Undergraduate Academic Programs

Students selecting an accounting major will earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree under the program of study offered by the William G. McGowan School of Business in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. from the Kearney & Company Department of Accounting. A minor in accounting is also available.

 Our accounting students learn the skills necessary for success in a dynamic global business environment. We offer a core curriculum, business foundation, and accounting courses that emphasize an awareness of personal values, character development, and critical liberal arts skills such as communication, analytical thinking, team building, and strategic planning.

Playing for a professional sports team tops the list of many dream jobs, but in reality, those opportunities are few and far between. Many turn their passion for the game into a career as an athletic trainer, helping to improve sports performance by preventing and treating injuries. Whether it’s a high school football player who needs his ankle taped or a professional basketball player with a chronic wrist injury, athletic trainers help prevent future injuries and heal existing ones.

Athletic Trainers (also known as ATs) are unique health care providers who specialize in the prevention, diagnosis, and intervention of emergency, acute, and chronic medical conditions involving impairment, functional limitations, and disabilities. In collaboration with physicians and other health team members, athletic trainers make decisions about how to optimize activity and participation of their patients and clients.

A strong science background and technical abilities are vital for athletic trainers, but other personality traits are critical as well. A good athletic trainer has strong observational abilities to detect and monitor potential injuries. They are able to remain calm and communicate effectively when athletes get hurt. And they always put the patient first, using their knowledge and expertise to ensure the right care is given to stay healthy and mobile.

Have you ever wondered how a scientist discovers drug treatments for cancer? Or perhaps you question why some antibiotics work better than others for certain infections. Have you ever thought about how chemistry can be used by living things? Do you enjoy biology and chemistry and can't decide between the two? Perhaps you are curious about genetics, disease, medicine and how the human body works down to a single molecule in a human cell. The answers to these questions- and many more- can be found in biochemistry and molecular biology.

Biochemistry and molecular biology is an interdisciplinary field of study that combines the knowledge of chemistry with application to living systems. If you enjoy asking questions about how living systems work on a molecular level, or if you are interested in applying chemistry knowledge to solving problems in living systems, then you should consider a biochemistry and molecular biology (BMB) major.

Are you considering earning a Bachelor's Degree in Biology? Biology, the scientific study of life and living organisms, is a very broad field that ranges in scale from molecules to ecosystems. Opportunities available to our graduates are also broad and range from careers in research to medicine to education. Many of our students go on to professions in the health sciences where they apply their understanding of living organisms on a daily basis. Others move on to graduate school or careers in research where they generate new knowledge about living organisms for the scientific community.

To prepare students for the diversity of professional and academic opportunities, the Biology curriculum uses a series of introductory courses to establish a broad foundation. Many students continue to choose courses from a diverse range of topics during their 3^rd and 4^th years, though our curriculum also allows students to specialize in particular areas of study or emphases. The Biology curriculum is rigorous, but it allows students the opportunity to earn a minor or complete significant coursework in other fields in science and math as well as education, social sciences and the humanities

Students selecting a major in Management will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree under the program of study offered by the William G. McGowan School of Business. A minor in Management is also available as a part of the William G. McGowan School of Business program of study.

The Management major at King's College provides an extensive general background in business; the major requirements emphasize the fundamental principles of business management along with the entrepreneurial and global aspects of business required of a business professional. The management major is provided with a thorough foundation in the fields of accounting, economics, computer systems, finance, law and the quantitative aspects of business.Management majors can choose from a concentration in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Healthcare Management, Human Resources Management, International Business Management, or Sports Management. Utilizing the elective courses a student can achieve a double concentration, double major or minor from the other majors in the McGowan School of Business or the College of Arts and Sciences.

Chemistry is the science of matter and its changes; the effort to understand the laws governing the behavior of atoms and molecules. Behind this dry definition is an enormous range of activities ranging from highly theoretical to immediately practical. Chemists study abstract theories in an effort to understand those fundamental laws. They then apply them in making new materials, eliminating pollution, fighting diseases, or detecting crime. Our chemistry graduates work in these areas and many others.

