At Midland University, you can major in Human Performance with a concentration in Physical Education K-6 and 7-12. The Physical Education concentration prepares students to become teachers who are uniquely equipped to apply their knowledge of human performance in school settings. The degree program is heavily field-based so that students spend a significant amount of time learning through hands-on teaching opportunities. Proximity to diverse elementary school, middle school, and high school settings also provides opportunities to experience multicultural environments.

Religion is an important human phenomenon. Our religion and philosophy department emphasizes the critical analysis of Christianity’s sacred texts and doctrines, reflection on the nature of religious belief and practice, and the integration of faith into daily life.

Teacher Education has been an integral part of Midland University since its founding. Teacher Education faculty work in partnership with the campus community and area public and private schools to provide students with academic coursework and field-based experiences in elementary, early childhood, special education, and secondary settings. The undergraduate program offers the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree with a major in education.

The sociology major is offered by the Sociology Department for students who desire to work in the helping or research professions. Employment in the helping professions would include working in the criminal justice system, through government agencies, education, or other fields. Research professions would include jobs related to social science research, demography, and business. Sociology provides valuable insight and analysis into the workings of society, the family, the legal system and other institutions.

The Sports Management and Marketing concentration prepares students to enter the commercial and business aspects of the sports and fitness industry.