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Online Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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• Arts & Humanities

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  • General Studies See more Online General Studies School Degree Programs or see all General Studies Schools
    • General Studies

      An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. See more Online General Studies School Degree Programs or see all General Studies Schools

• Business

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  • Accounting & Related Services See more Online Accounting & Related Services School Degree Programs or see all Accounting & Related Services Schools
    • Accounting

      An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. See more Online Accounting School Degree Programs or see all Accounting Schools

    • Accounting and Related Services

      Accounting programs provide the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. These programs include instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. See more Online Accounting and Related Services School Degree Programs or see all Accounting and Related Services Schools

    • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

      This two year program provides individuals with the necessary skills to support professional accountants and other financial management personnel. This program teaches individuals how to post transactions to accounts, manage record-keeping systems, and operate accounting software. Additionally, it familiarizes individuals with general accounting principles and practices. See more Online Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping School Degree Programs or see all Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping Schools

  • Administrative Services See more Online Administrative Services School Degree Programs or see all Administrative Services Schools
    • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

      Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science programs are two year programs for individuals seeking a career as administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. These programs include instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation. See more Online Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science School Degree Programs or see all Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Schools

  • Fashion and Apparel See more Online Fashion and Apparel School Degree Programs or see all Fashion and Apparel Schools
    • Fashion Merchandising

      A program that prepares individuals to promote product lines/brands, and organize promotional campaigns, at the wholesale level to attract retailer interest, wholesale purchasing, and supply contracts. Includes instruction in wholesaling, wholesale advertising, selling, and customer relations. See more Online Fashion Merchandising School Degree Programs or see all Fashion Merchandising Schools

  • Financial Services See more Online Financial Services School Degree Programs or see all Financial Services Schools
    • Finance

      A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instruments; capital planning; funds acquisition; asset and debt management; budgeting; financial analysis; and investments and portfolio management. See more Online Finance School Degree Programs or see all Finance Schools

    • Finance and Financial Management Services

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    • Financial Planning and Services

      A program that prepares individuals to plan and manage the financial interests and growth of individuals and institutions. Includes instruction in portfolio management, investment management, estate planning, insurance, tax planning, strategic investing and planning, financial consulting services, and client relations. See more Online Financial Planning and Services School Degree Programs or see all Financial Planning and Services Schools

  • General Business See more Online General Business School Degree Programs or see all General Business Schools
    • Business Administration and Management

      Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See more Online Business Administration and Management School Degree Programs or see all Business Administration and Management Schools

  • Human Resources See more Online Human Resources School Degree Programs or see all Human Resources Schools
    • Labor and Industrial Relations

      A program that focuses on employee-management interactions and the management of issues and disputes regarding working conditions and worker benefit packages, and that may prepare individuals to function as labor or personnel relations specialists. Includes instruction in labor history, policies and strategies of the labor movement, union organization, labor-management negotiation, labor law and contract interpretation, labor economics, welfare and benefit packages, grievance procedures, and labor policy studies. See more Online Labor and Industrial Relations School Degree Programs or see all Labor and Industrial Relations Schools

  • Information Systems See more Online Information Systems School Degree Programs or see all Information Systems Schools
    • Information Resources Management/CIO Training

      A program that prepares individuals to apply principles of information technology, computer systems management, and business operations to the planning, management, and evaluation of information services in organizations. Includes instruction in telecommunications, systems planning and integration, information policy, information security, contracting and purchasing, budgeting, information technology, operations management, human resources, communications skills, and applicable law and regulations. See more Online Information Resources Management/CIO Training School Degree Programs or see all Information Resources Management/CIO Training Schools

    • Management Information Systems

      A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning. See more Online Management Information Systems School Degree Programs or see all Management Information Systems Schools

  • Management See more Online Management School Degree Programs or see all Management Schools
    • Business/Managerial Operations

      Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See more Online Business/Managerial Operations School Degree Programs or see all Business/Managerial Operations Schools

    • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration

      A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil rights, human resources law and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and operations. See more Online Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration School Degree Programs or see all Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration Schools

    • Management Science

      A general program that focuses on the application of mathematical modeling, programming, forecasting and operations research techniques to the analysis of problems of business organization and performance. Includes instruction in optimization theory and mathematical techniques, stochastic and dynamic modeling, operations analysis, and the design and testing of prototype systems and evaluation models. See more Online Management Science School Degree Programs or see all Management Science Schools

    • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

      A program that prepares individuals to manage the business affairs of non-profit corporations, including foundations, educational institutions, associations, and other such organizations, and public agencies and governmental operations. Includes instruction in business management, principles of public administration, principles of accounting and financial management, human resources management, taxation of non-profit organizations, and business law as applied to non-profit organizations. See more Online Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management School Degree Programs or see all Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management Schools

    • Operations Management and Supervision

      A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Includes instruction in principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems, plant management, equipment maintenance management, production control, industrial labor relations and skilled trades supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, and materials planning. See more Online Operations Management and Supervision School Degree Programs or see all Operations Management and Supervision Schools

    • Organizational Behavior Studies

      A program that focuses on the scientific study of the behavior and motivations of individuals functioning in organized groups, and its application to business and industrial settings. Includes instruction in organization theory, industrial and organizational psychology, social psychology, sociology of organizations, reinforcement and incentive theory, employee relations strategies, organizational power and influence, organization stratification and hierarchy, leadership styles, and applications of operations research and other methodologies to organizational analysis. See more Online Organizational Behavior Studies School Degree Programs or see all Organizational Behavior Studies Schools