King’s major program consists of a sequence of courses taught by our highly qualified faculty that are designed to help the student understand the various branches of chemistry. Laboratory courses use state of the art equipment and teach the fundamentals of the scientific method; the creative questioning of nature and careful reasoning from the results. The Chemistry Department has a tradition of strong faculty-student interaction. Classes are deliberately small and each student receives personal attention.

The Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science /Medical Technology degree program is designed to train and qualify students as Clinical Laboratory Scientists/Medical Technologists for hospital or clinical laboratories. This program meets the Clinical Laboratory Science requirements of the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

A communications degree offers students the opportunity to gain a broad understanding of the media’s role in society, along with a highly specialized and personalized concentration in their area of professional interest – Broadcast and Social Media, Journalism, Video Game Design, or Visual and Brand Communications. See what students have to say about the program. More details are available here, too!

Students are taught how to understand and critically evaluate the past, present and future of mass communications so that they are prepared to excel within its ever-changing structure and to produce changes within it.  The program provides a mix of hands-on and theoretical courses in order to provide students with a well-rounded education.  Students will thereby develop a foundation in both the creation of media and comprehension of the effects and significance of media products that they create and consume.

Are you a problem-solver with an affinity for technology? Do you have an analytical mind and a knack for understanding complex systems? If so, a computers and information systems (CIS) degree from King's College in Wikes-Barre, Pa., might be the perfect fit for you.

At King's College, we offer a comprehensive computer information systems degree program that teaches you how to apply technology, problem-solving, and information management skills to help organizations operate efficiently. This degree often combines coursework in computer programming, systems development, project management, systems analysis, and network design and administration to prepare students for real-world challenges in various industries.

Degrees offered:

• Our Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Systems (B.S. CIS) is perfect if you enjoy working with new technologies, designing programs and applications, managing networks, or analyzing data to discover trends.
• Students can also choose the business-focused Bachelor of Science in Computer Information Systems - Business (B.S. CIS-BUS) or add a compatible minor in data analytics, business administration, marketing, finance, computer science, or mathematics.

Computer science is the study of computer systems and their rapidly expanding role in households, businesses, and government agencies around the world. As computers have expanded into all aspects of daily life, computer scientists are needed to improve user interfaces, digital networks, data storage, cybersecurity, and web design. We focus on understanding the diverse properties of computer systems used in medical diagnosis, scientific visualization, biological simulation, artificial intelligence, and engineering design.

Earning a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is a worthwhile investment for professional growth and future employment. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the median annual salary for this field is $97,430 and related jobs are projected to grow 15% from 2021 to 2031, which is much faster than most other occupations.

The criminal justice system protects the rights of the victim and the accused by ensuring justice is served for both. If you dream of being a detective, security specialist, or prosecutor, this may be the major for you.

Criminal justice is a captivating field that delves into how criminal offenders are processed by federal, state, and local agencies. It examines law enforcement officers, courts, and corrections.

Students pursue a criminal justice degree for many reasons, including a desire to help their community and contribute to a safer society. Aspiring professionals in this field often feel a strong sense of social responsibility and seek to uphold justice, protect the vulnerable, and promote fairness within the criminal justice system.

At King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., we equip students with a deep understanding of the criminal justice system and its impact on society so they can solve crimes, succeed in a courtroom, or pursue any number of rewarding careers that contribute to the public good.

Economics is the study of the choices we make in our daily lives, both as individuals and as communities. It considers the impact of small and large resource decisions on the individual, on society, and on the natural world. Because many of these decisions are made in the marketplace, an understanding of Economics is essential for those pursuing a career in any aspect of business. Likewise, those preparing for professional work in politics and law should have knowledge of economic fundamentals, as government decision-makers continue to play a key role throughout the global economy. The Economics curriculum is designed to give the first formal training in Economics to those students who would become professional economists and to those who seek knowledge of Economics as part of their training for other professions such as law, banking, government, or industry.

