School Details
Elizabethtown College is a private, not-for-profit institution providing enrolled students scholarly opportunities through deeply engaging academic programs and opportunities. Undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered, led by student-centered faculty. Through a relationship-centered learning community, students and faculty find academic success in a variety of formats, from internships, service-learning, research projects, and more.
Elizabethtown College distance learning provides programs designed for working adult students. Earn a bachelor’s degree in healthcare, human services, and more. Online master’s degrees in business and education are also available to the nontraditional student. Take the academic step towards success with a school that understands the challenges of continuing education at Elizabethtown college online.
Benefits of EC online learning:
- Self-paced, accelerated courses
- Completely online and blended formats available
- Career-relevant skills and knowledge
Accreditation & Licensing
Elizabethtown College is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
The online Master of Music Education from Elizabethtown College is designed for current in-service teachers who wish to pursue knowledge of diverse music practices. This online degree emphasizes peacebuilding and World Music Drumming. Students will learn classroom applications at all levels of instruction.
Classes include, but are not limited to:
- Music of African diasporas
- Literature review and methodology
- Peacebuilding and philosophy
Social-emotional learning is the central focus of the online master’s degree program in music education. Students benefit from having experienced and talented instructors that guide them through the program. Graduates move on into rewarding, creative careers helping students to learn and foster their talents.
Business
Elizabethtown College offers an Associate of Science in Accounting degree online. This program provides a solid foundation in accounting and business principles. Emphasis is placed on analytical thinking, leadership, and strategic planning skills. Courses feature an international perspective, preparing students for the global economic environment. Your studies go beyond number crunching, helping students turn into skilled financial problem-solvers who are ready to work with companies of all shapes and sizes.
Since this is an online degree, students are able to continue working while they study. You will not have to sacrifice your current life in order to strive to improve your future.
Elizabethtown College offers an Associate of Science in Business Administration online degree. This program is designed for working adults, allowing you to continue your career while you study. You will need to be prepared to work in a diverse, socially responsible workplace that is globalized and filled with technology. Courses help students apply broad business theories to practical situations in business administration, utilize critical analytical skills, and promote diversity in both the workplace and community. Graduates are ready to be ethical leaders in the business field.
Elizabethtown College offers a Bachelor of Science in Accounting degree online. This program prepares students to be more than just number-crunchers but to also be financial problem-solvers. You will learn the skills that will help you shape the financial future of organizations. Courses include accounting and business principles, business ethics and law, and specialized classes such as forensic accounting. Emphasis is placed on strategy and social responsibility while also providing an international perspective.
The online Bachelor of Science in Business Administration was designed for busy adults looking to start their own business, enter the workforce, change careers, or move up the ladder, by increasing their skills and knowledge in preparation for success in the business world. Courses combine a comprehensive liberal arts core with business classes aimed at preparing students for increasingly responsible leadership roles in a business community characterized by global reach, diversity, and technology. Graduates have skills and competencies which position them to compete and succeed in the rapidly changing business world.
Concentrations can enhance your skill sets and include, but are not limited to:
- Accounting
- Human resources
- Management
- Marketing
Elizabethtown College offers an online e-commerce degree, the Bachelor of Science in Digital Marketing & Analytics. The curriculum forms a strong foundation in business, management, communications, and consumer behavior. Courses in this online marketing degree prepare students to succeed, demonstrating best practices in managing marketing teams. Students learn to:
- Analyze marketing concepts
- Apply marketing concepts for strategic outcomes
- Integrate digital markets and e-commerce to develop strategies
- Create a marketing budget
- Use data analytics to evaluate marketing strategies
Since this is an online degree students enjoy great flexibility, continuing their careers while they study. You can turn any place with a computer and internet access into your classroom.
The online Graduate Certificate in Strategic Leadership helps students develop and articulate their own unique leadership styles as they learn how to effectively lead and manage change within an organization. Learn strategies to problem-solve, build teams and collaborate across sectors, including with stakeholders.
Gain a competitive edge in the workplace, including:
- Project management
- Operations management
- Risk management
Credits earned from this leadership certificate can be applied to master’s programs at Elizabethtown.
A Master of Business Administration degree is available to the non-traditional student at Elizabethtown College online. This program is flexible and supplies working students with knowledge directly applicable to their career. Students will study real-world case scenarios, enhancing competitive skills in finance, marketing, corporate social responsibility, and management.
Graduates of EC may pursue careers as director of operations, development, or regulatory affairs in many high-quality organizations. Students hone tools and techniques in financial planning, decision-making, interpersonal skills, communications and more through an Elizabethtown College online MBA.
