School Details
Rowan University was established in 1923 and continues today as a public institution located in the town of Glassboro, New Jersey. The school was founded as Glassboro Normal School. After many changes over the years, in 1997, the school changed to its present-day name after a man named Henry Rowan and his wife Betty gave $100 million to the school. Today Rowan University is one of the top public research institutions in the United States.
Rowan University awards a full range of undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. This includes over 80 bachelor’s and 60 master’s degree programs and multiple doctoral and professional programs. Rowan Global Learning & Partnerships offers bachelor’s degrees, master’s degrees, certificates, certifications/endorsements, and doctoral programs online in partnership with nine of the university’s schools and colleges. Rowan University online degrees are designed specifically for the adult student population. Many of these programs are offered in accelerated online formats. Its online programs emphasize accessibility, convenience, and affordability.
Accreditation & Licensing
Rowan University is accredited by:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education (MSCHE)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
If you have accumulated some college credit and are ready to complete your degree, consider this online bachelor-completion program from Rowan University. With the convenience of learning in your own home, you can likely apply your existing credit (at least 24 semester hours) to this liberal arts program. The focus of this online curriculum is religion and philosophy, alongside public relations.
From a summer park stage to a glamourous world concert hall, you can learn the business, marketing and administrative skills to manage art venues. This online MA in Theatre Arts Administration from Rowan builds your skillset, while allowing you the convenience of studying remotely. From gallery director to music producer to acting troupe manager, this degree can prepare you well, as you study subjects such as:
- Curatorial Practice in the Arts
- Audience Development
- Arts Advocacy & Policy
Whether its gaining a deeper understanding of the history of jazz or improving your music performance, consider this online MM in Jazz Studies from Rowan. Offered by the global campus, in an online format, you have the flexibility to complete your studies, weekly, on your own schedule. This degree can be used to seek positions within the music industry or as a foundation for a PhD or DMA. Courses offered may include:
- Analyzing Jazz Structures
- Jazz Arranging
- Music Entrepreneurship
Business
Rowan University offers an online Bachelor of Arts in Construction Management degree completion program. Students learn skills in supervising, managing, inspecting, and others needed for managing construction sites and buildings. Students will develop ethical and safe practices to take directly into the field.
Increase your knowledge of the construction industry and project management skills with the online Certificate in Construction Management Practices. Current apprentices, journey persons, and experienced professionals can all benefit from enhancing their skills to pursue career advancement opportunities.
Students can complete this online Construction Management degree either part-time or full-time in an accelerated format. The four courses can be completed in two consecutive semesters of study. Learn about construction costs, accounting, estimating, and finance, as well as construction project planning and scheduling. Students will study building construction systems and codes along with construction safety and loss prevention.
The online Graduate Certificate in Business is designed primarily for those potential graduate students who are considering the MBA degree but would like added foundational coursework prior to MBA admission. Courses are offered in an accelerated format with multiple start dates each year.
Courses include topics, such as:
- Responsible leadership
- Information systems
- Employment relations
- Managerial accounting
- Marketing management
Go beyond the basics and expand your construction knowledge with a Graduate Certificate in Construction Management. This online program can benefit those interested in pursuing roles in civil engineering, construction, and state and local government. Coursework is designed to build on your previous studies and experience in the field to prepare you for management positions. The curriculum can also fulfill continuing education requirements in certain states.
Students in this online Construction Management program will study topics related to:
- Engineering Estimating
- Construction Management
- Construction Scheduling
- Cost Engineering
This online Graduate Certificate in IMC & New Media can enhance your career, regardless of field, and can provide you with social media and integrated communication skill sets for implementation into the workplace. Learn more about the impact of new media and the increased demand for innovative marketing strategies. In addition, develop applicable marketing methods for delivering effective messaging in your organization.
Complete courses in:
- Communication research
- Online public relations
- IMC and new media
Project managers are a vital part of every industry. To gain the skills you need to competently and effectively oversee a variety of projects, consider this online Graduate Certificate in Project Management.
With a concentrated curriculum of four courses, you can complete your training and put your skills to work in as little as two semesters. Students will gain the knowledge and critical thinking skills necessary to plan for current and future industry challenges. Graduates will be able to manage all aspects of a project, from concept to completion.
