School Details
The University of Missouri was founded in 1839 in Columbia as the first public university west of the Mississippi River. In large part, MU’s quality can be traced to Missouri’s comprehensive view of education. While other states created separate research and land-grant institutions, Missouri combined its research and land-grant efforts into one university. As the state’s largest and most comprehensive university, Mizzou has more than 300 degree programs, including more than 85 online degrees, through 13 colleges and schools. It is one of only a few public universities nationwide that can claim a medical school, a veterinary medicine college, and a law school on the same campus.
Missouri Online is founded on the world-class academic strength of the four institutions of the University of Missouri System (Mizzou, UMKC, Missouri S&T, and UMSL). The collective reputation, resources, and inspired brilliance of these institutions combine to provide students with an education that will transform their lives. The same faculty who teach on campus develop these online programs. Flexibility is prioritized with these online degrees. Instead of students changing their schedules, Missouri Online builds around them.
Accreditation & Licensing
University of Missouri-Columbia is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
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Art & Liberal Arts
This BA in English from Mizzou-Online can help you reach your professional goals and become a global citizen through world literature. You’ll develop strong communication, critical thinking and research skills as you work through this curriculum, all through distance learning. Topics of study are likely to involve:
- Creative writing
- History of the English language
- American & British literature
Diversify your knowledge with this BA in Interdisciplinary Studies from Mizzou-Online. Available entirely through distance learning, you can create a pathway to your diploma that fits with your existing transfer credit and your career goals. A capstone project is part of this program’s curriculum, which also includes:
- General studies with a foreign language
- Arts and science requirements
- Electives
Work around your schedule and learn online, with this Bachelor of General Studies from Mizzou-Online. You’ll gain a broad education that can be used in a variety of professional positions, along with strong written and oral communication skills. With flexible curriculum pathways, this degree can pull together any existing transfer credit that you may have. Online courses have two different structures:
- Semester courses: 8-16 weeks in length, with specific start and end dates
- Self-paced courses: Open enrollment, work at any pace and take up to 6 months to complete
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) prepares graduates with a technical skill set that enables them to succeed in a wide variety of jobs in the growing IT sector. Students in this online Information Technology degree can choose to focus their studies on Media Technology.
The online Media Technology degree encompasses audio and video post-production, wireless broadcast systems, visual effects, motion graphics, 2D/3D animation, virtual reality, and game design.
The way architecture makes humans behave within the environment it creates, can be researched and studied in this online PhD in Human Environmental Sciences with an Architectural Studies emphasis. Offered by Mizzou-Online, this doctoral program can advance your career to leadership positions in design and consulting firms or to teaching positions in higher education. Topics usually include:
- Energy efficient building
- Preservation
- Materials, methods and products
- Research in environmental design
Want to learn how to target a specific audience, get your message out and effectively use technology to do so? Consider this online Graduate Certificate in Interactive Media from Mizzou-Online. You’ll tap into your creativity, while learning to apply analytics to strategic communication. Whether you’re considering this program to advance your current career or lead to a master’s in journalism, coursework will likely include:
- Digital Strategy
- Branded Strategic Storytelling
- Online Audience Development
University of Missouri – Columbia offers an online Graduate Certificate in User Experience and Usability. This program is specifically designed for the educator that needs more knowledge in technology and tools to help people achieve their goals. Many career fields include library science, app and web development, content journalists, and more.
How do you feel standing in the middle of a hotel lobby? Is it warm and welcoming or cold and cavernous? The way architecture makes humans behave within the environment it creates, can be studied in this online MA in Architectural Studies with an Environment & Behavior Studies emphasis. Offered by Mizzou-Online, this graduate program is ideal for consulting, teaching applied research within architecture, interior design or other careers in environmental design. Coursework usually involves:
- Energy-efficient Building Design
- Design Thinking & Creative Process
- Sustainable Technologies & Systems
Mizzou-Online offers this MA in Journalism to help you advance your career towards a leadership. Whether you intend to head up publishing for a major clearing house, become a radio station general manager or plan to become a NY advertising agency, this graduate program might be for you. There are four areas of emphasis, including:
- Health Communication
- Interactive Media
- Strategic Communication
- Media Management
University of Missouri – Columbia offers an online Master of Education in Learning, Teaching, & Curriculum with a specialization in English Education. With this program, students learn teaching skills for reading, writing, and literature. The curriculum teaches multiple areas that educators may face in teaching English at the elementary, secondary, or college level.
University of Missouri – Columbia offers an online Master of Education in Learning, Teaching, & Curriculum with a specialization in Social Studies Education. This program offers a platform for discussions and practicing social studies research and theories. The coursework of this program includes civics, social studies related to technology, research, and current issues.
Mizzou offers a Master of Music / Music Education designed for those seeking professional development and career advancement in music education. This online music master’s degree explores current pedagogy and research methods with leading faculty.
Graduates gain the skills and knowledge to excel in their practice and careers. The online music education program appeals to band and choral directors, private instructors, and music directors.
All students participate in a research-to-practice capstone project. Other topics of study include:
- Music education
- Teaching practicums
- Music theory and history
Business
This bachelor's in communication degree online provides a broad foundation of communications skills. The curriculum explores a variety of communication topics, such as media and social media, crisis, diversity, persuasion, and new technology. Students learn to effectively communicate in many capacities–interpersonal, organizational, community, and political.
Graduates of this online communication degree have a versatile set of skills that can be applied to numerous job fields. A few examples are:
- Advertising
- Digital communication
- Public relations
The program is fully online and is taught by faculty who perform ongoing research to keep material up-to-date and relevant. This is a liberal arts degree which includes general education requirements.
This online bachelor's degree in business administration is a liberal arts degree designed for non-traditional students and working professionals. The fully online program provides the option of full-time or part-time enrollment for convenience and flexibility.
The curriculum of the online business administration degree covers all facets of business, from accounting and finance to marketing and management. Students learn about consumer trends, financial markets, planning and organizing, and making strategic decisions. General education courses assure graduates have a well-rounded and diverse education.
Business skills can be applied to numerous jobs, some examples being:
- Banking
- Human resources
- Marketing and sales
The online Sports Analytics Certificate provides advanced knowledge in this growing industry. Students learn to identify patterns to optimize strategies and predict outcomes. Courses cover topics such as advanced statistical analysis, statistical methods and models, and computational tools.
Knowledge can be applied to many different jobs related to sports and athletics, for example:
- Professional sports teams
- Sports analytics consulting companies
- Sports video game developers
Students of this online Sports Analytics certificate have access to the numerous online resources offered by the online consortium of Missouri schools.
The Graduate Certificate in Assurance is an online accounting program that provides advanced knowledge of accounting, taxation, and auditing. Students can apply these advanced skills to their current professions or advance in their career.
Course topics include:
- Auditing theory and practice
- Taxation of corporations and shareholders
- Forensic accounting
The online accounting certificate program is open to those with a bachelor's degree in any subject, but those without accounting backgrounds are required to take foundational accounting and taxation courses to prepare them for the advanced material of the curriculum.
The program is 100% online and students have access to numerous online resources and support services.
The online Construction Management graduate certificate explores the legal and policy issues within this competitive industry. The curriculum combines courses from the engineering, business, and architecture departments. The versatile certificate is suitable for students with a variety of backgrounds and career goals.
Courses cover a variety of topics including:
- Environmental compliance
- Design
- Estimation
- Right-of-way acquisition
The program also covers topics such as accounting, finance, legal issues, and safety.
Students have access to many online resources such as tutoring, a writing center, and library services.
The online post-baccalaureate financial counseling certificate focuses on financial planning, real estate, investing, retirement planning, taxation and more. This certificate prepares professionals to sit for the AFC exam through the Association for Financial Counseling and Planning Education (AFCPE).
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 Financial Counseling program is offered through:
- Iowa State University
- Montana State University
- North Dakota State University
- Oklahoma State University
- South Dakota State University
- University of Missouri
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The online post-baccalaureate financial planning certificate focuses on investments, insurance, and estate and retirement planning for families.
