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The online Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts degree program from Waldorf University provides a broad education.  This degree in liberal arts can be used as a transfer degree for students planning to pursue further education, preparing them to enter Waldorf’s bachelor’s degree program with upper division standing.  Almost half of the required credits in this liberal arts degree come from general education courses, providing a broad base of knowledge in multiple subject areas.  You then have the opportunity to choose electives that match your personal interests and professional goals. 

Courses available for this liberal arts degree come from subject areas that include:

• Humanities
• English Composition
• Fine Arts
• Natural Sciences
• Mathematics
• Behavioral & Social Sciences
• Religion & Philosophy

Begin your college career by completing an associate’s Business degree online. Major requirements cover core administrative fields in organizational communication, information systems management, along with accounting and marketing principles. Combined with general education coursework, this associate’s program is ideal for anyone who has a desire to transfer credits into a bachelor’s program. It can also equip you with added essentials for entry-level administrative positions.

An online Communications degree can provide you with the knowledge and technical skills to begin your career. Through project-based learning, explore studies in:

• Digital technology
• Mass communication
• Journalism
• Visual media and graphic design

This program is also matched to the school’s online bachelor’s degree program for anyone who wants to continue their education. 

Students who follow the full-time program of study can expect to complete this associate’s degree in two years.

Leaders in any organization must be able to effectively communicate, and the online Leadership Communication degree provides a means to grow interpersonal skills for the workplace. Whether you are currently managing a team, or are hoping to jump-start your career, this associate’s degree allows you to tailor studies to your needs.

• Promote social media and public relations strategies.
• Build organizational relationships.
• Become a skilled public speaker.
• Learn creative thinking and grow problem solving skills.

Course requirements of this online communication degree can also be readily transferred into one of the school’s bachelor’s programs.

Choosing to enroll in the online Management degree program can be a good option for beginning your career as it is applicable in such a wide range of organizations, from just a few employees to a multi-national company. Studies in this associate’s target:

• Production and operations management
• Business policy and strategic management
• Electives tailored to your needs

In addition to general education requirements, key major courses include managerial decision making, project planning, negotiation and conflict resolution and more. An added benefit is this degree pairs directly with the school’s online BSBA, should you choose to pursue a bachelor’s program.

An online bachelor's degree in Communications can offer you a path to build crucial skills applicable to multiple positions, from public relations management to digital media careers. Key elements of the degree program combine studies in communication, business and psychology. Increase your abilities in written and oral communication as you learn about visual literacy. 

In addition, targeted coursework allows you to specialize in web design, public relations, media production and much more.  Choose from electives, including:

• Digital imaging
• Radio production
• Team building
• Social psychology

If you have an interest in advertising and journalism, combine both through a bachelor’s Public Relations degree online. PR careers can be found in a broad range of workplace settings, from non-profit and government organizations to private corporations. And in today’s digital platform, increasing your messaging visibility and implementing powerful marketing communication strategies can be vital to the success of your career.

Learn how to best shape the public’s perception, through courses, such as:

• Crisis management
• Publication design
• Media literacy
• Web design

Boost your overall communication and public relations knowledge through a set of major requirements. Topics range from courses in journalism and production to digital technology and graphic design.

An online bachelor's degree in Business Administration can increase your possibilities of success in today’s competitive workplace environment; not to mention that it provides a broad range of business know-how. Further grow your knowledge in management, operations, finance and accounting. Major coursework requires completion of courses, some of which include managerial accounting, international management, human resources, and business law. 

Combine major studies with general education and elective options to complete your online business degree in about four years. Elective options can be tailored to your professional goals. Choose from topics in:

• Managerial decision making
• Project planning
• Microeconomics
• Consumer behavior

The BSBA in Communications online degree program provides foundational business knowledge in preparation for career advancement and allows added benefits through an area of concentration. Learn essential graphic and digital skills as you increase your knowledge of mass communication and media literacy. Learn how to apply these skills in news reporting, public relations and television or radio production. Combine these studies in communications with general and major course requirements in order to be well rounded in business administration.