An online Data Analytics MBA degree program can equip you with technical knowledge which is vital for just about every business that utilizes the internet. You will have the opportunity to delve into business intelligence and knowledge management systems. Gain an in-depth understanding of descriptive statistics in order to provide business solutions and positive outcomes. Study data visualization and take a course in preparation for Oracle Database certification.
Along with Data Analytics, the online MBA provides you with added skill sets to advance your career. Coursework offers a means to increase your strategic planning and problem solving abilities. Required courses range from topics in leadership and marketing to corporate finance and global business practices. Electives allow you to further customize your master’s degree program.
A concentration in Strategic Leadership is available through the Elizabethtown College online MBA program. This flexible academic format allows for working students to apply learned knowledge directly to real-world scenarios. Hone a critical skill set with EC, involving foundational courses in finance, marketing, management and more.
Graduates may pursue careers in:
- Human resource management
- Regulatory affairs
- Operations
- Development
- Communications
Students will access their personal leadership philosophies and learn to navigate organizational change through studies in team building and design thinking. Earn high-level leadership positions in top organizations. Develop competitive skills and marketable techniques through Elizabethtown College today.
If you have an interest in a finance career, then a Wealth Management MBA online degree program may provide you with competitive credentials. Gain essentials in financial planning and learn how to effectively aid your clients in investment management. Increase your professional communication skills. As part of the greater online MBA degree, you will have the opportunity to increase your leadership and management knowledge.
- Grow your soft skills in time management, ethical decision making and critical thinking.
- Benefit from the flexibility of online instruction that incorporates real-world applications.
Wealth management courses feature studies in:
- Financial and insurance planning
- Investment strategies
- Income tax and estate planning
- Retirement planning
Elizabethtown College offers a Master of Science in Finance degree online. The program is designed for working adults, preparing them for career advancement in finance. Not only can you choose when and where to complete your studies, you can also decide on your own timeline. There is a one-year full-time option or a two-year part-time option that allows students to start and stop the program as needed.
Students in this online finance degree build professional skills and competencies in the field. The curriculum strengthens knowledge and teaches current financial trends and insights. Coursework prepares students for the CFP Examination. There are two track options:
- Financial Planning and Wealth Management
- Investments and Portfolio Management
Elizabethtown College offers an online master's in organizational leadership, the Master of Science in Strategic Leadership. This program focuses on the “people-side” of an organization, enhancing your ability to effectively generate and implement big picture strategies in meaningful ways. Learn to provide strategic direction and to make ethical decisions, inspiring and implementing meaningful change.
This flexible program allows students to earn their degree on their own timeline. There are two tracks available, a full-time, one year track or a part-time, two year track that allows you to step in and out of the program. Regardless of the track you choose, you will be able to customize your program to meet your needs.
Education
The online Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Elizabethtown College is designed for certified in-service educators in PK-12 and prepares them for the next level of certification. Students complete advanced coursework, projects, research, and applied practice. Students can customize their degree paths by selecting a specialization.
The specializations offered for the online master’s degree program are:
- Integrative STEM
- Trauma-informed practice
- Interdisciplinary autism support
This online program can be completed in one year. Courses include Autism Across the Lifespan, Social Emotional Learning, and Cultural Diversity. Through the online master’s degree in curriculum and instruction, graduates will be ready to embark on successful careers in education.
Healthcare
The online Associate of Science in Health Care Administration gives students a comprehensive understanding of the healthcare industry and what is needed to improve it. Students will gain analytical skills, ethical considerations, and how to apply laws to personal practice. Students will be able to handle intricate details of patient care.
Classes include, but are not limited to:
- Quality management in health care
- Information systems in heatlh care management
- Health care marketing and consumer issues
Career opportunities for graduates include Claims Specialist, Patient Services Representative, Medical Biller, and more. Healthcare administration careers are in high demand for many medical facilities. By obtaining the online associate’s degree in health care administration, graduates will be ready to enter and excel in the field.
The online Bachelor of Science in Health Care Administration from Elizabethtown College gives students a broad view of the healthcare system and the necessary skills and tools to help improve it. Students will gain interpersonal and communication skills, regulations, laws, critical thinking, and technological knowledge. Human resource management is a strong focus.
Classes include, but are not limited to:
- Healthcare billing, budgeting, and finance
- Global macroeconomics
- Strategy of healthcare organizations
Career opportunities for graduates include Medical Director, Practice Manager, Nursing Home Administrator, and more. Healthcare careers are in demand for hospitals, outpatient centers, nursing homes, and other medical facilities. By obtaining the online bachelor’s degree in health care administration graduates will be ready to tackle challenges facing the industry.
