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This two-year AA in General Studies at the University of Toledo can be completed 100% through distance learning.  You can finally earn your degree, while working full-time.  Whether you want to boost your career or want to start college and can’t decide on a major, this versatile program can fit your goals.

Designed specifically for adult learners, this 100% online BA in Liberal Studies is geared towards convenience and maximum flexibility.  In this program at UToledo, you can test out of general education classes and take advantage of prior-learning credits from your previous academic, work, volunteer, or life experiences.  Dedicated academic advisors will work with you to create a roadmap that can put you on the highway to success.

UToledos’ BA and BS in Individualized Studies are offered entirely online and allow you to create your own degree.  Working closely with an academic advisor, you’ll plan a curriculum that aligns with your goals and choose coursework from across several disciplines.  At Toledo, you can also receive credit for your life experiences, enabling you to complete your degree sooner and open doors to new opportunities.

University of Toledo offers the online Graduate Certificate in Foundations of Peace Education. This certificate is designed for education professionals working in a variety of environments such as public schools, community colleges, universities, and non-government organizations. Peace education is a learning process designed to develop the capacity of global citizens to critically understand and transform all forms of violence and the patterns of thought that justify and support them in order to contribute to the creation of a more just and peaceful world.  The Foundations of Peace Education explore the philosophical, sociological, and psychological basis of this learning process. 

Advanced degree opportunities with this degree:

• International Relations
• Non-profit Management
• Peace Studies
• Social Work
• Education
• Politics

If you plan to go to graduate school, but aren’t quite sure what you want to study, this MA in Liberal Studies from UToledo can be a great launch pad.  This is a self-designed graduate program, allowing you to develop deeper, interdisciplinary knowledge that fits your career goals.  You’ll have a Success Coach, along with academic advisors, who are there to help you succeed.  You can also take advantage of Toledo’s eLibrary and eTutoring resources.  Coursework in this master’s program involves seminars covering:

• Humanities
• Social sciences
• Natural sciences
• Visual & performing arts

The University of Toledo offers an online Associate in Business Administration degree. The program gives students a foundational knowledge they can build on through a bachelor’s degree in business administration. The curriculum focuses on general business topics for students to grow professionally.

The online Business Management Technology degree program allows students to develop a range of business knowledge, from management and accounting to computer technology and workplace diversity. Studies include, but are not limited to:  workplace communication, managing a global economy, marketing principles and more. Prepare for an entry-level career or apply credits to an online business degree.

Students will have the opportunity to learn from experienced faculty supported by a number of virtual learning resources. Access:

• Tutoring
• IT help desk
• Library services

Gain knowledge and skills that will help you advance your career with the Bachelor of Applied Organizational Technology.  An online technology management degree, this program is designed for adults with a technical associate’s degree who are ready to complete their bachelor’s degree.  In just two more years of full-time study students expand their business skills by completing basic, practical classes.  Courses cover such topics as:

• Communication
• Finance
• Accounting
• Marketing
• Information Technology Management

Graduates are ethical leaders, ready to pursue such careers as sales representatives, financial analysts, and marketing strategists.

The online nature of this technology management degree offers students the flexibility to study when and where it is convenient.  At the same time, students benefit from instructors with field experience, eTutoring, and access to a customized eLibrary Services Portal.

Focus on a skill that is valuable in every career with this online communications degree.  Become an effective communicator who is in high demand in the technology-driven job market.  While completing the same high-quality courses from the same qualified faculty that is found in a traditional on-campus program, students learn to deliver clear, compelling messages.  Courses cover such topics as:

• Media Writing
• Group Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Public Relations Theory
• Public Relations Practices

The online nature of this Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies offers students the flexibility to study when and where it is convenient.  At the same time, students benefit from instructors with field experience, eTutoring, and access to a customized eLibrary Services Portal.

Prepare for the future with the Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting degree online.  Featuring the same comprehensive courses as the on-campus program, this degree has the flexibility needed to study when and where it is convenient.  The online format allows students to build a schedule around their lives, instead of building a life around a school schedule.