The Education Department of King’s College is dedicated to preparing young men and women to become teachers in a program that is consistent with the liberal arts tradition and the mission statement of King’s College. The Department is small enough to offer individual attention to all students and large enough to be well staffed and equipped. Our staff and physical facilities are unsurpassed by any comparable educational program. All full-time members of the Education Department faculty are credentialed at the doctoral level or have exceptional expertise.

The Program for Teacher Education at King’s College is approved by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The mission of the Education Department is to prepare reflective practitioners who are recognized for their vision, motivation, knowledge, skills, and dispositions as they develop, manage and monitor communities of learning in a diverse and complex world. This mission is built on the foundational tenets of a broad-based liberal arts education in the tradition of King’s College and the Congregation of Holy Cross and the best professional practices of teacher education.

King’s College offers 3+2 Dual Degree Engineering Programs in collaboration with the University of Notre Dame and Washington University in St. Louis. In these programs students study for three years at King’s College taking mathematics, science, pre-engineering and liberal arts courses, and then transfer to Notre Dame or Washington University for two years to complete engineering courses in their chosen fields. Upon successful completion of the program, students receive both a B.S. from King’s College (in Physics, Chemistry, Environmental and Ecological Sciences or Computer Science) and a B.S. in Engineering from Notre Dame (in Aerospace, Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, Environmental or Mechanical Engineering) or Washington University (in Biomedical, Chemical, Computer, Electrical, Environmental, Mechanical or Systems Engineering).

The 3+2 Engineering program at King’s takes an interdisciplinary approach to exposing students to the transferable skills of liberal learning valued in a King’s College education. The knowledge, skills, and dispositions students acquire by virtue of the Core liberal arts curriculum at King’s will enhance their ability to be successful contributors within their chosen engineering field. During the three years at King’s, students take a variety of liberal arts courses that develop skills in written and oral communication, moral reasoning, and critical thinking. Employers value the liberal arts/engineering combination since students possess not only technical skills, but also the ability to write proposals, make presentations, and broadly understand engineering systems and the role of technology in our changing society.

A civil engineering degree from King's will set you up for a lucrative and rewarding career designing all kinds of structures that help people, including bridges, dams, airports, harbors, and skyscrapers.

The first building block for that career is a strong educational foundation. With a civil engineering bachelor's degree from King's, our graduates enter the workforce with real-world engineering experience and a strong desire to use their skills in the service of others.

You'll use creative design throughout your time at King's, from your first semester all the way to your final capstone project when you build a machine for an actual client. You could come up with a device that factory workers use to move heavy metals, a machine that controls flow for manufacturing particles, or even build a robot that uses ultrasound to navigate autonomously.

This experience is possible because our faculty work closely with students in small classes. We'll help you match your talents and passions with exciting opportunities in the real world. Our mechanical engineering curriculum is driven by the insights of our partners in industry, who know the importance of creativity, practical thinking, and professional skills like teamwork and communication.

As one of the largest departments on campus, the English Department provides students with a variety of literature and writing courses and serves as dedicated, student-centered advisors to all our majors and minors, both in their academic pursuits while here at King’s and in their lives beyond college.

Students in English can choose among three majors: the Bachelor of Arts in English, the Bachelor of Arts in English with Secondary Education Certification, or the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing. The Bachelor of Arts in English emphasizes the analysis of literary and cultural texts in a range of historical and aesthetic contexts. The Secondary Education degree emphasizes the same knowledge and skills, but with an added component of classes focused on education and pedagogy. The Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing includes the study of the art of writing (both professionals and creative, rhetorical theory (including visual and digital rhetoric), the practicalities of day-to-day workplace writing, and an introduction to some of the software and technologies on which professional writers (and their employers) depend.

As one of the largest departments on campus, the English Department provides students with a variety of literature and writing courses and serves as dedicated, student-centered advisors to all our majors and minors, both in their academic pursuits while here at King’s and in their lives beyond college.