    • Small Business Administration/Management

      A program that prepares individuals to develop and manage independent small businesses. Includes instruction in business administration; enterprise planning and entrepreneurship; start-up; small business operations and problems; personnel supervision; capitalization and investment; taxation; business law and regulations; e-commerce; home business operations; and applications to specific sectors, products, and services. See more Online Small Business Administration/Management School Degree Programs or see all Small Business Administration/Management Schools

  • Marketing See more Online Marketing School Degree Programs or see all Marketing Schools
    • Marketing

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    • Selling Skills and Sales Operations

      A program that prepares individuals to possess the skills associated with direct promotion of products and services to potential customers and to function as independent sales representatives and managers. Includes instruction in consumer psychology, image projection, public speaking and interpersonal communications, sales organization and operations, customer relations, professional standards and ethics, and applicable technical skills. See more Online Selling Skills and Sales Operations School Degree Programs or see all Selling Skills and Sales Operations Schools

• Communication & Media

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  • Graphic Design

    A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, communication skills and commercial art business operations. See more Online Graphic Design School Degree Programs or see all Graphic Design Schools

  • Graphics & Multimedia See more Online Graphics & Multimedia School Degree Programs or see all Graphics & Multimedia Schools
    • Web Design

      A program that prepares individuals to apply HTML, XML, Javascript, graphics applications, and other authoring tools to the design, editing, and publishing (launching) of documents, images, graphics, sound, and multimedia products on the World Wide Web. Includes instruction in Internet theory; web page standards and policies; elements of web page design; user interfaces; vector tools; special effects; interactive and multimedia components; search engines; navigation; morphing; e-commerce tools; and emerging web technologies. See more Online Web Design School Degree Programs or see all Web Design Schools

• Education

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  • General Education See more Online General Education School Degree Programs or see all General Education Schools
    • Educational/Instructional Media Design

      A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of creating instructional products and related educational resources in various formats or combinations such as film, video, recording, text, art, CD-ROM, computer software, virtual reality technology, and three-dimensional objects, and that prepares individuals to function as instructional media designers. Includes instruction in the techniques specific to creating in various media; the behavioral principles applicable to using various media in learning and teaching; the design, testing and production of instructional materials; and the management of educational/instructional media facilities and programs. See more Online Educational/Instructional Media Design School Degree Programs or see all Educational/Instructional Media Design Schools

• Engineering

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  • Computer Software Engineering

    A program that prepares individuals to apply scientific and mathematical principles to the design, analysis, verification, validation, implementation, and maintenance of computer software systems using a variety of computer languages. Includes instruction in discrete mathematics, probability and statistics, computer science, managerial science, and applications to complex computer systems. See more Online Computer Software Engineering School Degree Programs or see all Computer Software Engineering Schools

  • General Computer Engineering

    A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of computer hardware and software systems and related equipment and facilities; and the analysis of specific problems of computer applications to various tasks. See more Online General Computer Engineering School Degree Programs or see all General Computer Engineering Schools

• Family and Consumer Science Professions

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  • Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences See more Online Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences School Degree Programs or see all Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Schools
    • Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management

      A program that focuses on product and service promotion from the perspective of individual and family consumers and that prepares individuals to function as consumer management and marketing consultants in for-profit and non-profit enterprises. Includes instruction in applied market research; consumer behavior; product sourcing and distribution; profitability; customer feedback and evaluation methods; promotion and retailing campaign development; and applications to specific domestic and international consumer markets. See more Online Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management School Degree Programs or see all Consumer Merchandising/Retailing Management Schools

• Health & Medical Services

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  • Healthcare Administration See more Online Healthcare Administration School Degree Programs or see all Healthcare Administration Schools
    • Health and Medical Administrative Services

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    • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator

      A program that prepares individuals to plan, design, and manage systems, processes, and facilities used to collect, store, secure, retrieve, analyze, and transmit medical records and other health information used by clinical professionals and health care organizations. Includes instruction in the principles and basic content of the biomedical and clinical sciences; information technology and applications; data and database management; clinical research methodologies; health information resources and systems; office management; legal requirements; and professional standards. See more Online Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator School Degree Programs or see all Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator Schools

    • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of health information administrators and other professionals, to construct medical records and clinical databases, perform manipulations on retrieved data, control the security and quality of records, and supervise data entry and technical maintenance personnel. Includes instruction in clinical and biomedical science data and information requirements; database management; data coding and validation; information security; quality control; health information content and structure; medical business procedures; and legal requirements. See more Online Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician School Degree Programs or see all Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Schools

    • Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of nurses or ward supervisors, to perform routine administrative and reception duties in a patient care unit within a hospital or other health care facility. Includes instruction in receiving and directing visitors, transcribing medical and nursing orders, preparing requisition forms, scheduling patient appointments and procedures, monitoring patients and personnel, and interpersonal skills. See more Online Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk School Degree Programs or see all Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk Schools

    • Health/Health Care Administration/Management

      A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services. See more Online Health/Health Care Administration/Management School Degree Programs or see all Health/Health Care Administration/Management Schools

    • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management

      A program that prepares individuals to apply managerial principles to the administration of hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other health care facilities. Includes instruction in facilities planning, building and operations management, business management, financial management and insurance, fund-raising and marketing, public relations, human resources management and labor relations, health care facilities operations, principles of health care delivery, and applicable law and regulations. See more Online Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management School Degree Programs or see all Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management Schools

    • Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant

      A program that prepares individuals to apply computer programming, troubleshooting, and information technology skills to the installation, maintenance, and upgrade of standard, customized, or proprietary medical software and associated hardware. Includes instruction in computer programming, systems analysis, networking, telecommunications, medical records and informatics software applications, information technology, systems administration, computer security, and applicable regulations and certifications or licenses. See more Online Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant School Degree Programs or see all Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant Schools

  • Nursing See more Online Nursing School Degree Programs or see all Nursing Schools
    • Nursing

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    • Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

      A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. See more Online Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) School Degree Programs or see all Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) Schools

• Security and Protective Service Careers

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  • Corrections

    A program that prepares individuals to study the theories and principles, of correctional science and to function as professional corrections officers and other workers in public and/or private incarceration facilities. See more Online Corrections School Degree Programs or see all Corrections Schools

  • Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement

    A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services. See more Online Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement School Degree Programs or see all Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Schools

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

    A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. See more Online Criminal Justice/Safety Studies School Degree Programs or see all Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Schools

  • Fire Services Administration

    A program that prepares individuals to structure, manage, direct and control fire departments, fire prevention services, fire inspection and investigation offices and ancillary rescue services. See more Online Fire Services Administration School Degree Programs or see all Fire Services Administration Schools

  • Security Services

    A program that prepares individuals to perform routine inspection, patrol and crime prevention services for private clients. Includes instruction in the provision of personal protection as well as property security. See more Online Security Services School Degree Programs or see all Security Services Schools

• Skilled Trades

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  • Mechanic/Repair Trades See more Online Mechanic/Repair Trades School Degree Programs or see all Mechanic/Repair Trades Schools
    • Industrial Electronics Technician

      A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to assemble, install, operate, maintain, and repair electrical/electronic equipment used in industry and manufacturing. Includes instruction in installing, maintaining and testing various types of equipment. See more Online Industrial Electronics Technician School Degree Programs or see all Industrial Electronics Technician Schools

• Social Sciences

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  • International Relations and Affairs See more Online International Relations and Affairs School Degree Programs or see all International Relations and Affairs Schools
    • General Political Science and Government

      A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes. See more Online General Political Science and Government School Degree Programs or see all General Political Science and Government Schools

  • Psychology See more Online Psychology School Degree Programs or see all Psychology Schools
    • General Psychology

      A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. See more Online General Psychology School Degree Programs or see all General Psychology Schools

• Social Work

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  • Public Administration

    A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and principles of public administration; the management of public policy; executive-legislative relations; public budgetary processes and financial management; administrative law; public personnel management; professional ethics; and research methods. See more Online Public Administration School Degree Programs or see all Public Administration Schools

• Technician Careers

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  • Engineering Technology See more Online Engineering Technology School Degree Programs or see all Engineering Technology Schools
    • Computer Software Technology/Technician

      A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills to support engineers in developing, implementing, and evaluation computer software and program applications. Includes instruction in computer programming, programming languages, databases, user interfaces, networking and warehousing, encryption and security, software testing and evaluation, and customization. See more Online Computer Software Technology/Technician School Degree Programs or see all Computer Software Technology/Technician Schools

    • Computer Systems Technology

      A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of professionals who use computer systems. Includes instruction in basic computer design and architecture, programming, problems of specific computer applications, component and system maintenance and inspection procedures, hardware and software problem diagnosis and repair, and report preparation. See more Online Computer Systems Technology School Degree Programs or see all Computer Systems Technology Schools

• Technology

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  • Information Systems Operation and Management See more Online Information Systems Operation and Management School Degree Programs or see all Information Systems Operation and Management Schools
    • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

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    • General Computer Science

      A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations. See more Online General Computer Science School Degree Programs or see all General Computer Science Schools

  • Networking See more Online Networking School Degree Programs or see all Networking Schools
    • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

      A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes instruction in operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and solutions; types of networks; network management and control; network and flow optimization; security; configuring; and troubleshooting. See more Online Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications School Degree Programs or see all Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools

    • System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

      A program that prepares individuals to oversee and regulate the computer system and performance requirements of an entire organization or network of satellite users. Includes instruction in performance balancing; redundancy; local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) network management; system migration and upgrading; outage control; problem diagnosis and troubleshooting; and system maintenance budgeting and management. See more Online System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager School Degree Programs or see all System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager Schools

  • Software Development See more Online Software Development School Degree Programs or see all Software Development Schools
    • Computer and Information Sciences

      A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services. See more Online Computer and Information Sciences School Degree Programs or see all Computer and Information Sciences Schools

    • Computer Programming/Programmer

      A program that focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance. Includes instruction in software design, low- and high-level languages and program writing; program customization and linking; prototype testing; troubleshooting; and related aspects of operating systems and networks. See more Online Computer Programming/Programmer School Degree Programs or see all Computer Programming/Programmer Schools

    • Information Technology

      A program that focuses on the design of technological information systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications support needs. Includes instruction in the principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases, telecommunications, user tactics, application testing, and human interface design. See more Online Information Technology School Degree Programs or see all Information Technology Schools

  • Systems Administration See more Online Systems Administration School Degree Programs or see all Systems Administration Schools
    • Computer Systems Security

      A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting. See more Online Computer Systems Security School Degree Programs or see all Computer Systems Security Schools

    • System Administration/Administrator

      A program that prepares individuals to manage the computer operations and control the system configurations emanating from a specific site or network hub. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software and applications; local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) networking; principles of information systems security; disk space and traffic load monitoring; data backup; resource allocation; and setup and takedown procedures. See more Online System Administration/Administrator School Degree Programs or see all System Administration/Administrator Schools