This online accounting degree prepares students for the CPA exam and for careers in everything from budget analysts and payroll specialists to chief financial officers.  Courses cover such topics as:

• Accounting for Business Decision-Making
• External Financial Reporting 
• Accounting Information Systems and Controls
• Internal Reporting

This program includes cutting-edge online technologies and innovative teaching practices, as well as personalized attention from Accounting Department faculty.

Prepare for the future with the Bachelor of Business Administration in Human Resource Management.  This online human resources degree provides the knowledge and skills needed to work with an organization’s most important asset, its employees.  The curriculum covers such topics as:

• Compensation and benefits
• How to recruit and select employees
• How to retain staff, resolve conflict, and build effective teams

Coursework offers cutting-edge online technologies and innovative teaching practices along with project-based learning.  While preparing for the optional SPHR certification exam, students have the opportunity to consult with local companies and address real-world HR issues through class projects.

This program offers you a flexible learning environment, so you can earn your degree while working and juggling other commitments.  Students still learn from the same faculty as on-campus students and enjoy the same resources that help these students succeed academically.

The University of Toledo offers an online Bachelor of Business Administration degree. The objectives of the program are to provide a broad background and basic training of business functions, while giving an in-depth knowledge of the specialization the student chooses.

Begin an exciting career with the Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing degree online.  The curriculum provides a solid liberal arts foundation and core business courses that the Marketing specialization courses are built upon.  Learn to understand the consumer mind and stay current on tastes and trends so you can make crucial decisions for your organization.  Learn about:

• Advertising
• Branding
• Product Promotion
• International Marketing

This online marketing degree offers the flexibility students need to balance their education with other obligations while still enjoying the benefits of a large institution.  This includes eTutoring, IT Help Desk, and eLibrary, as well as direct contact with a Success Coach, advisors, and interactive faculty.

Become a leader in your organization with this organizational leadership degree online.  This program teaches students how to manage effectively and build successful teams.  The curriculum focuses on:

• Leading and managing change
• Leadership skills
• Emotional intelligence
• Conflict resolution

Courses in this online business management degree program ensure graduates are skilled managers, capable of making ethical decisions and motivating teams so those around them are more successful.  

Students gain real-world experience through internships, learning from accomplished professionals in leadership and management.  These internships often lead to full-time positions in consulting, management development, and college-level teaching.  Other students choose to pursue master’s or doctoral degrees in management.

No matter what business you are interested in, there will be a need for salespeople, so this online marketing degree can be beneficial in any field.  Properly trained salespeople are in high demand, and with this program students learn the best practices and knowledge that companies are searching for.  Learn to build successful relationships and think strategically while completing courses in such topics as:

• Sales
• Purchasing
• Sales Leadership

Coursework uses technology so students can role play, create elevator speeches, have virtual coaching sessions and interviews, and more as they gain an understanding of sales as a seller, buyer, and manager.

The flexibility of this online marketing degree allows students to study when and where it is convenient while the school offers direct contact with advisors, an interactive faculty, eTutoring, an IT Help Desk, and an eLibrary that will help students succeed.

Enhance your knowledge and skills with a Graduate Certificate in Marketing.  This online marketing degree helps students advance in their current career or offers a foundation for a new career, providing core competencies in business theory and application.  Courses focus on marketing and business.  Learn to:

• Solve business problems using knowledge of the relationship between marketing and other business functions
• Use appropriate product, pricing, channels of distribution, and promotion strategies
• Evaluate marketing practices
• Create an integrated marketing communication proposal

Not only can this certificate serve as a pathway to an MBA degree, but it is also a great way to try out graduate level courses before committing to an entire graduate program.

