School Details
Founded in 1931, the University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM) is a comprehensive, state-funded institution of higher education that offers high quality educational and experiential opportunities to meet the academic, cultural, vocational, social, and personal needs of undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education students. ULM’s mission is to “seek students who find value in our programs and prepare them to compete, succeed, and contribute in an ever-changing global society through a transformative education.”
ULM offers associate’s, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees, as well as undergraduate and graduate certificates. Programs are housed in the following colleges and schools:
- Arts, Education, and Sciences
- Business and Social Sciences
- Health Sciences
- Pharmacy
ULM also features a graduate school. Degrees and certificates at all levels are available completely online through the eULM program. eULM offers over 35 degree programs 100% online, with many student resources and a thriving community to support students while they earn their degrees. Students may accelerate the journey with 8-week courses to reach goals sooner.
Accreditation & Licensing
University of Louisiana at Monroe is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
An online Associate of General Studies degree is offered online through University of Louisiana at Monroe. This customizable program is designed for working adults. Enhance opportunities in careers including but not limited to:
- Sales
- Banking
- Customer service
Courses are accelerated and flexible to fit each individual schedule and balance life and education. Credits from this associate’s degree may be transferred to a bachelor’s degree program for those interested in continuing on an academic pathway. Gain work experience, technical skills, and heightened knowledge to excel professionally and academically with ULM online.
Earn an online Bachelor of Arts degree in History through University of Louisiana at Monroe. This program provides nontraditional students with a basic arts and sciences education in an accelerated format. Concentrated studies in history include but are not limited to:
- World Civilization
- Public Speaking
- American National Government
Courses are available 100% online, making them an accessible option for the working adult student. Graduates with this degree may pursue or expand upon careers in law, public relations, journalism, education, and more. Take advantage of a convenient and affordable liberal arts program in a popular subject with ULM online.
University of Louisiana at Monroe offers an online Bachelor of General Studies degree to the working adult student. This program provides students with career-specific training and knowledge directly applicable to a wide range of interests. Studies include but are not limited to:
- Humanities
- Social Sciences
- Mathematics
- English Composition
Courses are available 100% online, with accelerated courses making this a flexible option for the working adult student. Graduates are prepared to enter entry-level jobs in several occupations or continue an academic pathway towards a higher degree. Take advantage of a convenient, affordable education with ULM online.
University of Louisiana at Monroe offers an online Master of Arts degree in English to the nontraditional student. This program involves a thesis or non thesis option with different requirements for each. Studies cover topics including but not limited to:
- American Prose
- American Poetry
- Bibliography
Students are able to choose either a Literary Studies or a Creative Writing specialization. Study a wide range of literary topics such as medieval, contemporary, or conventional literature. Take advantage of workshops, high-quality faculty, and a student-centric program with ULM online.
Earn a Master of Arts degree in History through University of Louisiana at Monroe online. This non thesis program covers topics of history to prepare students for careers in law, politics, citizenship, and more. Studies include but are not limited to:
- Historiography
- History of Warfare
- Renaissance and Reformation
Students will develop research techniques applicable to methods of analyzing historical writing. Along with those skills will come the organizational qualities essential to criticism and data collection. Develop the knowledge and skills to press forward professionally and keep a connection to the past through ULM online.
Business
The online Bachelor of Business Administration provides a broad background in all areas of business. Courses teach skills and knowledge in areas including management, marketing, accounting, economics, computer information systems, and finance.
This online Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Business Management allows you to gain a wide breadth of knowledge across business subsets while focusing on the management skills you need to advance your career. Students with a passion for leadership can utilize this degree program to take on upper-level positions in nearly any sector.
With the online bachelor’s degree in Business Management, you will study organizational behavior, operations management, and leadership skills. Students will learn how to apply managerial theory to real-world situations involving performance management, motivation, leadership,and communications. Meanwhile, core BBA classes ensure you have a well-rounded business education, with topics covering accounting, finance, business law, and more.
Skilled marketing professionals can find employment in nearly any industry. You will learn how to succeed in this field with the Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing.
Courses explore topics related to consumer behavior, personal selling, marketing research, and advertising. You will additionally learn about business communication, international business, and business law. Graduates will be able to take on positions in a number of areas.
Some of these career opportunities include:
- Brand management
- Consumer relations
- Purchasing
- Retailing
- E-marketing
This Bachelor of Business Administration in Risk Management and Insurance is one of just a handful of online degrees specializing in this sector. The program focuses on topics involved in international and specialty insurance.
Students will learn a broad range of skills in business risk management, commercial property and casualty, and employee benefits. Thanks to an agreement with the American Institute for Chartered Property Casualty Underwriters, you can also earn credits toward their certification. The knowledge gained from this online finance degree can benefit both students who want to enter the insurance field and insurance professionals who want to advance their career.
Graduates can find positions in areas such as:
- Underwriting
- Brokerage
- Risk management
- Claims
Communication skills are vital in any work environment. A Master of Arts in Communication provides you with the advanced knowledge you need to succeed in any role, and particularly those involving internal and external organizational communications. With the specialized track in Strategic Communication, you will learn creative media strategies, public relations practices, and more.
