Averett University, founded in 1859, offers courses of study leading to bachelors and masters degrees in Danville and at regional centers in Virginia. The university is located at Danville, Virginia. Averett's adult education program, Graduate and Professional Studies, has campus centers in Danville, Richmond and Tidewater.Undergraduate Majors are spanned across several fields from biology, chemistry and history to medical technology, theatre and religion. Independent Study Programs are offered in business administration, management science, criminal justice, sociology, sport management and applied science. Additionally, accelerated MBA and MEd programs are also offered.