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 Family Financial Planning program is offered through:
- Iowa State University
- Montana State University
- North Dakota State University
- Oklahoma State University
- South Dakota State University
- University of Missouri
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
This online finance certificate from the Missouri school consortium provides cutting-edge information for those who wish to pursue or advance in financial careers. The financial management certificate provides students with analytical and financial decision making skills that will help them in careers such as:
- Business analyst
- Credit manager
- Investor
- Treasurer
Students learn capital budgeting, investment banking, management of financial institutions, and corporate risk management. Other advanced financial management topics are mergers, acquisitions, and corporate insurance.
The fully online program can be completed in one year, depending on the student's course load. Numerous online resources are available to students to aid in their successful completion of the program.
The Graduate Certificate in Global Supply Chain Management is an online operations management certificate. The curriculum combines courses from the engineering and business departments to give students a broad and versatile set of skills for managing supply chains.
Examples of course topics are:
- Data analytics
- Supply chain modeling
- Operations strategy
- Service system engineering and management
Skills and knowledge learned from the online Global Supply Chain Management graduate certificate are applicable to numerous career fields, for example, technology, healthcare, construction, etc.
The program features online resources for students such as virtual tutoring, library services, and advising.
The Graduate Certificate in Investments is an online finance program for those who wish to advance their skills and knowledge in financial investments. Students enhance their analytical skills in finance which allow them to make smarter investment decisions. Classes cover portfolio management, risk, and ethics.
Examples of course topics:
- Financial markets
- Capital budgeting
- Equity securities analysis
The fully online finance certificate program is open to anyone with a bachelor's degree in any subject. Students without a background in business take foundation courses in basic business skills.
By combining the concepts of Business Analytics and Marketing, the Graduate Certificate in Marketing Analytics online trains students in using data analytics to inform marketing decisions. The program is ideal for those who wish to advance in their careers by learning new skills, change career paths, or want to learn how to make better marketing decisions using data analytics.
Students learn about:
- Predictive data modeling
- Data-mining tools
- Marketing databases
- Applied statistics for marketing analytics
The Missouri school consortium that offers this online business analytics certificate provides numerous resources for students like library services and tutoring.
Learn to manage resources, identify community needs, and provide services within a budget with this online nonprofit management certificate. Completion of this graduate certificate can help students advance in their career or give them an edge when applying for a new job. Courses focus on nonprofit topics and explore human resources management, budgeting, financial management, etc.
The online nonprofit management certificate program provides numerous online support services and resources. Students can enroll full-time or part-time.
The Graduate Certificate in Organizational Change & Conflict Management is an online organizational leadership program. This program is ideal for those who work in the fields of organizational research, academics, consulting, or organizational psychology.
The curriculum focuses on studying the many facets of change within organizations. It provides training for the analysis of change and explores the dynamic and non-linear nature of change. Courses also cover important leadership topics like collaboration, group dynamics, and conflict resolution. Case studies and field work opportunities allow for hands-on, real-world examples and experiences.
The fully online organizational leadership certificate program is offered through a Missouri school consortium. The group provides a number of virtual resources for their students.
The Graduate Certificate in Public Engagement is an online communication certificate program that focuses on the skills needed to effectively present research to the public. Students learn innovative ways to share information, techniques for presenting to different audiences, and ways to engage your audience.
Many professions can benefit from the knowledge provided by this certificate program, for example:
- Professor
- Science journalist
- Writer
- Biologist
Students of the communication online certificate program have access to many resources offered by the school such as library services, tutoring, and advising.
The Graduate Certificate in Public Management is an online public administration graduate certificate program that focuses on the specific management and administration skills for working in public service. Students learn techniques for leading policy change, promoting transparency and fairness, and managing conflict.
Examples of course topics:
- Human resources
- Budgeting, finance, and taxation
- Local government management
Skills learned in this public administration certificate online program are valuable for careers in federal, state, or local agencies, or in nonprofit settings. The online program features numerous resources such as tutoring, library services, and advising.
Sports Analytics is a growing industry, and the Graduate Certificate in Sports Analytics online program provides much needed skills in this area. Students are trained to identify problems, create solutions, and predict outcomes within the sports industry. They will be able to use data analytics to optimize player and team strategies. Other topics are big data, advanced statistical analysis and methods, and computation tools.
The fully online Graduate Certificate in Sports Analytics is offered through a collaboration of Missouri schools. There are numerous online resources available to students to aid in their success.
The Master's degree in Family Financial Planning is for individuals who wish to learn financial strategies to support life passions and ambitions.
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.
Participating schools include:
- Iowa State University
- Montana State University
- North Dakota State University
- Oklahoma State University
- South Dakota State University
- University of Missouri-Columbia
- University of Nebraska-Lincoln
The online accounting master's degree is ideal for working adults who wish to advance in their careers or switch career paths. Graduates will be prepared to take the Certified Professional Accountant (CPA) exam once completing the program.
The curriculum covers topics such as:
- Auditing
- Forensic accounting
- Taxation
- International accounting
The accounting online degree program also includes an internship opportunity. Classes are taught by the same faculty that teach on campus. The program is 100% online and does not require any on-campus visits, however students are invited to attend events on campus such as career fairs and professional development workshops.
The Master of Arts in Economics is an online finance degree that explores current economics, including globalization and big data. Students learn to analyze large sets of data and how analytics applies to topics such as international trade, finance, or economic development.
Other topics covered are:
- Banking
- Econometrics
- International trade and monetary systems
Examples of career prospects:
- Data scientist
- Quantitative modeling analyst
- Energy markets manager
The online economics degree is 100% online and can be taken full-time or part-time to meet each student's scheduling needs.
The Master of Science in Business degree online is a highly customizable, interdisciplinary business degree. Student's take core courses that cover general business topics such as accounting, economics, organizational behavior and marketing. Students then select two Graduate Certificates that meet their interests and career goals. One must be a graduate certificate offered by the business school, but the other can be from another department.
Examples of business Graduate Certificates include, but are not limited to:
- Construction management
- Global supply chain management
- Marketing analytics
The graduate business degree online program features numerous online support services and resources.
The online finance master's degree from the Missouri school consortium provides advanced training in financial concepts.
Students learn:
- Financial statement analysis
- Equity and fixed-income securities analysis
- Investment policy
- International financial markets
Other topics covered are analytical and financial decision-making skills, data analysis, portfolio management, and financial modeling.
The finance degree online program can be taken full-time or part-time to suit each student's scheduling needs. Numerous academic resources and support services are available for online students.
Computer Science & IT
The Bachelor of Science in Information Technology (BSIT) prepares graduates with a technical skill set that enables them to succeed in a wide variety of jobs in the growing IT sector. Students in this online IT degree can choose to focus their studies on Software Engineering.
The online Software Engineering degree encompasses computer programming, web and mobile application development, network and database management, system administration, cybersecurity, and project management.
Ideal for those who deal with a lot of data in their profession, the online Data Science & Analytics Graduate Certificate provides the advanced knowledge for processing, interpreting, and presenting large sets of data.
Students learn:
- Structuring and formatting data
- Data visualization and interpretation
- Probability, statistics, and pattern analysis
- Database systems and design
Other areas of study are statistical modeling, machine learning, and big data visualization. Students will be equipped to make better decisions and will have a skill set that is in high demand in modern industries.
Students of this Missouri school consortium have access to a number of online resources that provide specialized help for distance learners.
The master’s degree in Data Science and Analytics gives students the knowledge, tools, and experience to be able to turn big data into smart data. Skilled data scientists can help companies in any industry solve complex data problems.
The program provides real-world experience in applying state-of-the-art data science tools and techniques. Students learn about the ethics and security mechanisms required to keep large-scale data collections safe. Graduates will be skilled in communicating their findings to a broad audience using a variety of visualization and presentation methods.
Students in this online computer science degree program can choose from five concentrations:
- BioHealth Analytics
- Geospatial Analytics
- High Performance Computing
- Human Centered Science Design
- Strategic Communications and Data Journalism
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
Prepare to protect organizations that are both public and private with this online cyber security degree. This career is essential to protect any interface connected to a network, including everything from desktops and mobile phones to drones, sensors, and medical devices. With this degree, you will be prepared for entry-level positions in cybersecurity.
