School of Arts and Sciences
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Explore, Create, and Lead Through the Liberal Arts
The School of Arts and Sciences invites you to think critically, communicate creatively, and grow intellectually. Our programs combine academic rigor with practical experiences that nurture curiosity and self-discovery.
Skills for a Life of Inquiry & Impact
From internships and lab work to community engagement and artistic expression, you’ll turn theory into practice while developing faith and character. At UMO, your education isn’t just preparation—it’s a meaningful beginning.
Associate Degrees
General Studies (AS)
Take the next step in your educational journey with a flexible, online program designed for working adults. This degree helps you complete core college courses while strengthening essential skills in communication, technology, critical thinking, and cultural awareness. With an emphasis on global perspectives and practical knowledge, it’s an ideal foundation for career advancement or transfer into a bachelor’s program that keeps you moving forward.
General Studies: Pre-Nursing (AS)
Build a solid foundation for a future in nursing through a flexible, online program designed for working adults. The curriculum includes core courses in anatomy and physiology, microbiology, chemistry, psychology, and statistics to meet BSN prerequisites. Students gain the academic preparation and confidence needed to transition smoothly into a bachelor’s program and pursue a nursing career.
Bachelor Degrees
Applied Psychology (BA)
Explore the science of human behavior while building practical skills for careers in advocacy, counseling, human resources, and social services. This fully online program blends applied and theoretical psychology with real-world experience, helping students analyze behavior, solve problems, and prepare for professional roles or graduate study. Supportive faculty guide students in setting goals, exploring graduate options, and creating a clear path toward long-term success.
Christian Studies (BS)
Develop the knowledge and skills to lead and serve with purpose in ministry settings. This fully online program explores theology, biblical interpretation, church history, and spiritual formation. Students strengthen their preaching, leadership, and communication abilities. Supportive faculty and small class sizes create a close-knit learning environment shaped by mentorship and Christian community.
Human Services (BS)
Prepare to make a lasting impact by supporting individuals, families, and communities through an interdisciplinary, real-world approach. Combining psychology, sociology, and criminal justice, the online curriculum emphasizes practical skills in communication, assessment, service delivery, and cultural competence. Students also receive faculty mentorship while exploring diverse solutions to today’s social challenges.
Justice Studies (BS)
Explore the intersection of law, society, and justice through a dynamic online program designed for working adults. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, research, advocacy, and real-world application. Students engage in policy analysis, and hands-on projects while building strong skills in writing, presenting, and problem-solving. Faculty with both academic and field experience guide students toward careers in legal services, law enforcement, and public policy, as well as graduate or law school.
Prelicensure Nursing (BSN)
Build the confidence and clinical expertise to make a difference in nursing through a program grounded in compassion, hands-on learning, and evidence-based practice. The prelicensure BSN offers two flexible pathways: fast-track BSN with evening and weekend classes for accelerated completion, and a traditional, four-year BSN track with daytime scheduling that supports a collegiate-athlete lifestyle. Both include 600 hours of clinical experience and immersive training in a state-of-the-art simulation lab. Graduates gain the skills to delivery safe, evidence-based care and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN licensure exam.
Graduate Degrees
Counseling: Clinical Mental Health (MS)
Prepare for licensure as a clinical mental health counselor in a CACREP-accredited online program designed for working professionals. Weekly virtual meetings foster peer support and faculty connection, while the curriculum emphasizes ethics, multicultural competence, counseling theory, and supervised clinical training. Graduates are well-prepared for practice and supported long after completion.
Why Choose UMO Online?
At the University of Mount Olive, you’ll find more than an online education. You’ll discover a community that wraps its arms around you with the care and support you need to succeed.
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At UMO, care and commitment are at the heart of our covenant with every student. We believe genuine support teaches, guides, and transforms lives. We are dedicated to helping you succeed in your studies and beyond. Wherever you’re starting from, we’ll help you take the next step with confidence.Find Your Program