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Improve your career opportunities, enhance your professional knowledge base, and achieve personal goals with our 100% online degree programs.
Accreditation & Licensing
Northern Kentucky University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
Gain an understanding of the core methodologies of historical writing and research with the Bachelor of Arts in History online. Develop professional expertise as a communicator and storyteller as you progress through innovative coursework featuring specialized electives that allow you to pursue your interests.
Examine major historical events, contexts, and perspectives under the guidance of expert faculty. This flexible online program improves your ability to think critically and analyze patterns, preparing you for a wide range of professional opportunities.
The Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies 100% online program from Northern Kentucky University fosters your skills in a variety of interdisciplinary topics. Just as importantly, our program is delivered in a flexible online format to fit your busy schedule.
Choose from three areas of study to meet your personal and professional goals. You can personalize your degree plan by combining online courses across a broad range of subjects—from business to sales to communications. Plus, take advantage of multiple start dates, accelerated coursework, and affordable pay-by-the-course tuition.
The Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Studies 100% online program from Northern Kentucky University fosters your skills in a variety of interdisciplinary topics. Just as importantly, our program is delivered in a flexible online format to fit your busy schedule.
Choose from three areas of study to meet your personal and professional goals. You can personalize your degree plan by combining online courses across a broad range of subjects—from business to sales to communications. Plus, take advantage of multiple start dates, accelerated coursework, and affordable pay-by-the-course tuition.
Business
The flexible online B.A. in Communication Studies program from NKU is a convenient and affordable way to learn from a top-notch faculty and to enhance your knowledge of the tools and techniques for effective interpersonal and organizational communication. Our generous transfer credit policy can help you get a running start on your degree, and multiple start dates and expedited coursework empower you to learn on your schedule without putting your career and life on hold.
Enhance your understanding and gain a practical foundation of leadership skills with the Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership online degree program at NKU. You will examine leadership in various types of organizations and across organizational levels and positions. This undergraduate program in organizational leadership emphasizes leadership in team and group settings along with developing personal and professional leadership qualities.
Gain a solid understanding of business principles in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in General Business online program. This B.S.B.A. degree is designed to offer you an interdisciplinary business study from courses of your choosing so they align to your professional and personal goals.
In this online program, you will study relevant, real-world business topics in economics, information systems, entrepreneurship, human resources, and more. Plus, you will learn essential elements of leadership and general management.
Develop your ability to plan, lead, analyze and problem-solve in business environments with the skills you will learn in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Global Supply Chain Management online program.
In this B.S.B.A. program, you will study strategic sourcing, logistics and distribution, managerial performance strategies, financial metrics, and risk management tools to prepare for professional success in supply chain management.
Gain comprehensive knowledge of the primary functions of human resource management including staffing, employee development, wages, and benefits. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Human Resource Management from Northern Kentucky University is designed to increase your understanding of the HR function and its strategic role in organizational success.
In this B.S.B.A. in human resource management program, you will study recruiting sources, negotiation, and hiring techniques as you gain proficiency in HR planning and management. In addition, you will develop your skills in business communication and managing diversity as you prepare for professional leadership opportunities.
Learn how to make strategic decisions for effective business management in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Management online program. This bachelor’s-level program is designed to provide you with the fundamental, interpersonal, conceptual and technical knowledge to efficiently manage organizational operations.
In this B.S.B.A program, you will learn to execute a variety of business communications and develop a strong foundation in managerial skills to successfully oversee operations and personnel within a department or organization.
Learn to make informed decisions about all aspects of marketing, including product, price, promotions and distribution in the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Marketing online program. This B.S.B.A. degree offers you the tools you need to strategically develop and nurture customer relationships and help businesses thrive in today’s hyper-competitive global environment.
In this online program, you will learn how to effectively execute marketing and promotions campaigns, examine consumer insights to fine-tune your marketing techniques, and align your business strategy to successfully compete in the digital age.
Embark on an exciting career as a dynamic sales professional with the online B.S.B.A. in Sales. Build valuable knowledge of strategic sales principles, digital sales platforms, and social selling that empowers you to excel in any sales environment.