Core coursework focuses on various types of communication and the considerations for each. Students will learn about law and ethics in communication, persuasion, and conflict communication. This online Communication degree prepares you to undertake qualitative and quantitative research as part of your exit project or thesis.
The University of Louisiana at Monroe offers an online MBA. This program is designed to enhance the students’ advancement opportunities and earning potential. The curriculum develops the skills and knowledge necessary for being successful business administrators. Courses develop skills in problem diagnosing and solving, communication, planning, organizing, and controlling business enterprises. Graduates will have flexibility in prospective employment and possess professional skills that will benefit their careers.
The online Master of Public Administration is a flexible program that offers interdisciplinary training for students who wish to expand their career and management skills. Courses include Foundation of Public Administration, Intergovernmental Relations, Analysis of Political and Administrative Data, Ethics and Public Administration, and Public Budgeting and Finance.
Students can choose from the following concentrations:
- Administration of Health
- Administration of Justice
- Administration of Education
- Management
- Public Management
- Public Parks Management
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
You can earn credentials to boost your career advancement with the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. The online criminal justice degree leads to work in such roles as:
- State trooper
- Probation officer
- Fish and Game warden
- Crime scene investigator and more
Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program, you explore the three key areas within this system—police, courts, and corrections. Your online studies can lead to a broad range of career opportunities, from private detectives to security guards to computer forensics specialists. The options are many for those who like to have choices.
You can opt for a thesis or not with the Master of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. For the online criminal justice degree, you have your choice of such electives as:
- Border security
- Sociology of law
- Correctional treatment
- Counseling in criminal justice
Through the online criminal justice master’s degree program, you can also learn how crime affects minorities and juveniles. Your online studies develop your understanding of crime in America.
Education
You can become an exemplary teacher through the Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education Grades 1-5 from UL Monroe. This online elementary education bachelor’s program focuses on such components as:
- Professional and pedagogical studies
- Content studies
- Integrative studies
- Clinical and field experiences
Employment projects predict an increased demand for elementary education teachers. You can request an unofficial transcript evaluation if you have previous college credits.
You can explore education through multiple theoretical lenses with the Doctor of Education in Curriculum & Instruction from UL Monroe. This online curriculum and instruction doctoral program provides opportunities to explore such areas as:
- Research-based theories
- Quantitative and qualitative methods
- Intellectual, moral, political, and social foundations of education
The esteemed faculty members of this online curriculum and instruction graduate program share their experiences as they prepare you for new career opportunities. Graduates find success as superintendents, instructional coordinators, or professors.
With a bachelor’s degree in any field, you can work towards your Louisiana teacher certification with the Master of Arts in Teaching / Elementary Education Grades 1-5 from UL Monroe. This online elementary education master’s program falls under the Teacher Certification Reciprocity agreement. Over 30 other states accept the completion of approved teacher education preparation programs for certification in their state.
You can pick up a twofer package deal with the Master of Arts in Teaching / Elementary Education Mild/Moderate Grades 1-5 from UL Monroe. This online gifted and special education master’s program not only leads to teacher certification but also specializes in both elementary and special education.
Through the online special education graduate program, you gain a highly specialized understanding of young children with special education needs. Furthermore, you delve into the best practices of teaching those in grades 1-5.
As part of the Teacher Certification Reciprocity agreement, completion of this program qualifies you for certification in most other states. Now it is possible to study at UL Monroe, even if you plan on teaching in another state.
With a bachelor’s degree in any field, you can realize your aspirations of teaching with the Master of Arts in Teaching / Secondary Education Grades 6-12. This online secondary education master’s program emphasizes the best practices to improve student success for grades 6-12.
As this online secondary education graduate program falls within the Teacher Certification Reciprocity agreement, you can take your degree and teach in other states. Your new career awaits; Follow the link for more information.
You can optimize your education by gaining expertise in both special education and teaching grades 6-12 with the Master of Arts in Teaching / Secondary Education Mild/Moderate Grades 6-12 from UL Monroe. This online special education master’s program provides a fully advanced comprehension of teaching special needs students beyond elementary school.
Through a combination of both special and secondary education studies, you can broaden your career opportunities. In addition, this online program is part of the Teacher Certification Reciprocity agreement. This means you can earn your degree at UL Monroe and still be eligible for certification in most other states.
University of Louisiana at Monroe offers an online Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction. Curriculum & Instruction evaluates learning systems, analyses learning data, and researches strategies for effective learning. Students of this program may choose one of the following concentrations:
- Reading
- ESL
- Special Education in Early Intervention
- Special Education in Educational Diagnostician
- Special Education in Gifted Education
- Special Education in Mild/Moderate Grades 1-12
You can realize your vision to enhance student policy and learning with the Master of Education in Educational Leadership from UL Monroe. This online education administration master’s program provides valuable tools to improve student performance. You learn to meet the challenges that arise from accountability requirements to excel in the role of principal or similar roles.