Online Master’s Degree Programs

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• Arts & Humanities

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  • General Studies See more Online General Studies School Degree Programs or see all General Studies Schools
    • General Studies

      An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies. See more Online General Studies School Degree Programs or see all General Studies Schools

• Business

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  • International Business/Trade/Commerce

    A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary issues, international business policy, and applications to doing business in specific countries and markets. See more Online International Business/Trade/Commerce School Degree Programs or see all International Business/Trade/Commerce Schools

  • Accounting & Related Services See more Online Accounting & Related Services School Degree Programs or see all Accounting & Related Services Schools
    • Accounting

      An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. See more Online Accounting School Degree Programs or see all Accounting Schools

    • Accounting and Related Services

      Accounting programs provide the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. These programs include instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations. See more Online Accounting and Related Services School Degree Programs or see all Accounting and Related Services Schools

    • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping

      This two year program provides individuals with the necessary skills to support professional accountants and other financial management personnel. This program teaches individuals how to post transactions to accounts, manage record-keeping systems, and operate accounting software. Additionally, it familiarizes individuals with general accounting principles and practices. See more Online Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping School Degree Programs or see all Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping Schools

  • Administrative Services See more Online Administrative Services School Degree Programs or see all Administrative Services Schools
    • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

      Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science programs are two year programs for individuals seeking a career as administrative assistants and/or secretaries and stenographers. These programs include instruction in business communications, principles of business law, word processing and data entry, office machines operation and maintenance, office procedures, public relations, secretarial accounting, filing systems and records management, and report preparation. See more Online Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science School Degree Programs or see all Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science Schools

  • Financial Services See more Online Financial Services School Degree Programs or see all Financial Services Schools
    • Finance

      A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instruments; capital planning; funds acquisition; asset and debt management; budgeting; financial analysis; and investments and portfolio management. See more Online Finance School Degree Programs or see all Finance Schools

    • Financial Planning and Services

      A program that prepares individuals to plan and manage the financial interests and growth of individuals and institutions. Includes instruction in portfolio management, investment management, estate planning, insurance, tax planning, strategic investing and planning, financial consulting services, and client relations. See more Online Financial Planning and Services School Degree Programs or see all Financial Planning and Services Schools

  • General Business See more Online General Business School Degree Programs or see all General Business Schools
    • Business Administration and Management

      Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See more Online Business Administration and Management School Degree Programs or see all Business Administration and Management Schools

  • Human Resources See more Online Human Resources School Degree Programs or see all Human Resources Schools
    • Labor and Industrial Relations

      A program that focuses on employee-management interactions and the management of issues and disputes regarding working conditions and worker benefit packages, and that may prepare individuals to function as labor or personnel relations specialists. Includes instruction in labor history, policies and strategies of the labor movement, union organization, labor-management negotiation, labor law and contract interpretation, labor economics, welfare and benefit packages, grievance procedures, and labor policy studies. See more Online Labor and Industrial Relations School Degree Programs or see all Labor and Industrial Relations Schools

  • Information Systems See more Online Information Systems School Degree Programs or see all Information Systems Schools
    • Information Resources Management/CIO Training

      A program that prepares individuals to apply principles of information technology, computer systems management, and business operations to the planning, management, and evaluation of information services in organizations. Includes instruction in telecommunications, systems planning and integration, information policy, information security, contracting and purchasing, budgeting, information technology, operations management, human resources, communications skills, and applicable law and regulations. See more Online Information Resources Management/CIO Training School Degree Programs or see all Information Resources Management/CIO Training Schools

    • Management Information Systems

      A program that generally prepares individuals to provide and manage data systems and related facilities for processing and retrieving internal business information; select systems and train personnel; and respond to external data requests. Includes instruction in cost and accounting information systems, management control systems, personnel information systems, data storage and security, business systems networking, report preparation, computer facilities and equipment operation and maintenance, operator supervision and training, and management information systems policy and planning. See more Online Management Information Systems School Degree Programs or see all Management Information Systems Schools

  • Management See more Online Management School Degree Programs or see all Management Schools
    • Business/Managerial Operations

      Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See more Online Business/Managerial Operations School Degree Programs or see all Business/Managerial Operations Schools

    • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration

      A program that generally prepares individuals to manage the development of human capital in organizations, and to provide related services to individuals and groups. Includes instruction in personnel and organization policy, human resource dynamics and flows, labor relations, sex roles, civil rights, human resources law and regulations, motivation and compensation systems, work systems, career management, employee testing and assessment, recruitment and selection, managing employee and job training programs, and the management of human resources programs and operations. See more Online Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration School Degree Programs or see all Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration Schools

    • Logistics and Materials Management

      A program that prepares individuals to manage and coordinate all logistical functions in an enterprise, ranging from acquisitions to receiving and handling, through internal allocation of resources to operations units, to the handling and delivery of output. Includes instruction in acquisitions and purchasing, inventory control, storage and handling, just-in-time manufacturing, logistics planning, shipping and delivery management, transportation, quality control, resource estimation and allocation, and budgeting. See more Online Logistics and Materials Management School Degree Programs or see all Logistics and Materials Management Schools

    • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

      A program that prepares individuals to manage the business affairs of non-profit corporations, including foundations, educational institutions, associations, and other such organizations, and public agencies and governmental operations. Includes instruction in business management, principles of public administration, principles of accounting and financial management, human resources management, taxation of non-profit organizations, and business law as applied to non-profit organizations. See more Online Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management School Degree Programs or see all Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management Schools