Learn to design and institute safe policies for companies and to serve in leadership positions for cybersecurity teams. Courses, which provide the most crucial components of cybersecurity knowledge, reinforce current and developing practices for cybersecurity professionals to use in jobs related to networks, database management, and computer forensics.
As you learn you will benefit from experienced professors and hands-on training.
Whether you are a civilian, veteran, or military personnel, this online homeland security degree is beneficial as you prepare to protect our world. Exploring international policy and strategy, current military personnel prepare for leadership, veterans bridge the gap between field knowledge and a civilian career, and civilians prepare for careers in government agencies and think tanks.
Gain the skills to maintain national security in this program that provides the knowledge needed to strengthen international relations, manage conflicts, and develop defense strategies. All students complete three core courses with the remainder of the flexible curriculum comprised of a variety of electives that match your career goals and interests. Learn how disagreements emerge, explore military history and tactics, and analyze the use of intelligence, policy, and diplomacy in peacetime and war.
Courses are completed using an accelerated schedule. Every eight weeks students will take a different class.
Education
The University of Missouri-Columbia trains educational leaders with its Bachelor of Educational Studies / General. Besides teaching problem-solving, this online general education degree emphasizes community leadership, higher education, and innovative learning technologies.
This online general education bachelor’s degree allows you to focus your education. Areas of emphasis include Educational Games and Simulation Design as well as Educational Leadership.
Taking an interdisciplinary approach, students learn to influence change within general education. Other topics of study include:
- Education, leadership, organizational policy and change
- Design of educational games
- Foundations of educational theory, research, and practice
The online Bachelor of Science in Early Care & Education in a Mobile Society (ECEMS) bachelor completion degree focuses on providing professional support for children and their families. Coursework takes an in-depth look at child development, health and safety, and how to work with families. You will also have the opportunity to gain hands-on skills through multiple practicums.
Career opportunities include:
- Childcare centers
- Preschool programs
- Head Start
- After-school programs
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.
Designed for practicing educational leaders, the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from MU provides tools and skills that you can use in your work as you earn your degree. Graduates enhance their career opportunities and leadership skills with this online education administration degree.
The knowledge and skills gained lead to roles as principals, superintendents, directors, and more across PK-20. The online education administration coursework covers topics such as:
- Leadership theory and practice
- Organizational analysis
- Educational policy
- Content and context of learning
MU’s Doctor of Philosophy in Information Science & Learning Technologies examines the intersection of human learning, technology, and information. This online library science doctoral degree prepares you to use interactive technologies.
The ideal candidate for this online information science program wants to conduct research integrating theory and practice. The program teaches the best ways to find and use information as well as technology’s influence to fuel learning.
Through the online library science coursework, graduates gain the skills and knowledge for career tracks in public policy and higher education. Other roles fall under research in interactional design and instructional design and positions such as:
- Think tank researcher
- Assistant professor
- University librarian
- Director of campus technologies
Mizzou offers the Education Specialist in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis / Executive Superintendency (PK-12) for those who want to work in education administration. Through this education, you can profoundly impact the success of school systems.
Those with experience as principals or school leaders who desire to climb the metaphorical ladder benefit from this online education administration degree. Graduates move into rewarding careers as change-makers by working closely with school board members. They use their educational and professional backgrounds to make impactful decisions for communities and future generations.
Students learn the seven standards of excellence through the educational leadership and administration coursework. Other topics of study include:
- Policy making
- Theories of educational administration
- School personnel and administration
- Superintendent and legal leadership
MU offers an online STEAM education post-graduate certificate in Education Specialist in Learning, Teaching & Curriculum / Mathematics Education. This online educational specialist program appeals to those who hold a master’s degree and want to improve their skills in teaching, leadership, and curriculum development.
The online STEAM education curriculum focuses on teaching and learning mathematics. Other topics of study include:
- Mathematical leadership
- Research and research methods
- Contemporary equity issues
- Technology to enhance learning
Whether you are a school counselor, teacher, administrator, or mental health professional, the EdS in Mental Health Practices in Schools online can enhance your resume and build your knowledge base. This program promotes positive mental health among today’s youth, including communication strategies for working with parents, children, and school personnel. Examine diversity issues and learn methods for assessing, identifying, and managing behavioral disorders. Choose from electives ranging from bully and youth violence to wellness management.
This program follows a traditional semester with estimated completion in about two years.
University of Missouri – Columbia offers an online Education Specialist degree in Learning Technologies & Design. Students who wish to advance their master’s degree without fully going into a doctoral degree may benefit from this type of degree. The focus is on how learning systems and digital media can enhance education and student development.
With the intent to improve eLearning, MU offers its Educational Specialist in Learning technologies & Design / Online Education. This online instructional design program is for those who believe in the transformative power of online learning.
Ideal candidates for this online education program seek to create a more robust, interactive online learning experience. Those with a master’s degree who work in web design, digital media, education and other fields benefit from the curriculum.
Graduates gain the competencies to develop and administer engaging, meaningful eLearning courses. The emphasis for students is appropriate technologies and improved usability.
Those who learn instruction design through this educational specialist degree land positions as software designers or developers. Other roles include:
- Learning strategy manager
- Adaptive technology specialist
- School technology coordinator
- Online instructor
MU offers the Educational Specialist in Learning Technologies & Design / Technology in Schools for those looking to improve their teaching skills. This online instructional design program enhances learning in the classroom.
Using innovative and effective technology, educators gain practical experience in using such technology as an effective classroom tool. The online instructional design degree helps you build strategies to advance learning and teaching through technology. Other topics of study include:
- Electronic portfolio development
- Action research
- Research methods in learning technologies and information science
- Instructional systems design
MU provides training in college-level teaching with its Graduate Certificate in College Teaching. This online higher education program helps those teaching in college to further their careers.
Beyond teaching in higher education, certificate holders move into roles from academic administrators to student advisers to curriculum coordinators. The program can also be a steppingstone for doctoral work in education.
Within the coursework, students learn curriculum philosophy in higher education. Other topics of study include:
- The community college
- Teaching online courses
- Theories of teaching and learning
- Advanced methods of teaching
For elementary teachers looking to enhance their roles, MU provides an online STEAM education with its Graduate Certificate in Elementary Mathematics Specialist. Many teachers move into positions as mathematics coaches or teacher leaders.
The online mathematics graduate certificate provides training in mathematics leadership. Other topics of study include:
- Data analysis and mathematical modeling
- Algebraic reasoning
- Geometry and measurement
- Rational numbers
Credits earned through this online STEAM graduate certificate can be applied toward a master’s degree. Your credits can also move you closer to achieving an education specialist’s degree.
You can join an international educator network with MU’s Graduate Certificate in Global Education & Leadership. This online general education graduate program allows for sharing ideas and collaborating with leaders in different countries.
Students learn global perspectives to become better leaders. They develop a broader view of education while learning from faculty with vast intercultural, leadership, and international experience.
Through the online general education coursework, graduates learn to lead in globally-minded schools—from primary to secondary. The robust leadership development program emphasizes global and local contexts.
Students learn the theories, resources, and tools of leadership. With refined intercultural skills, potential roles include:
- Principals
- Curriculum leaders
- Language and global education coordinators
This online graduate certificate in general education enhances the knowledge of those working in higher education. This program also helps those seeking to start a career in this field.
The online general education program focuses on higher education administration, governance, and finance. Learners grasp how to work with students and how a university functions. Other areas of study include:
- College student cultures and environments
- Race, gender, and ethnicity
- Student affairs administration
Designed for professionals at the beginning of their careers or experienced professionals without a graduate degree, the online general education coursework prepares students to work in higher education. Potential areas of employment include housing, diversity programming, leadership, and off-campus engagement.
University of Missouri – Columbia offers an online Graduate Certificate in Multicultural Education. This program teaches students about different cultural backgrounds and how to be effective communicators and teachers. Understanding diverse cultural backgrounds can be a catalyst for growth in any teaching environment.