Students with no prior college education can expect to complete this online communications degree in about four years.

Pair your online Business Administration degree with a Finance specialization in order to become competitive in the public and private sectors. With a comprehensive business knowledge gain confidence as you engage with clients and stakeholders, increasing your career successes. Learn invaluable skills, including:

• Managerial accounting practices
• Merger and acquisition consulting
• Investments and managing client assets

Three areas of study are required to earn this BSBA online. Students complete core general education courses, along with business major requirements and finance concentration coursework. Average anticipated graduation is about four years from beginning enrollment.

Increase your business knowledge in a number of areas while also targeting human resources management through the bachelor’s in Business Administration in HR Management degree online. Learn the basics in accounting, management and marketing. Complete core general education requirements. Finalize your program through completion of human resources coursework, including:

• Employment and labor law
• Recruitment and staffing
• Compensation and benefits
• Management strategies
• Emerging HR issues

Components of this HR Management bachelor’s are defined by the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM). 

Like traditional counterparts, students taking coursework on a full-time basis can expect to complete this program in about four years.

Focus on a Management concentration through this online Business Administration bachelor’s degree program. Pursue a course in production and operations management and choose electives that are tailored to your educational goals. Topics range from organizational communication and consumer behavior to managing diversity and conflict resolution. Further build your management credentials through business-related major requirements in accounting, marketing and more. 

From start to finish, complete this business administration degree online in about four years. This timeline is based on full-time enrollment for first time students, who need to complete core, major and concentration courses.

More and more, businesses need effective managers to oversee and manage a company's projects, from start to end. An online Business Administration degree with a focus in Project Management provides a point of entry to give you such competitive skills and knowledge. Learn essentials in:

• Resource management
• Problem solving
• Distribution of goods and services

In addition to the Project Management concentration, this program also provides rounded business fundamentals in order to efficiently lead and manage other administrative tasks. 

Complete this bachelor’s program and prepare for direct entry into the workforce, or pursue an online MBA.

Gain the knowledge to create a workplace environment that promotes positive change through the Organizational Leadership degree online. This bachelor’s degree is beneficial for anyone in pursuit of a leadership career in human resources, business consulting, operations and other related fields. Major requirements combine key studies in leadership and organizational psychology, along with professional electives and concentration opportunities.

Choose a concentration in a number of different areas, some of which include:

• Global leadership
• Healthcare management
• Leadership communication
• Occupational safety and health

Students that desire to pursue a graduate program may continue to enroll in the school’s online leadership master’s program.

Professionals can earn an online master’s in Organizational Leadership degree in order to further open doors to a broad range of leadership roles. Learn what it takes to create positive change in order to shape the work environment. Build upon your decision-making skills. Core competencies include studies in diversity and inclusion, leadership development and change. Choose from electives, such as:

• Business ethics
• Public policy
• Strategic management
• Project management

An Applied Leadership concentration allows you to further specialize in areas, including but not limited to: 

• Criminal Justice
• Emergency Management
• Sport Management
• Human Resource Development

Today’s leaders need a vision for their business that extends to a global platform. They also must understand a broad range of business knowledge, ranging from marketing and management to accounting and finance. In addition, technical skills in management information systems are a must. The online MBA is intended to equip professionals with an array of such tools.

Study core topics, including:

• Advanced marketing
• HR management  
• Research methods
• Corporate finance

Customize your program by choosing electives that best fit your career goals.

Through the online MBA in Leadership program, expand your approach to formulating and executing change within your business or organization. This master’s program allows you to develop strategies for self-assessment which can then be transitioned into the workplace. Program requirements include coursework in decision making, research methods, HR management and more. 

The Leadership concentration offers a more specialized look at your own personal supervisory practices and various leadership theories. Also examine topics in diversity, inclusion and general organizational development.

An online MBA in Public Administration is designed to equip professionals with necessary skills for implementing and managing public agencies and their programs. Knowledge can also be applied to the nonprofit and private organizations, especially in the sectors of criminal justice, emergency management and other government-related industries. 