Topics covered in this program may include:
- Decision making
- Management skills
- Managing teams
- Facilities management
The online MBA degree program prepares students to assume managerial positions in commercial, nonprofit, and governmental organizations. Coursework covers topics in marketing, accounting, international business, management information systems, and more. You will also learn to be a team leader with effective communication and group process skills. The curriculum emphasizes critical thinking, quantitative analysis and computing applications, and the technological and international nature of business. Students also choose three electives that allow them to tailor the program to their specific career needs.
Courses are taught in an academically challenging yet relevant and flexible format, accommodating both full-time and part-time study in small class sizes.
The online finance master’s degree combines quantitative techniques with practical experience, in order to facilitate a career as a financial analyst or financial planner. Through various financial courses, you can gain skills in financial planning, statement analysis and risk management. Gain in depth knowledge of quantitative methods and learn strategies for decision making and portfolio management.
Completion of this program can help you prepare for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Certified Financial Planner (CFP) exams; credentials that ultimately give you a competitive advantage.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
The online Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of legal principles, theories, and practices. By examining the intersection of law with social, political, and ethical considerations, students gain a deeper understanding of how legal systems shape and are shaped by society. This holistic approach equips graduates with the critical thinking skills and analytical prowess necessary to navigate the complexities of the legal landscape.
Courses include, but are not limited to:
- Statistical Literacy
- Law and Human Rights
- Theories of Crime and Criminality
The online Bachelor of Arts in Law and Justice opens doors to a myriad of career pathways in the legal profession and beyond. Graduates may pursue entry-level positions in law firms, government agencies, non-profit organizations, or corporate legal departments. Common job titles include legal assistant, paralegal, court clerk, compliance officer, or policy analyst. The critical thinking, research, and communication skills cultivated through this program are highly transferable and applicable to a wide range of industries and professions.
The online Master of Arts in Criminal Justice is designed for individuals seeking to enhance their understanding of the complex issues surrounding crime, law enforcement, corrections, and the justice system as a whole. This advanced degree goes beyond foundational concepts, delving into specialized topics, research methodologies, and policy analysis relevant to contemporary criminal justice practices. The curriculum of the online Master of Arts in Criminal Justice program is comprehensive, covering a wide range of topics essential to understanding and addressing issues within the criminal justice system.
Courses include, but are not limited to:
- Law and Society
- Seminar in Violence
- White Collar Crime
Graduates may pursue leadership roles in law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities, government organizations, non-profit organizations, or research institutions. Job titles include criminal investigator, policy analyst, forensic psychologist, probation officer, or crime analyst. As the demand for skilled professionals in this field continues to grow, earning an advanced degree represents a pivotal step toward achieving meaningful impact and effecting positive change in communities.
Education
Rowan University offers the online Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership. The Ed.D. in Educational Leadership program focuses on developing leaders who are capable of reflective decision making, working collaboratively, initiating or responding to innovative change, and who have management and administrative ability. By integrating academic instruction with opportunities to apply leadership theory to actual workplace problems, the program helps students to understand the relationship between theory and practice, understand the context in which schools, colleges, and other institutions operate, apply theory and contextual knowledge to educational problem solving, and more.
Students may choose from one of the following online tracks/initiative:
- Higher Education: This track is for educators who are looking to gain advanced knowledge in the field of higher education with a special focus on administration and leadership at the post-secondary/four-year college level.
- Nurse Educator: This track is for those educators who are looking to gain advanced knowledge in the field with a special focus on educating nurses.
- P-12: This track is for those educators who are looking to gain advanced knowledge in the field with a special focus on developing the leadership skills and dispositions necessary to enact lasting and meaningful change within the preschool through secondary school levels.
Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance professional opportunities. In today’s world, it is hard if not impossible to escape technology. The classroom is no different and with this degree, you will learn to use technology in educational settings as a means of educating students.
The curriculum provides a comprehensive picture of technology and how it is used in education in the 21st century. Gain the knowledge and competencies needed to integrate these principles into your classroom.
Credits earned in this online instructional design degree can be applied toward the Master of Education in Teacher Leadership.
Enroll in these online ESL degree programs and advance professional opportunities. In this increasingly global environment, there is a great need for instructors to work with English Language Learners. Prepare for a career teaching these courses in K-12, college, and adult settings. You will be able to find positions in the U.S. and abroad helping students with a variety of cultural backgrounds. Learn to help students speak, listen, read, and write in English.
In addition to an accelerated timeline in earning this degree and earning state certification for teaching English as a Second Language in K-12 schools, by taking one additional course students are eligible for the Bilingual/Bicultural Endorsement. These credits can also be applied toward the Masters in Educational Leadership program.
