Messiah College is a nationally ranked, private Christian college located in Mechanicsburg, Pa., just outside of the state capital Harrisburg.
Messiah College students set standards of excellence in the classroom, on the playing field, on the stage and in service to others.
Messiah College seeks to provide educational and cultural opportunities not only to our campus community, but to our extended local community as well.
Though your campus experience might last only a few years, your ongoing connection to Messiah is vital. We value your contributions to Messiah and to church and society.
Messiah employees faithfully educate, inspire and empower students to live out the College's mission to grow in intellect, character and Christian faith.
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Our mission statement reflects the integration of our community's shared faith into every aspect of the Messiah College experience. This model was the bold vision of our founder S. R. Smith more than 100 years ago and remains a cornerstone of our identity.
Messiah College is a nationally ranked private Christian college of the liberal and applied arts and sciences with a reputation for successfully integrating rigorous academics and Christian faith into all of our academic programs.
Generations of alums vouch for Messiah's capacity to educate strong servant leaders who combine professional expertise with a reconciling spirit. You can anticipate that you'll thrive here, building up habits of discernment and leadership that will serve you for a lifetime.
Whether you're a student athlete or an enthusiastic Falcons fan, Messiah Athletics serve as a central and exciting piece of our college community and provide a common bond for school spirit.
Our motto, 'Christ Preeminent', shapes every experience you'll have as a student here. As partners in your spiritual journey, we help and challenge you to know how God is revealed through Scripture, to be a follower of Christ and to prepare for whatever mission, vocation or service God has called you to.
Throughout your time at Messiah College, you will find many places to belong and meet people who share your interests and hobbies or who will challenge you to stretch yourself and try new things.
2018-2019 Undergraduate Catalog / Programs of Study
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Accounting (B.S.)
Actuarial Science (B.S.)
Adventure Education (B.A.)
Applied Health Science (B.S.) Exercise Science Concentration
Applied Health Science (B.S.) Messiah College / Occupational Therapy (MSOT) – Thomas Jefferson University
Applied Health Science (B.S.) Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration
Applied Health Science (B.S.) Pre-Professional Concentration
Art (Business) (B.A.)
Art Education (B.S.) with K-12 Teaching Certification (Graphic Design and Digital Art Concentration)
Art Education (B.S.) with K-12 Teaching Certification (Three-Dimensional Concentration)
Art Education (B.S.) with K-12 Teaching Certification (Two-Dimensional Studies Concentration)
Art History (B.A.)
Athletic Training (B.A.)
Biblical and Religious Studies (B.A.) with Bible Concentration
Biblical and Religious Studies (B.A.) with Religion Concentration
Biblical and Religious Studies (B.A.) with Theology Concentration
Biblical and Religious Studies (B.A.) with World Christianity Concentration
Biochemistry (B.A.)
Biochemistry (B.A.) / Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) University of the Sciences in Philadelphia
Biochemistry (B.S.)
Biochemistry (B.S.) American Chemical Society (ACS) Certified
Biology (B.S.) Biomedical Concentration
Biology (B.S.) Cellular Concentration
Biology (B.S.) Ecological Concentration
Biology (B.S.) General Concentration
Biology (B.S.) Organismal Concentration
Biology (B.S.) with Secondary Teaching Certification
Biopsychology (B.S.)
Biopsychology (B.S.)/Occupational Therapy (MSOT)
Broadcasting and Media Production (B.A.)
Business Administration (B.A.)
Business Administration (B.S.)
Business Administration (B.S.) Entrepreneurship Concentration
Business Administration (B.S.) Human Resource Management Concentration
Business Administration (B.S.) Leadership Concentration
Business Administration (B.S.) Technology and Operations Management Concentration
Chemistry (B.A.)
Chemistry (B.A.) with Secondary Teaching Certification
Chemistry (B.S.)
Chemistry (B.S.) American Chemical Society (ACS) Certified
Child and Family Services (B.A.)
Chinese Business (B.A.)
Chinese Studies (B.A.)
Chinese Studies (B.A.) with K-12 Teaching Certification
Christian Ministries (B.A.) with Congregational Ministries Concentration
Christian Ministries (B.A.) with Cross-Cultural Ministries Concentration
Christian Ministries (B.A.) with Youth Ministries Concentration
Communication (B.A.)
Computer and Information Science (B.S.) Software Development Concentration
Computer and Information Science (B.S.) with Business Information Systems Concentration
Computer and Information Science (B.S.) with Computer Science Concentration
Computer and Information Science (B.S.) with Web Management Concentration
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Criminal Justice (B.A.)
Cybersecurity (B.S.)
Dance (B.A.)