Students in English can choose among three majors: the Bachelor of Arts in English, the Bachelor of Arts in English with Secondary Education Certification, or the Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing. The Bachelor of Arts in English emphasizes the analysis of literary and cultural texts in a range of historical and aesthetic contexts. The Secondary Education degree emphasizes the same knowledge and skills, but with an added component of classes focused on education and pedagogy. The Bachelor of Arts in Professional Writing includes the study of the art of writing (both professionals and creative, rhetorical theory (including visual and digital rhetoric), the practicalities of day-to-day workplace writing, and an introduction to some of the software and technologies on which professional writers (and their employers) depend.

Students selecting a major in Management will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree under the program of study offered by the William G. McGowan School of Business. A minor in Management is also available as a part of the William G. McGowan School of Business program of study.

The Management major at King's College provides an extensive general background in business; the major requirements emphasize the fundamental principles of business management along with the entrepreneurial and global aspects of business required of a business professional. The management major is provided with a thorough foundation in the fields of accounting, economics, computer systems, finance, law and the quantitative aspects of business. Management majors can choose from a concentration in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Healthcare Management, Human Resources Management, International Business Management, or Sports Management. Utilizing the elective courses a student can achieve a double concentration, double major or minor from the other majors in the McGowan School of Business or the College of Arts and Sciences.

Albert Einstein reportedly defined the environment as “everything that isn’t me.” This commonsense, working definition also suggests the scope and complexity of the environmental issues facing us today. Understanding, and eventually solving, the many environmental challenges of our world increasingly require a working knowledge of a variety of disciplines. As a result, the Environmental Program at King’s College is designed to provide a diverse group of students with the knowledge base to confront these challenges.

The Environmental Program emphasizes a holistic approach from many perspectives, including many from outside the traditional sciences that usually comprise environmental programs. Our majors draw upon courses from a number of fields, including the natural sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Students choosing this program will be exposed to a variety of learning settings and strategies, including foundational and advanced classes and laboratories, problem-based learning, and experiential learning. In addition, a significant portion of the curriculum occurs in field settings, including immersion courses focused on wildlife and the Chesapeake Bay.

Have you ever wondered how your actions impact the world around you? In an era where climate change and sustainability are not just buzzwords but eminent concerns, understanding our environment has never been more crucial. At King's College, we don't just teach you about environmental issues: we immerse you in the solutions.

If you're passionate about making a tangible difference in the world, a degree in environmental and sustainability studies may be right for you.

The King’s College Exercise Science major provides students with an understanding of the physiological, biomechanical, and psychological effects of exercise on the human body. This unique and challenging program is designed to prepare students for a wide range of careers in the fast-growing fields of health, wellness, and fitness. The Exercise Science major at King’s College provides students with a foundation of both theoretical and clinical knowledge while adhering to the King’s mission to “teach its students not only how to make a living, but how to live.”

King’s College offers six tracks within the major of Exercise Science.

Students selecting a major in Management will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree under the program of study offered by the William G. McGowan School of Business. A minor in Management is also available as a part of the William G. McGowan School of Business program of study.

The Management major at King's College provides an extensive general background in business; the major requirements emphasize the fundamental principles of business management along with the entrepreneurial and global aspects of business required of a business professional. The management major is provided with a thorough foundation in the fields of accounting, economics, computer systems, finance, law and the quantitative aspects of business. Management majors can choose from a concentration in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Healthcare Management, Human Resources Management, International Business Management, or Sports Management. Utilizing the elective courses a student can achieve a double concentration, double major or minor from the other majors in the McGowan School of Business or the College of Arts and Sciences.

The Department of Foreign Languages offers courses designed to help the student develop skills in speaking, writing, reading, and understanding a foreign language. In doing so, this may enhance the student’s employment opportunities in a variety of ways, in addition to contributing to the student’s broad humanistic education.

The main objectives of the French major are to increase the student’s communication skills in French and enhance their understanding and appreciation for the French culture. This instruction and preparation provides the necessary background needed for careers in foreign language teaching, bilingual education, teaching English as a second language, and areas of graduate study. Pursuing a French major, in conjunction with another specialization, can not only aid the student when traveling, but also open up career opportunities fields such as government, international business/commerce, accounting, law, and communications.