University of Toledo offers an online MA in Recreation & Leisure with an emphasis in Recreation Administration. This degree and concentration prepares students for advanced careers in the field of Parks, Recreation, and Sports. Through a combination of courses in recreation and tourism, students acquire the administrative and management skills to lead and direct public, private nonprofit, campus and commercial recreation and sport agencies. Students complete the degree program through a graduate internship, project, or thesis.

Take your career to the next level in as little as a year with this Master of Business Administration online degree.  Designed with the flexibility working students need to succeed, this program focuses on business analysis and strategy.  The innovative curriculum stays current with business trends and issues while allowing students to challenge themselves and progress in their career.  Courses, taught by faculty members with Ph.D.s or the equivalent, cover a variety of core business topics, such as:

• Finance
• Human resource management
• International business
• Marketing
• Public health management

While completing a market-relevant curriculum, coursework offers hands-on opportunities to learn practical business applications and the chance to network with professionals from all industries and fields.  

The available pipeline program allows students to take graduate degree courses while they are a BBA student, allowing these credits to count towards the completion of both a BBA and graduate degree.

Advance your career in almost any organization with this Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing degree online.  Designed with the flexibility working students need to succeed, this program focuses on business analysis and strategy.  Courses teach the knowledge and skills students need to make decisions about product design and quality, pricing, channels of distribution, advertising, and personal selling in ways that enhance customer satisfaction and organizational goals.  While gaining an understanding of the relationship between marketing and other business functions, students in this online marketing degree choose between two areas of concentration:

• Marketing Management
• Professional Sales

Other courses, also taught by faculty members with Ph.D.s or the equivalent, cover a variety of core business topics, such as finance, human resource management, international business, and management.  Coursework offers hands-on opportunities to learn practical business applications and the chance to network with professionals from all industries and fields.

The available pipeline program allows students to take graduate degree courses while they are a BBA student, allowing these credits to count towards the completion of both a BBA and graduate degree.

The online Associate in Programming & Software Development program is designed to prepare students for work in the computer industry as programmers, software developers, and data managers. Guided by professors who have real-world experience in the field, students gain hands-on experience with computer software and programming tools typical of those used by most employers.

The online Associate in Computer Network Administration degree program is designed to give students the skills required to manage networks effectively and evolve them to keep pace with changing technology. Coursework covers topics such as operating systems management, programming, networking fundamentals, and computer integration. Graduates are prepared to sit for professional certification exams from companies like Microsoft, CompTIA and Cisco.

The online Associate in Computer Software Specialist program is designed to help students build professional qualifications by focusing on computer software knowledge, technical proficiency, and key certifications such as Microsoft Office User Specialist (MOUS). Students learn how to produce professional spreadsheets, databases, and presentations, and develop valuable communication and decision-making skills.

You can train for rewarding work in a broad range of careers with the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Toledo. The online criminal justice degree covers such topics as:

• Social justice
• Policing tactics
• Foundational law
• Criminal investigation

Through the online criminal justice bachelor's degree program, you prepare for graduate work. Students typically pursue graduate studies in such areas as:

• Sociology
• Corrections
• Law enforcement
• Community service

You can train to work with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers with the Bachelor of Education in Early Childhood Education from UToledo. This online early childhood education bachelor’s program does not lead to licensure.

The nationally recognized faculty of this online early childhood education program provides a model of teaching that is forward-thinking and inclusive. They teach through the Whole Child Approach, which allows you to address your students’ physical, psychological, and emotional concerns. Other tenants of this program include:

• Teacher as decision-maker
• Relationship-based learning
• Collaboration with family
• Individualized learning

You can step up as the next generation of researchers and scholars to maximize outcomes for those with exceptionalities with the Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum & Instruction / Special Education from UToledo. This online gifted and special education doctoral program prepares graduates for roles as academic and scholarly leaders.

Besides completing professional seminars and advanced coursework, students also complete a high-quality, research-focused dissertation. Through the online gifted and special education graduate program, you will study such topics as:

• Issues and research in transition
• Specific learning disabilities and exceptionalities
• Curriculum models and early intervention strategies

You can take your passion for teaching to new heights with the Educational Specialist in Early Childhood Education from UToledo. This online early childhood education graduate program reflects the latest in research, theory, and practice for more effective teaching.

