Undergraduate Programs

The Liberal Arts at Elms

Accelerated BA/MBA

Earn two degrees in five years or less and become a dynamic business leader.

Accelerated Second Degree in Nursing

Develop nursing expertise as you complete your BSN in 20 months. Applicants must already hold an associate’s, baccalaureate, or higher degree in a non-nursing major.

Accounting

Learn the fundamentals of financial analysis, auditing, and tax preparation to succeed in the global economy.

Program also offered as a: minor

ASPIRE Undeclared Program

Haven't decided on a major yet? Don't worry. Our director of advising will help you find the perfect fit.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Spark your career in compassionate patient care at Elms. Our 2019 grads have a 97% NCLEX pass rate, making us #1 among colleges in western Mass.

Biology

Unravel the mysteries of life and the natural world as you conduct original STEM research.

Program also offered as a: minor

Biotechnology

Cultivate your research, analysis, and lab skills with the goal of creating new technologies that improve human, animal, and environmental health.

Chemistry

Discover the subatomic world as you gain practical skills for biomedicine, healthcare research, or education.

Program also offered as a: minor

Communication Sciences and Disorders

Explore the science of speech, language, and hearing disorders. Gain real world experience by completing a 100-hour clinical practicum.

Computer Information Technology and Security

Build cyber defenses for computer networks, create databases, and design web content.

Program also offered as a: minor

Computer Science

Become an expert coder and design software to solve real problems.

Program also offered as a: minor

Criminal Justice

Defend civil society by pursuing a career in law enforcement, the American legal system, or corrective and rehabilitative services. Learn from faculty with extensive ties to local agencies.

Program also offered as a: minor

Early Childhood Education

Make the building blocks of learning fun for students in grades PreK-2. 100% employment rate.

Education Studies

Complete your content area requirements while deferring licensure to grad school.

Program also offered as a: minor

Elementary Education

Introduce learners in grades 1-6 to a variety of subjects and core reading and writing skills. 100% employment rate.

English

Develop a lucid writing and speaking style as you delve into texts from cultures around the world.

Program also offered as a: B.A.minor

English as a Second Language

Apply your knowledge of language and bilingual education to help diverse students develop English skills. 100% employment rate.

Program also offered as a: B.A.

Entrepreneurship

Go beyond the basics of business and launch your own venture.

Program also offered as a: minor

Entrepreneurship and Management

Students can bring their own innovation, passion or business ideas into the classroom to determine market opportunities; design and implement business strategies; and launch new ventures.

Experiential Learning

Galvanize your real world experience through internships, research, study abroad, and mission trips.

Graphic Design

Embrace the artistic side of computer technology as you design multimedia content.

Program also offered as a: minor

Healthcare Management

Be a force for change in the healthcare industry by applying systematic business thinking.

Healthcare Management Online

Inspire your staff to solve healthcare’s most pressing issues. Classes are 100% online. Increase your knowledge of communication, cultural competence, and leadership best practices.

History

Analyze cultural documents, artifacts, and ideas from the U.S. and world to understand how past, present, and future relate.

Program also offered as a: minor

Honors Program

Prioritize academic excellence and proactively shape your educational experience at Elms.

Management

Unleash your inner leader and master economics, marketing, HR, and more.

Program also offered as a: minor

Marketing

Master the art of strategic communication and connect the dots between consumer behavior, branding, and business development.

Mathematics

Amplify your analytical mind as you study both pure and applied mathematics.

Program also offered as a: minor

Moderate Special Needs

Create engaging learning experiences for students with mild to moderate disabilities. 100% employment rate.

Pre-Health/Pre-Medicine Professional Studies

Foster your health sciences skills and successfully transition to medical school.

Pre-Physician Assistant

Advance your knowledge of medical science and complete all of the prereqs for admission to PA school.

Psychology

Dig into the science of human behavior, emotion, and cognition.

Program also offered as a: minor

Religious Studies

Contemplate the role of religion in society as you engage with diverse faith traditions.

Program also offered as a: minor

RN-BSN Degree Completion

Advance your career and earn your BSN in 15 months or less. Solidify the communication and critical thinking skills needed to make important contributions to patient safety and quality care.

RN-BSN-MSN

Earn your BSN and MSN simultaneously. Bridge your experience into advanced prepared roles like nursing education, school nursing, or nursing and health services management.

Secondary Education

Inspire high school students to reach their full potential. 100% employment rate.

Social Media

Disrupt the digital status quo through multimedia storytelling.

Social Work

Empower individuals, families, and communities by connecting them with the resources they need.

Sociology

Investigate the social fabric of public and private life.

Program also offered as a: minor

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant

Provide vital support to SLPs and help children improve their language skills.

Speech-Language Pathology Assistant Online

Provide vital support to SLPs and help children improve their language skills. Classes are 100% online.

Sport Management

Transform your love of sports into razor-sharp business IQ.

Asian Studies Minor

Expand your worldview as you study introductory Japanese or Chinese. Consider the place of Japan and China in global cultural and historical discourse.

Bioethics and Medical Humanities Minor

Explore the spiritual and emotional dimensions of illness. Dive into the moral implications of medical procedures, clinical practice, and public policy, and connect them with your major.

Coaching Minor

Make a splash as a dynamic leader and mentor for athletes. Gain comprehensive knowledge of the coaching process, from planning tryouts to preventing injuries and motivating players.

Cyber Security Minor

Learn to shield computer systems and networks from hacking, viruses, and other cyber crimes, as well as how to resolve incidents after they occur.

Data Analytics Minor

Increase your ability to analyze, understand, and interpret raw data using interdisciplinary thinking.

Fine Arts Minor

Creatively express yourself as you experiment with drawing, painting, pottery, sculpture, and mixed media. Exhibit your work in Borgia Gallery each semester.

Irish Studies Minor

Learn to speak introductory Gaelic, study abroad in Ireland, and investigate Irish identity and culture.

Music Minor

Creatively express yourself as you develop proficiency in voice, an instrument, and theoretical and historical perspectives of music.

Philosophy Minor

Engage with the central questions of human existence, and formulate your own theories of human nature, morality, and ethics.

Spanish Minor

Learn to speak introductory Spanish, study abroad, and engage with Spanish and Latin American culture from antiquity to the present.

Elms at ACC

Social Work (B.S.)
RN-BSN Degree (Online)

Elms at BCC

Social Work (B.S.)
Early Care and Education (B.A.)
RN-BSN Degree (Online)

Elms at BHS

RN-BSN Degree (BSN)
RN-BSN Degree (Online)

Elms at GCC

Social Work (B.S.)
RN-BSN Degree (Online)

Elms at HCC

Accounting (B.A.)
Management and Marketing (B.A.)
Psychology (B.A.)
Healthcare Management (B.A.)
Entrepreneurship (B.A.)
RN-BSN Degree (Online)

Elms at MWCC

Psychology (B.A.)
RN-BSN Degree (Online)

Elms at QCC

RN-BSN Degree (BSN)
RN-BSN Degree (Online)

Elms at STCC

Social Work (B.S.)
Computer Science (B.A.)
Computer Information Technology and Security (CITS) (B.A.)
RN-BSN Degree (Online)