School Details
Abraham Lincoln University offers several degree levels, including online associate’s to doctoral degrees, certification and more. This online law school focuses on communication, critical thinking and information utilization, applicable for future careers in the judiciary system. Flexible and affordable programs allow you to balance personal and professional life, while earning a higher education and furthering your career.
With online graduate and undergraduate degrees structured around business, criminal justice, law and general studies, ALU works for the working professional. You may also earn certification in fields ranging from marketing, management, communications, and more.
Online Features:
- Accessible and affordable
- Technology-based distance education engages students in a fruitful multimedia learning experience
- Several online degree levels available
- Completely online courses
- More flexibility and individual attention
Accreditation & Licensing
Abraham Lincoln University is accredited by:
Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
Consider an online Associate of Arts in General Studies to begin your higher education. This versatile, 2-year degree offered by Abraham Lincoln University can be earned completely online. You will gain a foundation in general education courses, along with a core curriculum with classes such as:
- Spanish
- Business statistics
- Physical sciences
A Bachelor of Arts in General Studies from Abraham Lincoln University can be earned 100% online. This program allows you the flexibility to obtain your bachelor’s degree and learn around your outside obligations. You will study a broad range of general education classes alongside a core curriculum. With a BA in General Studies, you can be well-prepared use your degree for entry level positions in a wide range of professions.
Business
The Associate of Science in Business Administration online degree prepares students for careers in business. The curriculum consists of general education courses and business courses, covering such topics as:
- Accounting
- Management
- Marketing
- Finance
- Human Resources
Learn the business concepts and skills needed to create solutions for contemporary business problems. Courses provide critical thinking, creative and logical analysis, strategies, and techniques, and teach students to plan, organize, coordinate, and make decisions in business operations.
Graduates are prepared for entry-level positions in business, industry, and non-profit organizations.
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration online degree provides a broad business education. The goal is to prepare students for employment and advancement in the business world. For those who have already completed an Associate degree in Business Administration, this program will build upon that. The program can also prepare students for further study in business at the Master’s Degree (MBA) level.
Courses provide the foundational background for students seeking a high level of knowledge from a broad base of business concepts, creating solutions to contemporary business problems. Gain critical knowledge and skills while learning about:
- Marketing
- Management
- Accounting
- Finance
The Doctorate of Business Administration online degree prepares students for careers in business, focusing on assessing problems most relevant to managers. The program combines studies in theoretical and applied research methodology. Learn to manage businesses in a diverse, global environment while increasing awareness of the socially and culturally diverse workforce. Gain skills in leadership, communication, problem solving, management, critical reasoning, and more. Students engage in research-focused curriculum that provides applicable skills and knowledge for management professionals. The online environment integrates face-to-face lectures, web-conferencing tools for collaboration, applied coursework, and culminates in a dissertation under the supervision of faculty.
The Graduate Certificate in Coaching, an online human resources degree, provides a unique opportunity to gain leadership, business, and communication skills. Also learn how to apply those skills in various scenarios. Courses include an introduction to coaching in a workplace environment, personal one-on-one interactions, team coaching, working with executives in a coaching relationship, and the unique challenges of coaching in a project-management setting. This graduate-level program is for leaders who want to learn to improve morale and remain calm in heightened situations, to build trust with others, and to facilitate team-building. Students have the chance to learn and improve upon problem solving, public speaking, and listening skills.
The Master of Business Administration online degree is designed to prepare students for management positions in public, private, and non-profit organizations. Gain the critical knowledge and skills needed to integrate management, marketing, accounting, and finance concepts to develop strategies to improve short and long-term organizational performance. The curriculum includes study in key aspects of business operation, including accounting, marketing, project management, human resources, and more, providing practical skills needed in the business world.
All students must complete two elective courses. Choose any two courses for a general MBA or complete a concentration in:
- Project Management
- Finance
- Coaching
- Management
- Cybersecurity Law
- Legal Studies
- Business Law
- Law Enforcement Management
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
Complete a program that is designed for non-traditional students, this online criminal justice degree. You will take a unique look at the legal system, law enforcement, evidence handling, and crime scene investigation. Learn to think critically and analytically as you also study ethics in law enforcement. This includes the study of the control of suspects and inmates in a humane way that complies with the United States Constitution. Other topics covered include:
- Criminology
- Administration
- Criminal Investigation
- Technology in Criminal Justice
- Evidence
Complete an in-depth study of legal principles and prepare for a career assisting lawyers with this online paralegal degree. Although you will be working under the supervision of an attorney you will still perform such tasks as preparing and writing legal documents and other communications, editing previously prepared legal documents, and performing advanced legal research and writing tasks. Gain a competitive edge in the paralegal field with a program that focuses on solving real-world problems.
There are numerous benefits to earning this online paralegal degree. You will complete a program that is accessible and practical. Not only will you become proficient in online and in-library legal research, but you will also be given a student account with Westlaw.
Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Association for Legal Assistants (NALA) Certificate exam and the CLA/CP exam given by the National Association of Legal Assistants.
Earn a degree that is designed for nontraditional students, this online criminal justice degree. This program offers a broad base of criminal justice topics. Learn advanced concepts in law enforcement, prosecution, trial, corrections, juvenile offenders, and crime scene investigation. You will learn to plan, organize, and coordinate operations in a program that also focuses on real-world problems. Learn to think critically and analytically as you also study ethics in law enforcement. This includes the study of the control of suspects and inmates in a humane way that complies with the United States Constitution.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal system with this online law degree that is designed for non-traditional students. The curriculum covers the major topics in legal studies and then allows you to choose electives that focus on specific areas of interest. Prepare to perform such tasks as preparing and writing legal documents and other communications, editing previously prepared legal documents, and performing advanced legal research and writing tasks.