Learn from expert faculty with industry experience as you develop the expertise to train, manage, and retain a successful sales force. As you progress through our convenient online coursework, you’ll receive specialized negotiation and sales training that bolsters your career opportunities.
Prepare to sit for the CPA Exam while earning credentials to advance into valuable high-demand roles that combine accounting with data analytics and visualization. This innovative, technology-based accounting master’s degree is designed to give you recession-proof career stability with transferable skills to maximize your earnings potential.
Accounting firms and clients prefer employees who can provide added value by delivering data analytics and data science services and insights in a more robust way. In this online data visualization degree program, you will develop the ability to communicate that information with understandable and actionable authority, so you can land a high-value professional role without the need for additional certification.
Prepare to sit for the CPA Exam while equipping yourself with professional accounting knowledge applicable to any business discipline. This valuable online accounting master’s degree is designed to challenge and polish your ability to interpret and analyze financial information, monitor finances, become a trusted adviser to companies and clients, and chart courses for the future.
Ideal for students who already have an undergraduate accounting degree, this online accountancy master’s degree program enables you to earn valuable semester hours required to sit for the CPA Exam. As a student in this program, you will receive a discount on review materials and learn real-world applications from highly qualified faculty, many of which have extensive experience as practicing CPAs.
Self-paced and self-designed, the 100% online Master of Business Administration program at Northern Kentucky University gives you valuable tools for career advancement with the freedom and flexibility to tailor your degree to your individualized needs.
Choose courses from multiple in-demand areas of study to create the exact online program you want – from broad-based to narrowly focused on one or more disciplines – and earn a career-relevant AACSB-accredited MBA that precisely fits your professional goals and interests.
Understand and apply advanced methodologies to analyze data and produce solutions to complex business challenges.
Understand the principles of finance within a corporate setting. Enhance your knowledge of corporate finance, investments and security analysis, international financial management, and more.
Develop an understanding of global supply chain management, including supply chain design, integration and sustainability, as well as distribution logistics and strategic sourcing/purchasing.
Gain comprehensive insight into the responsibilities involved in HR management, from talent acquisition through compensation, benefits, training, and development.
Broaden your perspective on ideation and innovation strategies, formulating accurate competitive intelligence techniques and finding value for organizations.
Explore leadership and organizational change as the key components of effective management. Develop leadership competencies to transform organizations to ensure current and future success.
Evaluate the appropriate elements and develop effective marketing strategies for business decision-making.
Increase productivity and efficiency with a turnkey, practical understanding of project management, from initial resource planning through successful completion and repeatable outcomes.
Develop the expertise to recruit, train, and manage highly effective sales teams. Gain experience with current industry platform tools like Salesforce and HubSpot and advance your ability to craft data-driven sales strategies.
Computer Science & IT
Learn to maintain vital infrastructures when you earn your B.S. in IT – Cloud and System Administration. The dynamic online coursework for this program develops your ability to design, operate, upgrade, and secure cloud systems for a wide range of clients.
The 100% online cloud and system administration program prepares you for AWS Cloud Practitioner certification and a rewarding career in the booming technology industry. Deepen your knowledge of network virtualization, proxy servers, and database administration as you learn from faculty who are invested in your future.
Acquire the skills to help organizations overcome their computing challenges with the B.S. in Information Technology – General. This 100% online program develops your knowledge of database design, network administration, and computer systems through easily accessible coursework.
Explore object-oriented programming and web server security and maintenance as you learn from our respected faculty. Upon completion of your bachelor’s degree in information technology, you will be prepared to sit for the CompTIA A+ certification.
Fulfill a key role in organizations with a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology – Network and System Administration. This 100% online program prepares you for Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification as you learn how to configure and troubleshoot networks, use computing principles to analyze and identify solutions to complex issues, implement new hardware and software upgrades, and provide identity management and technical support.
Graduate ready for new opportunities as you build a deeper understanding of information technology and new skills in SQL, Python™, AWS, and Linus.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
Pursue an in-depth study of the judicial system, corrections institutions, and law enforcement agencies function in the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice 100% online program from Northern Kentucky University. Our program provides a foundation for a broad range of roles in criminal justice fields, with relevant curriculum delivered in a flexible online format to fit your busy schedule. Take advantage of multiple start dates, accelerated coursework, and affordable pay-by-the-course tuition.