    • Operations Management and Supervision

      A program that prepares individuals to manage and direct the physical and/or technical functions of a firm or organization, particularly those relating to development, production, and manufacturing. Includes instruction in principles of general management, manufacturing and production systems, plant management, equipment maintenance management, production control, industrial labor relations and skilled trades supervision, strategic manufacturing policy, systems analysis, productivity analysis and cost control, and materials planning. See more Online Operations Management and Supervision School Degree Programs or see all Operations Management and Supervision Schools

    • Organizational Behavior Studies

      A program that focuses on the scientific study of the behavior and motivations of individuals functioning in organized groups, and its application to business and industrial settings. Includes instruction in organization theory, industrial and organizational psychology, social psychology, sociology of organizations, reinforcement and incentive theory, employee relations strategies, organizational power and influence, organization stratification and hierarchy, leadership styles, and applications of operations research and other methodologies to organizational analysis. See more Online Organizational Behavior Studies School Degree Programs or see all Organizational Behavior Studies Schools

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    • Selling Skills and Sales Operations

      A program that prepares individuals to possess the skills associated with direct promotion of products and services to potential customers and to function as independent sales representatives and managers. Includes instruction in consumer psychology, image projection, public speaking and interpersonal communications, sales organization and operations, customer relations, professional standards and ethics, and applicable technical skills. See more Online Selling Skills and Sales Operations School Degree Programs or see all Selling Skills and Sales Operations Schools

• Communication & Media

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  • Advertising

    An advertising program focuses on the creation of commercial messages intended to promote and sell products. This program prepares individuals to function as advertising assistants, technicians, and managers. This major program includes instruction in advertising theory, marketing strategy, advertising design and production methods, campaign methods and techniques, media management, related principles of business management, and applicable technical and equipment skills. See more Online Advertising School Degree Programs or see all Advertising Schools

• Education

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    • Curriculum and Instruction

      A program that focuses on the curriculum and related instructional processes and tools, and that may prepare individuals to serve as professional curriculum specialists. Includes instruction in curriculum theory, curriculum design and planning, instructional material design and evaluation, curriculum evaluation, and applications to specific subject matter, programs or educational levels. See more Online Curriculum and Instruction School Degree Programs or see all Curriculum and Instruction Schools

    • Educational/Instructional Media Design

      A program that focuses on the principles and techniques of creating instructional products and related educational resources in various formats or combinations such as film, video, recording, text, art, CD-ROM, computer software, virtual reality technology, and three-dimensional objects, and that prepares individuals to function as instructional media designers. Includes instruction in the techniques specific to creating in various media; the behavioral principles applicable to using various media in learning and teaching; the design, testing and production of instructional materials; and the management of educational/instructional media facilities and programs. See more Online Educational/Instructional Media Design School Degree Programs or see all Educational/Instructional Media Design Schools

    • General Education

      A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social foundations of education. See more Online General Education School Degree Programs or see all General Education Schools

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    • Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching

      Students in this program learn how to provide adults with remedial skills and employment-related knowledge. See more Online Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching School Degree Programs or see all Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching Schools

    • Computer Teacher Education

      A program that prepares individuals to teach computer education programs at various educational levels. See more Online Computer Teacher Education School Degree Programs or see all Computer Teacher Education Schools

    • Early Childhood Education

      A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter. See more Online Early Childhood Education School Degree Programs or see all Early Childhood Education Schools

    • Elementary Education and Teaching

      A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter. See more Online Elementary Education and Teaching School Degree Programs or see all Elementary Education and Teaching Schools

    • English/Language Arts Teacher Education

      A program that prepares individuals to teach English grammar, composition and literature programs at various educational levels. See more Online English/Language Arts Teacher Education School Degree Programs or see all English/Language Arts Teacher Education Schools

    • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

      A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the middle, intermediate or junior high grades, which may include grades four through nine by regulation. See more Online Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching School Degree Programs or see all Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Schools

    • Secondary Education

      A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the secondary grades, which may include grades seven through twelve, depending on the school system or state regulations. May include preparation to teach a comprehensive curriculum or specific subject matter. See more Online Secondary Education School Degree Programs or see all Secondary Education Schools

    • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

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    • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels

      A program that prepares individuals to teach students at more than one educational level, such as a combined program in elementary/secondary, early childhood/elementary, elementary/middle school, or junior high/high school teacher education. See more Online Teacher Education, Multiple Levels School Degree Programs or see all Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Schools

• Engineering

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  • Architectural Technology/Technician

    Students in this program are trained to assist architects in developing plans and related documentation and in performing office services. The program includes coursework in architectural drafting, computer-assisted drafting and design, construction methods and materials, environmental systems, building codes and standards, structural principles, cost estimation, planning documentation, visual communication skills, display production, and architectural office management. See more Online Architectural Technology/Technician School Degree Programs or see all Architectural Technology/Technician Schools

  • Biomedical/Medical Engineering

    Learn to apply the elegance of mathematical and scientific principles to the design and development of biological and health systems. Biomedical Engineers develop biological systems, instrumentation, medical information systems, artificial organs and prostheses, and health management and care delivery systems. See more Online Biomedical/Medical Engineering School Degree Programs or see all Biomedical/Medical Engineering Schools

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• Health & Medical Services

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    • Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator

      A program that prepares individuals to plan, design, and manage systems, processes, and facilities used to collect, store, secure, retrieve, analyze, and transmit medical records and other health information used by clinical professionals and health care organizations. Includes instruction in the principles and basic content of the biomedical and clinical sciences; information technology and applications; data and database management; clinical research methodologies; health information resources and systems; office management; legal requirements; and professional standards. See more Online Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator School Degree Programs or see all Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator Schools

    • Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of health information administrators and other professionals, to construct medical records and clinical databases, perform manipulations on retrieved data, control the security and quality of records, and supervise data entry and technical maintenance personnel. Includes instruction in clinical and biomedical science data and information requirements; database management; data coding and validation; information security; quality control; health information content and structure; medical business procedures; and legal requirements. See more Online Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician School Degree Programs or see all Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician Schools

    • Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of nurses or ward supervisors, to perform routine administrative and reception duties in a patient care unit within a hospital or other health care facility. Includes instruction in receiving and directing visitors, transcribing medical and nursing orders, preparing requisition forms, scheduling patient appointments and procedures, monitoring patients and personnel, and interpersonal skills. See more Online Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk School Degree Programs or see all Health Unit Coordinator/Ward Clerk Schools

    • Health/Health Care Administration/Management

      A program that prepares individuals to develop, plan, and manage health care operations and services within health care facilities and across health care systems. Includes instruction in planning, business management, financial management, public relations, human resources management, health care systems operation and management, health care resource allocation and policy making, health law and regulations, and applications to specific types of health care services. See more Online Health/Health Care Administration/Management School Degree Programs or see all Health/Health Care Administration/Management Schools

    • Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management

      A program that prepares individuals to apply managerial principles to the administration of hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and other health care facilities. Includes instruction in facilities planning, building and operations management, business management, financial management and insurance, fund-raising and marketing, public relations, human resources management and labor relations, health care facilities operations, principles of health care delivery, and applicable law and regulations. See more Online Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management School Degree Programs or see all Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management Schools

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    • Medical/Clinical Assistant

      A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures. See more Online Medical/Clinical Assistant School Degree Programs or see all Medical/Clinical Assistant Schools

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    • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling

      A program that prepares individuals to serve as facilitators, advocates, and referral professionals linking health care and related social services with affected recipient communities. Includes instruction in public and community health, human and social services, health services administration, group counseling, health education, group advocacy, cross-cultural and multilingual communication, and applicable laws and policies. See more Online Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling School Degree Programs or see all Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling Schools

    • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services

      A program that prepares individuals to apply the theory and principles of guidance and counseling to the provision of support for the personal, social, educational, and vocational development of students, and the organizing of guidance services within elementary, middle and secondary educational institutions. Includes instruction in legal and professional requirements, therapeutic counselor intervention, vocational counseling, and related sociological and psychological foundations. See more Online Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services School Degree Programs or see all Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services Schools

    • Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling

      A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of marriage and family therapy, involving the diagnosis of cognitive, affective, and behavioral domain disorders, both mental and emotional, within the context of marriage and family systems and the application of short- and long-term therapeutic strategies in family group contexts. Includes instruction in psychotherapy, family systems and studies, small group intervention and therapy, marital problems, depression, identification of psychopathologies and behavioral disorders, holistic health care, practice management, applicable regulations, and professional standards and ethics. See more Online Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling School Degree Programs or see all Marriage and Family Therapy/Counseling Schools

    • Mental Health Counseling/Counselor

      A program that prepares individuals to provide evaluations, referrals, and short-term counseling services to help people prevent or remediate personal problems, conflicts, and emotional crises. Includes instruction in human development, psychopathology, individual and group counseling, personality theory, career assessment, patient screening and referral, observation and testing techniques, interviewing skills, professional standards and ethics, and applicable laws and regulations. See more Online Mental Health Counseling/Counselor School Degree Programs or see all Mental Health Counseling/Counselor Schools

    • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

      A program that prepares individuals to help prevent substance abuse, counsel individuals and families with drug and alcohol problems, and perform intervention and therapeutic services for persons suffering from addiction. Includes instruction in individual and group counseling skills, psychology of addiction, sociology, crisis intervention, substance abuse identification methodologies, substance abuse treatment modalities, substance abuse prevention and treatment resources, pharmacology and behavioral aspects of abused substances, treatment evaluation, patient observation and education, group dynamics, professional standards and ethics, and applicable law and regulations. See more Online Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling School Degree Programs or see all Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Schools

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    • Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

      A program that generally prepares individuals in the knowledge, techniques and procedures for promoting health, providing care for sick, disabled, informed, or other individuals or groups. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting a physician during treatments and examinations, Referring patients to physicians and other health care specialists, and planning education for health maintenance. See more Online Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) School Degree Programs or see all Nursing - Registered Nurse Training (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) Schools

    • Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)

      A program that prepares registered nurses (RNs) to manage Nursing personnel and services in hospitals and other health care delivery agencies. Includes instruction in principles of health care administration, resource and financial management, health care law and policy, medical personnel management, and managed care operations. See more Online Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) School Degree Programs or see all Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD) Schools

    • Nursing Science (MS, PhD)

      A research program that focuses on the study of advanced clinical practices, research methodologies, the administration of complex nursing services, and that prepares nurses to further the progress of nursing research through experimentation and clinical applications. See more Online Nursing Science (MS, PhD) School Degree Programs or see all Nursing Science (MS, PhD) Schools

• Interdisciplinary Studies

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  • Gerontology

    A program that focuses on the human aging process and aged human populations, using the knowledge and methodologies of the social sciences, psychology and the biological and health sciences. See more Online Gerontology School Degree Programs or see all Gerontology Schools

  • Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution

    A program that focuses on the origins, resolution and prevention of international and inter-group conflicts. Includes instruction in peace research methods and related social scientific and psychological knowledge bases. See more Online Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution School Degree Programs or see all Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution Schools

• Legal Professions

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  • Legal Studies

    A general program that focuses on law and legal issues from the perspective of the social sciences and humanities. See more Online Legal Studies School Degree Programs or see all Legal Studies Schools

• Life Skills Training

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    • Addiction Prevention and Treatment

      This program provides instruction on prevention and treatment methods for addictions and related behavior problems. It also teaches coping skills that are useful for relatives and associates of addicted individuals. See more Online Addiction Prevention and Treatment School Degree Programs or see all Addiction Prevention and Treatment Schools

• Security and Protective Service Careers

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  • Corrections

    A program that prepares individuals to study the theories and principles, of correctional science and to function as professional corrections officers and other workers in public and/or private incarceration facilities. See more Online Corrections School Degree Programs or see all Corrections Schools

  • Corrections and Criminal Justice

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  • Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement

    A program that prepares individuals to apply theories and practices of criminal justice to structuring, managing, directing and controlling criminal justice agencies, including police departments, sheriff's departments, law enforcement divisions and units, and private protective services. See more Online Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement School Degree Programs or see all Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Schools

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

    A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. See more Online Criminal Justice/Safety Studies School Degree Programs or see all Criminal Justice/Safety Studies Schools

  • Fire Services Administration

    A program that prepares individuals to structure, manage, direct and control fire departments, fire prevention services, fire inspection and investigation offices and ancillary rescue services. See more Online Fire Services Administration School Degree Programs or see all Fire Services Administration Schools

  • Human Services

    A program that focuses on the general study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities and prepares individuals to work in public and private human services agencies and organizations. Includes instruction in the social sciences, psychology, principles of social service, human services policy, planning and evaluation, social services law and administration, and applications to particular issues, services, localities, and populations. See more Online Human Services School Degree Programs or see all Human Services Schools

  • Security and Protective Services

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  • Security Services

    A program that prepares individuals to perform routine inspection, patrol and crime prevention services for private clients. Includes instruction in the provision of personal protection as well as property security. See more Online Security Services School Degree Programs or see all Security Services Schools

• Social Sciences

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  • International Relations and Affairs See more Online International Relations and Affairs School Degree Programs or see all International Relations and Affairs Schools
    • General Political Science and Government

      A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes. See more Online General Political Science and Government School Degree Programs or see all General Political Science and Government Schools

  • Psychology See more Online Psychology School Degree Programs or see all Psychology Schools
    • Clinical Psychology

      Students of this program learn the skills and knowledge for the independent professional practice of clinical psychology. Students study the analysis, diagnosis, and clinical treatment of psychological disorders and behavioral pathologies. The program also includes instruction in clinical assessment and diagnosis, personality appraisal, psychopathology, clinical psychopharmacology, behavior modification, therapeutic intervention skills, patient interviewing, personalized and group therapy, child and adolescent therapy, cognitive and behavioral therapy, supervised clinical practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations. See more Online Clinical Psychology School Degree Programs or see all Clinical Psychology Schools

    • Counseling Psychology

      A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of psychological counseling, involving the rendering of therapeutic services to individuals and groups experiencing psychological problems and exhibiting distress symptoms. Includes instruction in counseling theory, therapeutic intervention strategies, patient/counselor relationships, testing and assessment methods and procedures, group therapy, marital and family therapy, child and adolescent therapy, supervised counseling practice, ethical standards, and applicable regulations. See more Online Counseling Psychology School Degree Programs or see all Counseling Psychology Schools

    • Developmental and Child Psychology

      A program that focuses on the scientific study of the psychological growth and development of individuals from infancy through adulthood. Includes instruction in cognitive and perceptual development, emotional development, personality development, the effects of biological maturation on behavior, theories of cognitive growth and related research methods, testing and assessment methods for different age levels, research on child and adolescent behavior therapy, and the psychology of aging. Note ( Family and Human Development Studies/Individual and Family Development Studies, General, have been integrated into Developmental and Child Psychology because the definitions are virtually the same for the two programs. See more Online Developmental and Child Psychology School Degree Programs or see all Developmental and Child Psychology Schools

    • Educational Psychology

      A program that focuses on the application of psychology to the study of the behavior of individuals in the roles of teacher and learner, the nature and effects of learning environments, and the psychological effects of methods, resources, organization and non-school experience on the educational process. Includes instruction in learning theory, human growth and development, research methods, and psychological evaluation. See more Online Educational Psychology School Degree Programs or see all Educational Psychology Schools

    • General Psychology

      A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods. See more Online General Psychology School Degree Programs or see all General Psychology Schools

    • Industrial and Organizational Psychology

      A program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and group behavior in institutional settings, applications to related problems of organization and industry, and that may prepare individuals to apply such principles in industrial and organizational settings. Includes instruction in group behavior theory, organizational theory, reward/punishment structures, human-machine and human-computer interactions, motivation dynamics, human stress studies, environmental and organizational influences on behavior, alienation and satisfaction, and job testing and assessment. See more Online Industrial and Organizational Psychology School Degree Programs or see all Industrial and Organizational Psychology Schools

