School Details
University of Kansas is a four-year public research university located in Lawrence, Kansas, at Mount Oread, the highest point in the state. KU is the largest college in Kansas, and has other campuses located in Lawrence, Wichita, Overland Park, Salina, and Kansas City. The University was opened in 1866 after a charter was granted by the Kansas Legislature in 1864. The University of Kansas Cancer Center is the state’s only designated National Cancer Institute.
University of Kansas offers bachelor’s degrees, certificates, master’s degrees, and doctor’s degrees. KU has 13 schools with more than 345 degree programs in 200 fields. Classes are offered during the daytime, evening, weekend, and online.
With over 80 online programs, University of Kansas offers degrees, certificates, courses, professional development, and academic enrichment. KU’s online degree programs are designed for the busy individual who is balancing education, work, and other commitments. They are taught by the same highly skilled and professional faculty that teach in-person courses. They have the same challenging curriculum and top-quality instruction, as well.
Accreditation & Licensing
University of Kansas is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
In the online Bachelor of General Studies degree completion program from the University of Kansas, you'll gain a wealth of knowledge and skills that cover a wide range of subjects, resulting in a highly marketable degree. Learning outcome goals include critical thinking and quantitative literacy, communication, breadth of knowledge, culture and diversity, social responsibility and ethics, and integration and creativity. The curriculum consists of courses in:
- World culture or language
- Natural science and mathematics
- Breadth in liberal arts and sciences
Become the information expert in your organization with the online Master's Program in Digital Content Strategy. You'll learn how to find, use, and analyze information and data to solve organizational problems as you complete the two certificates which make up this degree:
- The Certificate in Social Media Strategy focuses on the skills required to create, analyze, and optimize social media content and campaigns.
- The Certificate in Data Interpretation & Communication offers strategies for finding appropriate data, organizing data, interpreting data, and explaining data in meaningful ways.
Business
The University of Kansas offers an online Master’s degree in Sport Management. Students have the opportunity to expand their knowledge by learning techniques related to sports marketing, business, and law. Through the program, students complete a portfolio demonstrating their competencies as they grow.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
You can do something to defend against hackers and cybercriminals with the Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity from the University of Kansas. The online cybersecurity degree fills a void for trained professionals in this field in roles such as:
- IT auditor
- Security architect
- Cryptography engineer
- Digital forensic examiner
Through the online cybersecurity bachelor’s degree, you can enter a field of great opportunity with high demand for trained professionals. Train for a rewarding career keeping sensitive data safe and outsmarting hackers.
You can be part of law and order with the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice / Law & Society from the University of Kansas. The online criminal justice degree leads to work in such sectors as:
- Policy
- Corrections
- Court administration
- Law enforcement
Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree, students receive professional development and workforce-ready skills. Your online studies can also cover alternatives to incarceration, constitutional rights, and the use of force by police officers. Students may opt to pursue a Bachelor of Arts degree in this area.
You can study the different areas of justice with the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement from the University of Kansas. The online criminal justice degree leads to careers in such areas as:
- Security
- Intelligence
- Law enforcement
- Court administration
Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree, you examine the history that shaped our agencies. Other topics of study include constitutional rights, alternatives to incarceration, and the use of force by police officers.
Education
The University of Kansas offers an online Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorder. This curriculum was designed for those who work with children on the autism spectrum and need more knowledge and practical skills to help them succeed. Students can study anytime, anywhere through the online platform.
The University of Kansas offers an online Graduate Certificate in Leadership in Special & Inclusive Education. This program is for educators, school administrators, and other advocates of special needs students who want to improve the quality of their education. The curriculum teaches special ed students’ emotional, social, and learning needs and the laws and policies that support them.
You can gain expertise in the neuroscience of learning with the Graduate Certificate in Mind, Brain & Education from KU. This online general education graduate program explores learning science research with the goal of informing educational techniques.
Through a deeper understanding of the neural mechanisms of learning, you can develop innovative methods to learning, teaching, and education. In the quest of understanding human development and learning, the interdisciplinary approach of this online general education program pulls from such fields as:
- Neuroscience
- Psychology
- Cognitive science
The University of Kansas offers an online Graduate Certificate in Reading Education. Students looking to become established professionals or those just looking for improvement in their teaching may all benefit from this program. The curriculum centers around reading and literacy education and how to become more effective teachers for P-12 students.