University of Missouri – Columbia offers an online Graduate Certificate in Online Educator. Distance learning has become more common in the world of education today, and many career paths are open to those who wish to take that route. This program helps those who wish to become online educators, with their skillset development in designing and delivering effective content for online students.
As the best leaders and coaches never stop learning, MU provides online physical education and coaching training. The Graduate Certificate in Positive Coaching & Athletic Leadership strengthens your ability to positively impact your student athletes’ lives.
Designed for athletic coaches and sports coordinators, the online physical education and coaching courses help you improve the well-being of the athletes you mentor. Graduates prepare to help students become stronger athletes with grit, resilience, and optimism on and off the field.
Besides having the skills and knowledge to be a sports coach, you can also work as a youth sports instructor. Other roles include:
- Athletic performance coach
- Strength and conditional coach
- College scout
- Fitness and wellness coordinator
University of Missouri – Columbia offers an online Graduate Certificate in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). This certificate program offers students the skills and background to be effective in teaching English as a second language, while not committing to a full master’s degree. Students can still pursue careers as English language instructors or testers.
University of Missouri – Columbia offers an online master’s in Special Education, with a general concentration. The general focus allows individuals to study the broader subject of special education while still gaining effective, applicable skills needed for a variety of disabilities in a variety of settings. Graduates have the potential to become teachers, interventionists, specialists, and psychologists.
Mizzou provides a holistic understanding of a university’s operations with its Master of Education in Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis / Higher Education. Graduates find careers in student affairs or leadership positions within higher education settings.
This online higher education master’s degree provides a solid foundation for understanding higher education governance and administration. Other teachings include:
- College student identity and development
- Healthy college environments
- Higher education policy
- Assessments
University of Missouri – Columbia offers an online Master of Education in Educational, School & Counseling Psychology degree with a concentration in Mental Health Practices in Schools. This program helps educators improve their skills in working with children and adolescents, specifically in building resilience and optimism in their lives. Career tracks are often a variety of fields from administration to school counseling to mental health professionals.
University of Missouri – Columbia offers an online Master of Education in Educational, School & Counseling Psychology degree with a concentration in Positive Coaching and Athletic Leadership. This program is mainly for those aspiring life coaches or advisors who wish to develop students to their optimal performance. With a degree such as this, students can pursue career paths in wellness coordination, life coaching, school counselors or advisors, and others.
For those wanting to help students beyond the classroom, Mizzou offers a Master of Education in Educational, School & Counseling Psychology / School Counseling. Graduates learn to increase children’s social skills and foster their socioemotional development. Other outcomes of this online school counseling program include:
- Reducing bullying
- Instilling resilience
- Encouraging diversity
- Advocating for all students
As more schools and districts work to support student mental health, the demand for school counselors continues to increase. You can prepare to make a difference in the lives of students. Graduates are license-eligible as school counselors in Missouri.
MU offers a degree for K-12 teachers wanting to advance their careers and enhance student learning. The Master of Education in Educational, School & Counseling Psychology / Student Learning & Well-Being applies positive psychology to improve learning.
This online educational psychology master’s degree covers learning theory as well as social and emotional learning in the classroom. Other topics of study include:
- Developing optimism and resiliency in children
- Using data to direct better instructional methods
- Motivating at-risk students
- Enhancing understanding by using social emotional parameters
Educators enhance their career paths with this online educational psychology degree. Teachers from early childhood to secondary school find benefits in this program.
University of Missouri – Columbia offers an online Master of Education in Learning Technologies & Design. This program provides a platform for educators to learn about design learning systems and how digital media can play a part in education. Students work with experienced faculty and build networks in their area of preference.
University of Missouri – Columbia offers an online Master of Science in Learning Technologies & Design with a specialization in Online Education. This degree is fully online and gives students the ability to design, implement, and evaluate online learning experiences from the comfort of their own home. Careers can involve K-12 or higher education institutions of learning.
University of Missouri – Columbia offers an online Master of Science in Learning Technologies & Design with a specialization in Technology in Schools. This program curriculum was designed to improve technology usage in a variety of school environments. Students learn innovative, effective, and practical ways to use technology in their classroom as a learning tool.
Mizzou’s Master of Education in Learning, Teaching & Curriculum / Art Education helps educators advance their careers. The university stands by a commitment to academic excellence and offers flexibility with its online offerings. By examining contemporary art topics and exploring studio experiences in this STEAM coursework, you can conduct authentic research in your school or community.
This online STEAM education graduate degree imparts the knowledge and skills around art education curriculum and research. Other topics of study include:
- Artistic thinking
- Classroom research
- Educational psychology
- Visual culture and literacy
University of Missouri – Columbia offers an online Master of Education in Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum with a specialization in Early Childhood Education. This program is fully online and gives students a background on serving children from birth through grade 8. Coursework covers a variety of topics including challenging behaviors, implementing a more effective curriculum, and more.
Some of the classes offered include:
- Language acquisition and development
- Classroom research learning, teaching, and curriculum
- Culturally responsive pedagogy
This online program does not provide early childhood certification or the initial certification required to become a teacher. Career opportunities for graduates include Preschool teachers, early childhood practitioners, child-care center staff workers, and more. This online program emphasizes working with children who have disabilities, creating inclusive classrooms, promoting early literacy development, and addressing the social and emotional development of children. Graduates will be prepared to work with students of various ages and help them to achieve a high-quality education.
Designed to further develop new elementary school teachers, Mizzou’s Master of Education in Learning, Teaching & Curriculum / Elementary Education uses a classroom-focused approach. By bridging practice and research with mentorship and relevant coursework, this online elementary education program creates prepared teachers.
The coursework of this online elementary education master’s degree covers mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in youth. Other topics of study include:
- Managing classrooms for learning
- Meeting the needs of all learners
- Culturally responsive pedagogy
- Curriculum development
Missou can advance your career in reading instruction with its Master of Education in Learning, Teaching & Curriculum / Literacy. This online reading and literacy graduate degree teaches you how to help students overcome reading and writing challenges.
Graduates use their degrees in many ways, from working as language arts teachers to reading development instructors. Others move into roles as reading intervention teachers or remedial reading instructors.
Besides learning the foundations of literacy, students grasp the fundamentals of language development over the years. Other topics of study include:
- Language, culture, and leadership
- Literacy pedagogy and assessment
- Reading techniques and strategies for K-12
- Understanding and conducting research in reading
The Master of Education in Learning, Teaching & Curriculum / Mathematics helps educators build their expertise. This online STEAM graduate program fulfills continuing education requirements.
With an emphasis on leadership skills, you can increase equity in mathematics teaching and learning. Other outcomes of the online STEAM curriculum include:
- Strategies for using technology in mathematics instruction
- Understanding the current research in mathematics education
- Learning the foundations of elementary or secondary mathematics content
University of Missouri – Columbia offers an online Master of Education in Learning, Teaching, & Curriculum with a specialization in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). TESOL programs are useful for those who enjoy working with students who are learning English as a second or foreign language. Typical careers involve language testers, writers for TESOL material, language administrators, or other related career paths.
Mizzou offers advanced training for educators working with autistic students. The Master of Education in Special Education / Autism can advance your career with the skills and knowledge to work with children with autism.
This online special education master’s degree appeals to school counselors. Other professional roles that benefit from this degree include technical education teachers, instructional coordinators, and occupational and recreational therapists.
The online special education coursework provides the foundation of characteristics of children with autism. Topics of study include:
- Best practice evaluation methods
- Tools for intervention and support in the home, community, and classroom
- Social competence
- Functional assessments and positive behavioral support
University of Missouri – Columbia offers an online Master of Education in Special Education degree with a specialization in Early Childhood Special Education. With this program, individuals are prepared to work with young children who show signs of disabilities and are at risk of not succeeding in school. This program prepares educators of this population to assist and bridge gaps for these students to help them succeed.
University of Missouri – Columbia offers an online Master of Education in Special Education, with a focus in Early Childhood Special Education and Autism. The curriculum draws closer to ages birth through 5 and autism signs they can encounter in their learning journey. Students will learn techniques and methods for working with this particular population of students.