Through the online early childhood education graduate program, you will study such topics as literacy acquisition, discourse in instruction, and language and concept development. Graduates enjoy such outcomes as:

• Improved classroom engagement
• Better curriculum effectiveness
• Higher quality of learning

You can improve the educational system with the Graduate Certificate in Educational Assessment Specialist from UToledo. This online general education graduate program provides such outcomes as:

• Meeting the challenges of today’s schools
• Promoting student learning
• Improving the achievement of diverse populations

Open to students with a degree in any major, this online general education graduate certificate program imparts the skills needed to thrive in the evolving educational environment. Coursework focuses on data-informed decision-making as well as accountability challenges.

You can gain advanced knowledge in institutional administration without the time and financial investment of a master’s degree with the Graduate Certificate in Higher Education Administration from UToledo. This online higher education graduate program focuses on such areas as:

• Governance, operation, and administration
• Student growth
• Creating beneficial learning environments

The fully online higher education graduate program offers training to those with a bachelor’s degree in any field. Coursework may count towards a master’s degree, should you choose to continue your education.

You can improve your teaching and research skills with the Master of Education in Early Childhood Education from UToledo. This online early childhood education master’s program focuses on relationships, which the university holds as the key to your success in education.

Many candidates of this online early childhood education graduate program envision a future as a teacher, leader, or administrator of young children. Topics of study include such areas as:

• Child behavior and development
• Theory and research in early childhood
• Innovations in learning and instruction
• History of schooling and teaching

The online M.Ed. in Educational Technology is intended for students interested in working as instructional designers/developers or media specialists in school districts, colleges, and universities. The program also prepares graduates for work in the industry as instructional designers, online course developers, and consultant’s in-academic/non-academic environments.

Career opportunities include the following:

• Educational technologists
• Instructional designers
• Professors

You can pursue a career in administration and professional staff roles in academia with the Master of Education in Higher Education from UToledo. This online higher education master’s program prepares you for entry- or mid-level positions at colleges and universities.

Besides taking core courses in higher education, you will select courses with a faculty advisor to meet your career goals. Students can opt for their choice of a culminating project from such work as:

• Master’s research seminar
• Master’s practicum
• Thesis

You can become a problem solver by learning data-informed decision making through the Master of Education in Research & Measurement from UToledo. This online general education master’s program leads to work in such settings as:

• P-12 education
• Higher education
• Business and public health
• Consumer research

With an option for an applied internship, this online data science graduate program imparts analytical and data management skills. The focus on research means you gain expertise in the design, interpretation, execution, and evaluation of research studies.

You can learn to increase your effectiveness in the classroom with the Master of Education in Special Education from UToledo. This online gifted and special education master’s program focuses on such areas as:

• Early intervention
• Preschool special needs
• High-incidence conditions
• Severe disabilities

Through the online gifted and special education graduate program, you can earn special endorsements such as the preschool special need or transition to work endorsements. Candidates may start their education at any term, with applications recommended at least two months prior to the start of a term.

You can learn to apply physics, chemistry, and engineering with the Graduate Certificate in Materials Science & Engineering from the University of Toledo. This online general engineering graduate program delves into such studies as:

• Green practices of chemistry and engineering
• New manufacturing technologies
• New material formulations
• Advanced production methods

Through the online general engineering graduate program, physical scientists and engineers find the education to advance in materials development, applications, and performance. Cutting-edge topics include micro-machines, nanotechnology, and additive manufacturing.

You can refine your mechanical engineering studies with the Graduate Certificate in Mechatronics. This online manufacturing engineering graduate program expands your knowledge in a rapidly growing field.

