ACADEMIC UPDATES
UPDATE FROM
Dr . Richard Belcastro Dean , College of Online Education
The Life University College of Online Education ( COE ) continues to develop and add new programs to their offerings for online students . This Fall , the Bachelor ’ s in Anatomy and Physiology degree admitted our first students . The Computer Information System and Technology ( CIST ) will begin enrolling new students in the 2023 Winter Quarter . This program is an updated version of the current CIM program . Our BBA and Biopsychology programs are now fully online . The MBA program is completed and is awaiting SACS approval for a targeted start in the 2023 Summer Quarter .
Over the course of the past year , the online Bachelor ’ s in Biology has been recognized as one of the top 10 online Biology programs . Additionally , the Master ’ s in Positive Psychology was recognized in the top five of the nation . Most recently , EduMed has ranked Life University ’ s Online Master ’ s in Positive Psychology Program 23rd in the nation as best online Psychology Program for 2023 .
Currently , the COE is in the process of developing the following programs :
• Several minors in the BBA
• Several minors in the CIST
• Several concentrations in the MBA
• A new Master ’ s in Public Health , with several concentrations .
Additionally , the COE has welcomed Travis Smith as a full-time staff member as a Media Producer . Smith has been dedicated to adding media to our current and new online courses to make them more engaging and to provide a more robust student experience .
The COE continues to grow our current programs and offerings and has several additional majors and certificate programs in development .
“ Life University ’ s online curriculum is very much the same as that is offered on campus . In fact , many of our online courses are taught by Life U campus faculty . And those that are not taught by campus faculty are instructed by faculty that bring a wealth of online teaching experience into the classroom . We are deeply committed to students ’ success . A student ’ s educational journey here at Life U is one that they do not embark on alone ; it is one that is a partnership with us . We are there every step of the way providing support .”
Dr . Richard Belcastro
Alumni . life . edu | 2022
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