You can use this compact program in ESL to gain best practices for teaching English to speakers of other languages (TESOL). KU’s Graduate Certificate in TESOL can enhance your impact in the classroom.
Through the online ESL graduate program, you gain tools and techniques that you can immediately use with your English language learners. Upon completion, you can boost your students’ educational experiences through such outcomes as:
- Gain cultural awareness
- Learn pedagogical theories behind second language acquisition
- Improve the academic performance of your students in all content areas
You can help your students achieve more with the Master of Science in Education in Curriculum & Instruction from KU. This online curriculum and instruction master’s program creates the blueprint to build your students’ knowledge.
Through the online teaching graduate program, you gain the skills and confidence to lead your classroom with ease. Topics of study lead to such skills as:
- Develop effective instructional approaches
- Evaluate students’ learning
- Integrate new teaching strategies and technology into the classroom
You can help children achieve lifelong success with the Master of Science in Education in Curriculum & Instruction from KU. This online reading and literacy master’s program helps to address the literacy crisis. When students learn to read, educators see such outcomes as increased engagement in the classroom, decreased truancy, and higher test scores.
Through the online reading and literacy graduate program, you explore the intersection of literacy and multicultural education. The program leads you to achieve such outcomes as:
- Teaching all students
- Knowing and using research
- Pedagogical content knowledge
- Foundational knowledge
To address the increasing number of English language learners in K-12 schools, KU offers the Master of Science in Education in Curriculum & Instruction / TESOL. This online ESL master’s program provides both teaching and non-teaching tracks. Students may also opt for a licensure endorsement in TESOL.
Through the online ESL graduate program, you can become a compassionate, informed, and effective specialized teacher. Graduates gain the knowledge and skills to improve their classrooms through such mastery as:
- Diverse instructional techniques
- Culturally responsive teaching practices
- Solid foundation in second language acquisition
The University of Kansas offers an online Master’s degree in Educational Administration. This program is available for those who are looking to make a difference in schools and communities through a leadership role such as principal, director, or department head. The curriculum offers two different concentration tracks: Building Leadership and Non-Licensure.
The University of Kansas offers an online Master’s degree in Special Education. The program offers a personalized education where students can understand more about the learning needs of the students they serve. Students can specialize in either Autism or High Incidence Disabilities, depending on what their professional specialty is.
You can earn your Building Leadership and Administration Endorsement to your Kansas teaching license with the Post-Master’s Graduate Certificate in Educational Administration from KU. This online education administration master’s program imparts expertise in such areas as:
- Educational law
- Pedagogical theory
- Human resources management
As part of your training in this online education administration master’s program, you will use KU’s innovative virtual school district to engage in over 30 simulated schools. This platform provides extensive experience navigating challenges in diverse schools and communities in a risk-free environment.
Engineering
You can enhance your skills in water resources with the Graduate Certificate in Environmental & Water Resource Engineering from the University of Kansas. The online environmental engineering graduate certificate program works to ensure a project’s overall sustainability by measuring the ecological impact on aquifers, rivers, or lakes.
Through the online environmental engineering graduate program, students train to work with civil engineers, oversee planning around water resources, and help organizations make sustainable decisions. Upon completion, students find success in such areas as:
- Air and water quality
- Wetlands management
- Solid and hazardous waste
- Stormwater treatment
You can gain altitude with your career in aerospace engineering with the Graduate Certificate in Fluid Dynamics from the University of Kansas. The online aerospace engineering graduate program provides expertise to aid your design process.
Through the online aerospace engineering graduate certificate program, students learn through recorded lectures and online teacher-student interactions. Your online studies cover such topics as:
- Helicopter aerodynamics
- Compressible aerodynamics
- Advanced computational fluid dynamics
- Computational fluid dynamics and heat transfer
You can train to mentor, motivate, and coach technical professionals with the Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Engineering Management from the University of Kansas. The online engineering management graduate program provides skills in such areas as:
- Communication
- Technology management
- Team-based approaches
Through the online engineering management graduate certificate program, students study the human, conceptual, and technical management processes. Your education applies to both project management and functional management, so you can oversee technical teams, delegate tasks, and contribute to the planning stages of a project.
