School Details
Arcadia University stands as a pioneer in providing a global and integrative learning experience, catering to the academic ambitions of undergraduate and graduate students. Arcadia is dedicated to shaping individuals who not only engage in scholarship and professional endeavors but also contribute meaningfully to society through service.
A selection of programs are available fully online, allowing students in all locations to take advantage of Arcadia’s educational framework. Through its unique approach to education, Arcadia empowers students to thrive academically and embrace experiential learning, personalization, and global engagement. Graduates are well prepared to flourish in an ever-evolving world, making valuable contributions across diverse fields.
Pursue a degree through one of the following colleges and schools:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Health Sciences
- School of Education
- School of Global Business
Accreditation & Licensing
Arcadia University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
All Programs
Business
Bring your career to new heights in just 19 months.
In Arcadia’s 100% online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, you’ll gain an executive-level understanding of how to manage core business areas like marketing, operations, economics, finance, and worldwide social responsibility. Then you’ll build expertise in one of the top three growth industries in the U.S. by choosing a concentration in:
- Healthcare Finance
- Financial Analysis
- Organizational Leadership
Our coursework consists of experiential learning through group projects, simulations, life projects, and real-world applications, and it’s taught by faculty who are experts in their fields. You’ll graduate with management-level experience.
Designed for professionals with full-time commitments, there’s no GRE or GMAT score required and you’ll learn in:
- A flexible online format so you can study when it’s best for you, full or part-time
- Small classes that focus on collaboration with your peers and faculty
- An accredited program — Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP).
You can transfer up to six credits to meet the online MBA requirements. Students pursuing (or graduating from) the CHS leadership certificate can transfer all of those credits toward the MBA in Healthcare Finance or the MBA in Healthcare Leadership.
We welcome applications all year, and you can begin classes in the spring, summer, or fall.
Education
The online Graduate Certificate in Autism from Arcadia University delivers the advanced skills you need to make meaningful and lasting connections with the autism community. With coursework designed to develop and enhance effective educational practices, the program addresses the learning needs of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. You’ll complete the program prepared to take the next step in your career as a leader in special education and positively impact your students.
Designed for your professional success, courses for the online Graduate Certificate in Autism are taught by expert educators committed to helping you achieve professional success in special education today and in the future. With their instruction and personalized support, you’ll explore the concepts and principles of applied behavior analysis, effective teaching techniques, special topics in autism, and more.
By learning online with Arcadia University, you’re investing in yourself, your family, and your future. Whether you complete the graduate certificate courses alone or with a master’s degree program, you’ll have access to Arcadia’s virtual classroom where you can interact with your instructors and classmates, study on your schedule, and advance your education at your pace. Get started.
Advance your career as a leader in mental health in just one year with the online Graduate Certificate in Infant Toddler Mental Health from Arcadia University. Designed for the future of childhood mental health, this program delivers expert-level skills that you can immediately apply in your career and the future as neuroscience advances. You’ll graduate prepared to seize opportunities for advancement and make a difference in the lives of children.
The certificate requires the completion of four courses. Courses are taught by industry-experienced instructors committed to helping you succeed as a student and as a professional. You’ll receive the personalized attention you need to build the skills it takes to support healthy social and emotional development in young children as they overcome challenges and build the foundation to grow into productive adults. You’ll also study mental health consultation strategies to help parents and caregivers as they develop strong relationships with the children they care for.
You can complete the online Graduate Certificate in Infant Toddler Mental Health program entirely online through Arcadia’s virtual learning platform. You’ll have the flexibility to study when it’s convenient for your schedule and discuss content with instructors and classmates from the time and place you choose. Get started today to take the next step in your career as a leader in childhood mental health.
The 100% online Graduate Certificate in Social, Emotional, Behavioral, and Cultural Wellbeing from Arcadia University prepares educators to address the non-academic factors that contribute to student achievement. With 12 credit hours of coursework covering topics such as social-emotional wellness, positive behavior support, trauma-informed communities, mental health literacy, and social-emotional learning, this program will support you in learning to implement culturally and emotionally responsive approaches to education.