University of Missouri – Columbia offers an online Master of Education in Special Education degree with a specialization in Gifted Education. This program is for individuals who work with gifted and talented students, helping them enhance their abilities. Graduates of these types of programs typically fall into the careers of instructional coordinators, occupational or recreational therapists, special education teachers, and others.
An online library science degree can equip you with the credentials for multiple positions in the public and private sectors. Careers can include positions, such as museum archivist, library media specialist, research analyst, medical reference librarian, and more.
Choose from four different concentrations.
- The General library and information science degree online includes a range of coursework, from school librarianship and cataloging information to studies in e-learning information services and information services.
- Archival Studies meets the standards set forth by the Society of American Archivists. Learn how to collect and maintain archival materials, including traditional paper records, audio and video, and digital documents.
- E-Learning Information prepares professionals for today’s needs to manage information in online educational environments. Gain skills in instructional design, project management, information literacy instruction, and more.
- The Library Media Specialist allows librarians to acquire digital and traditional literacy skills. This particular focus is intended for certification in Missouri but may apply to non-residents as well. Applicants can request more information to see if this option matches their needs.
While courses are offered fully online, optional in-person courses and events may be available. Most classes follow the traditional semester schedule, others are formatted in 8-week sessions. You can expect to complete this degree in as little as two years.
University of Missouri – Columbia offers an online Post-Graduate Certificate in Gifted Education. For students who don't want to commit to a full degree, this program may be ideal to still learn about effectively teaching those with gifted abilities and talents. The coursework is fully online but provides a foundation of knowledge essential for helping these types of students grow.
Engineering
Prepare to help people receive potentially life-changing medical information with this online biomedical engineering degree. This unique program combines healthcare and engineering. Learn to use complex medical imaging technology and equipment for evaluation, research, patient care delivery, analysis, and more. Courses cover such topics as:
- Biological engineering
- Biomedical imaging
- Fluorescent imaging
- Biomedical optics
- Nuclear magnetic resonance and magnetic resonance imaging
A non-credit option is also available.
The aerospace industry is growing; take your place conceptualizing, designing, analyzing, and optimizing the performance of engines, aircraft, and systems after earning this online aerospace engineering degree. This career-enriching credential explores the field’s scientific and engineering foundation. The curriculum covers four mechanical engineering-based disciplines focusing on aerospace applications:
- Aerospace fluid mechanics
- Aerospace propulsion
- Aerospace structures
- Aerospace flight mechanics
Research is prioritized as you prepare to contribute to technological development.
This online aerospace engineering degree can be earned as a standalone certificate or as a stepping stone toward the master of science in mechanical and aerospace engineering.
Prepare for a career in one of the fastest-growing sectors of industry nationally with this online biomedical engineering degree. Designed for STEM professionals, this degree can lead to a career that integrates engineering and biological sciences. Coursework covers such topics as:
- Biomaterials engineering
- Orthopedic biomechanics
- Biomedical imaging
- Biomolecular engineering
- Nanobiotechnology
With this online biomedical engineering degree, you will customize your own plan of study that meets your goals and interests. Develop research skills by completing a substantial independent project. No thesis is required.
Prepare for a career in a high-demand industry with this online civil engineering degree. You will gain knowledge and skills in such areas as:
- Air pollution
- Chemistry of natural waters
- Hydraulics
- Urban transportation data science
- Pavement materials and design
There are currently two tracks available, the transportation track and the environmental engineering track. Graduates are ready to pursue careers as senior transportation engineers, senior environmental scientists, or senior transportation planners.
Get ready to sit for the Professional Engineer (PE) licensure exam with this convenient online program.
Advance your knowledge and career with this online industrial engineering degree. Technology is always advancing. Emerging technological breakthroughs are creating new jobs for qualified engineers. Prepare to take your place in this exciting field with this degree that blends technical engineering knowledge with business and leadership training. Complete courses in such topics as:
- Smart manufacturing and supply systems
- Industrial energy efficiency
- Big data
- Supply chain engineering
- Advanced integrated production systems
Graduates are prepared for managerial roles in industrial engineering.
This convenient program includes the global supply chain management graduate certificate. Earn your degree in as little as two years without stepping foot on campus.
Technology is always changing and advancing and you can take your place in this exciting field with an online mechanical engineering degree. Prepare to drive technology by designing, analyzing, optimizing, and manufacturing devices and systems.
At the core of this online aerospace engineering degree are the principles of energy, materials, and mechanics along with aviation, defense, and space exploration. Research-productive faculty strive to encourage students to follow in their footsteps. The rigorous, multidisciplinary curriculum covers such topics as:
- Thermal and fluid science
- Materials and solids
- Dynamics and control
- Design and manufacturing
Healthcare
University of Missouri-Columbia offers the online BHS with a concentration in Health Science. This degree can help you prepare for a career in a health-related field. If you want to start a nonclinical career or work toward a graduate or professional program in health care, this may be the degree for you.
Core course work covers topics, including:
- Public health principles and practice
- Hands-one experiential learning
- Introduction to research
- Clinical ethics
Potential occupational opportunities:
- Pharmaceutical manufacturing and distribution
- Medical case management
- Corporate wellness
With this online public health degree, you will learn how to help people remain healthy. This program prepares you to help the health of your community and its people. Learn about promoting and protecting health by studying such topics as:
- Social and behavioral health
- Environmental health
- Health promotion programs
- Health care management
- Chronic diseases and public health approaches
This degree features the flexibility only found in online learning. Study at your own pace by choosing between a full and a part time program.
University of Missouri offers an online Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical & Diagnostic Sciences degree with a specialization in Radiologic Science. Students will study radiography, medical imaging, and how it relates to patient care and research. The program is designed for certified radiologic technologists who are looking for further experience and career advancement.
University of Missouri offers an online Bachelor of Health Science in Clinical & Diagnostic Sciences degree with a concentration in Respiratory Therapy. In this program, students will learn respiratory care to help support patients with abnormalities in their cardiopulmonary system. The coursework is a combination of lecture and laboratory courses, and includes an external clinical experience at a hospital.
Begin an exciting career with the Bachelor of Science in Fitness Programming & Management. This online health and wellness degree teaches you how to work with different people, supporting their health. Courses in this unique program cover such topics as:
- Human nutrition
- Exercise and fitness
- Kinesiology
- Corporate, community, and personal fitness
- Sports performance and conditioning
Focus is placed on developing practical, hands-on skills in the field. Unlike many fitness programs, this degree features business course work and a knowledge of the industry.
Graduates are prepared to take the certification exam as a Certified Personal Trainer, Group Exercise Instructor, Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist, or Tactical Strength and Conditioning Facilitator.
Advance your career without entering a bachelor’s degree program with the Certificate in Fitness Programming & Management. This online health and wellness degree can also roll into the bachelor’s degree if you do decide to further your education.
Learn the fundamentals of business and fitness along with a broadened skillset that helps you prepare fitness and nutrition plans. You will study:
- Developing individual improvement plans
- Create and promote exercise programs
- Benefits of physical activity
- Basic accounting
- Microeconomics for evaluating market conditions
The flexibility of this online degree ensures students are able to balance their educations with other obligations.
Advance your career with the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD). This online physical therapy degree is designed for practicing occupational therapists, preparing them for new roles with extra responsibilities and authority. Customize the program to fit your career goals. If you wish to become faculty, emphasize leadership and education courses; if you want to be an influencer, emphasize leadership and service. Other students may choose to focus on research and service.
Regardless of the path chosen, students in these online physical therapy programs complete the same coursework taught by the same faculty as those in the traditional, on-campus program.
Choose to pursue either the bachelor’s to OTD track or the master’s to OTD track.
Help determine how future healthcare decisions are made with the Graduate Certificate in Epidemiology. This online public health degree focuses on the core science of public health, epidemiology, which examines the factors that determine the health of a population. Designed for health professionals, this program teaches them to use analytic methods when studying the occurrence and distribution of health-related conditions.
Courses cover such topics as:
- Veterinary epidemiology and biostatistics
- Applied epidemiology in community assessment
- Participatory research approaches for health systems
The flexibility of this online degree ensures students have the flexibility that allows them to balance their educations with other responsibilities.