The online Doctorate of Occupational Therapy is for students who are licensed occupational therapists and have earned their bachelor’s or master’s degrees. This online interdisciplinary curriculum allows students to explore new areas in the field and develop advanced skills. Students may choose from five concentrations.
Courses include, but are not limited to:
- Trauma-informed practice
- Design thinking for leaders
- Strategy and gaining a competitive edge
Students must have completed two graduate certificates from the School of Graduate and Professional Studies. This online program fits into busy schedules while allowing students to interact with instructors and peers. The online doctoral program in occupational therapy creates leaders who will integrate critical thinking, creativity, and ethical practices for optimal occupational therapy services.
Elizabethtown College offers the online Graduate Certificate in Health Care Administration. This certificate focuses on developing core competencies in strategic areas in alignment with today’s health care organizations. Coursework covers key topics such as leadership, management, policy, ethics, legal issues, finance and economics, strategically enhancing processes, human resources, and information systems.
Study:
- HR administration in healthcare
- Ethics and compliance
- Leadership and management
- Finance
With this certificate, you will be able to effectively manage people and processes, initiate strategic enhancements, ensure required policies are applied to administration, apply principles of economics to manage finances, and develop insight into managing information systems in a health care organization.
An online MBA in Health Care Administration is available through Elizabethtown College. Master and combine core business knowledge with an emphasis on health care systems and strategies to enhance your professional career. The flexibility of an online degree allows for working professionals to directly apply learned techniques and tools to real-world industry scenarios.
A concentration in health care administration involves:
- Management of people and processes
- Strategic improvement
- Policies, law, and ethics
- Economics
- Human resources
This degree provides insight into marketing, data analysis, accounting, finance and more. Graduates have the opportunity to pursue director-level leadership positions in large organizations. Apply academic theory to practice, develop interpersonal skills, learn to manage, lead and more with Elizabethtown College online.
Nursing
Communication and professional development are key to the online RN to BSN program from Elizabethtown College. Students connect with their classmates around the world to gain a unique perspective on the discipline of nursing.
This online Bachelor of Science in Nursing completion program is designed for students with an associate degree or diploma in nursing. Students have the choice of pursuing an accelerated full-time completion option or a flexible part-time program with step-in, step-out options. Graduates will be skilled in executing care plans across the lifespan that are patient-centered and encourage health promotion and prevention behaviors.
Nurses gain additional skills and knowledge through courses focusing on:
- Global trends in nursing
- Safety strategies for delivery systems
- Nursing research and evidence-based practice
- Holistic assessment
Psychology & Human Services
The Associate of Science in Human Services degree online is available from Elizabethtown College. This degree program provides a basis for entry-level careers in the human services field. The curriculum is designed to provide an interdisciplinary approach to human services as students learn to apply theory and practical skills to help others improve their everyday lives. You will learn about the underlying issues that influence individuals and society as you gain the knowledge and skills needed to administer or manage services or advocate for others. Graduates are prepared to help people of all ages face challenges of all types, from health and well-being to family stresses and financial issues.
They are prepared for such careers as:
- Social Services Coordinator
- Community Manager
- Medicaid Specialist
- Enrollment Coordinator
- Community Support Specialist
The Bachelor of Science in Human Services degree online is available from Elizabethtown College for those interested in helping others during times of need. The curriculum focuses on societal issues, case management processes, and best practices. Students are introduced to common scenarios and situations they are likely to encounter in the field and learn how to put theory into practice. You will learn how to handle these cases ethically, legally, and professionally.
Graduates may pursue employment in a multitude of settings, including:
- Hospitals
- Group homes
- Schools
- Court systems
- Community centers
The Bachelor of Science in Human Services degree online offers a concentration in Behavioral & Addictions Counseling. This program is designed to give students the same solid foundation that the Human Services degree online provides, but it focuses on helping those with addictions and behavior disorders. Students complete courses covering topics such as group counseling, pharmacology and addictions, and addictive disorders. You will learn to apply theory, practical skills, and an interdisciplinary approach to human services along with interpersonal and group communication skills. In addition, graduates are prepared to act legally, ethically, and professionally while taking a proactive approach to helping with substance abuse and educating others about healthy habits and behaviors. This specialized curriculum allows students to sit for certification as Certified Drug and Alcohol Addiction Counselors and prepares them for positions that entail working with groups or individuals who desire to overcome substance abuse or to work with those who have a behavior disorder.