive learning environment.
The curriculum focuses on preparing teachers to improve practices in their schools and to serve as change agents who improve student performance, school culture, and climate. It is a blend of academic and leadership preparation. Coursework helps teachers plan for differentiated instruction in diverse P-12 classrooms and enhances expertise in content knowledge.
Healthcare
The online Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration provides students with broad knowledge of health care policy and financing, including leadership and management skills, so they are prepared to help keep communities healthy and systems efficient. The curriculum provides knowledge and skills in planning and supervising the delivery of various services by doctors, nurses, and technicians, keeping operations on track, analyzing trends, and keeping the medical businesses on the cutting edge of the industry. Career options include emergency medical services coordinator, health consultant, hospital comptroller, occupational safety and health inspector, public health statistician, hospital administrator, social welfare administrator, and more.
With this online public health bachelor’s degree, you will prepare to play an important role in protecting the community. This broad program teaches students to treat both individuals and the community on a local, national, and global level through assessment, education, research wellness, and self-care training. Learn to work within and communicate with diverse communities in a program that focuses on community health, research, disaster preparedness, and health communication.
Topics covered include core public health disciplines, such as:
- Biostatistics
- Health behavior
- Global health
- Environmental health
- Epidemiology
Graduates become public health educators in private and governmental agencies, teaching others about the prevention of infectious diseases, chronic diseases, and more.
The online MBA in Health Care Management offered by Midway University will prepare you to make strong business decisions and effectively manage within your medical setting. As an administrator in healthcare today, you have to be on your toes. Regulation, care delivery, and policies are constantly in flux. This graduate degree will give you the skills and knowledge to stay one-step ahead and continue to provide quality patient care and services. Your specialization courses may include:
- Advanced health care financial management
- Health care politics and policy
- Advanced health care management
- Ethics and management dilemmas in health care
Midway’s MBA in Health Care Management can be earned in 15 months online and culminates in a capstone course.
Nursing
All coursework for the RN to BSN program from Midway University can be completed online, giving working nurses a convenient way to continue their education. The Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree can be earned in as little as 12 to 24 months.
The curriculum combines general education courses with studies of professional nursing theory and complex critical thinking. Students learn how to apply leadership and decision-making skills to the healthcare environment. Nurses are prepared to be leaders in providing healthcare to individuals, families, and populations of diverse cultures in a variety of settings.
Graduates will have a solid understanding of subject areas including:
- Ethics and legal aspects of nursing
- Health assessment
- Pharmacology
- Community health nursing
The MSN with a specialization in Nursing Administration degree is for those nurses seeking to advance their careers as they become leaders in the nursing field. With this master’s in nursing administration online program students gain the knowledge and skills needed for leadership roles in a variety of healthcare settings, corporations, and communities. The curriculum focuses on professional role development, knowledge translation, quality improvement and safety, ethics and financial policy, financial and resource management, and more.
All of the MSN degrees are designed to prepare students for careers in a culturally and ethnically diverse global society. Not only are graduates prepared for successful careers as leaders in evidence-based nursing, they are also ready to practice responsible citizenship.
The MSN in Nursing Education from Midway University is an online nurse educator degree. This degree is for nurses seeking to combine their love of healthcare with their interest in teaching. You will be prepared to teach in nursing schools and in the nursing staff development/education departments in various healthcare settings. Courses focus on knowledge translation, ethics and health policy, curriculum development and implementation, outcome measurement and evaluation, and more. Not only will you be advancing your career, but you will be helping to address the critical nursing faculty shortage.
All MSN degrees at Midway prepare students to practice in a culturally and ethnically diverse global society. Graduates are ready for rewarding careers as leaders in the field.
Psychology & Human Services
An online bachelor’s in Psychology from Midway University helps students develop a broad foundation in general Psychology topics including research methods and statistics. An optional concentration in Alcohol and Drug Abuse Counseling is available to students wanting to pursue a counseling profession.
A senior capstone project integrates theory, practice, and leadership so students can evaluate future career goals. Graduates will be prepared for employment in entry-level mental health positions or for graduate study programs. Careers available to graduates include counselor, psychologist, social worker, therapist, and teacher.
Core topics of study include the following:
- Human growth and development
- Abnormal psychology
- Personality and adjustment
- Counseling theory and techniques
- Research methods
- History and systems of psychology