A major program in General Science is available to students whose goals and interests require a diversity of exposure to science disciplines and flexibility in selection of science courses. The major in General Science is appropriate for students who are preparing for careers in the health professions (Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Veterinary, etc.), for those who wish to enter graduate school programs at the Masters or Doctoral degree levels, for those students who wish to attain Teacher Certification, and those preparing for employment in a variety of science or science-related career areas.

The major sequence course requirements for the General Science Major provide a breadth of exposure to the science disciplines; the choices available for minor concentration provide diversity and flexibility so that a student can readily obtain specific preparation needed for individual postgraduate plans.

Students selecting a major in Management will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree under the program of study offered by the William G. McGowan School of Business. A minor in Management is also available as a part of the William G. McGowan School of Business program of study.

The Management major at King's College provides an extensive general background in business; the major requirements emphasize the fundamental principles of business management along with the entrepreneurial and global aspects of business required of a business professional. The management major is provided with a thorough foundation in the fields of accounting, economics, computer systems, finance, law and the quantitative aspects of business. Management majors can choose from a concentration in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Healthcare Management, Human Resources Management, International Business Management, or Sports Management. Utilizing the elective courses a student can achieve a double concentration, double major or minor from the other majors in the McGowan School of Business or the College of Arts and Sciences.

History stands at the crossroads of the liberal arts. It belongs fully to two great academic families: Social Sciences and the Humanities. Studying history, reading, writing and arguing about history, questioning the past and our relationship to it, are fundamental questions that frame our understandings of ourselves as individuals and the societies we inhabit. History tells us who we are. Equally importantly, history is about sources and evidence—about how we sort through voices of the past and present, in order to understand more fully the society, culture, politics and economy of the world around us. King’s History students will emerge better able to understand the forces which have shaped our world, to address current problems based on historical thinking, and to communicate these understandings effectively.

Students selecting a major in Management will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree under the program of study offered by the William G. McGowan School of Business. A minor in Management is also available as a part of the William G. McGowan School of Business program of study.

The Management major at King's College provides an extensive general background in business; the major requirements emphasize the fundamental principles of business management along with the entrepreneurial and global aspects of business required of a business professional. The management major is provided with a thorough foundation in the fields of accounting, economics, computer systems, finance, law and the quantitative aspects of business. Management majors can choose from a concentration in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Healthcare Management, Human Resources Management, International Business Management, or Sports Management. Utilizing the elective courses a student can achieve a double concentration, double major or minor from the other majors in the McGowan School of Business or the College of Arts and Sciences.

Students selecting a major in Management will be awarded a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree under the program of study offered by the William G. McGowan School of Business. A minor in Management is also available as a part of the William G. McGowan School of Business program of study.

The Management major at King's College provides an extensive general background in business; the major requirements emphasize the fundamental principles of business management along with the entrepreneurial and global aspects of business required of a business professional. The management major is provided with a thorough foundation in the fields of accounting, economics, computer systems, finance, law and the quantitative aspects of business. Management majors can choose from a concentration in Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Healthcare Management, Human Resources Management, International Business Management, or Sports Management. Utilizing the elective courses a student can achieve a double concentration, double major or minor from the other majors in the McGowan School of Business or the College of Arts and Sciences.

The challenges facing the world today are not bound by traditional borders. Technological innovation, climate change, and war always impact multiple nations at a time. Likewise, a major program that is not bound by traditional disciplinary boundaries offers the best approach to tackling these challenges.

The Bachelor of Arts in International Relations and Strategy at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., integrates political science, history, economics, geography, and language courses into the study of contemporary global questions.

Villanova University and King’s College have arranged for the direct-entry admission of qualified King’s students to pursue a doctorate in law at the Villanova University Charles Widger School of Law. 

