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Ģ����ý is expanding opportunities through several new academic programs at the doctoral, graduate and undergraduate levels.

The university is launching new academic offerings designed to meet workforce demand, support career advancement and prepare graduates for leadership in growing industries. The new programs are:

Doctoral Programs

• Doctor of Health Science
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, DNP

Graduate Programs

• Applied Behavioral Analysis, M.S.
• Healthcare Administration Certificate
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Post-Master's Certificate

Undergraduate Programs  

• Hospitality and Tourism Management, B.A.
• Project Management, B.A.
• Event Management Minor
• Forensic Studies Minor
• Pre-Law Minor

These additions reflect Ģ����ý commitment to growth, innovation and partnership.

�At Ģ����ý, we continue to build momentum by adding new academic programs aligned with the changing needs of today workforce, the interests of our students and our institutional strengths in business, behavioral health and health professions,� said Summer McGee, Ph.D., CPH, president of Ģ����ý. �We look forward to welcoming students into these programs in the fall and to working with local businesses and community partners to create strong employment pipelines.�

The new programs expand opportunities for students seeking careers in high-demand fields, including healthcare, behavioral health, business, hospitality, law and project leadership. They also reflect the university continued focus on developing programs that respond to employer needs and regional workforce priorities.

With locations in Hickory and Asheville, as well as online, Ģ����ý serves students through undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs grounded in academic excellence, personal attention and career preparation.