Earn the in-demand technology skills valued by employers when you finish your cybersecurity degree quickly and affordably. This B.S. in Information Technology – Cybersecurity program is 100% online so you can keep working and immediately utilize your enhanced skillsets. Learn how to help organizations of all sizes protect and secure their data as you build a well-rounded foundation in IT.
Prepare for Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) certification and explore diverse topics such as network security architecture, vulnerability management, identity and access management, firewalls, penetration testing, and incident response.
Learn how to lead cybersecurity teams and protect an organization’s most valuable data, with an in-depth understanding of network security, risk management, and cloud computing.
Expand your knowledge of legal challenges, especially related to technology and digital commerce. This program is ideal if you want to manage the intersection of the digital world and law.
Acquire the knowledge needed to solve legal challenges introduced by technology and digital commerce with the Master of Legal Studies in Digital Law & Technology online program from the Chase College of Law at NKU. In this unique program, you will address the intersection of technology and law while gaining insight into the laws and regulations governing the buying and selling of goods and services through virtual storefronts and better understand the use of digital contracts and payments via digital currency. In addition to emphasizing the regulations and threats linked to existing technology, our curriculum also envisions what may be developed in the future, so you’re able to expect and prepare for upcoming legal challenges. You will graduate prepared to preserve data security and privacy and exert best practices in handling digital crime, hacking, identify theft, and breaches—potentially at an international level.
Coursework for this graduate program in legal studies is 100% online and designed for professionals who want to make legally informed decisions in a technology-driven environment. This flexible master’s is ideal for entrepreneurial business leaders and small business owners as well as individuals who work in legal departments, marketing or sales, HR, IT-data protection, and government roles.
Education
Deepen your expertise and influence change in a high-demand field with the Education Specialist in Teaching and Leading – Autism & Applied Behavior Analysis online program. Our curriculum also provides a verified course sequence toward becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst.
This program is designed to broaden your skills in assisting students with autism. However, obtaining a BCBA credential also enables you to fill roles outside the public school system, such as in institutions, community agencies, or as an independent practitioner. It also provides a pathway to a Rank I designation on your Kentucky teaching certificate.
Expand your knowledge of current issues affecting teaching, curriculum, motivation, and student success and apply that knowledge to your current practice with the Education Specialist in Teaching and Leading – Curriculum & Instruction online program.
This Ed.S online program is designed to help you understand and use best practices in learner-centered curriculum and instructional design. Instruction centers on strategies, effective teaching, program evaluation, student assessment, and teacher professional development.
Influence a positive future for children with disabilities and exceptionalities with the Education Specialist in Teaching and Leading – Learning & Behavior Disorders (LBD). This 100% online program is the only nationally recognized program of its kind in Kentucky and enables you to earn Rank I teaching certification.
Become a mentor for new LBD teachers and develop research and leadership skills to evaluate teaching practices and curriculum, as well as position yourself for leadership opportunities in your school or district. In this program, you also will learn skills to become a better educator for students with diverse learning needs in the general education classroom.
Follow your calling in a high-demand field with the Education Specialist in Teaching and Leading – Moderate & Severe Disabilities (MSD). This 100% online program prepares you to ensure that students can thrive while overcoming advanced intellectual disabilities or behavioral challenges.
In this program, you will develop new teaching techniques and strategies along with behavioral management skills for children with the most severe academic impairments. Gain credentials for leadership roles in schools or broad range of community educational services such as tutoring, respite care, day habilitation programs, residential facilities, and more.
Help shape the future of children with exceptionalities with the Education Specialist in Teaching and Leading – Special Education online program. Learn how to become a more effective teacher for students with special needs, while building toward Rank I teaching certification in Kentucky.
Deepen your expertise in working with exceptional children through assessing students with learning and behavior disorders, planning lessons that allow them to thrive, analyzing legal requirements and educational approaches, and learning applied behavior analysis techniques applicable to all children.