University of Missouri-Columbia offers the online Graduate Certificate in Health Ethics. This certificate is ideal for health care providers, administrators, ethics committee members and other health care professionals seeking advanced education opportunities. If you want to develop practical and clinical competencies in health care ethics, this may be the certificate for you.
Course work covers the following:
- Ethical issues in clinical practice
- How metaethics and normative ethics relate to situations and controversies in health care
- Use and management of health information, including privacy and confidentiality
- Codes of ethics, conflicts of interest and other management issues
Take your place in the rapidly growing field of healthcare with the Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Project Management. These online health informatics degree programs are the first of their kind, going beyond basic project management bootcamp programs. Instead, this curriculum provides an understanding of project management best practices and how to apply them in healthcare settings. Featuring cross-professional training, students learn to improve the quality of care and decrease costs while becoming competent with skills, techniques, and tools used for effective, safe, and compliant healthcare project management.
Courses cover such topics as:
- Agile project management in healthcare
- Enterprise information and solutions architecture for strategic healthcare operations
- Methods of health services research
- Decision making in healthcare organizations
Graduates may qualify for professional certifications in Certified Associate in Project Management, Project Management Professional, Agile Certified PM, Risk Management Professional, and PMI Professional in Business Analysis.
Advance your career with the Graduate Certificate in Informatics for Public Health. These online health informatics degree programs are designed to meet a growing need for professionals in public health informatics. One of the few programs of its kind, there is a unique focus on the knowledge and expertise public health informatics officers, information officers, health care workers, and community professionals in public health need to succeed.
Courses cover such topics as:
- Public health informatics
- Methods in public informatics
- Health information technology
- Consumer health informatics
- Health database management and public health data systems
Become a qualified worker in public health informatics without sacrificing your current career with these online health informatics degree programs.
University of Missouri-Columbia offers the online Graduate Certificate in Participatory Health Research. This certificate helps professionals in health care, public health and social work understand community-based, patient-centered and clinical effectiveness research methods. If you want to identify best practices in prevention, treatment and the monitoring of clinical conditions and health delivery systems, this may be the program for you.
This program may help advance your career in the following:
- Patient centered care
- Community health care
- Clinical research
- Health policy
- Data analysis
- Outreach
An online Public Health certificate can equip you with added knowledge in health promotion and prevention. Required courses include studies in behavioral sciences and epidemiology. Choose from electives, such as domestic violence, mental health and emergency preparedness. Credits earned from this certificate can be applied to a master’s degree in public health or completed as a stand alone program.
Boost your resume for potential occupational opportunities:
- Health educator
- Community health worker
- Biostatistician
- Policy analyst
- Researcher
Advance your knowledge and career with the Graduate Certificate in Public Health Communication. This online public health degree is interdisciplinary, featuring courses from both public health and journalism. Learn to effectively communicate scientific evidence for public health policies and interventions to both lay and professional audiences. Focus is placed on collaboration, ensuring students are able to collaborate effectively with media outlets or that media specialists are able to collaborate with public health specialists.
Courses in this online communication degree cover such topics as:
- Principles of public health
- Health news and promotion
- Social and behavioral sciences in public health
- Storytelling in public health and public policy
- Strategic health communication
This program can easily transfer into a Master of Public Health degree, and some credits can be applied toward a Master’s in Health Communication.
Advance your career in the unique Master of Health Science in Clinical & Diagnostic Sciences. These online degrees in healthcare are the first of their kind, preparing students for effective leadership in the interprofessional workplace. The customizable interdisciplinary program blends interprofessional classes and discipline-specific classes, allowing you to design a degree that meets your specific educational needs. Choose to pursue a career teaching courses in the field; leading interprofessional teams of clinicians; or taking on nonclinical roles in sales, marketing, or customer support.
This degree is designed for practicing clinicians who already have an occupational license and want to further their knowledge in:
- Clinical/medical laboratory science
- Diagnostic medical ultrasound
- Nuclear medicine
- Radiography
- Respiratory therapy
The online Master of Public Health with an emphasis in Health Promotion and Policy is designed for students wanting to promote the health and well-being of their communities through careers in population-based or public health service. Coursework includes principles of public health, perspectives of global health, epidemiology, public health research methods, heath care in the U.S., community-based public health interventions, and health program design and management.
Advance your career with the Master of Science in Academic Medicine. This health science online degree is the first program that is offered online and prepares students for careers in academic medicine.
Coursework covers such topics as:
- Epidemiology
- Evidence-based medicine
- Learning strategies in clinical education
- Research methods
- Health care systems
With the flexibility this online health science degree offers, you can balance your education with your career and other obligations. In as little as two years you can earn your degree on your own schedule.
Math & Science
Advance your career with this online veterinary science degree. Are you a registered veterinary technician (RVT) who is looking to move into a leadership position? Or do you want to change direction and begin a career in education, research, industry, pharmaceuticals, or with a regulatory agency? This program can help you with either of these scenarios.
The curriculum builds upon your knowledge of animal anatomy, behavior, and disease, and further covers case management, communication, ethics, and business management. Develop proficiencies that complement a Veterinary Technician Specialist (VTS) certification in courses that cover multiple veterinary specialties and provide research opportunities.
This flexible, online veterinary science degree is taught asynchronously. Study when and where it is convenient without stepping foot on campus.
Prepare, not just to succeed in a future career, but also to succeed as a professional student. These online biotechnology degrees are designed for pre-veterinary medical students or pre-professional students in allied medical fields, such as pre-medicine.
Courses cover such topics as:
- Biomedical Terminology
- Cell Biology
- Anatomy
- Physiology
This online animal science degree is flexible and convenient. Earn your certificate without visiting campus.
The Certificate in Swine Science program is designed to ensure that the pork industry is led and managed by individuals who have broad educational and production experiences which have prepared them for these roles. The curriculum teaches scientific principles and management skills involved in pork production for an efficient and sustainable operation.
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.
Begin your journey in veterinary medicine with this online veterinary science degree that is designed for pre-veterinary medical students. It is meant for those who have an associate degree in veterinary science, building on this to enrich your knowledge and skills. Graduates are ready to apply to a college of veterinary medicine.
Courses in this online veterinary science degree cover such topics as:
- Biomedical terminology
- Veterinary terminology
- Animal handling
- Sanitation
- Animal welfare
Earn your degree 100% online, never needing to visit campus during this two-year program.
As more focus is placed on the environment and saving natural resources, this field is rapidly growing and becoming globally acclaimed. Prepare to take your place in the field by completing this online forestry degree curriculum that covers such topics as:
- Agroforestry practice and principles — temperate and tropical
- Agroforestry ecology and landscape design
- Urban biodiversity, conservation and planning
- Advanced medicinal plant science
- Watershed management and restoration
If you have experience but no formal credentials, this program was designed for you!
Earn your degree in one to two years without stepping foot on campus.
The Certificate in Food Safety & Defense program is designed to complement a graduate degree or provide working professionals in the food industry the tools needed to advance their careers and protect the human food supply. The curriculum covers topics like food microbiology, foodborne toxicants, food laws, and rapid food microbiological methods.
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.
Make a difference in health with this interdisciplinary online biomedical science degree that translates life science discoveries into products and services that will improve health. The fields of business, engineering, and medicine are combined, providing core skills for entrepreneurial endeavors. Courses cover such core topics as:
- Identifying clinical needs
- Designing a drug or device solution
- Commercializing
- Regulatory issues in clinical research
This online biomedical science degree is semester-based and can be earned in as little as one year. Asynchronous courses allow you to study when and where it is convenient.
This online veterinary science degree prepares students for careers in leadership within the veterinary science profession. Designed for baccalaureate-holding veterinary technicians or graduate veterinarians, this program provides relevant, up-to-date information on such topics as:
- Emergency and critical care
- Veterinary pain management
- Cytology
- Toxicology
You can tailor coursework to match your interests and career goals.
Courses are taught by experts in their fields. They are offered asynchronously, so you can study when and where it is convenient.