There are two pathways for qualified students:

• A 3+3 pathway in which King’s students spend three years at King’s and then three years at Villanova, with credits earned at the successful completion of the first year of law school transferring back to King’s to satisfy final graduation requirements
• A 4+3 pathway in which King’s students apply to Villanova in their senior year and matriculate at the School of Law after having graduated from King’s

Benefits

• Application fee waived
• Preferred admission without the competition of the rest of the applicant pool
• Guaranteed annual full tuition scholarship during three years of law school in the 3+3 program
• Guaranteed one-half tuition scholarship and eligibility for traditional financial aid and scholarships in the 4+3 program

 

Students selecting a major in marketing will earn a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) degree under the program of study offered by the King's College William G. McGowan School of Business in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. A minor in marketing is also available.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with a major in marketing is designed to foster a detailed understanding of the marketing field and its role in business.

The aim of the Mathematics Department is to provide students with a sound background in both pure and applied Mathematics, while inculcating a respect for objective reasoning, clear ideas, and precise expression (elements which truly characterize a liberal arts education). Our goal is to make students sophisticated in the way they think and in the way they approach problems. This heightened sophistication should extend beyond the boundaries of Mathematics into other areas.

The Mathematics Department provides a thorough undergraduate training in Mathematics for those desiring Mathematical careers in education, research, industry, and government, and courses for those who wish to follow a limited programming Mathematics.

The Neuroscience major at King’s College emphasizes a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach to understanding the complex neural mechanisms involved in the control of human or animal behavior. The major provides students with a broadly based yet integrated education focused on the relationship between behavior and biology at multiple levels.

The Neuroscience major requires courses in introductory biology, chemistry, psychology, organic chemistry, statistics, and a survey of neuroscience. Students then select a number of more advanced psychology and biology courses as electives, allowing them to focus on the area of neuroscience that is of most interest. Students receive laboratory experience to help them develop scientific process skills (i.e., critical thinking, and writing). All students engage in original research under the supervision of a faculty member. Students completing the major will have an interdisciplinary scientific background from which to pursue their individual interests in the neurosciences.

For individuals who are inspired by helping others, there are few career paths more rewarding than nursing. Nurses are at the front lines of critical medical care, often having the first and most frequent interactions with patients in need. And as healthcare challenges across the country expand, so do employment opportunities for professionals in this field.

A career in nursing opens the door to opportunities in Adult Health, Pediatrics, Obstetrics, Psychiatry, and more. Key responsibilities include:

• Perform physical exams and health histories before making critical decisions
• Provide health promotion, counseling, and education
• Administer medications and other personalized interventions
• Coordinate care in collaboration with a wide array of healthcare professionals

Our graduate program in nutrition and dietetics prepares students for evidence-based practice in the field of nutrition. With your Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics (M.S.N.D.), you can apply advanced knowledge about food and science in a variety of environments and counsel others in pursuing a healthy diet, improving their health, and fighting disease.

The M.S.N.D. program also prepares students to sit for the national exam to become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN), a professional title and credential. Starting January 1, 2024, a master’s degree will be required to sit for the credentialing exam.

Whether you are already working in a health-related field, or have an interest in nutrition policy, athletics, research or beyond, there is a demand for graduate-trained professionals who are skilled in the application of evidence-based nutrition strategies. With employment predicted to grow at a faster-than average rate of 16% through 2024, and entry-level median salaries in the range of $60,000, there has never been a better time to pursue a master’s degree in nutrition science at King’s College.

King's College is pleased to announce its first upcoming doctoral program, awarding students a Doctorate in Occupational Therapy (OTD) with a Specialization in Leadership upon completion. The 3+3 BS/OTD program requires six years of academic studies, including six months of clinical fieldwork and a 14-week doctoral capstone experience. This accelerated degree program leads to an entry-level Clinical Doctorate after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a Minor in Neuroscience and Psychology from King’s College. The Post-Baccalaureate entry into the OTD program (OTD only) requires three years of academic studies, including 6 months of clinical fieldwork and a 14-week doctoral capstone leading to a Clinical Doctorate with a Specialization in Leadership.

Philosophy (Greek for “love of wisdom”) addresses deep and fundamental questions of human existence: Is there a God? What is the meaning of life? What is ultimately real? What is mind, and how does it relate to the physical world? How should one make moral decisions? What is a just society? As the rigorous, systematic study of such big questions, philosophy is central to the mission of King’s College, which seeks to produce broadly educated men and women who possess a clear moral compass, are capable of articulate and critical reflection on the fundamental problems of the human condition, and are informed and reflective citizens.