You can learn high-demand, specialized skills through the Graduate Certificate in Structural Analysis from the University of Kansas. The online civil engineering graduate program goes beyond your bachelor’s program in engineering.
Through the online civil engineering graduate certificate program, students gain up-to-date information on materials and techniques for quality infrastructure. Your online studies cover such topics as:
- Energy methods
- Plates and shells
- Dynamics and vibrations
- Seismic performance of structures
You can enhance your marketable skills with the Graduate Certificate in Structural Design from the University of Kansas. The online civil engineering graduate program focuses on the design of systems and structural components.
Through the online civil engineering graduate certificate program, students may select half of the required courses from electives. Online coursework can be chosen from such topics as:
- Design of timber structures
- Structural design for dynamic loads
- Design of prestressed concrete structures
- Advanced steel design – bridge structures
You can go beyond your bachelor-level engineering training without committing to a degree program with the Graduate Certificate in Structural Forensics from the University of Kansas. The online civil engineering graduate program prepares you to identify the degradation of structures, both integrity and serviceability. You also learn to identify, mitigate, and prevent building shortcomings.
Within the online civil engineering graduate certificate program, you may start your studies in the fall, spring, or summer. Your online studies cover such topics as:
- Fracture mechanics
- Corrosion engineering
- Experimental stress analysis
- Structural engineering materials
Climb the career ladder with this online civil engineering degree. Gain knowledge in structural engineering while earning the degree many employers are looking for. This program provides broad-based expertise in structural engineering that also provides technical expertise. Also, improve project management and leadership skills.
Upon completion of this comprehensive curriculum, students are prepared for the Professional Engineering Exam and the Structural Engineering Exam.
Take your place in the competitive and growing field of aerospace engineering after earning this online aerospace engineering degree. In about two years you will develop specialized research skills, technical knowledge, and problem-solving techniques that bring ingenuity and creativity to the aerospace industry.
This online aerospace engineering degree is designed with the student’s flexibility in mind. Study where, and often when, it is convenient while completing the same rigorous curriculum and instruction as on-campus students complete. The same faculty and expert instructors teach online as well as on campus.
Combining the skills of an architect with the skills of an engineer with this online civil engineering degree is necessary in an ever-changing world. You will complete a curriculum that combines technical, management, and leadership courses. As a result, you will be ready to combine science and technology to build and design the world.
Choose to specialize in an area of architectural engineering. Available areas are:
- Building mechanical systems
- Energy management
- Lighting and Electrical Systems
- Construction engineering
Regardless of the area you choose, you will study where it is convenient while receiving one-on-one instruction from expert faculty.
Prepare for a managerial role in engineering, as either a functional manager or a program manager with this online engineering management degree. You will learn how to provide leadership in a variety of project-related fields.
The curriculum combines business, management, and leadership courses with courses in specific engineering disciplines that will be used by the engineering team to be managed. Emphasis is placed on employment skills that apply across a range of careers and professional situations.
There are two options to consider when earning this degree: the Research option and the Non-Research option.
Prepare to help the environment and civil engineers with an online environmental engineering degree. This program teaches students to measure a project’s environmental impact on water resources, such as aquifers, rivers, or lakes. You will also learn to determine a project’s effect on the local economy and public health. The curriculum covers theory and practical techniques in civil and environmental engineering.
You will work in a variety of fields, including:
- Air quality
- Water quality
- Solid and hazardous waste
- Stormwater treatment
- Wetlands management
Choose from two options. One requires a thesis and the other does not.
Healthcare
The online Bachelor of Applied Science in Exercise Science from the University of Kansas provides the groundwork for many in-demand careers. This online program can also put students on the path to pre-health or pre-med. Students will study human movement, physical changes, the human body’s response to stress, nutrition, and athletic training.