Please note that this online veterinary science degree is not meant to prepare students for application to a DVM program.
Prepare to make a difference in human health in a new way, through environmental and animal health, with this online veterinary science degree. This is a growing field that offers a multidisciplinary approach to health professions, social work, nursing, veterinary medicine, and more, taking a health-triad perspective.
This online public health degree provides training in zoonotic disease prevention, food safety, and other emerging issues in animal and human health. Graduates pursue such careers as:
- Epidemiologists
- Environmental health specialists
- Biostatisticians
- Research coordinators
- Infection control officers
This innovative, forward-thinking program is flexible. It is designed for current public health professionals, allowing them to continue working while gaining the knowledge and skills needed to face the future of health head-on.
The online Agricultural Education degree is designed to provide students with the skills necessary to advance into a leadership position including educators, employees of state and federal agencies, extension agents, and employees of private businesses. Core coursework includes topics in research and methods, while electives range from adult education and leadership to communications and interpreting statistical data. The program culminates in a thesis, project, or exam.
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.
Prepare to answer fundamental questions about human and animal medicine in this unique online master’s in biotechnology that can be completed in as few as nine months. Gain in-depth training with this multidisciplinary program. This program provides a strong foundation in such biomedical subjects as:
- Physiology
- Neuroscience
- Cell biology
Graduates are ready to pursue careers in the veterinary, medical, or pharmaceutical industries.
This online biotechnology degree does not require a thesis. Complete convenient yet rigorous courses.
This online forestry degree is designed to give students the knowledge and skills needed to help landowners diversify their income, improve soil quality, and increase biodiversity. Coursework covers topics in:
- Principles of Agroforestry
- Agroforestry Economics & Policy
- Watershed Restoration
- Soil Fertility & Plant Nutrition
- Natural Resource Policy & Administration
This interdisciplinary program does not require a thesis. Instead, you will complete a professional paper, electives, and advanced subjects in addition to core courses. An optional internship is available. Earn your degree in two to three years depending on the number of classes you choose to take each semester.
Nursing
The MU Sinclair School of Nursing at the University of Missouri offers a comprehensive RN to BSN program online. Registered Nurses can use this program to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree, and students currently enrolled in an associate degree program can start classes now to shorten their overall completion time.
This fast, flexible BSN pathway allows students to start whenever it fits their schedule, spring, summer, or fall; work from home with no campus visits required; and complete the program in as few as 14 months. Courses focus on evidence-based practices that can be applied immediately to the workplace. Graduates will be prepared to take on closer day-to-day work in care and team coordination, quality assurance and improvement, leadership, and community-based roles.
Students will complete a clinical experience in a community health setting. A variety of options exist, such as:
- Working with a county health agency
- Serving as a summer camp nurse
- Taking an international trip to Costa Rica
- Opportunities within your own community
The Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist DNP degree is an online adult nurse practitioner degree. This program prepares expert clinicians in the specialized Adult-Gerontology nursing practice. Not only will you learn to provide direct patient care, but you will also be an expert consultant for nursing staff. The curriculum implements evidence-based practice initiatives to support improvements in health care delivery systems.
This is designed with the working nurse in mind. You can take this as a full time or part time program and complete coursework on your own schedule where you live.
Are you a nurse seeking to provide care as s primary care provider? The DNP in Family Nurse Practitioner degree online will prepare you to take on this role. The curriculum teaches students to provide comprehensive healthcare for patients from birth through older adulthood. You will be able to diagnose and treat common acute episodic health problems, manage chronic diseases, and provide health education.
As with all DNP degrees, graduates are experts in health promotion and disease prevention and are leaders in healthcare. You will be able to collaborate with others to improve the quality of healthcare and use technology to improve cost-effective health care delivery.
The Doctor in Nursing Practice with a specialty in Nursing Leadership & Innovations in Health Care is an online nursing administration degree program from the University of Missouri-Columbia. If you are interested in advancing your career while taking a leadership position in healthcare, this degree may interest you. While you will have less one-on-one contact with patients, you will have a larger role in healthcare quality.
The curriculum prepares students to discover innovative technologies and techniques to improve healthcare delivery. Plus, you will study ways to use innovative concepts and entrepreneurial endeavors to enhance health care. Emphasis is placed on leading change in clinical, political, and academic environments.
The DNP in Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist online nurse practitioner degree program prepares expert clinicians in the Pediatric area of healthcare. The curriculum prepares students to provide direct patient care and to influence care outcomes through expert consultation for the nursing staff. You will be able to use evidence-based practice initiatives to support health care delivery systems improvement.
In all DNP programs students become leaders in the field, collaborating with others in healthcare to improve its quality. You will learn to turn best evidence into nursing practice and health care delivery, and you will be able to help rural and other underserved populations.
The University of Missouri-Columbia offers an online nurse practitioner degree, the Pediatric Nurse Practitioner- Primary Care DNP degree. With this degree, you will focus on providing healthcare to patients from birth through young adulthood. The curriculum prepares students to:
- Assess health problems
- Diagnose diseases and illnesses
- Manage healthcare
- Evaluate care
Emphasis is placed on the knowledge, skills, and expertise needede to emphasize health promotion, and injury and disease prevention. You will also be able to manage chronic illness in children. Graduates are leaders in the field, working to improve the quality of health care and using technology to advance cost-effective health care delivery.
Nurses seeking to help those suffering from mental illnesses and diseases will be interested in the DNP in Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree. This online psychiatric nursing program is designed with working nurses in mind, allowing them to complete their degrees while still meeting personal and professional obligations. Courses teach students to use evidence based advanced primary mental health care. You will be able to care for patients of all ages, from children though adulthood, and their families as they seek help in various healthcare settings. Graduates will be able to:
- Make decisions independently and interdependently
- Manage psychotropic medications
- Deliver psychotherapeutic and psychoeducational interventions
Take your place in the ever-growing healthcare field with the Master of Science in Care Management. This online nursing degree features an interdisciplinary approach to learning, helping students go beyond bedside practice. The majority of the courses are in graduate nursing but also includes courses in care management and health policy. Courses cover such topics as:
- Pharmacology, pathophysiology, and physical assessment
- Evidence-based care management practice
- Quality, safety, and performance outcomes
These flexible online healthcare degrees are usually completed in three years on a part-time basis.
This program prepares students for national certification as a care manager.
Aging is just a part of life, but competent healthcare workers can make these years easier and more comfortable. The MSN in Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist is an online adult nurse program that prepares nurses to do just that.
With this program, students gain the knowledge and skills needed to provide direct patient care in everything from wellness to acute care while focusing on complex and vulnerable adult and older adult populations. Plus, you will be able to work on improving health care delivery systems through the management of clinical efforts across health care settings, providing visionary leadership, leading quality and safety initiatives, and implementing evidence-based practice. Courses cover such topics as:
- Leadership
- Management of human resources
- Health care financial management
- Quality, safety, and performance outcomes
The online Family Nurse Practitioner MSN degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia is designed for RNs seeking to advance their careers and take on leadership roles. As FNPs, students will act as a primary care provider for patients of all ages, delivering comprehensive healthcare. You will learn to diagnose and treat common acute episodic health problems and to manage chronic diseases, promoting health education and disease prevention. While each student develops a specific plan for their degree, all courses emphasize the rural and underserved populations. Graduates are prepared to work independently and collaboratively to better serve all patients.
The online MSN / Leadership in Nursing & Healthcare Systems degree program from the University of Missouri-Columbia prepares students to manage clinical efforts, provide leadership, and engage in creative and entrepreneurial opportunities across health care settings. Coursework explores topics such as:
- Principles of epidemiology
- Management of patient care services
- Health care financial management
- Developing and evaluating health programs
- Managing quality
- Safety and performance outcomes
The online MSN / Nurse Educator degree program from the University of Missouri-Columbia provides students with general nursing and specialized nursing education courses that cover topics like health care policy, nursing theory, research, and evidence-based practice, pathophysiology, public health and sociocultural issues, role development, and teaching strategies and curriculum development. Graduates are prepared for professional positions such as:
- Academic nurse educator in LPN/LVN, ADN, or BSN programs
- Educational research assistant
- Patient and family educator in various settings
- Staff development coordinator
- Staff educator in various practice settings
The online MSN program in Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist degree from the University of Missouri-Columbia is designed from RNs seeking to become expert clinicians. This program is for those wishing to provide direct care to pediatric populations, providing everything from wellness to acute care. The curriculum focuses on the care of the patient, the family, and others in healthcare and emphasizes system evaluation and change. Students learn to become leaders in their field, managing quality, safety, and performance outcomes.