Do you have a passion for helping people with the latest advancements in medical care? Are you prepared to enter a challenging, rewarding, and high-paying profession with countless employment opportunities?

If so, our physician assistant (PA) degree offers multiple advantages that will help you secure a promising future in medicine. Our faculty of physician assistants, physicians, pharmacists, and other health care professionals are eager to guide you throughout your academic journey, whether you are first time student or a professional looking to advance your career.

Physics is the broadest of the natural sciences, and more than any other, seeks to explain the nature of the universe. Physics is the discipline that investigates the inner workings of the world in which we live and seeks to understand the properties and interactions of atoms, nuclei and the fundamental particles of the Universe. It deals with the forces that govern the history and the future of the Universe, from the time of its birth to its ultimate fate. And, on a more practical scale, physics helps us understand the workings of the human body, the properties of engineering materials, and the most efficient uses of energy. Whatever the question, it is likely that physics holds the answer.

King’s equips physics graduates with key attributes desired by employers: the ability to analyze and solve complicated problems, experience with computers and an understanding of modern technology, an ability to place physics in a global and cultural context, and the ability to effectively communicate essential knowledge in oral, written, and quantitative forms. With this background, students with a degree in physics can find jobs in the private sector including jobs related to engineering, computer or information systems, in the government sector at national research labs, in the military, in the finance and banking industry, in the secondary education system, and in professional programs like medical school or law school.

Political Science seeks to explain the world of politics and government. As the world becomes more complex, the importance of the discipline of political science grows. Politics is at the heart of social decision making; and the need for thoughtful, human interactions in the modern era is clear. Solutions to today’s problems revolve around individuals, institutions, and their respective activities. Political science is the discipline that brings together traditional and modern inquiries concerning the place of humans and their decisions in the world.

The Pre-health Professions Program at King’s College provides all of the resources you need to successfully enter a graduate program in Medicine, Dentistry, Veterinary Medicine, Chiropractic Medicine, Podiatry, Optometry, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Pharmacy, Physician Assistant, Athletic Training, and other clinical health professions. We offer a wealth of individual and group opportunities for our students as they progress from freshman year through admittance into their professional program.

King’s College offers 5-year BS/MS Programs for students wishing to pursue Physician Assistant or Athletic Training careers. These programs are composed of a pre-professional and professional phase. King's also offers a competitive undergraduate Nursing program including an RN to Bachelor of Science Degree and the Dual Degrees in Nursing (DDN) program.  We encourage you to learn more about these exciting programs!

The Exercise Science Occupational Therapy Track (3+3 OTD track) BS/OTD program requires six years of academic studies, including six months of clinical fieldwork and a 14-week doctoral capstone experience. This accelerated degree program leads to an entry-level Clinical Doctorate after graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science with a Minor in Neuroscience.

Do you find yourself thinking about why people do what they do? Are you curious about the experiences, feelings, and thoughts that influence how we perceive the world? Your interest could indicate a more than casual curiosity into what makes our minds tick.

Knowledge and appreciation of human interaction are essential for success in our rapidly expanding and diverse society. The study of psychology offers insight into understanding the thoughts, emotions, and actions that shape who we are, and explores the dynamics of human interaction.

As a psychology major at King's College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., you will gain insights into the various theories that form the foundation of psychology and develop practical skills that enable you to comprehend, analyze, and interpret human interactions. Whether you're leaning towards clinical practice, research, government, or business our distinguished B.S. and B.A. psychology programs will provide a solid foundation to realize your ambitions.

Social workers connect vulnerable and disadvantaged people with essential welfare systems, assistance programs, and resources.

Their help reaches individuals, families, and community groups struggling with disabilities, mental health concerns, addiction, violence, or trauma. Social workers also help marginalized youth, veterans, the elderly, incarcerated individuals, and unhoused, immigrant, or refugee communities.