Classes include, but are not limited to:
- Biomechanics
- Kinesiology
- Methods of strength and conditioning
There are many career options available to graduates, including jobs in coaching, physical therapy, nutrition, corporate wellness, personal training, exercise physiology, and more. This online program is practical, flexible, and provides a quality education. With the online bachelor’s degree in exercise science, graduates will be well-prepared for future careers in wellness.
The online Bachelor of Health Science program prepares graduates to work in many in-demand careers in the healthcare industry. This online program is also able to put students on the path to pre-health or pre-med. Students will study subjects such as nutrition and public health policy.
Classes include, but are not limited to:
- Fundamentals of microbiology
- Exploring careers in health science
- Principles of human physiology
There are many career options available to graduates, including jobs in research, healthcare administration, physical therapy, public health, and more. This online program is beneficial, flexible, and provides a well-rounded, quality education. With the online bachelor’s degree in health science, graduates will be ready to tackle the challenges facing the public health industry.
The online bachelor’s completion Health Information Management program at Kansas State University offers students increased flexibility and convenience of attending class during their free time. The program is designed for individuals with the RHIT credential, looking to complete a bachelor’s degree and earn the RHIA credential.
The online bachelor’s completion Respiratory Care program at Kansas State University offers students increased flexibility and convenience of attending class during their free time. The program is designed for respiratory therapists with an RRT credential who would like to obtain a Bachelor of Science degree.
Begin studying the field with this online nutrition degree. In addition to helping students become more marketable, this program also provides a useful professional background or area of focus. You can earn this certificate on its own or use it to supplement your undergraduate studies.
Courses in nutrition cover such topics as:
- Public health
- Dietetics
- Sports nutrition
- Food safety
- Weight management
Help your community while also promoting your career with this online public health degree. Gain broad exposure to core concepts in public health, including:
- Epidemiology
- Disease prevention
- Population health
- Health disparities
- Biostatistics
Asynchronous courses focus on providing an understanding of the network of behavioral and social factors of health and how they are intertwined with the community. Coursework provides practical skills and emphasizes workforce readiness. The flexible format allows students to study when and where it is convenient.
Begin learning about an important area of exercise science with this kinesiology online degree. The strength and conditioning program prepares students for careers in personal training and tactical strength and conditioning. Coursework focuses on workforce readiness and offers practical clinical skills. Enjoy a hands-on curriculum with real-world application.
The online Doctor of Occupational Therapy is intended for therapists already in practice and who wish to upgrade their knowledge and skills at a doctoral level of expertise to meet the increasing demands of complex practice issues. It focuses on specialization and professional leadership in practice and students can complete the course work while continuing to work in the profession.
The four key components of the curriculum include the following:
- Evidence-based practice
- Professional leadership
- Specialty practice
- Teaching
Core work and specialization opportunities have been integrated across the curriculum to create a base of both advanced knowledge and specialized knowledge that will prepare graduates for leadership in their chosen areas of concentration.
Prepare to make a difference in your community while improving your career with this online public health degree. The public health discipline focuses on preventing and mitigating disease outbreaks and addressing systemic health challenges affecting the health of population groups.
This certificate is designed around the Epidemiology aspect of public health. Learn to investigate the origin and treatment of diseases and research ways to improve and prevent disease outbreaks. Epidemiology is the cornerstone of public health, so this online public health degree program ensures graduates are at the forefront of the field.
Improve your career without interrupting your current position with these Public Health degrees online. The curriculum of this Graduate Certificate in Public Health Practice, Policy & Management teaches students ways to make a difference in the health of their communities. Courses focus on the office side of public health rather than the clinical portion. This online public health degree will be beneficial for those either in a career, or interested in pursuing a career, in public health administration, data management, and other public health-related fields.
Improve your career without interrupting your current position with these Graduate Certificates in the Essentials of Public Health degrees online. The curriculum teaches students ways to make a difference in the health of their communities. Learn about such topics as:
- Epidemiology
- Policy
- Administration
- Environmental Health
- Biostatistics
Graduates are prepared to help prevent and mitigate disease outbreaks and to address systemic health challenges affecting communities and population groups.
Prepare to make a difference in your community while improving your career with this online Master of Public Health. Learn to prevent and mitigate disease outbreaks and address systemic health challenges that affect the health of communities and populations.