Graduates are prepared to sit for the Pediatric Clinical Nurse Specialist certification exam.
The Pediatric Nurse Practitioner – Primary Care degree, an online nurse practitioner degree program, is a master’s degree for those nurses interested in careers as primary pediatric nurse clinicians. You will study comprehensive healthcare from birth through young adulthood, learning to assess, diagnose, manage, and evaluate care. The curriculum places emphasis on:
- Health promotion
- Injury and disease prevention
- Coping with chronic illness among children
As with all online MSN programs at the University of Missouri-Columbia, focus is placed on rural and underserved populations. Graduates will utilize evidence practice guidelines.
There is a growing need for primary mental health care providers as the mental health stigma disappears and more psychiatrists reach retirement age. This online Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Master’s degree program from the University of Missouri-Columbia will prepare nurses to meet this need.
In this online psychiatric nursing program, students gain the knowledge and skills needed to provide evidence based primary mental health care to patients of all ages and their families. You will study independent and interdependent decision-making, managing psychotropic mediations, and delivering both psychotherapeutic and psychoeducation interventions. Courses emphasize rural and underserved populations. Graduates will be able to work in primary care settings.
Psychology & Human Services
Learn why people behave the way they do, with this online BA in Psychology from Mizzou. With this 100% online degree, you’ll learn research-based analytical skills, along with science-based reasoning to apply to a broad range of careers. You’ll gain an understanding not only of individuals, but of groups, organizations, nations, cultures and more. You will build upon a foundation of general education coursework with psychology electives such as:
- Drugs & Behavior
- Intergroup Relations
- Health Psychology
- Social Development in Childhood
Mizzou offers this BA in Sociology 100% online. You’ll learn how factors, such as race, gender, and age affect cultural, geopolitical and economic conditions of individual and groups within society. This degree is aimed to boost your critical, independent thinking in an effort to promote social change and policy in a positive way. With the skills and knowledge you acquire in this program, you can pursue a broad range of careers in various industries, from banking to counseling. Foundation courses within this online bachelor’s usually include:
- Recent Theories in Sociology
- Social Inequalities
- Introductory Statistical Reasoning
Mizzou, along with other partners in the Great Plains IDEA, teams up to offer this online graduate Certificate in Financial & Housing Counseling. You can help others gain control of their personal finances and reach their goals of home ownership, debt-recovery, financial stability or other areas related to everyday living. This certificate can lead you to play a key role in others’ lives as an AFC (Accredited Financial Counselor) or a CHC (Certified Housing Counselor). The coursework is entirely online and taught by faculty from across the partner schools — enabling you to learn from true experts in the field and study on your own schedule. Samples of classes in the curriculum include:
- Financial Theory & Research
- Fundamentals of Family Financial Planning
- Housing and Real Estate in FFP
- Investing for Family’s Future
Focus your expertise, with this online graduate Certificate in Gerontological Social Work. This program is aimed to fill the demand for skilled social workers to support and advocate for an ever-growing, senior population. Mizzou’s contemporary curriculum will prepare you to work with both, older patients and their family members in a variety of healthcare setting and job environments. From clinics, healthcare facilities, government agencies, community organizations and beyond, you’ll likely be prepared to sit for your ASWG (Advanced Social Worker in Gerontology) certification upon completion of your coursework. Such classes are likely to include:
- Death, Grief & Loss
- Disability Rights Advocacy
- Helping Strategies with Older Persons
No matter how you intend to help others improve their well-being, no matter what your career path, this online graduate Certificate in Positive Psychology from Mizzou may be the answer. You’ll focus on how to help individuals, families, communities and organizations thrive and flourish. Whether you’re in a corporate management role, a teacher, human resources, consultant or other, this program can advance your career and increase your professional marketability. Classes are offered entirely online and incorporate topics such as:
- Meaning in Work
- Positive Organizational Psychology
- Motivation and Positive Psychology
For today’s youth to develop into successful adults, they need structure and direction. This online graduate Certificate in Youth Program Management & Evaluation will give you the knowledge to create, manage and sustain a myriad of programs specifically designed for adolescents. You’ll be providing today’s youth with a metaphorical compass of sorts. Through such programs, kids will gain all-important social, emotional and cognitive tools. As part of the Great Plains IDEA, this advanced coursework is offered at Mizzou and partner schools, where online classes will likely include:
- Youth Professionals as Consumers of Research
- Administration and Program Management
- Program Design, Evaluation and Implementation
Want to make a difference in a child’s life? Consider this online graduate certificate to become a Youth Development Specialist. You’ll gain insight to the latest trends and issues that affect youth development, helping you become more effective in your role. You will learn the best practices of how to lend social, emotional and cognitive support to adolescents on their road to success. The contemporary skills and knowledge base acquired through this program, offered by Mizzou and partners of the Great Plains IDEA, can be used by human services, social workers, counselors and other professionals. Coursework likely offered within this unique online certificate, includes:
- Youth Policy
- Community Youth Development
- Adolescents and Their Families
Mizzou, along with partners of the Great Plains IDEA, offers this online MS in Family & Community Services. Whether you want to expand your professional skills or continue your education to serve others within your community, this degree can help you advance your career. It offers you the flexibility to learn remotely, in a 100% online environment, and, as an advanced degree, supports careers in: counseling, nonprofits, child development centers, military services, county and state agencies and more. You’ll gain insight into family and community dynamics, helping individuals and families strengthen. Curriculum and electives likely include:
- Principles and Strategies of Community Change
- Community and Natural Resource Management
- Evaluation of Organizations and Programs
- Grantwriting
This Master of Science in Youth Development can be used by human service professionals to provide a level of support and engagement to adolescents in today’s stressful environment. Upon completion of this program, you’ll have a deep understanding of the social, emotional and cognitive factors that influence teens today. The skills and insight you gain with this online MS, cannot only positively impact youth, but also their families and entire communities. Offered through Missouri-Columbia and the Great Plains IDEA, this 100% online master’s involves core coursework alongside a research project or internship. Examples of classes in this curriculum, include:
- Youth in Cultural Contexts
- Administration and Program Management
- Community Youth Development
Mizzou’s College of Human Environmental Sciences – School of Social Work offers two tracks for students to earn an online MSW. Both tracks follow curriculum guidelines of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). This particular path does not require an undergraduate degree in social work. Therefore, it progressively builds a solid knowledge base of practices, ethics and communication within the social work and then transitions to more advanced theory and applications. You’ll be well-prepared to enter positions within social services to help individuals, families and groups face challenges in their lives. While coursework is 100% online, you’ll complete a practicum, locally. This degree is offered to students in Missouri and nine contiguous states, so be sure to check with your state’s requirements prior to enrolling. Sample classes from this online MSW include:
- Foundations of Human Behavior
- Large Group Therapy
- Strategies of Clinical Social Work Intervention
Mizzou’s College of Human Environmental Sciences – School of Social Work offers two tracks for students to earn an online MSW. Both tracks follow curriculum guidelines of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). This particular path requires an undergraduate degree in social work from a CSWE-accredited program. Mizzou refers to this accelerated curriculum as the Advanced Standing path. In this program, you’ll be challenged with advanced coursework and topics in social work, as you prepare to make a difference in your community and beyond. While coursework is 100% online, you’ll complete a practicum, locally. This degree is offered to students in Missouri and nine contiguous states, so be sure to check with your state’s requirements prior to enrolling. Classes in the program usually include:
- Evaluative Research in Clinical Social Work Practice
- Fundamentals of Social Work Administration
- Strategies of Clinical Social Work Intervention