School Details
Thomas University, a private, not-for-profit institution, and primarily operates as a commuter campus on 74 acres in Thomasville, a small community in South Georgia. Founded in 1950, Thomas University built the institution on the grounds of the former Birdwood Plantation. For over 65 years, Thomas University has welcomed students from all walks of life and has strived to be responsive to our region’s diverse population while challenging all students to excellence and personal transformation.
Thomas University awards associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. Seventy percent of Thomas University’s programs are offered through online or hybrid formats.
At Thomas University education:
- Engages
- Empowers
- Transforms
The online programs at Thomas University offer many advantages, including logging in whenever it’s convenient, gaining technical proficiency, saving travel time, and more. TU’s transfer credit policy allows students the opportunity to maximize credits. Students may earn up to 90 credits from professional experience such as law enforcement, military service, and prior learning portfolios.
Accreditation & Licensing
Thomas University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Business
The Master in Business Administration (MBA) from Thomas University prepares individuals to lead others in a business setting or within an organization. In the program, students learn to apply learned knowledge and information to solve problems. Students learn how to apply theory, practical knowledge, and strategic analysis in a business environment. Topics such as ethics, sexual orientation, race and religion will all be covered to create an understanding of what is appropriate behavior in a business setting. TU’s MBA program challenges individual communication skills and teaches project management skills. Students address business situations, learning how to be a productive team member. Graduates of the MBA program will demonstrate the understanding of technology, community and regional business needs, and computer hardware and software.
The online MBA with a concentration in Accounting is designed for individuals with bachelor’s degrees in Accounting who would like to become licensed CPAs or simply advance in the field. Students will complete MBA core courses and electives in Accounting which are incorporated into the elective portion of the MBA program. This allows students to focus on Accounting without completing additional coursework beyond the 36 semester hours required for the traditional MBA. The curriculum offers a well-rounded postgraduate education, equipping students with the knowledge to pass the CPA exam. Courses also provide critical thinking and reasoning skills that will foster professional success. MBA core courses provide communication and project management skills while helping students gain an understanding of appropriate behavior in business settings.
The online MBA with a concentration in Human Resources (HR) Management from Thomas University prepares students to advance in their careers. The curriculum offers the tools, skills, and knowledge students need to become highly qualified and knowledgeable HR professionals. HR Management is the process of hiring and developing employees so that they become more valuable to organizations but the scope of responsibilities professionals in this field hold continues to grow. Courses help students learn about recruitment, orientation, training, benefits, retention, and policies. You will also learn how to develop benefit and compensation packages, policies and procedures, training programs, and employee handbooks, along with other responsibilities that may fall on HR professionals. As with traditional MBA programs, students gain skills in communication, problem solving, business needs, technology, and more.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
You can apply your correction officer or basic law enforcement training to Thomas University’s Associate of Science in Law Enforcement. Your previous training may allow you to complete this AS degree with as few as seven courses.
Through the online law enforcement degree, you learn ways to protect the public. Your online studies cover such topics as:
- Criminology
- Juvenile justice
- Criminal procedure
- Policing in America
Your basic law enforcement training could earn you up to 40 credit hours to apply for the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice program at Thomas University. The online criminal justice degree explores such subjects as:
- Evidence
- Community policing
- Comparative justice system
- Deviance, crime, and criminal justice
Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, you also learn about crime prevention, standards and practices, and criminal investigation. Your online studies prepare you for a broad range of careers in law enforcement, courts, or corrections.
Before the events of 9/11, few citizens had concerns about security in their homeland. Thomas University’s Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security provides the training to keep our nation and citizens safe. The online homeland security degree explores such topics as:
- Terrorism
- Computer forensics
- Homeland security technology
- Geographic information systems applications
Through the online homeland security bachelor’s degree program, you cover a broad range of services, including cybersecurity, immigration, emergency management, infrastructure security, customs, and law enforcement. Students have access to the valuable resources, digital library, and curriculum from the university’s partnership with the Naval Postgraduate School’s Center for Homeland Defense and Security.
You can learn the business side of crime with the Bachelor of Science in Justice Administration from Thomas University. The online administration degree explores such topics as:
- Labor relations
- Constitutional law
- Organizational behavior
- Professional communication
Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, you gain competencies in operational readiness, leadership, and business acumen. Those with corrections or law enforcement work experience may receive credit toward this degree for their training.
Healthcare
Enhance your education with this online bachelor’s degree in health science. Become an integral part of a healthcare team by using scientific analysis of human samples to diagnose and treat patients. Receive a rich and diversified skill set.
With the online 2+2 track, current Medical Laboratory Technicians are able to earn their degrees while continuing to work. Those interested in applying to medical school and who are following a pre-medical track may also pursue this online health science degree.
Nursing
Thomas University offers an online dual degree in MSN and MBA program. It is designed to prepare Registered Nurses for the complex demands of administrative leadership positions in health care. This is a unique, accelerated graduate degree program that is designed to be completed in three years while working full-time as a Registered Nurse. The curriculum includes 54 graduate credits in Nursing and Business, helping students complete both degrees faster and more affordably. Faculty have current, relevant expertise and experience in the fields of Nursing and Business Administration; they provide students with individualized attention that will help the students’ professional growth.
Graduates are able to apply theories, concepts, strategies, and research findings in nursing to enhance the quality of health care and improve the environment surrounding health care. In addition, they are proficient in integrating the functional areas of business and have knowledge and information required for problem solving, strategic analysis, communication, project management, business ethics, and the global business environment.
