1968
Highland Heights, KY

School Details

Northern Kentucky University is a four-year, public institution of higher education. It is located in the city of Highland Heights, Kentucky, just seven miles from Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1968, today NKU embraces core values of excellence, integrity, inclusiveness, innovation, and collegiality with a “promise to put our students first.” 

Northern Kentucky University offers online undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Enhance your professional knowledge and improve your career opportunities with NKU online degrees. Like traditional on-campus programs, online programs are taught by professionals rather than graduate assistants. These online degrees are top-quality, providing a well-rounded education with real-world relevance. Students are able to improve their career opportunities and enhance their professional knowledge base without interrupting their careers.

Accreditation & Licensing

Northern Kentucky University is accredited by:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)

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Art & Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Arts in History Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies

Business

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / General Business Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Global Supply Chain Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Management Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Marketing Master of Accountancy Master of Business Administration

Criminal Justice, Safety & Law

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Certificate in Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management Master of Legal Studies in Digital Law & Technology Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Education

Education Specialist in Teaching & Leading / Autism Applied Behavior Analysis Education Specialist in Teaching & Leading / Curriculum & Instruction Education Specialist in Teaching & Leading / Learning & Behavior Disorders Education Specialist in Teaching & Leading / Moderate to Severe Disabilities Education Specialist in Teaching & Leading / Special Education Master of Arts in Education / Teacher As Leader Master of Arts in Teaching / Middle Grades Master of Arts in Teaching / Secondary Education

Healthcare

Bachelor of Arts in Health Communication Bachelor of Science in Health Science Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care Graduate Certificate in Health Care Commercialization Master of Science in Health Administration Master of Science in Health Informatics

Nursing

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) Doctor of Nursing Practice Master of Science in Nursing / Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing / Adult-Gero Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing / Family Nurse Practitioner Master of Science in Nursing / Nurse Executive Leadership Master of Science in Nursing / Nursing Education Master of Science in Nursing / Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate in Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate in Adult-Gero Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate in Adult/Family Nurse Practitioner to Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate in Nurse Practitioner to Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to Family Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate in Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Post-Master's Certificate in Women's Health NP/Certified Nurse Midwife to Family Nurse Practitioner

Psychology & Human Services

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology Bachelor of Science in Sociology