Prepare to work with a growing part of the student population, those with special needs, with this online special education degree. Learn how to better serve those with learning difficulties by enhancing your knowledge and skills. You will become an educational leader who can provide students, parents, and colleagues with support.
The curriculum includes research on learning disabilities and methods. In addition to learning how to more effectively teach and aide those individuals with learning disabilities, you will also learn how to become an educational collaborator and leader, acting as a change agent in your classroom and school district.
Enroll in these online literacy programs and advance professional opportunities. Literacy is an important part of students’ learning foundation with most other education depending at least to some degree on literacy. This program offers an advanced education on reading and literacy initiatives, so you are ready to help students. Candidates in this accelerated, part-time program learn a pedagogical and theoretical approach to reading and how it is important to teach effectively.
These courses may be used to meet course requirements in the Master of Reading or the Content Area of the Master of Education in Teacher Leadership.
Begin an exciting career working with a growing part of the student population, those with special needs, with this online special education degree. This program is designed for general education teachers who want to increase their knowledge in special education, and for special education teachers who want to pursue further coursework at the graduate level. Gain a better understanding of students with special needs and the salient issues in special education. The curriculum, which focuses on the essential aspects of evidence-based practices, consists of coursework and field experiences.
This accelerated online special education degree does not lead to an endorsement. However, the courses can be used toward the Master of Education in Teacher Leadership program requirements.
Enroll in this instructional design degree online and advance your professional opportunities. In today’s world, it is hard if not impossible to escape technology. The classroom is no different and with this degree, you will learn to use technology in educational settings as a means of educating students in P-12 educational settings.
This program is ideal for existing teachers, administrators, and educational leaders, preparing them for leadership roles in educational technology. Learn to incorporate existing and emerging educational technologies into the classroom and school organization with this accelerated program. You will study the philosophical, psychological, sociological, and educational implications of emerging technologies and their impact on schools as you learn best practices to use technology in the classroom to improve student learning and engagement.
Rowan University offers the online Master of Arts in Reading Education. This program prepares professionals to teach literacy to all learners and serve as leaders in supporting their colleagues in the field. Students in the program will have the opportunity to develop both a contemporary conceptual framework and effective strategies that are appropriate for guiding literacy development in classroom and clinical environments. Students acquire advanced knowledge of the reading process.
This program offers a Reading Practitioner track, which is intended for those who wish to pursue advanced study in literacy education and become more knowledgeable about instructional strategies that align with the Common Core English/Language Arts Standards. Students in this track are not required to have teaching certification, but are required to have access to a classroom and/or school district setting as well as a group of children to work with.
Learn the diagnostic and prescriptive skills needed to function as a collaborative leader in a P-12 learning organization with this online master’s in education administration. There is a growing need for school administrators, and this online education administration degree is designed to allow graduates to meet this need.
Courses in this part-time program will likely include:
- Curriculum Design & Development for Instructional Leaders
- Introduction To the Principalship
- Educational Organizations & Leadership
- Law And Ethics for School Leadership
- Instructional Leadership and Supervision
Graduates are ready to take on positions as assistant superintendents for curriculum and instruction, principals, assistant principals, and directors.
This program meets the requirements established by the New Jersey Department of Education for state certification as a public school administrator and includes the courses required for Supervisor Certification and Principal Certification.
Enroll in this master’s in special education online degree and advance professional opportunities. Prepare for a career working with a growing part of the student population, those with special needs. There is a need for teachers in the continually evolving special education field. With this degree, you will gain the knowledge and skills needed to become a skilled leader and change agent.
The curriculum covers such topics as collaborative teaching, administration, and assessment while focusing on the educational, psychological, and sociological needs of children and youth with disabilities. Customize your degree by choosing from three tracks based on your level of interest and education:
- Graduate Endorsement
- Learning Disabilities
- Early Childhood Special Education
It is important to note that many courses require extensive field-based assignments. Therefore, candidates must be affiliated with a school district as a substitute teacher, aide, para, lead teacher, or collaborative teacher in a P-12 classroom.
Become a leader, not only in the classroom but also in the school with this online educational leadership degree. The curriculum approaches leadership from the perspective of “exemplary teaching, continuous learning for all, a need to balance change with stability, and the importance of peaceful existence in a diverse community of learners.”
