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Our high quality, 100 percent online programs are affordable and accelerated to provide a well-rounded education emphasizing real-world application. Open the door to new career opportunities on a schedule that works for you.
Accreditation & Licensing
University of Southern Indiana is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
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Business
Build your leadership skills and ability to communicate effectively within corporate, nonprofit and academic settings. The flexible MA in Strategic and Organizational Communication combines public relations, advertising and strategic communication, with 100 percent online courses that span organizational communication, social and digital media, public relations, crisis management and more. The master’s in strategic and organizational communication curriculum can be tailored to your goals and enables you to shape your career in various ways, adapting to different fields and opportunities.
Prepare to strategically engage in modern issues where business and society intersect, including the ethics of business administration, globalization challenges and fast-moving changes in technology.
Gain the business acumen and accounting skills you need to advance in your career as a manager and leader in your organization. Note: The MBA Accounting Concentration is not designed to prepare students to pass the CPA exam.
Discover how quantitative problem solving can shape the future of business—and lead to financial growth.
Our 100 percent online MBA with a concentration in Data Analytics program provides you with in-demand skills collecting, processing and performing statistical analyses to drive data-based decisions in innovative ways.
Take the lead in technology, manufacturing, construction, research and development, or industrial management with one of the few online MBAs for engineers available.
Gain valuable, in-depth leadership development to manage and enrich any organization’s most valuable asset—its people.
Learn marketing techniques, data analytics, and consumer insights that will make you a valued business leader and help you grow brands – and your career.
Learn how to plan, manage and execute projects from start to finish with our 100 percent online Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Project Management. Designed for working professionals, this MBA aligns with Project Management Institute (PMI) best practices and prepares you to obtain industry-accepted project management certifications.
Gain the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to serve as an effective project manager, operations manager or business development manager—in as few as 12 months.
Become an effective decision-maker equipped to improve organizational processes. Build expertise with supply chain software and breakthrough technology in as few as 12 months.
Become a mission-driven leader who can successfully grow a nonprofit. This respected online master’s program qualifies you for public and private sector leadership roles such as foundation director, fundraising manager and program evaluator. Engage directly with community organizations to gain hands-on experience in areas such as research, grant writing, budgeting, volunteer management and donor cultivation. Study online at your convenience and finish in as few as 12 months.
Operate at the forefront of public policy decision-making and become a force for positive change. This affordable online master’s program prepares you for leadership roles in government. Hone your critical-thinking and analytical skills; learn how to evaluate programs and make policy recommendations; and gain hands-on experience in grant writing, budgeting and human resource management. Study 100 percent online while you continue to work and complete the program in as few as 12 months.
Advance your career in sport and recreation with the Master of Science in Sports Management online degree. This degree is designed for working adults with degrees in such subjects as sport management, marketing, business administration, communications, or related fields. The online nature of this online sports management degree allows students to balance their educations with other obligations. An accelerated version is available for those wishing to complete their degree within one academic year.
Courses help students:
- Communicate effectively and persuasively
- Work with diverse groups and organizations
- Promote equality and social justice
- Work with others as a professional in the sport industry
Computer Science & IT
Future-proof your career with a cutting-edge understanding of artificial intelligence. Learn how to harness the vast power of AI to advance corporate objectives and outpace competition.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
Gain an advanced understanding of the criminal justice system, including legal and ethical principles, criminological theories, and the development and implementation of criminal justice policies with a Master of Arts in Criminal Justice online.
Coursework equips you with the leadership skills to advance in your current role or pivot to new opportunities. Learn from our respected faculty as you develop the critical-thinking expertise to analyze evidence-based solutions to crime. Reach your goals quickly by transferring up to 12 credit hours—nine of which can come from credit for prior learning based on relevant work experience—toward your master’s degree.
In as few as 12 months, you will gain the foundational knowledge and skills necessary to lead in careers such as private investigator, intelligence analyst, border protection officer, criminal investigator for the IRS, law enforcement information systems specialist with Customs and Border Patrol, and beyond.
Education
Research, develop and implement curriculum changes that increase student achievement in both educational and corporate settings with an online MSE with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction. Choose from multiple areas of emphasis to tailor your degree: Elementary Generalist, Elementary Mathematics Leadership, Early Childhood Teaching, Early Childhood Leadership, Teacher Leadership, Teachers of English Learners and Teacher License Addition in Exceptional Needs.
Pursue leadership roles in P-12 school corporations and districts while preparing for the Indiana Content Standard for Educators: School Leader-Building Level licensure exam. This online master’s in educational leadership and administration employs improvement science, a systematic approach empowering educators to enact positive changes in their teaching practices.
