Program Description The Department of Chemistry shares Winston-Salem State University’s mission of student success by providing excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Courses in the major program, along with those in the General Education, provide opportunities for students to develop skills required for success in the work world and in graduate/professional schools. Chemistry majors participate in hands-on research experiences involving state-of-the-art instrumentation. Chemistry majors and minors may join the American Chemical Society Student Affiliate (ACS, professional chemistry society) or Phi Lambda Epsilon (PLU, national chemistry honor society). In 2014/2015 year, the ACS Student Affiliate was awarded an Honorable Mention from the ACS for its activities.

Program Description The business programs at Winston Salem State University offer accessible quality undergraduate and graduate education, which build upon a liberal arts foundation within the nurturing tradition of a Historically Black College and University. Our mission is to develop skilled business professionals using transformative learning experiences in a student-centered environment. Students will be exposed to a broad spectrum of activities, academic disciplines and specialty functions within organizations (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, Marketing and Management Information System (MIS)), whether they operate for profit or not. A blend of academic studies enriched with experiential and co-curricular learning opportunities prepare students to enter a challenging environment with the confidence and skills to be successful.

Salem offers a bachelor of science in biochemistry. By majoring in biochemistry, you will learn the basic chemistry, biology, physics, and mathematics that will help you understand and solve problems in health, environment, forensics, and food safety at the molecular level.

The Bachelor of Science in Public Health is designed for students who are interested in interventions aimed at improving health outcomes for society at large. The field will prepare students with disciplinary knowledge about the socio-economic, cultural, racial, and policy aspects of public health.

The Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering program provides students with marketable degrees in fields much in demand enabling them to attain high-paying jobs and pursue successful careers. Given how central technology is to the economy and society more broadly, engineering graduates have a singular ability to attain leadership roles in a diverse array of workplace settings. The ongoing fourth industrial revolution is likely to ensure that technology will impact an increasing number of daily activities due to the rapid adoption of inter-connected and networked devices.

At Carolina University, our Psychology undergraduate programs offer a comprehensive curriculum which results in a solid foundation of valuable knowledge about working with people and organizations and understanding oneself. Both the BA and BS program requirements are structured to fall in line with the 5 goals of the American Psychological Association, thereby ensuring a solid foundation in the major areas of Psychology.

Carolina University offers a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer Science. The courses in the computer science program are designed to teach the foundations of computing technology. The students are prepared for the changing nature of technology.

The Bachelor of Science in Information Systems can be completed as part of the BA Interdisciplinary Studies or the Bachelor of Business Administration. It equips students with the competencies for success in a rapidly growing field. IS managers plan, coordinate, and execute IT-related goals in an organization.

Program Description The major in accounting prepares students for careers in the accounting field. Students will acquire the skills necessary to obtain entry level positions within the accounting profession. The program of study also provides an appropriate background for graduate study in business and accounting, and satisfies educational requirements to sit for the Uniform Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination and the Certified Management Accountant (CMA) examination.

The Biology program at Carolina University focuses on foundational studies of the structure, function, behavior and evolution of cells, organisms, populations and ecosystems. Through challenging and engaging courses, fieldwork and lab opportunities, our students will develop a foundation for broad and diverse career options in the biological sciences and related fields.