    • Sport Psychology

      Sport psychology is a specialization within psychology that seeks to understand psychological/mental factors that affect performance in sports, physical activity and exercise and apply these to enhance individual and team performance. It deals with increasing performance by managing emotions and minimizing the psychological effects of injury and poor performance. Some of the most important skills taught are goal setting, relaxation, visualization, self-talk, awareness and control, concentration, using rituals, attribution training, and periodization. The principles and theories may be applied to any human movement or performance tasks (e.g., playing a musical instrument, acting in a play, public speaking, motor skills). There are over 100 graduate programs in sport psychology available world-wide. Usually, experts recommend that students be trained in both kinesiology (i.e., sport & exercise sciences, physical education) and counseling. See more Online Sport Psychology School Degree Programs or see all Sport Psychology Schools

• Social Work

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  • Public Administration

    A program that prepares individuals to serve as managers in the executive arm of local, state, and federal government; and that focuses on the systematic study of executive organization and management. Includes instruction in the roles, development, and principles of public administration; the management of public policy; executive-legislative relations; public budgetary processes and financial management; administrative law; public personnel management; professional ethics; and research methods. See more Online Public Administration School Degree Programs or see all Public Administration Schools

• Technician Careers

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    • Computer Systems Technology

      A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of professionals who use computer systems. Includes instruction in basic computer design and architecture, programming, problems of specific computer applications, component and system maintenance and inspection procedures, hardware and software problem diagnosis and repair, and report preparation. See more Online Computer Systems Technology School Degree Programs or see all Computer Systems Technology Schools

• Technology

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    • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services

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    • General Computer Science

      A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations. See more Online General Computer Science School Degree Programs or see all General Computer Science Schools

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    • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

      A program that focuses on the design, implementation, and management of linked systems of computers, peripherals, and associated software to maximize efficiency and productivity, and that prepares individuals to function as network specialists and managers at various levels. Includes instruction in operating systems and applications; systems design and analysis; networking theory and solutions; types of networks; network management and control; network and flow optimization; security; configuring; and troubleshooting. See more Online Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications School Degree Programs or see all Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications Schools

    • System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager

      A program that prepares individuals to oversee and regulate the computer system and performance requirements of an entire organization or network of satellite users. Includes instruction in performance balancing; redundancy; local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) network management; system migration and upgrading; outage control; problem diagnosis and troubleshooting; and system maintenance budgeting and management. See more Online System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager School Degree Programs or see all System, Networking, and LAN/WAN Management/Manager Schools

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    • Computer and Information Sciences

      A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services. See more Online Computer and Information Sciences School Degree Programs or see all Computer and Information Sciences Schools

    • Computer Programming

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    • Computer Programming/Programmer

      A program that focuses on the general writing and implementation of generic and customized programs to drive operating systems and that generally prepares individuals to apply the methods and procedures of software design and programming to software installation and maintenance. Includes instruction in software design, low- and high-level languages and program writing; program customization and linking; prototype testing; troubleshooting; and related aspects of operating systems and networks. See more Online Computer Programming/Programmer School Degree Programs or see all Computer Programming/Programmer Schools

    • Information Technology

      A program that focuses on the design of technological information systems, including computing systems, as solutions to business and research data and communications support needs. Includes instruction in the principles of computer hardware and software components, algorithms, databases, telecommunications, user tactics, application testing, and human interface design. See more Online Information Technology School Degree Programs or see all Information Technology Schools

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    • Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst

      A program that prepares individuals to apply programming and systems analysis principles to the selection, implementation, and troubleshooting of customized computer and software installations across the life cycle. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software; compilation, composition, execution, and operating systems; low- and high-level languages and language programming; programming and debugging techniques; installation and maintenance testing and documentation; process and data flow analysis; user needs analysis and documentation; cost-benefit analysis; and specification design. See more Online Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst School Degree Programs or see all Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst Schools

    • Computer Systems Security

      A program that prepares individuals to assess the security needs of computer and network systems, recommend safeguard solutions, and manage the implementation and maintenance of security devices, systems, and procedures. Includes instruction in computer architecture, programming, and systems analysis; networking; telecommunications; cryptography; security system design; applicable law and regulations; risk assessment and policy analysis; contingency planning; user access issues; investigation techniques; and troubleshooting. See more Online Computer Systems Security School Degree Programs or see all Computer Systems Security Schools

    • Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management

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    • System Administration/Administrator

      A program that prepares individuals to manage the computer operations and control the system configurations emanating from a specific site or network hub. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software and applications; local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) networking; principles of information systems security; disk space and traffic load monitoring; data backup; resource allocation; and setup and takedown procedures. See more Online System Administration/Administrator School Degree Programs or see all System Administration/Administrator Schools

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• Business

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    • Business Administration and Management

      Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See more Online Business Administration and Management School Degree Programs or see all Business Administration and Management Schools

  • Management See more Online Management School Degree Programs or see all Management Schools
    • Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management

      A program that prepares individuals to manage and/or administer the processes by which a firm or organization contracts for goods and services to support its operations, as well as contracts it to sell to other firms or organizations. Includes instruction in contract law, negotiations, buying procedures, government contracting, cost and price analysis, vendor relations, contract administration, auditing and inspection, relations with other firm departments, and applications to special areas such as high-technology systems, international purchasing, and construction. See more Online Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management School Degree Programs or see all Purchasing, Procurement/Acquisitions and Contracts Management Schools

• Education

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    • General Education

      A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching; the basic principles of educational psychology; the art of teaching; the planning and administration of educational activities; school safety and health issues; and the social foundations of education. See more Online General Education School Degree Programs or see all General Education Schools