Gain in-demand expertise to serve diverse learners. Our CAEP-accredited MSE with a concentration in Special Education online prepares you to sit for the Indiana content licensure and Mild Intervention P-12 exam. This convenient program features 100 percent online courses and a practicum at your current school of employment. Learn to teach exceptional learners more effectively as you deepen your knowledge of assessment, literacy, behavioral supports, special education law, and evidence-based learning strategies and practices in this online master’s in special education program.
Engineering
Technology is everywhere in society, playing a role in everyday life and in larger arenas that affect the world. Play your role in technology design and development with this online electrical engineering bachelor’s degree.
This curriculum provides credentials, knowledge, and skills that lead to jobs in many industries, such as utilities, manufacturing, health care, automotive, defense systems, and telecommunications. Learn to create the technology that shapes lives in courses that are taught by experienced faculty instead of grad students.
With this online electrical engineering degree students study wherever it is convenient on their own schedules. Enjoy small classes, a low student-to-teacher ratio, and personal advising by faculty.
Healthcare
Advance your knowledge with this health informatics bachelor degree online program. The curriculum combines healthcare, information technology, and management practice. While gaining a versatile yet focused skill set you will become a valuable designer, implementer, and manager of health information systems.
Students will learn to improve patient safety and organizational effectiveness in this rapidly growing, data-filled field. Complete such courses as:
- Enterprise Systems & Electronic Health Records
- Health Information Exchange & Interoperability
- Social Media Monitoring in Health Care
- Health Care Data Management & Data Analytics
- Health Care Coding
Advance your career with this online public health bachelor’s degree. Gain a broad understanding of the healthcare system while examining topics and issues that influence community and individual health. In addition to a broad generalist option, you can customize this practical, career-oriented degree by choosing one of these specialties:
- Gerontology
- Long-Term Care Administration
- Health Administration
- Health Promotion and Worksite Wellness
- Public Health
There are numerous benefits to this flexible online public health degree in addition to participating in professional internships. Enjoy courses taught by hands-on faculty, research opportunities, practical experience, and the ability to continue meeting your other obligations while earning your degree.
Advance your knowledge and career with this online radiology degree. It is designed with working adults in mind. Complete one course at a time or take a full course load with this flexible and affordable degree that allows students to access courses 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
The curriculum is comprised of Radiologic and Imaging Sciences major courses, core general education courses, and courses in an area of specialty. Available areas of specialty are:
- Clinical Education
- Radiology Management
- MRI and CT
Many, if not all, of the general education credits can be completed by transferring credits in from a previously completed associate degree in this or a similar field.
Advance your career with this online physical therapy degree. This program is designed for practicing Registered Respiratory Therapists with the RRT credential. Expand your knowledge from your RRT education with an individualized plan of study that integrates previously earned credits from an Associate degree.
The curriculum is comprised of core respiratory therapy courses and non-respiratory support courses. Courses in this online physical therapy degree will likely include:
- Respiratory Therapy Disease Management Concepts
- Advanced Critical Care Management
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation and Geriatrics
- Professional Issues in Respiratory Therapy
The Graduate Certificate in Post-Acute Care prepares you for healthcare administration positions in the gerontology field. Students will gain skills and knowledge in the special needs of this population.
Courses cover a diverse range of topics related to Post-Acute Care (PAC). Students will study social aspects of health and wellness, regulations, legislative processes, and requirements for licensure. This online gerontology program is designed for working professionals, with the flexibility of six start dates per year and ability to complete the program in as little as two semesters.
Content areas focus on:
- Health policy
- Principles of aging
- Finance
- Administration
Prepare for leadership opportunities in health care by earning your MBA with a concentration in Healthcare Administration 100 percent online. Gain a solid foundation in leadership skills, IT management, accounting and marketing, all while learning the process of identifying and mitigating risks, making data-driven decisions and setting organizational strategy.
USI offers the online Master of Health Administration which allows professionals to build competencies, skills, and knowledge necessary for advanced roles in the growing field of healthcare. The program’s curriculum is based on evidence-based practice enriched by fully integrated research activities with faculty and community partners. Choose from Healthcare Leadership or Post-Acute Care Leadership tracks.
Program topics include, but are not limited to:
- Healthcare economic analysis
- Managerial epidemiology
- Health informatics
- HR and labor relations management
- Quality improvement
Nursing
The online RN to BSN degree completion program from University of Southern Indiana offers registered nurses a solid professional foundation to excel in their nursing careers. The curriculum focuses on critial thinking and creative problem solving, as well as strong communication skills. Courses address current topics including:
- Global Health
- Evidence-Based Practices
- Informatics
The Doctor of Nursing Practice with a concentration in Advanced Nursing Practice is an online nurse practitioner program for those seeking to advance their careers and take on leadership positions in healthcare. This is an evidence-based and practice-focused doctorate, emphasizing the importance of credible research findings. The goal of the DNP curriculum is to broaden the student’s knowledge base, enabling the student to use this knowledge to benefit patients, improve outcomes, and contribute to nursing quickly and effectively.