Through the online manufacturing engineering graduate program, you have access to advisors, interactive faculty, eTutoring, eLibrary, and an IT help desk. Your online studies cover such topics as:

• Electrical systems
• Mechanical systems
• Electronics
• Controls

You can work towards ensuring our planet's sustainable quality of life with the Master of Science in Engineering / Energy Engineering from the University of Toledo. This online systems engineering master’s program covers such topics as:

• Alternative energy
• Applied probability and statistics
• Environmental efficiency for buildings

Through the online systems engineering graduate program, you develop expertise in energy consulting, public policy, energy economics, and management. Students may opt for a work-related capstone project or additional coursework to complete their degree.

You can train for leadership and greater responsibilities with the Master of Science in Engineering / General Engineering from the University of Toledo. This online general engineering master’s program imparts the latest technology and business management practices.

Through the online general engineering graduate program, you will enjoy a flexible schedule and web-based classes. The university provides support for distance education students with the following resources:

• eLibrary
• eTutoring
• IT Help Desk

UToledo’s online Health Care Administration bachelor’s degree provides the skills and knowledge for those wanting to manage healthcare organizations. Topics within this online healthcare administration program include leadership, communication, quality improvement, financial management, and problem-solving. 

To better serve online students, the university provides all students with a Success Coach and advisors. Furthermore, you will have access to many resources such as IT Help Desk, eTutoring, and eLibrary.

The interdisciplinary nature of this online healthcare administration program helps students gain a comprehensive set of skills for career advancement. Some examples of course subjects include:

• Principles of marketing
• Death and dying
• Medical ethics
• Human resource management

University of Toledo offers the online Bachelor of Science in Health Information Administration. This program equips students to pursue administrative positions in the healthcare industry, advance in their current careers, or continue their education through graduate study.

Employment opportunities typically include the following:

• Health care consulting companies
• Federal regulatory agencies
• Physician group practices
• Long-term care centers
• Insurance providers
• Hospitals

UToledo’s Master of Public Health caters to those with busy lives. With five majors within Public Health, you can choose the path that meets your career goals. Besides a generalist track, options include:

• Environmental and occupational health
• Health promotion and education
• Public health epidemiology
• Public health policy and law

Students gain knowlede and skills in important public health fields. With an emphasis  on the promotion of health and well-being, you will also learn the prevention and remediation of illness and injury.

This online public health graduate program caters to the needs of employers. Graduates find employment with government agencies, corporations, and non-profit organizations.

You can build skills to move up in the cosmetic and personal care industry with the Master of Science in Cosmetic Science & Formulation Design from the University of Toledo. This online pharmacy master’s program covers such topics as:

• Design and formulation techniques
• Cosmetic industry regulations
• Ingredient selection
• Product forms

Through the online pharmacy graduate program, you will find affordable, flexible, and innovative training. The applied, interdisciplinary science curriculum provides a comprehensive, immersive education to advance your career.

You can be a key player in saving lives with the first program of its kind—the Master of Science in Biomedical Science / Transplantation & Donation Science from the University of Toledo. This online biotechnology master’s program prepares you to coordinate and manage the organ donation and transplantation process.

Through the online biotechnology graduate program, you learn to facilitate the process of organ donation. Graduates step into roles as the liaison of all the involved parties, including:

• Donor’s family
• Coroner
• Medical and nursing staff
• Organ procurement organization
• Transplant surgeon

The online RN to BSN program from the University of Toledo is ideal for working adults balancing work and family obligations, with a flexible and self-paced learning platform and coursework able to be completed when and where it’s most convenient for you. Registered Nurses can reach new heights in their nursing career with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.

This program uses a self-paced competency-based approach, allowing students to advance in the curriculum based on their ability to master knowledge and skills at their own pace. Coursework can be completed in as little as two semesters. Graduates will be skilled in evidence-based and patient-centered care and have the leadership abilities to succeed in the workplace.

 Students learn about topics including:

• Informatics in nursing
• Quality and safety in nursing
• Pathopharmacology
• Leadership and professional development
• Health promotion and wellness across the lifespan