Specialize in autism and challenging behaviors with the Master of Arts in Education – Teacher as Leader in Autism & Applied Behavior Analysis online program. This online master’s program provides the foundation for working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
In this research-based program, you will study the history, evolution and characteristics of ASD, examine case studies and learn to apply behavior management techniques to encourage positive behavior changes. The coursework sequence in this M.A.Ed. program is approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board ®, Inc. Upon completion, students are fully prepared and eligible to test for their Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) credentials. This master’s program also allows you to attain Rank 2 teaching certification in Kentucky.
Advance your knowledge, skills, and dispositions in instruction, curriculum design, and evaluation with the Master of Arts in Education – Teacher as Leader in Curriculum & Instruction. This online M.A.Ed. program equips you with the educational knowledge and skillset you need to enrich student learning.
In this online program, you will learn to develop effective instructional approaches, evaluate student performance and integrate new technology and teaching strategies into the classroom. This M.A.Ed. online is approved by the Educational Professional Standards Board (EPSB) and allows you to attain Rank 2 teaching certification in Kentucky.
Prepare to positively impact students with special needs with the knowledge and skills you will learn in the Master of Arts in Education – Teacher as Leader in Learning & Behavior Disorders online program. This M.A.Ed. online offers you the instruction and support to address the unique needs of all students.
In this online program, you will gain a solid foundation in theory and pedagogy and learn the trends and effective interventions for students with learning disabilities and behavioral disorders. You can choose to pursue Rank 2 teaching certification in Kentucky (48-51 credit hours) or the non-certification option (30 credit hours).
Follow your passion to help students with challenging special needs with the Master of Arts in Education – Teacher as Leader in Moderate & Severe Disabilities online program. This master’s degree will prepare you to work with students with intellectual disabilities of varying levels that impede academic achievement and adaptive behavior skills.
In this online program, you will learn effective assessment tools to evaluate students with moderate and severe disabilities, study behavioral management skills for children with the most significant disabilities and learn to design differentiated instruction. You can choose to pursue Rank 2 teaching certification in Kentucky (49-52 credit hours) or the non-certification option (30 credit hours).
Help all students reach their full potential with the advanced knowledge and skills you will learn in the Master of Arts in Education – Teacher as Leader in Special Education online program. Learn how to assess students with disabilities, plan differentiated lessons, and use applied behavior analysis techniques applicable to all students.
This online master’s program is designed for general education teachers who want to work with children with exceptionalities or strengthen their instructional skills to become a more effective teacher for all children. The M.A.Ed. – Teacher as Leader in Special Education online program is approved by the Educational Professional Standards Board (EPSB) and also allows you to attain Rank 2 teaching certification in Kentucky.
The Master of Arts in Teaching – Middle Grades online program is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a content area, rather than education, who aspire to be middle school teachers. Prepare to gain the knowledge and skills you need to effectively teach grades 5-9 in your chosen subject area.
In this online program, you will enhance your professional skills, expand your content knowledge, and increase your understanding of the intellectual, philosophical, and cultural foundations of effective education. You will also study education theory and classroom management. As a graduate of this online program, you will acquire the tools to help children and pre-adolescents be successful in their academic journeys while obtaining Rank 2 teaching certification in Kentucky.
Branch out into new areas of instruction with the online Master of Arts in Teaching – P-12 Education Concentration program. Choose from career-enhancing concentrations in health and physical education or foreign languages that will equip you with the expertise to curate enriching learning experiences for your students.
Benefit from strong faculty support while enhancing your experience with curriculum design, adaptive teaching strategies, and classroom management. The CAEP-accredited MAT education P-12 program accelerates your path to teaching opportunities in specialized content areas.
The Master of Arts in Teaching – Secondary Education online program is designed for individuals with a bachelor’s degree in a content area, rather than education, who aspire to be secondary-level teachers. Prepare to gain the knowledge and skills you need to effectively teach grades 8-12 in your chosen subject area.
In this online program, you will enhance your professional skills, expand your content knowledge, and increase your understanding of the intellectual, philosophical, and cultural foundations of effective education. You will also study education theory and classroom management and specialize in your content area of choice: science, math, social studies, or English. As a graduate of this online program, you will acquire the tools to help children and adolescents be successful in their academic journeys while obtaining Rank 2 teaching certification in Kentucky.