Besides studying administrative processes and social systems, you will learn about the ethical and legal responsibilities of school personnel. Graduates find success in such roles as:
- School principal
- District administrator
- Instructional coordinator
- Dean of students
You can learn to innovate with technology to improve education with the Master of Education in Educational Technology Leadership from UL Monroe. This online instructional design master’s program teaches you to research, assess, and evaluate learning systems.
By studying the current technology trends in instructional settings, you stay ahead of advances in this field. Graduates of this online instructional design graduate program advance their careers in such roles as:
- Curriculum specialists
- Learning applications designers
- Distance learning directors
- Educational software consultants
Healthcare
ULM offers the online BS in Health Studies with a concentration in Healthcare Marketing/Management. This program focuses on a very personal, student-centered approach, while encouraging personal and professional growth and ownership of their academic progression.
Career opportunities:
- Special Project Regulatory Specialist
- Director of Quality Assurance
- Clinical Allergy Specialist
- Administrative Specialist
- Residency Coordinator
Students can also look to pursue graduate programs in the fields of Healthcare Administration, Business Administration, Occupational Therapy, Gerontology and Psychology.
The online Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Technology allows radiologic technicians to advance their education to keep up with the growing job market. Earning the bachelor’s degree may boost job promotions, and job stability, or be required by an employer. This convenient online program enables students to work at their own pace so they may balance careers, family, and education.
Classes include, but are not limited to:
- Radiologic technology
- Radiologic technology guided electives
- Capstone
This program is ideal for AART Registered technologists to pursue. Experienced and dedicated instructors bring relevant information to the online classroom. The online bachelor’s degree program in Radiologic Technology prepares graduates to continue to improve the advancements of the radiologic technician profession.
The University of Louisiana at Monroe offers a Master of Arts in Gerontology. This online graduate program focuses on addressing mental health issues among the elderly. Conditions of concern include anxiety, depression, and cognitive disorders.
Besides the core curriculum in gerontology, students can select one of six areas of specialization. These include:
- Program administrator
- Long-term care administration
- Small business management
- Grief care management
Graduates find work as administrators, as well as in research, policy development, and higher education. Employers include skilled nursing facilities, home health care or hospice agencies, and clinics.
The University of Louisiana at Monroe offers a Master of Science in Exercise Science with a concentration in Sport Management. You can earn your kinesiology master’s degree entirely online, on your schedule.
Courses are offered in eight-week segments to maximize your learning of kinesiology. For both on-campus and online programs, ULM provides a quality academic experience.
The university prides itself on having a support system for online learners. Services offered include assistance, guidance, and encouragement.
Nursing
The online RN to BSN degree completion program from the University of Louisiana at Monroe allows registered nurses to earn their BSN and achieve upward mobility in the ever changing nursing field. Having a BSN allows for multiple choices in the practitioner role, including family, pediatrics, women's health, acute care, and more. With the increased emphasis on preventative care, growing rates of chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity, and demand for healthcare services from the baby boomer population, graduates of this program have the opportunity to secure their place in the rapidly expanding nursing field.
The online MSN / Gerontological Clinical Nurse Leader degree program from the University of Louisiana at Monroe equips graduates with management decision making skills required by healthcare agencies providing care for gerontology patients. The curriculum focuses on improving health care outcomes for older patients in a variety of health care settings through the acquisition of management skills including:
- Human resource management
- Fiscal management
- Quality management
Psychology & Human Services
The online bachelor’s degree in Psychology from the University of Louisiana at Monroe provides a strong liberal arts education and prepares students for graduate study in Psychology and related fields.
Electives include courses such as Evolutionary Psychology and Positive Psychology, which can be applied to a variety of career fields as well as self-improvement. Graduates can find employment with positions including case manager, career counselor, market researcher, psychiatric technician, human resources specialist, and rehabilitation counselor.
A concentration in Clinical Mental Health Counseling is available with the online master’s in Counseling from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
The program strives to provide the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary in the practice of counseling. Students will be well prepared to provide supportive, educational, and counseling services to people from diverse backgrounds in a wide variety of settings. A graduate Counseling degree can be utilized in almost any field that deals with people.
Graduates can pursue careers such as:
- Mental health counselor
- Human resources specialist
- Life coach
- Addictions counselor
- Art therapist
- Vocational counselor
- Play therapist
- Career counselor
- Rehabilitation counselor
The online master’s in Counseling from the University of Louisiana at Monroe offers a concentration in School Counseling. The program is accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP).
The master’s degree in School Counseling online strives to provide the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary in the practice of counseling. Students will be well prepared to provide supportive, educational, and counseling services to people from diverse backgrounds in a wide variety of settings. A graduate Counseling degree can be utilized in almost any field that deals with people.
Graduates can use their degree to pursue positions such as:
- School counselor
- School administrator
- Higher education counselor
- Career counselor
- Vocation counselor
- Consultant
Interested students can earn their master’s in Psychology online from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. The general MS in Psychology as well as a concentration in Forensic Psychology are offered fully online. A concentration in Psychometrics can be completed online with the exception of one semester on campus. A thesis option is available to students interested in pursuing a PhD after graduation.