Arcadia’s certificate program is taught by faculty experts in small classes, empowering you to make the most of your educational experience. You’ll learn to build a more supportive learning environment for your students while gaining the skills needed to foster psychological resiliency in students, colleagues, and yourself.
You may choose to continue your studies and apply this certificate toward a masters degree or complete the program in just one year as a standalone credential. Candidates who hold valid Pennsylvania Educator Certificates at the conclusion of their programs will also earn the PK-12 Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness Endorsement. You can make a more meaningful impact in your career. Learn more today.
Arcadia’s online Modular Master’s degree program is designed to build your skills for a rewarding and successful career. This innovative program includes two certificates, a foundation course, and a capstone experience.
Choose from pre-approved combinations of certificate programs, and take an industry-specific pathway toward your career. With combinations that include studies in healthcare, organizational leadership, finance, education and more, you can choose the career path that interest you most. The current pathways to choose from include:
- Master of Education in ABA Management and Leadership
- Master of Education in Autism Management & Leadership
- Master of Education in Infant Toddler Mental Health Management & Leadership
No matter which pathway you choose, you can be sure you’re getting the right education – and in a flexible format. Our online learning environment provides seamless engagement with your instructors and classmates, so you can immerse yourself in the program from wherever you are. Study when and where works best for you to meet your professional and personal obligations. Get started today and complete your Modular Master’s degree at Arcadia University in as little as two years.
Arcadia’s online Modular Master’s in Education degree program is designed to build your skills for a rewarding and successful career. This innovative program includes pre-approved combinations of two certificate programs, along with a foundation and capstone, which allow you to take an industry-specific pathway toward your career goals.
In this Modular Master’s pathway, you earn a Master’s in Education in ABA Management and Leadership by combining two certificates. The Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate explores ethics and professionalism within applied behavior analysis. The Healthcare Management and Leadership Certificate explores several topics related to healthcare, such as finance, economics, strategic planning, and more. Add a foundation and capstone, and prepare to join the next generation of healthcare leaders with expertise in Applied Behavior Analysis.
You can complete Arcadia’s Master of Education in ABA Management and Leadership entirely online through the virtual learning platform. You will have the flexibility to study wherever it’s convenient for you, while still being able to discuss content with instructors and classmates, in an online, flexible format. Get started today and complete your Modular Master’s degree at Arcadia University in as little as two years.
Arcadia’s online Modular Master’s in Education degree program is designed to build your skills for a rewarding and successful career. This innovative program includes pre-approved combinations of two certificate programs, along with a foundation and capstone, which allow you to take an industry-specific pathway toward your career.
In this Modular Master’s pathway, you can earn the Autism Management and Leadership, M.Ed. by combining the two certificates, Autism and Healthcare Management and Leadership. Add a foundation and capstone, and prepare to join the next generation of healthcare leaders with specialized training and real-world experience with childhood autism spectrum disorder.
You can complete Arcadia University’s Modular Master’s M.Ed. pathway, Autism Management and Leadership, entirely online through our virtual learning platform. You will have the flexibility to study wherever it’s convenient for you, while still being able to discuss content with instructors and classmates, in an online, flexible format. Learn more today.
Arcadia’s online Modular Master’s in Education degree program is designed to build your skills for a rewarding and successful career. Choose from pre-approved combinations of two certificate programs, and add a foundation and capstone, to take an industry-specific pathway toward your career goals.
In this Modular Master’s pathway, you earn a Master’s in Education in Infant Toddler Mental Health Management and Leadership by combining the two certificates, Infant-Toddler Mental Health and Healthcare Management and Leadership. Add a foundation and capstone, and prepare to join the next generation of healthcare leaders with expertise in childhood mental health.
You can complete Arcadia University’s M.Ed. in Infant Toddler Mental Health Management and Leadership entirely online through the virtual learning platform. You will have the flexibility to study wherever it’s convenient for you, while still being able to discuss content with instructors and classmates, in an online, flexible format. Get started today.