While all DNP students complete the same courses, assignments within each course depend on the concentration. Students will Integrate nursing science with knowledge from ethics, and biophysical, psychosocial, analytical, and organizational sciences as they serve as leaders in the development and implementation of healthcare delivery and policy. Graduates are prepared to collaborate with interprofessional teams to improve client, population, and system health outcomes; advocate for patients and the nursing field; lead quality improvement initiatives within diverse health care environments; and develop initiatives that increase patient safety while reducing medical error.
The Doctor of Nursing Practice with a concentration in Organizational & Systems Leadership is an online nursing administration degree for those seeking leadership positions. This is an evidence-based and practice-focused doctorate, emphasizing the importance of credible research findings. The goal of the DNP curriculum is to broaden the student’s knowledge base, enabling the student to use this knowledge to benefit patients, improve outcomes, and contribute to nursing quickly and effectively.
The Organizational & Systems Leadership concentration focuses on leadership knowledge and skills, healthcare policy, healthcare resources, and information systems within the healthcare system. Courses in this online nursing administration program are:
- Systems Leadership and Interprofessional Collaboration
- Healthcare Policy and Strategic Planning
- Resource Utilization in Healthcare
- Healthcare Technology and Informatics
You will examine the impact of Healthy People 2010 objectives throughout the curriculum.
The University of Southern Indiana offers an online adult nurse practitioner program, the MSN with a concentration in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree. This program is designed for nurses seeking to advance their careers and roles in patient-care. Working with patients that range from late adolescents through adulthood, graduates are able to provide direct health care services. You will not only advocate for disease prevention and health promotion but will also serve as an advocate for patients and their families to provide cost-effective, culturally competent, ethical, quality care. Courses prepare students to prevent diseases and manage acute and chronic illnesses using critical thinking, patient and diagnostic test data, differential diagnoses, and therapeutic interventions.
Graduates are competent and responsible providers working in such clinical settings as:
- Acute care hospitals
- Long term care facilities
- Physician offices
- Urgent care centers
- Ambulatory care centers
The MSN with a concentration in Adult-Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist degree is an online adult nurse practitioner program that prepares students to act as expert clinicians, leaders, researchers, educators, and consultants. You will work with patients and their families, nursing personnel, and organization systems as you care for individuals across their lifespans. The goal of the program is to prepare competent, outcome-oriented practitioners who are ready to work with complex patients to encourage health, well-being and quality of life. In addition to working to produce positive patient outcomes, students also learn to integrate and coordinate patient care services with professionals in other areas and to collaborate with other members of the health care team. Graduates will educate others to promote positive health care and disease prevention and will treat patients with common acute and chronic illnesses.
Are you interested in advancing your career while taking more of a leadership role in healthcare? The online nurse practitioner degree from the University of Southern Indiana can help you with these goals. The online MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner degree provides the knowledge and experience nurses need to become primary care providers to patients of all ages. Focusing on the care of patients and families, you will promote health and wellness, disease prevention, and management of common acute and chronic illnesses. Plus, you will be able to work with others in healthcare to provide patients with the best possible outcomes through management plans and therapeutic interventions.
Are you looking to advance your career while indulging your love of teaching? The online MSN in Nursing Education degree can prepare you to do this! Some of the best people to teach the next generation of nurses are nurses themselves with not only the required knowledge and skills but also the experiences that can only be found while performing a job.
In the online nurse educator degree, you will study curriculum development and implementation, teaching strategies for both the classroom and clinical settings, and measurement of student and program outcomes. Not only will graduates be prepared to teach others in healthcare, but they are also able to:
- Facilitate relationships between students and clinical agencies
- Advocate for students
- Understand diversity and develop mutual respect with students
- Advise, counsel, and convey a sense of caring
As the stigma against mental illness disappears, more people are seeking psychiatric assistance. At the same time, many psychiatrists are retiring, making this online psychiatric nurse practitioner program even more valuable. Graduates of this online MSN in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree are prepared to act as primary mental health care providers to individuals of all ages. You will be able to:
- Diagnose patients
- Provide and/or recommend therapy
- Prescribe and manage medications
As a mental health provider, you’ll promote healthy lifestyles, work to prevent diseases, consult with family and other health care workers, educate others about this field, and manage mental health symptoms.