Courses cover such topics as:
- Epidemiology
- Policy
- Administration
- Environmental Health
- Biostatics
In addition to core public health courses, students complete an internship and capstone course, gaining real-world experience. Almost half of the curriculum is comprised of concentration courses, allowing students to customize their degrees.
An online Dietetics degree program can give you advanced skills and prepare you for a lifelong career. Learn innovative knowledge in nutrition, food service management, wellness, and more. In addition to core courses, choose from electives, some of which include:
- Food science
- Public health nutrition
- Healthcare administration
Benefit from a flexible schedule, yet expect the same standards as those found on campus. Coursework is taught by RDNs from multiple campuses across the country.
This program is offered through the Great Plains Interactive Distance Education Alliance (Great Plains IDEA); regionally accredited schools working in partnership to provide students with online opportunities. Students apply at their school of choice.
The online Dietetics program is offered through:
- Colorado State University
- University of Kansas Medical Center
- North Dakota State University
- Oklahoma State University
- South Dakota State University
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The online MS in Pharmaceutical Chemistry program aims to provide students with knowledge and skills to build a strong foundation in the physical and chemical sciences and how they relate to pharmaceutical research. The curriculum focuses on a comprehensive education and gives students opportunities for research.
Program core courses include topics in:
- Drug deterioration and stabilization
- Biopharmaceutics and pharmacokinetics
- Organic chemistry
The online MS in Pharmacology & Toxicology program will provide advanced scientific knowledge in pharmacology and toxicology and is designed for individuals who are seeking additional academic qualifications that will facilitate their advancement at their place of employment, or will increase their competitiveness for admission to other advanced degree programs.
Study:
- Infectious diseases
- Central and autonomic nervous systems
- Cardiovascular systems
- Pharmacology
- Molecular toxicology
Math & Science
If working with numbers just adds up for you, consider the Graduate Certificate in Applied Statistics from the University of Kansas. The online mathematics graduate certificate program trains you to collect, manage, and interpret data.
Through the online mathematics graduate program, students prepare for work in public policy, healthcare, business, and environmental science. Your online studies cover such topics as:
- SAS programming
- Linear regression
- Experimental design
- Data mining and analytics
You can advance your understanding of environmental issues with the Graduate Certificate in Environmental Assessment from the University of Kansas. The online environmental science graduate certificate program provides a specialized credential with minimal investment of your time and money.
Through the online environmental science graduate program, students learn environmental policy, law, and the regulatory environment. Your online studies cover such topics as:
- Geospatial analysis
- Environmental health and policy
- Environmental impact assessment
- Soils, water, and ecosystems science
The online Graduate Certificate in Environmental Geology program is for those interested in a wide range of environmental issues who want to combine physical and natural science with project management and communications training. Students gain the skills to collect and communicate data accurately and to be leaders as they learn to work in various industries including engineering firms, environmental remediation firms, environmental consulting firms, oil and mining companies, and governmental entities. You may have duties including:
- Studying geophysical events
- Performing site analysis
- Assessing potential geophysical impacts on the environment
- Preparing and presenting reports on findings
Learn to effectively communicate principles of statistics and analytics with this online mathematics degree which is designed for students with strong math skills. Courses teach students to interpret data to determine needs, trends, and probabilities across several industries. Prepare to assist with the design and implementation of data management systems.
While you are completing this master’s in data science online you are able to continue your career. The asynchronous format allows you to set your own schedule. Interact with instructors and other students virtually as well.
Climb the career ladder with this online environmental science degree. With the population growing and interest in sustainability and climate change increasing, there is a corresponding need for environmental science professionals. Join this growing job field as an environmental scientist and professional.
The curriculum is a combination of physical and natural science, resilience, and sustainability principles with project management and communications training. Graduates are able to collect, synthesize, and communicate data, develop solutions, and lead teams.
Learn to use scientific knowledge to solve environmental problems with this science degree online that covers a wide range of environmental issues. The curriculum is a combination of physical and natural science with project management and communications training. Gain the skills needed to accurately collect and clearly communicate data as you prepare to work in a variety of industries.
