Major:

Biblical Studies | History | Business Administration | Liberal Studies | Business & HR Management | Mathematics | Church Education Ministries | Music | Cross-Cultural Studies | Pastoral Studies | English/Communication | Psychology | General Ministry | Youth Ministries

Biblical Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Biblical Studies program is designed to prepare students for seminary education. The liberal arts components of the foundational studies and the concentration of biblical and theological courses provide a solid pre-seminary preparation. Potential careers may include:

• Pastor/Assistant Pastor
• Christian College Administrator
• Youth Pastor/Director
• Church Administrator
• College Professor/Instructor
• Church Planter
• Missionary
• Teacher/Educator
• Sermon Writer
• Bible Researcher/Historian
• Worship Leader (Music)
• Family/Youth Counselor
• Finance Minister
• Writer/Editor Christian Newspaper
• Camp Director/Counselor

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Business and Human Resources

The Business and Human Resources Management major combines the technical skills of management with the knowledge of theory concerning interpersonal relationships. It provides a broad understanding of principles which can be applied to various business and management positions. Potential careers may include:

• Human Resource Managers
• Personnel/Division Directors
• Employee Relations Manager
• District Manager
• Market Representative/Manager
• Activities Director/Manager
• Buyer
• Department Store Manager
• Account Executives
• Business Owner/Manager
• Manager, Media Relations
• Program Director (non-profit)
• Marketing/Public Relations Mgr.

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Business Administration

The Business Administration major is designed to prepare Christian business leaders for graduate studies and/or numerous careers and ministry opportunities in the world by emphasizing knowledge and skills along with moral, ethical, and biblical values within a Christian worldview. Potential careers may include:

• Account Executive
• Account Representative
• Area Director
• District Manager
• Market Representative/Manager
• Activities Director/Manager
• Buyer
• Department Store Manager
• Human Resource Manager
• Business Owner/Manager
• Manager, Media Relations
• Program Director (non-profit)
• Marketing/Public Relations Mgr.

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Church Education

The Church Education Ministries major provides practical and theoretical training on how to serve effectively in church-related educational ministries. Students gain technical skill in Church education methods, procedures, and supervision of both small and large church Christian education programs. This major prepares students to begin careers in Church education in a local church at the entry-level, or provides the background for entrance into a Master of Arts program in Christian ministry. The Christian and Missionary Alliance recommends 30 credits in Bible and Theology to qualify as a licensed worker. Potential careers may include:

• Pastor/Assistant Pastor
• Christian College Administrator
• Youth Pastor/Director
• Church Administrator
• College Professor/Instructor
• Church Planter
• Missionary
• Teacher/Educator
• Sermon Writer
• Bible Researcher/Historian
• Worship Leader (Music)
• Family/Youth Counselor
• Finance Minister
• Writer/Editor Christian Newspaper
• Camp Director/Counselor

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Cross-Cultural Studies

The Cross-Cultural Studies major is designed to prepare students to work in cross-cultural or multi-ethnic settings. Graduates are prepared for entry-level service as well as graduate study. The courses are structured to meet the undergraduate requirements of the Christian & Missionary Alliance Division of Overseas Ministries. Potential careers may include:

• Youth Pastor/Director
• Church Administrator
• College Professor/Instructor
• Church Planter
• Missionary
• Teacher/Educator
• Sermon Writer
• Bible Researcher/Historian
• Worship Leader (Music)
• Family/Youth Counselor
• Finance Minister
• Writer/Editor Christian Newspaper
• Camp Director/Counselor

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English

The English major is designed for professional careers in varied fields, including writing for communication, publication or journalism. It will also provide preparatory training for graduate studies in this and related fields as will the Communications major. The English for Teachers major prepares students for the teaching credential in English. Potential careers may include:

• Professor/Teacher
• Communications Assistant
• College Admissions Counselor
• Convention/Events Planner
• Researcher/Reporter
• TV/Radio Scriptwriter
• TV/Radio/Film Producer
• Human Resources Specialist
• Public Relations Specialist
• Graphic Artist
• Business Manager Trainee
• Lobbyist
• Writer/Newspaper Editor
• Performing Arts Professional
• Speech/Sports/Technical Writer orcement

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General Ministry

The General Ministry major is designed for students who desire church or para-church ministry, but have not yet focused on a preferred sector of ministry. It includes introduction to several aspects of church functioning and requires internship experience in a selected ministry. Potential careers may include:

• Youth Pastor/Director
• Church Administrator
• College Professor/Instructor
• Church Planter
• Missionary
• Teacher/Educator
• Sermon Writer
• Bible Researcher/Historian
• Worship Leader (Music)
• Family/Youth Counselor
• Finance Minister
• Writer/Editor Christian Newspaper       
• Camp Director/Counselor