Open the door to new career opportunities and higher pay with an online MSN degree focusing on Nursing Administration. This master’s degree from Thomas University allows nurses to advance into leadership roles with a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical application.
The program emphasizes the advancement of nursing through theory, practice, and research. Students gain skills necessary for empowered decision making, problem solving, and independent performance as a professional nurse leader. Coursework focuses on the development of leadership behaviors necessary to improve the quality of patient care.
Students in the Master’s of Nursing Administration degree program online can anticipate classes covering:
- Human resources management for the nurse administrator
- Special topics in nursing administration
- Policy, law, and ethics in nursing
- Leadership and financial management strategies
Nurses with a master’s degree have greater opportunities for specialization and advancement in their career. The online Master of Science in Nursing from Thomas University allows students to specialize in multiple areas, including Nursing Education.
This online nurse educator program provides a core education in advanced nursing competencies, along with specialized skills in teaching and learning. The program is based in the AACN Essentials of Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing and the Division of Nursing Philosophy and Conceptual Framework. Coursework emphasizes the use of nursing and non-nursing theories to develop leadership characteristics that can improve the quality of patient care.
Students gain advanced knowledge and skills in:
- Teaching strategies in nursing
- Curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation in nursing education
- Policy, law, and ethics in nursing
- Global perspectives on population-based health
Psychology & Human Services
Thomas University offers an online bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a minor in Addictions. Graduates will be prepared to work with individuals struggling with drug and alcohol abuse in a variety of settings.
Students in this online substance abuse counseling degree will also explore general Psychology issues such as ethical behavior, abnormal behavior, biology of the brain, and learning and cognition. The program focuses on understanding human behaviors, thoughts, and emotions through examining them in different situations and environments. Graduates may pursue advanced studies with Thomas University’s Clinical Mental Health and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling master’s program.
A sample of topics available to students within this degree includes:
- Crisis intervention
- Substance abuse
- Treatment models for addictions
- Pharmacology
- Concurrent disorders
The online bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Gerontology prepares students for careers working with older adults. Graduates will have an understanding of the issues related to the changing roles and responsibilities of individuals in their later years.
Students will also explore general Psychology issues such as ethical behavior, abnormal behavior, biology of the brain, and learning and cognition. The program focuses on understanding human behaviors, thoughts, and emotions through examining them in different situations and environments. Graduates may pursue advanced studies with Thomas University’s Clinical Mental Health and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling master’s program.
Course topics available within this minor include:
- Family and caregiving issues
- End of life issues
- Healthy aging
- Psychology of grief counseling
- Psychology of aging
The online bachelor’s in Psychology with a minor in Rehabilitation Studies prepares students to work with individuals with a range of mental and physical disabilities. Graduates will be able to work in settings such as mental health agencies, agencies for individuals with developmental disabilities, day programs, and adolescent facilities.
Students in this online Psychology degree will also explore general issues such as ethical behavior, abnormal behavior, biology of the brain, and learning and cognition. The program focuses on understanding human behaviors, thoughts, and emotions through examining them in different situations and environments. Graduates may pursue advanced studies with Thomas University’s Clinical Mental Health and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling master’s program.
Course topics within this degree program include:
- Introduction to rehabilitation studies
- Cultural diversity
- Assistive technologies
- Rehabilitation studies electives
The online bachelor’s in Psychology from Thomas University offers a minor in Sports Studies. Graduates will have an understanding of coaching at different levels, the business practice of sports administration, and development of the physical and psycho-social aspects of athletes.
Students will also explore general Psychology issues such as ethical behavior, abnormal behavior, biology of the brain, and learning and cognition. The program focuses on understanding human behaviors, thoughts, and emotions through examining them in different situations and environments. Graduates may pursue advanced studies with Thomas University’s Clinical Mental Health and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling master’s program.
Students can choose to study topics such as:
- Sport science
- Injury prevention
- Sport management
- Coaching theories and methods
Thomas University offers a bachelor’s degree in Rehabilitation Studies for students interested in a career assisting individuals with disabilities. Graduates can find employment in a variety of areas such as family services, government agencies, residential facilities, and relief services.
Students will learn how to help clients identify and obtain benefits and services in their communities. Topics studied in the curriculum of this online counseling degree include case management, professional communication, cultural diversity, medical and health issues in rehabilitation, and assistive technology, among others. Graduates of this program can pursue advanced studies through Thomas University’s master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health and Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling.
Minors related to this degree include:
- Addictions
- Criminal Justice
- Gerontology
- Psychology
- Social Work
- Sports Studies
The master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health and Rehabilitation Counseling prepares students for licensure as a professional counselor in their state, as well as national certification as a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor. The curriculum includes components of both academic training and fieldwork experience in the student’s local area.
Students will become skilled in a full range of clinical areas including ethics, counseling theories and techniques, and diagnosis. Graduates have found employment in fields including vocational rehabilitation, mental health counseling, substance abuse counseling, crisis counseling, family counseling, and more. A specialization in Alcohol and Addictions Counseling can be added to the program with additional credit hours.
Topics studied in this online master’s in counseling degree program include:
- Medical aspects of disability
- Crisis and trauma counseling
- Case management and community resources
- Assessment and evaluation
- Research and program evaluation
- Human growth and development