Healthcare
Jump-start a clinical leadership or management role with Arcadia University’s Certificate in Healthcare Management and Leadership. Learn to help multiple populations by gaining professionalism, innovation, stewardship, and leadership skills. Upon graduation, you can sit for the board exam in healthcare management as an American College of Healthcare Executives (ACHE) fellow.
This certificate’s flexible coursework allows you to maintain your work and family commitments as you study. You’ll explore several topics related to healthcare, such as finance, economics, emotional intelligence, strategic planning, and more. Throughout all courses, you’ll network and interact with expert faculty, other healthcare industry professionals, and peers.
Tailor your Arcadia experience toward your ultimate career goals; This six-course certificate can be applied toward Arcadia’s online Modular Master’s degree or online MBA.
Are you ready to make a name for yourself in a fast-growing, in-demand field? With the online Graduate Certificate in Health Equity from Arcadia University, you can gain niche skills that will help you stand out to employers in today’s dynamic public health field.
Taught by faculty with expert knowledge and experience in health care, this program explores the underlying causes of differential health outcomes in diverse populations. You’ll learn to identify and analyze system-level barriers that contribute to health disparities and gain the skills to promote health equity in your community.
Whether you’re interested in beginning a career in the field or are seeking advancement opportunities in your current public health role, this program offers a fast and affordable pathway to success. Consisting of just three courses for a total of nine credit hours, the online Health Equity Graduate Certificate can be completed by itself in as little as one year.
Alternatively, you can also complete the Health Equity Certificate as part of Arcadia’s Modular Master’s Degree program, which allows you to customize your graduate degree experience and build the skills you need for your unique career path. For this option, you’ll combine two certificates with one foundational course and a capstone experience embedded in the coursework.
Your next step begins with Arcadia University. Learn more.
Become a public health professional who can promote the health of individuals, families, communities, and the environment. Arcadia University’s Master of Public Health (MPH) offers CEPH-accredited online courses that prepare you for the next step in your career.
Arcadia’s expert faculty will lead you through coursework in community health, health education, health policy, program evaluation, and more. Gain specialized knowledge through the program’s built-in Community Health Concentration and an internship that can be completed online. Our program’s unique global perspective helps you succeed in national and international careers.
Your MPH could lead to advancement as an epidemiologist, health analyst, health education specialist, or health services manager.
Request more information today, and discover why Arcadia University ranked among the 2023 Best Colleges: Northeastern by The Princeton Review.
Psychology & Human Services
Choose Arcadia University Online to gain the professional expertise and real-world experience you need to go further in your behavioral health career. With Arcadia’s online Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis program, you’ll prepare for licensure in the field you’re passionate about and become qualified for exciting professional advancement opportunities.
Through a curriculum focused on licensure preparation, the online ABA certificate program is taught by certified industry experts who are committed to helping you achieve long-term success in your career. You’ll explore ethics and professionalism within applied behavior analysis and learn behavioral consultation techniques that you can immediately utilize in your workplace. When you graduate, you’ll have the credential to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) licensure exam and take your next step as a leader.
You can complete the Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis program online in as little as two semesters. Arcadia’s virtual learning platform allows you to access coursework on your schedule and complete your education at your pace. Choose from flexible course options, discuss course materials with your instructors and classmates, and invest in your future all from the time and place you choose. Learn more.
Transform your career in less than two years with the online Master of Education in Applied Behavior Analysis program from Arcadia University. Designed for career success, this program provides the credentials required to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) licensure exam in 18 months. You’ll graduate fully equipped to take the next step in your career and make a significant impact in the field you’re passionate about.
Courses are taught by licensed professionals with extensive industry experience. With their support and personalized attention in each course, you’ll study behavioral consultation and supervision techniques and learn to apply effective analysis principles in your career. You’ll also have opportunities to complete the practicum hours required for the BCBA licensure exam either in your current workplace or with an agency that supports your professional interests and goals.
The Master’s in Applied Behavior Analysis degree can be completed entirely online through Arcadia’s virtual learning platform. You’ll choose from flexible course options, study when it’s convenient for your schedule, and discuss content with instructors and classmates from the time and place you choose. Get started today to take the next step in your career.