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History

The History major is designed primarily for preparatory professional careers in government (particularly pre-law or diplomatic service) or preparatory to graduate studies in a related discipline. This major may also serve as pre-seminary preparation. Potential careers may include:

• Christian Historian/Minister
• College Professor/Instructor
• Museum Archivist/Curator
• Exhibit/Event Organizer
• Lawyer/Paralegal
• Lobbyist
• Politician
• Journalism/Writer
• Publisher
• Business Manager/Director
• Insurance Fraud Investigator
• Marketing/Public Relations Mgr.
• Police Investigator
• Producer

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Liberal Studies

The Liberal Studies major is designed to equip students with a broad knowledge of major fields of learning. At its core is Simpson University's Foundational Studies rationale and curriculum. It is intended to prepare graduates for entry into various fields of further study or for successful completion of the content portion of the Multiple Subjects Assessment for Teachers (MSAT) examination. Potential careers may include:

• Teacher
• Buyer Trainee
• College Admissions Counselor
• Convention/Events Planner
• Development Officer/Fundraiser
• Human Resources Specialist
• Public Relations Specialist
• Graphic Artist
• Business Manager Trainee
• Insurance Agent/Underwriter
• Writer/Newspaper Editor
• Performing Arts Professional
• Travel and Tourism Agent
• Law Enforcement

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Math

The primary focus of the Mathematics major is to equip students with the mathematical knowledge required to teach in secondary schools. It also provides a foundation for graduate study and for occupations in a variety of areas. Potential careers may include:

• Professor/Teacher
• Mathematician
• Engineer
• Computer Scientist
• Computer Programmer
• Physicists
• Economists
• Statistician
• Actuarial Specialist
• Research Scientist
• Human Resources Specialist
• Business Manager Trainee
• Insurance Agent/Underwriter
• Law Enforcement

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Music

The Music major provides fundamental training in the areas of music reading, writing, conducting, analyzing and performing. The presentation of the historical background of music stresses the relationship between the development of Western music and Christianity. This major will enable students to become composers, performers, ministers of music, or teachers of music. Potential careers may include:

• Church/Temple Musician
• Worship Leader
• Choir/Choral Director
• Sound Technician
• Music producer
• Tour Publicist
• Arranger/Composer
• Instrument Repair/Restoration
• Musician/Performing Artist
• Singer/Opera Singer
• Concert Hall Manager
• Songwriter
• Theatrical Agent
• Music Therapist
• Music Educator/Critic

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Pastoral Studies

Persons entering ministry after completing the Pastoral Studies major should be able to do the following: speak and preach before an audience, administer the general functions of the church related to Christian education, financial affairs, planning and other matters; lead in church growth, counseling, missionary vision, and church education; and teach various age levels. The Christian and Missionary Alliance recommends 30 credits in Bible and Theology to qualify as a licensed worker. Potential careers may include:

• Pastor/Assistant Pastor
• Christian College Administrator
• Youth Pastor/Director
• Church Administrator
• College Professor/Instructor
• Church Planter
• Missionary
• Teacher/Educator
• Sermon Writer
• Bible Researcher/Historian
• Worship Leader (Music)
• Family/Youth Counselor
• Finance Minister
• Writer/Editor Christian Newspaper
• Camp Director/Counselor

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Psychology

The Psychology major is designed to provide course work and experience central to the basic understanding of the discipline. Human behavior is examined from modern and historical perspectives in both the practical and theoretical realms. The purpose of the major is to prepare students for graduate education or vocational opportunities in psychology or lay counseling with a mature, uniquely Christian approach. Potential careers may include:

• Clinical Psychologist
• Research Psychologist
• Forensic Psychologist
• Clinical Social Worker
• Marriage & Family Therapist
• Music Therapist
• Art Therapist
• Dance Therapist
• Drama Therapist
• Occupational Therapist
• Residential Care Worker
• Human Resource Specialist
• Career/Vocational Counselor
• Mediator/Negotiator
• Business/Insurance/Sales

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Youth Ministries

The Youth Ministries major is designed to prepare men and women for effective ministry to adolescents in church or para-church settings. The Christian and Missionary Alliance recommends 30 credits in Bible and Theology to qualify as a licensed worker. Potential careers may include:

• Youth Pastor/Director
• Church Administrator
• College Professor/Instructor
• Church Planter
• Missionary
• Teacher/Educator
• Sermon Writer
• Bible Researcher/Historian
• Worship Leader (Music)
• Family/Youth Counselor
• Finance Minister
• Writer/Editor Christian Newspaper
• Camp Director/Counselor 

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