Digital Media (B.A.) Church Media Concentration
Digital Media (B.A.) Digital Video and Story Concentration
Digital Media (B.A.) Interactive Design Concentration
Digital Media (B.A.) Mobile Application and Game Design Concentration
Economic Development (B.A.) with Business Concentration
Economic Development (B.A.) with Public Policy Concentration
Economic Development (B.A.) with Sustainability Concentration
Economics (B.A.)
Economics (B.S.)
Education with Dual Teaching Certification in Grades PreK– 4 and Special Education (B.S.)
Education with Teaching Certification in Grades 4-8 (B.S.) Science and English Concentration
Education with Teaching Certification in Grades 4-8 (B.S.) Science and Math Concentration
Education with Teaching Certification in Grades 4-8 (B.S.) Science and Social Studies Concentration
Education with Teaching Certification in Grades 4-8 (B.S.) Science Concentration
Education with Teaching Certification in Grades 4-8 (B.S.) Social Studies Concentration
Education with Teaching Certification in Grades 4-8 (B.S.) with English Concentration
Education with Teaching Certification in Grades 4-8 (B.S.) with Math and English Concentration
Education with Teaching Certification in Grades 4-8 (B.S.) with Math and Social Studies Concentration
Education with Teaching Certification in Grades 4-8 (B.S.) with Math Concentration
Education with Teaching Certification in Grades PreK– 4 (B.S.)
Engineering (B.S.E) with Biomedical Concentration
Engineering (B.S.E.) with Civil Concentration
Engineering (B.S.E.) with Computer Concentration
Engineering (B.S.E.) with Electrical Concentration
Engineering (B.S.E) with Environmental Concentration
Engineering (B.S.E.) with Mechanical Concentration
English (B.A.)
English (B.A.) with Secondary Teaching Certification
Environmental Science (B.S.)
Ethnic and Area Studies (B.A.) with African and African American Studies Concentration
Ethnic and Area Studies (B.A.) with Asian Studies Concentration
Ethnic and Area Studies (B.A.) with U.S. Ethnic Studies Concentration
Family and Consumer Sciences Education (B.S.) with K-12 Teaching Certification
Film and Media Arts (B.A.)
Finance (B.S.)
French (B.A.)
French (B.A.) with K-12 Teaching Certification
German (B.A.)
German (B.A.) with K-12 Teaching Certification
Graphic Design (B.F.A.)
Health and Physical Education (B.A.) with K-12 Teaching Certification
History (B.A.)
History (B.A.) with Administrative Studies Concentration
History (B.A.) with American History Concentration
History (B.A.) with Classical and Medieval European History Concentration
History (B.A.) with Modern European History Concentration
History (B.A.) with Public History Concentration
History (B.A.) with Secondary Social Studies Teaching Certification
History (B.A.) with World History Concentration
Human Development and Family Science (B.A.)
International Business (B.S.)
Journalism (B.A.)
Marketing (B.S.)
Mathematics and Physics (B.A.) (double major)
Mathematics (B.A.)
Mathematics (B.A.) with Secondary Teaching Certification
Molecular Biology (B.S.)
Musical Theatre (B.F.A.)
Music (B.A.)
Music (B.A.) with Commercial Music Concentration
Music (B.A.) with Composition Concentration
Music (Business) (B.A.)
Music Education (B.S.) with K-12 Teaching Certification
Music (Music and Worship) (B.A.)
Music Performance (B.M.)
Nursing (B.S.N.)
Nutrition and Dietetics (B.S.)
Peace and Conflict Studies (B.A.)
Philosophy (B.A.)
Physics (B.A.)
Physics (B.A.) with Secondary Teaching Certification
Physics (B.S.)
Politics and International Relations (B.A.) with International Relations concentration
Politics and International Relations (B.A.) with Political Studies Concentration
Politics and International Relations with Political Studies (B.A. from Messiah College) Public Policy and Management (M.S. from Carnegie Mellon)
Psychology (B.A.)
Psychology (B.A.) with Clinical Concentration
Psychology (B.S.)
Public Relations (B.A.)
Social Work (B.S.W)
Sociology (B.A.)
Sociology (B.A.) with Anthropology Concentration
Sociology (B.A.) with Criminology Concentration
Sociology (B.A.) with Urban Studies Concentration
Spanish (B.A.)
Spanish Business (B.A.)
Spanish with K-12 Teaching Certification (B.A.)
Sport Management (B.A.)
Studio Art (B.A.) Graphic Design and Digital Art Concentration
Studio Art (B.A.) Three-Dimensional Studies Concentration
Studio Art (B.A.) Two-Dimensional Studies Concentration
Studio Art (B.F.A.) Three-Dimensional Studies Concentration
Studio Art (B.F.A.) Two-Dimensional Studies Concentration
Sustainability Studies (B.A.) with Community Development Concentration
Sustainability Studies (B.A.) with Conservation and Agriculture Concentration
Theatre (B.A.)
Theatre (Business) (B.A.)