Graduates will have a strong foundation for career and academic advancement. Pursue a career as a paralegal or earn a master’s degree in law with this online law degree.
Graduates are eligible to sit for the National Association for Legal Assistants (NALA) Certificate exam and the CLA/CP exam given by the National Association of Legal Assistants.
Prepare to protect the post-9/11 world with this online homeland security degree. You will learn about domestic and international terrorism, so you will be prepared for a career that specializes in public safety. Learn about differences in terrorism from the mid-1950’s to present day and to create security checklists. Prepare to identify various governmental agencies in multiple countries that handle disasters in their respective countries. Graduates are able to quantify risk using probability and estimated losses.
Enroll in a program designed for the non-traditional student, this online criminal justice degree. You will dive deep into the justice system and law enforcement processes. Study police patrol procedures, courts, terrorism, forensic science, correctional facilities, and probation and parole systems. Learn to assess the types, values, and advantages of physical evidence in a criminal investigation, as well as to validate the ethical, legal, and scientific requirements for the collection of that evidence.
All students complete core courses in investigation and then select electives. Elective options include:
- Investigation of Terrorism
- Investigating Fraud
- Investigation of Organized Crime
- Investigation of Arson
- Investigation of White Collar Crime
Pursue a career helping lawyers with this online paralegal degree. You will learn about legal writing, document processing, and legal research. Learn to explain legal analysis and the uses of statutory law and to analyze a client’s case for key facts and issues. Identify the functions of a complaint and appropriate service of process. Graduates are also able to communicate well with others about technology.
Help your community after earning this online criminal justice degree. Earn a degree that centers on the control of criminal behavior. This includes the secure management, safekeeping, and control of suspects and inmates. You will also learn about the primary functions of law enforcement, handling evidence, and crime scene investigation. Graduates are able to use critical thinking, analytical, and interpersonal skills applicable to real-world problems.
Prepare for a career assisting attorneys with this online paralegal degree. Graduates are ready to become entry-level paralegals or legal assistants in law-related settings. Learn to utilize critical thinking, analytical, and interpersonal skills as you also learn to identify primary and secondary sources of the law. You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare written legal analysis identifying issues in a case, the rule of law, application, counter-arguments, and conclusions. All students are familiar with:
- Business law
- Criminal law
- Real property
- Contracts
Prepare for a career that combines business and law with this online law degree. Courses utilize a variety of examples of legal and business issues, encountered regularly by lawyers, to provide students with the diverse skills and knowledge required to assist attorneys representing clients in any area of business law. Topics explore such areas as unlawful discrimination, contract writing and negotiation, and international business law. Learn to research and write legal correspondence. Graduates are also familiar with assessing intellectual property law and are able to apply them to case studies. They are ready to safeguard people against unlawful discrimination.
Make a difference in the workplace with this online law degree. Learn about compliance and the law concerning employment, taking your career in human resources to the next level. This program focuses on safeguarding employees against unlawful discrimination. Courses cover crucial issues in human resources rules and regulations, especially about privacy and theft.
Designed for the non-traditional student, this online law degree is flexible. Study wherever it is convenient without commuting each day.
Keep your job and develop your resume with this online law degree that is designed for the nontraditional student. You will earn your degree 100% online without commuting to campus, saving time and money.
This online real estate degree teaches real estate industry-specific skills, especially:
- Contracts
- Intellectual property
- Transactions
Learn to research deeds and property titles, write reports for hearings and trials, draft legal documents, and interact with mortgage leaders and government agencies. Graduates are ready to assist lawyers.
Gain a quality Juris Doctor degree from home with this online law degree. It is designed and offered by one of the oldest online law schools in the nation to be a rigorous, quality, online law education. Learn to write legal documents, conduct legal research, and evaluate legal issues while also completing all courses necessary to pass the California Bar Examination and the Multistate Professional Responsibility Examination. These courses cover:
- Contracts
- Criminal Law
- Torts
- Civil Procedure
- Property
Why waste time and money with the LSAT when there is no LSAT required for this online law degree? Students benefit from the Students on Track for Academic Readiness (STAR) program as well, which supports students from the beginning of their first year in law school through coaching sessions.
Make a difference in the safety of your community and beyond with this online criminal justice degree that focuses on the control of criminal behavior in the maintenance of public order. You will learn about the primary functions of law enforcement, prosecution, trial, corrections, juvenile offenders, handling evidence, crime scene investigation, and related responsibilities. Study everything from police patrol procedures, courts, and probation and parole systems to terrorism and forensic science. Graduates are ready to advance in administrative and managerial positions and understand ethical practices in the criminal justice field.
Save time and money by earning this criminal justice degree online. It is 100% online with no commuting to campus.
Gain a comprehensive understanding of the legal system and advance your career or education with this online law degree. Either prepare for a paralegal career or to pursue a Juris Doctor degree. Regardless of the direction you choose to take your degree, you will study such topics as:
- Business Law
- Employment Law
- Immigration Law
- Intellectual Property
- International Business Law
Learn to perform legal research using online and in-person library resources and to write legal documents. This includes both court documents for review by an attorney and interoffice memoranda to advise or inform supervising attorneys.
Save time and money with this online law degree. You do not need to commute to campus or spend time in a classic classroom.