With a social work degree, you’ll advance human rights and social, economic, and environmental justice. You’ll identify diverse community groups and how their identities impact social experiences. You’ll also assess and engage with individuals, families, groups, organizations, and communities while developing policy and conducting research.

Sociology is the scientific study of human interaction and society. Understanding and predicting how social groups -- ranging from workplace teams to entire societies -- function and change is the goal of the discipline. It includes the study of institutions such as family, work/occupations, education, religion, military, welfare, and social work. Also prominent in Sociology is the study of the problems facing society such as crime, poverty, juvenile delinquency, terrorism, aging, and minority/majority group relations. It is unique among the social sciences because it is not limited in focus to a single institution or level of analysis, but emphasizes the relations among all parts of society.

The Department of Foreign Languages offers courses designed to help the student develop skills in speaking, writing, reading, and understanding a foreign language. In doing so, this may enhance the student’s employment opportunities in a variety of ways, in addition to contributing to the student’s broad humanistic education.

Knowledge of Spanish, especially in combination with another field of study, provides countless opportunities for engaging and rewarding careers within the global economy. It may also create a unique opportunity for those studying education, as the demand for bilingual educators  and English instruction increases. Spanish is a very global language, spoken as the first language in Spain, Argentina, Mexico, Costa Rica, and the Dominican Republic. Many United States residents also speak Spanish as their native language.

The main objectives of the Spanish major program are to strengthen the student’s understanding and fluency in the language while teaching them about the culture behind it.

The new Sports Management concentration is designed for students who seek to apply their business skills to the dynamic industry of sports and recreation. Earning a sports-management-focused degree will position graduates to navigate the sports marketing and media environment; understand labor and sports law; manage budgets and complex financial issues; manage teams, events, and projects; and leverage business technology for problem solving and data-informed decision making. 

The global sports industry generates over $400 billion annually, and the number and type of associated career opportunities is growing faster than average (10% from 2016 to 2026). Graduates can expect to work in facility and event management, marketing and promotion, sports communication, sales, sports tourism, or amateur and professional sport management organizations, among others, with average salaries ranging from $41,000 to $208,000. 

At King’s, students will have regional access to practicum and internship opportunities at high-profile organizations like the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins (AHL Pittsburgh Penguins) and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton RailRiders (Triple-A Yankees).  

The Department of Theatre is a dynamic and intensive program with experienced professors, an active production season, scheduled workshops, guest artists, and special events. The curriculum is based on a liberal arts foundation providing all students with the“Theatre core” courses in various aspects of the theatrical art, including history and criticism, performance, directing, design, technical production, and Theatre education — the background and skills important for individual development and necessary in professional life.

Students of all walks of academic life participate in theatre courses and production activity. In this light, Theatre is more than a major program at King’s College; the Theatre is a service in the highest sense to the overall mission and goals of the college. Theatre stands with disciplines such as Mass Communications, English, Education, Philosophy, Psychology, or History, concerned with educating a central core of majors while exerting a humanizing and liberalizing influence on students. The theatre department also has made a committment to equality and anti-racism.

Theology is a critical reflection on religious belief and practice from within a faith tradition  and a prominent place among the liberal arts at King’s College. King’s mission as a Catholic college in the Holy Cross tradition is the basis for this prominence. Moreover, some form of religious experience is a nearly universal aspect of human existence, and the Jewish and Christian traditions have played substantial formative roles in the development of contemporary North American and European cultures. Theology students at King’s are afforded the opportunity to engage in careful study of Hebrew and Christian scripture and the doctrines, practices, and cultures constituting Christian tradition. Such academic study of Christian faith avoids both indoctrination and indifference in the quest for what the Church Fathers called fides quaerens intellectum: “faith seeking understanding.”

As a Catholic Christian college, King’s seeks to foster mature theological reflection that will serve as a foundation for students’ religious and intellectual development as persons and members of society. The college strives to do this in a way that encourages informed religious decisions and recognizes the significance of other religious traditions. Likewise, the college promotes mutual understanding and respect among religious peoples. For these reasons, all students are required to take two courses in theology as part of the CORE Curriculum.