Since you are earning this environmental science degree online, you are able to continue working as you study. Put the skills you learn today to use tomorrow.
Nursing
The online RN to BSN degree completion program from the University of Kansas provides registered nurses a flexible format to complete their bachelor's degrees and expand their career options. Courses are entirely online and explore topics such as:
- Nursing Technology
- Scholarly Inquiry
- Population Based Health Care
- Evidence-Based Practice
- Pathophysiology
- Pharmacology
University of Kansas offers the online Health Professions Educator Certificate. This certificate affords graduate-prepared nurses broader opportunities and the necessary skill to find positions in nursing education at the various levels and become leaders in their field. Paired with faculty mentors throughout the program, students complete applied teaching projects in each educator course, including a final student teaching capstone.
The following courses make up the program:
- Curriculum/Program Planning and Evaluation
- Designing a Student Learning Environment
- Nurse Educator Preceptorship
- Teaching with Technologies
University of Kansas offers the online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Informatics. This program is designed to prepare clinicians and health care managers with skills in analysis, design, implementation and evaluation of information systems that support a full range of clinical and patient care functions. The graduate will be prepared for entry and mid-level positions within IT departments, advanced clinical departments and as consultants and/or staff in organizations that specialize in computer operations and knowledge management.
The following courses are offered in the program:
- Transforming Health Care Through Use of Information Systems and Technology
- Abstraction and Modeling of Health Care Information
- Program, Project and Communication Planning
- Knowledge Management in Health Care
- Introduction to Health Informatics
- Health Care Informatics Practicum
- Health Data: Theory and Practice
Learn a variety of teaching, learning, and evaluation methods applicable to academic and clinical settings with the online Master of Science in Nursing / Nursing Education degree program. This nursing specialty prepares students for roles in teaching patients and their families, providing staff development programs, evaluating the effectiveness of nursing educational programs, and teaching nursing students.
Graduates of this Master of Nursing Education online program are able to share their knowledge and skills to prepare the next generation of nurses for professional practice. The curriculum consists of common core classes, leadership core classes, functional specialty core classes, a research project in nursing, and a clinical practicum.
Classes cover a range of topics, such as:
- Professionalism in advanced nursing practice
- Designing a student learning environment
- Organizational foundations for leading change
- Teaching with technologies
The online MSN in Organizational Leadership prepares students to take on the complex challenges of nursing administration in today’s healthcare environment. Graduates will be well equipped for entry to mid-level leadership and management positions in a variety of settings.
The program encourages continuous improvement in patient and health outcomes, emphasizing the balance between productivity and care quality. Students in this online nursing administration degree gain specialized skills in organizational politics, policy development, and impact analysis. The curriculum includes online coursework, a research project, and a leadership practicum.
Courses explore the fundamentals of:
- Organizational behavior
- Interprofessional collaboration
- Clinical operations
- System design
- Quality and safety measurement
- Risk management
- Fiscal operations
The MSN in Public Health Nursing is designed to help both new and experienced nurses transition into positions in population focused healthcare. Graduates can use their newly acquired skills to complete community-based assessments, plan programming and interventions, and assess outcomes.
This online nursing degree emphasizes a systems approach to integrating social determinants of health with evidence-based practice in health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic disease management for specific populations. Students gain the leadership skills necessary to support public health and population-based practice from the local to national levels.
Graduates can find employment in:
- State and federal agencies
- Academic health centers
- School health
- Global health
- Community-based, nonprofit, and advocacy agencies
Psychology & Human Services
The master’s degree in Applied Behavioral Science from the University of Kansas fulfills educational requirements to sit for the BCBA certification exam. The curriculum of this online master’s in psychology emphasizes behavioral assessment, analysis, intervention, and evaluation.
Students will learn the empirical and conceptual foundations of behavioral science and research methods. Classes in this special education degree online focus on real world application, research, and practicum experiences. Field experience required for BCBA certification is available through a unique partnership with Behavioral Health Holdings, a leader in serving children with autism.
Graduates of this program are qualified for positions such as:
- Case manager
- Probation officer
- School counselor
- Child development supervisor
- Public health educator
- Parent educator
- Human resources manager
- Clinician