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.
2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog / Programs of Study
Accounting (B.S.)
Actuarial Science (B.S.)
Applied Health Science (B.S.) Exercise Science Concentration
Applied Health Science (B.S.) Pre-Occupational Therapy Concentration and Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.)
Applied Health Science (B.S.) Pre-Physical Therapy Concentration
Applied Health Science (B.S.) Pre-Professional Concentration
Applied Health Science (B.S.) with Pre-Athletic Training Concentration and Athletic Training (M.S.A.T)
Art Education (B.S.) with PK-12 Teaching Certification (Graphic Design and Digital Art Concentration)
Art Education (B.S.) with PK-12 Teaching Certification (Three-Dimensional Concentration)
Art Education (B.S.) with PK-12 Teaching Certification (Two-Dimensional Studies Concentration)
Biblical and Religious Studies (B.A.)
Biochemistry (B.A.)
Biochemistry (B.S.)
Biochemistry (B.S.) American Chemical Society (ACS) Certified
Biology (B.S.) Biomedical Concentration
Biology (B.S.) General Concentration
Biology (B.S.) Organismal Concentration
Biology (B.S.) with Secondary Teaching Certification
Biomedical Engineering (B.S.B.M.E.)
Biopsychology (B.S.)
Broadcasting and Journalism (B.A.) with Broadcasting concentration
Broadcasting and Journalism (B.A.) with Journalism concentration
Business Administration (B.A.)
Business Administration (B.S.)
Business Administration (B.S.) Entrepreneurship Concentration
Business Administration (B.S.) Hospitality and Tourism Management Concentration
Business Administration (B.S.) Human Resource Management Concentration
Business Administration (B.S.) Leadership Concentration
Business Administration (B.S.) Technology and Operations Management Concentration
Business Information Systems (B.S.)
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 Studies (B.A.)
Chinese Studies (B.A.) with PK-12 Teaching Certification
Christian Ministries and Leadership (B.A.) with Community Engagement Concentration
Christian Ministries and Leadership (B.A.) with Congregational Leadership Concentration
Civil Engineering (B.S.C.E.)
Communication (B.A.)
Computer Science (B.S.)
Computer Science (B.A.) with Secondary Teaching Certification
Digital Marketing Certificate
Finance (B.S.) Financial Analysis Concentration
Criminal Justice (B.A.)
Cybersecurity (B.S.)
Dance (B.A.)
Data Science (B.S.)
Digital Media (B.A.) with Church Media Concentration
Digital Media (B.A.) with Digital Video and Story Concentration
Digital Media (B.A.) with Interactive Design Concentration
Digital Media (B.A.) with Mobile Application and Game Design Concentration
Economic Development (B.A.)
Economics (B.A.)
Economics (B.S.)
Educational Studies
Education with Dual Teaching Certification in Grades PreK-4 and Special Education (B.S.)
Education with Teaching Certification in Grades 4-8 (B.S.) with Science Concentration
Education with Teaching Certification in Grades 4-8 (B.S.) with 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 Concentration
Education with Teaching Certification in Grades PreK– 4 (B.S.)
Electrical Engineering (B.S.E.E.)
Engineering (B.S.E) with Biomedical Concentration
Engineering (B.S.E.) with Computer Concentration
Engineering (B.S.E) with Environmental Concentration
Engineering (B.S.E) with General Concentration
English (B.A.) with Creative Writing Concentration
English (B.A.) with Literature Concentration
English (B.A.) with Professional Writing Concentration
English (B.A.) with Secondary Teaching Certification
Environmental Science (B.S.)
Family and Consumer Sciences Education (B.S.) with PK-12 Teaching Certification
Film and Media Arts (B.A.)
Finance (B.S.) Financial Planning Concentration
Financial Planning Certificate
Graphic Design (B.F.A.)
Health and Physical Education (B.A.) with PK-12 Teaching Certification
History (B.A.)
History (B.A.) with Secondary Social Studies Teaching Certification
Hospitality and Tourism Management Certificate
Human Development and Family Science (B.A.)
Human Development and Family Science (B.S.) Pre-Occupational Therapy / Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.)
Human Development and Family Science with Child Life (B.A.)
International Business (B.S.)
Marketing (B.S.)
Mathematics (B.A.)
Mathematics (B.A.) with Secondary Teaching Certification
Mechanical Engineering (B.S.M.E.)
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 Education (B.S.) with PK-12 Teaching Certification
Music (Music and Worship) (B.A.)
Music Performance (B.Mus.)
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 American Politics Concentration
Politics and International Relations (B.A.) with International Relations concentration
Politics and International Relations with Political Studies (B.A. from Messiah University) Public Policy and Management (M.S. from Carnegie Mellon)
Psychology (B.A.)
Psychology (B.A.) with Clinical Concentration
Psychology (B.S.)
Psychology (B.S.) Pre-Occupational Therapy / Master of Occupational Therapy (M.O.T.)
Public History (B.A.)
Public Relations (B.A.)
Robotics Engineering (B.S.R.E.)
Social Work (B.S.W)
Sociology and Anthropology (B.A.)
Software Development (B.S.)
Spanish (B.A.)
Spanish with PK-12 Teaching Certification (B.A.)
Special Education N-12 with Teaching Certification PreK-12 (B.S.)
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
TESOL Certificate
Theatre (B.A.)
Youth Ministries (B.A.)