The program features three main goals:
- Develop teacher leaders who practice teaching skills alighted with the New Jersey State Teacher Model Standards
- Develop expertise in a content area of choice
- Empower teachers to assume leadership roles
Designed for teachers, there are many benefits to earning this educational leadership degree online. It is a part-time, accelerated program that allows you to continue your career in the classroom as you earn your degree. Study wherever it is convenient, even from your sofa.
Engineering
The online Master of Engineering Management provides engineers with the leadership skills needed to advance to management positions. Students choose which track to pursue – construction management or project management. The online format is perfect for working professionals to be able to balance work and education.
During this program, topics include:
- Strategic decision making
- Organizational behavior
- Teamwork
- Supervision
Experienced faculty are eager to help students achieve their academic goals. Career opportunities include roles as Cost Systems Analysts, Construction Management Engineers, Engineering Project Managers, and more. Graduates will have the necessary skills and knowledge to acquire advanced positions in the field of engineering management.
Healthcare
Rowan University’s BA in Health Studies requires certification in Medical Technology or as a Clinical Medical Assistant. This online health science completion degree builds on a student’s associate’s degree or equivalent number of college credits.
Graduates display a greater ability and awareness to execute critical professional skills. This leads to advancement within their profession.
The health science curriculum imparts skills such as professionalism, adaptability, problem-solving, leadership, planning, organization, and multi-cultural sensitivity. Topics within the program include:
- Program leadership and planning
- Health behavior
- Safety, first aid, and athletic injuries
- Technology of health and exercise science
Enter a rapidly growing niche of healthcare, cannabis, with these online pharmacy degree programs. As the cannabis industry grows and becomes increasingly popular, there is a large demand for ancillary businesses complementing and serving this industry. Experts in cultivation, extraction, manufacturing, and retail from other industries are needed to adapt, extend, and expand best practices in the cannabis market.
With this entrepreneurship online degree, students prepare for careers in such areas as:
- Accessory manufacturing
- Tech start-ups
- Finance and banking
- Marketing and branding
- Healthcare
This is a customizable degree, allowing you to choose from a large variety of electives to meet your career goals.
Enter an increasingly in-demand healthcare career field, wellness coaching, with this online health and wellness degree. This part-time, accelerated program meets the approval of the National Board of Health and Wellness Coaching, an organization that establishes the national standard of practice for wellness coaches. Complete such courses as:
- Wellness Coaching & Behavior Change
- Promoting Human Wellness Across the Lifespan
- Obesity & Diabetes Management
In addition to preparing students for careers as Health Coaches, Population Health Coaches, and Wellness Coaches, this health and wellness online degree also prepares students to sit for the National Board Certification for Health and Wellness Coaching certification exam.
If you wish to pursue a MA in Wellness and Lifestyle Management program, this graduate certificate can be completed within the master’s degree curriculum.
Advance your career without leaving your current position with this master’s degree in health and wellness online. Become a professional who specializes in overall health and wellness. Learn to work with clients or students to provide education and create and maintain lifestyle changes. Graduates develop and implement wellness and lifestyle change programs in a field that is growing in demand.
Students prepare for careers in such settings as:
- Communities
- Hospitals
- Corporations
- Schools
- Health clubs
Nursing
The online Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Rowan University is designed to provide Registered Nurses with the opportunity to earn their BSN with little interruption to their professional and personal obligations. Offered online in a part-time format, this degree prepares nurses for advancement opportunities and enhances their skills and knowledge.
The curriculum also includes six graduate credits, acting as a stepping stone for students interested in pursuing their Master of Science in Nursing degree. Coursework can be customized to fit students’ individual needs and career interests. Graduates will benefit from improved patient care and expanded access to leadership opportunities.
Classes examine key concepts in nursing practice, including:
- Comprehensive health assessment
- Nursing informatics
- Research in nursing practice
- Nursing care delivery systems
- Advanced pathophysiology
Psychology & Human Services
Rowan University offers the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, an online psychology degree. This program is designed for students seeking an understanding of the scientific and research basis for the many diverse fields within psychology. Rowan offers a respected and popular Psychology program that offers a scientific study of the mind and behavior. Following the American Psychological Association (APA) guidelines for the undergraduate Psychology Major, the program strives to make students “psychologically-literate citizens.”
Graduates of this online bachelor’s in psychology are prepared to enter a broad spectrum of fields including:
- Human Services (caseworker, social worker)
- Sales and Marketing (customer service, human resources)
- Community Activism (non-profits)