Begin your MBA through a core set of course requirements. Topics of study range from HR management and advanced marketing to corporate finance and management information systems. The Public Administration concentration leads you through a set of courses, some of which include:

• Crisis communication and leadership
• Administrative ethics
• Public finance and budgeting
• Policy and planning

You can enroll in a program as diverse as a fruit salad with Waldorf University’s Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice. The online criminal justice degree prepares you for many career paths with studies in such topics as:

• Judicial process
• Theory and practice of corrections
• Diversity and ethics in criminal justice
• Theory and practice of law enforcement

Through the online criminal justice associate’s degree program, you focus on the courts, corrections, and law enforcement. Your online studies prepare you for a multitude of occupations in public service or private security.

The online Associate of Arts in Emergency Management program is designed for individuals looking for entry-level learning in this field and for professionals in industries including fire science, homeland security, and EMT administration who want to bolster their emergency management backgrounds.  The curriculum provides foundational knowledge and initial exposure to the field, exploring a variety of areas within the discipline, including the phases of emergency management, terrorism, and interagency disaster management.  Students can also use this program to prepare for entry in Waldorf’s bachelor’s degree programs with upper division standing.

The online Associate of Arts in Fire Science is developed to train the next generation of fire service professionals. Many fire departments require a degree to advance in the organization, and this online associate’s degree program provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to advance their careers. Classes are taught by experienced and dedicated instructors.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Fire Dynamics
• Fire Investigation and Analysis
• Principles of Fire and Emergency Services

Students study a range of topics such as wildfire law, economics, emergency management, firefighter stress, fitness, and more. There are many online academic resources available to students. Graduates will have a competitive advantage in the workforce by obtaining the online Associate of Arts in Fire Science.

The online Associate of Arts in Homeland Security program prepares students for careers in this field or to continue their educations to earn bachelor’s degrees and enter with upper division standing.  Students also satisfy the Homeland Security concentration for Waldorf’s B.S. program in Criminal Justice through this degree.  You will focus on topics related to terrorism, American homeland security, tactical response operations, and weapons of mass destruction.

The online Bachelor of Arts in Emergency Management program provides a broad base of knowledge in the emergency management field.  The curriculum includes general education courses, emergency management courses, and electives in fields including Homeland Security, Fire Science Administration, and Business.  You will gain discipline-specific knowledge and skills and technical knowledge that will help you succeed in this field.  

Concentrations are available in:

• Fire Science
• Homeland Security

The online Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security program provides an in-depth background related to the Department of Homeland Security.  The curriculum focuses on strategies to protect the homeland, including prevention, planning, and response measures related to terrorist threats.  Students can choose from concentrations in:

• Criminal Justice
• Emergency Management

The online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice provides students with information regarding delinquency, crime, the criminal justice system, and criminal justice procedures. Students study the outcomes of cases and factors that are involved in prosecution, defense, and corrections. Students benefit from many online academic resources and support.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Mental Health and Crime
• Juvenile Justice and Delinquency
• Criminal Evidence and Legal Issues

Classes are taught by expert faculty who are experienced criminal justice practitioners. Career opportunities include jobs in corrections, victim advocacy, crime analysis, criminal investigation, probation, parole, and law enforcement. Graduates contribute positively to society as this field allows them to assist victims, rehabilitate criminals, and serve in various capacities.

In today's evolving landscape of law enforcement and criminal justice, professionals seeking to advance their careers or deepen their understanding of the field are increasingly turning to online degrees. The online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration stands out as a comprehensive and flexible program tailored to meet the demands of modern justice systems. This program is convenient for busy, working professionals and offers many online academic resources for research and support.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Mental Health and Crime
• Judicial Process
• Probation and Community Corrections

In a world defined by rapid change and increasing complexity, the online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration offers a flexible, accessible, and comprehensive pathway for individuals seeking to advance their careers and make a positive impact in the field of criminal justice. By combining rigorous academic programs with practical relevance, this online bachelor’s program prepares graduates to navigate the challenges of modern justice systems with confidence and competence.