The online Master of Arts in Teaching – Special Education P-12 Concentration program empowers you to effectively and efficiently transition into roles working with exceptional learners. Immediately upon entry into the program, you will be able to seek opportunities as a special education teacher in the state of Kentucky.
Diversify your expertise by choosing from concentrations in learning and behavior disorders or moderate and severe disabilities, or you can pursue a dual concentration that combines both specializations. Tuition assistance may be available through the Kentucky Traineeship Program if you teach on a provisional certificate while completing your MAT Special Education P-12 program coursework.
Healthcare
Prepare to revolutionize the healthcare space by learning how to translate objective research into medical products, services, and procedures that are cost efficient and effective.
Explore the unique challenges in the healthcare industry and analyze the external factors facing the industry. Understand and apply the tools to effectively manage healthcare organizations.
Nursing
Our accelerated RN to BSN online program builds on your professionalism and passion for helping others while equipping you with the critical-thinking skills and caring competencies to excel in your professional nursing practice.
Taught by the same faculty who teach on campus, this affordable CCNE-accredited program offers flexibility with features like multiple start dates, 7-week courses, and an accelerated completion time.
With the NKU Post-Master’s Doctor of Nursing Practice online program, you can become equipped to meet the challenges of a changing healthcare sector and improve patient outcomes. This CCNE-accredited program is flexible to fit your schedule and offers low tuition, accelerated courses, and multiple start dates per year.
The fully online MSN Adult-Gero Acute Care NP program is designed to prepare you for a successful practice with adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. 100% online coursework and multiple start dates allow you to continue in your current role while you complete your program. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to take the Adult-Gero Acute Care NP certification exam.
Prepare to provide a full range of primary healthcare services, make referrals, and serve as an educator, counselor, and advocate for patients of all ages. The NKU Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner online program features interactive coursework emphasizing advanced healthcare standards and evidence-based practice that foster the delivery of superior care across the lifespan.
Open the door to exciting leadership opportunities when you prepare for high-level administrative positions in healthcare with this innovative MSN – Nurse Executive Leadership Concentration online program.
Taught by the same faculty who teach on campus, this affordable CCNE-accredited program offers flexibility with features like multiple start dates and accelerated 7-week courses. Get started today and discover why NKU has been included in Forbes magazine’s “America’s Top Colleges” for ten years in a row.
Help meet the demand for qualified healthcare professionals by teaching future-oriented nursing and adding valuable knowledge to the practice of professional nurses. Our MSN – Nursing Education Concentration online nursing program prepares you to teach in schools of nursing, hospital education settings, and patient education programs.
Taught by the same faculty who teach on campus, this affordable CCNE-accredited program offers flexibility with features like multiple start dates and accelerated 7-week courses.
Help meet the growing demand for psychiatric nurse practitioners with an online MSN Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program from NKU. This CCNE-accredited program equips you to specialize in the treatment and management of mental health disorders for patients across the lifespan. 100% online coursework and multiple start dates give you the ability to continue to work and complete your degree. Upon graduation, you will be eligible for the psychiatric nurse practitioner certification exam.
Psychology & Human Services
Learn techniques for carrying out valuable research on human memory and cognition in the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology 100% online program from Northern Kentucky University. Our program provides a diverse foundation in psychology, with curriculum delivered in a flexible online format to fit your busy schedule. Take advantage of multiple start dates, accelerated coursework, and affordable pay-by-the-course tuition.
Pursue your passion for helping others at a mental health facility, hospital, school, business, or government agency. Pursue a career as a therapist, researcher, educator, counselor, social worker, teacher, human resource specialist, and more.
Make connections between personal problems and larger social issues in the Bachelor of Science in Sociology 100% online program from Northern Kentucky University. Study technology and social change and understand how communities are intertwined. Our curriculum is delivered in a flexible online format to fit your busy schedule. Take advantage of multiple start dates, accelerated coursework, and affordable pay-by-the-course tuition.
Prepare for a diverse range of roles in social services, human resources, health services, business, government, research, teaching, community affairs, law, education, social science, sociology, corrections, and more. Or you can begin your path to a master’s degree in law, business, or education.