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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

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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