The online Bachelor of Science in Fire Science Administration prepares firefighters for administration and management positions in the industry. Completion of this online bachelor’s degree program prepares current fire service employees for promotion to or beyond the supervisory level. Students have access to many online resources for help and academic support.

Classes include, but are not limited to:

• Building Construction for Fire Protection
• Fire Related Human Behavior
• Applications of Fire Research

Students benefit from having experienced instructors who are committed to the success of each student. Classes are informative and relevant to modern fire service industry professionals. Graduates are equipped with the skills and tools necessary to advance in the industry.

If you’re considering a career in human services or an aspect of counseling, why not start with an online AA in Psychology?  This two-year program will introduce you to concepts of psychology and provide you with a foundation of general education coursework.  Classes go beyond the basics, with courses such as:

• Cognitive Psychology
• Abnormal Psychology
• Social Psychology

This contemporary online BA in Psychology with a specialization in Communications from Waldorf offers a knowledge base that will enable you to work in a myriad of industries.  From fashion design to advertising to healthcare, understanding how and why people communicate, can give you key insight that can advance your career.  This is a hands-on experiential degree of how media influences human behavior.  Your studies will revolve around the interaction of humans and the latest technological and social trends.  Courses offered in this online Communications concentration likely are:

• News Gathering and Reporting
• Mass Communication and Society
• Introduction to Digital Technology

Working within the justice system exposes individuals to some of the most extreme human behavior.  This online BA in Psychology with a concentration in Criminal Justice, will prepare you to work in law enforcement, corrections, social services or other facets of the justice system.  As you move through your studies at Waldorf, you’ll gain a stronger understanding of why and how people react within their environment.  This online psychology degree is also intended to provide you with a foundation for graduate study, offering specialized classes such as:

• Criminology
• Theory & Practice of Corrections
• Theory & Practice of Law Enforcement

This online BA in Psychology with a concentration in Fire Science, will prepare you to work in various roles of public safety related to fire-fighting.  With a stronger understanding of human behavior in relation to the power of fire, you’ll be prepared for roles within your community as a fire prevention or protection officer, community risk administrator, or as a leader among first-responders. This online psychology degree is also intended to provide you with a strong foundation for graduate school, should you choose to further your studies.  Specialized classes within this online psychology degree often include:

• Fire Related Human Behavior
• Introduction to Fire Strategies
• Fire Prevention Organization and Management

When people are injured, caring for the ill, or otherwise exposed to a lack of well-being, there is an underlying element of stress that affects how they behave.  Whether you are the healthcare provider or recipient, there is an element of psychology involved. With this online BA in Psychology and a specialization in Healthcare Management, you’ll gain an understanding of how and why human behavior occurs in various healthcare settings and be prepared to work in the field, from small rural clinics to large, metropolitan hospitals.  You’ll gain management skills through this program at Waldorf, through classes such as:

• Healthcare Law
• Financial Management of Healthcare Organizations
• Issues and Trends in Healthcare

Workers’ health and safety is a major factor across numerous industries today.  With Waldorf’s online BA in Psychology in Occupational Safety & Health, you’ll be prepared for roles in a variety of fields, from industrial hygiene to environmental safety to construction.  One of the main goals of this degree is to prepare you with strategies to influence human thought and behavior in a way to regulate safety in the workplace.  Classes likely include:

• Fundamentals of Industrial Hygiene
• Industrial Ergonomics
• Accident Investigation

If you want to work in the sports industry, explore this online BA in Psychology in Sport Management from Waldorf.  You’ll gain a foundation of the sociological and administrative aspects of sports, along with the knowledge of human behavior.  This combination of study, can provide you with numerous opportunities and career paths, from little leagues to the big leagues.  Specialized online coursework may include:

• Sport Facilities
• Sport Public Relations & Promotions
• Sport Legality & Risk Management