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Expand your opportunities in a broad range of settings when you earn your Bachelor in General Studies online. Whether you want to finish your bachelor’s degree to advance your career or continue your education, this transfer-friendly online program is ideal for those seeking an alternative path to degree completion. You will work with a YSU advisor to develop two unique areas of concentration, create your customized degree plan, and maximize your total credits earned from other institutions, certificates and experiences.

Learn essential digital design skills with this BFA in Graphic and Interactive Design online program that covers everything from print design to advanced UX/UI interfaces. This program targets the foundation and the future of design with courses in two-dimensional design and artificial intelligence. Expert faculty will develop your creative ability and technological proficiencies through high-level theory and hands-on application. By the end of the program, you will have created a career-ready resume, professional website and portfolio. Plus, you can complete your BFA faster with YSU’s generous transfer credit and Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) policies.

Become a valued member of your organization’s strategic growth team. This career-defining online B.A. in Communication program will hone your ability to leverage modern communication technologies so you can competently craft and disseminate messages to target audiences. Sharpen your skills in areas such as persuasive writing, public speaking, social media marketing and team collaboration, and learn how to apply communication theory to personal and professional situations.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Business Administration will help you develop practical skills that employers value. With our transfer credit policy, 7-week courses, competitive tuition and 100 percent online coursework, this program is an affordable solution for completing your degree quickly without leaving your current role.

Gain knowledge of accounting, finance, management and marketing concepts while building your communication, leadership, teamwork and critical-thinking skills. You will also learn software like Excel and Tableau. Choose the upper-level business courses and electives that fit your goals.

The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Business Analytics and Economics degree program will provide you with the software programming and data science knowledge you will need for various financial analysis roles. This flexible online program enables you to fit studying into your schedule and customize your learning by selecting upper-level courses and electives based on your goals. Our transfer credit policy enables you to potentially earn your degree faster.

Learn to manage people and resources in today’s rapidly changing business environment with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Management online program. Gain fundamental business management skills while building proficiency with programs like Excel, Tableau, Google Analytics, Hubspot and Hootsuite. Graduate from this accelerated program with a degree and a Leadership Certificate. You can also transfer credits from your prior learning to help you earn your degree faster.

The online Master of Arts in Financial Economics provides students with an understanding of financial management on the corporate level and allows them to strengthen their skills in other areas of finance and accounting.  Courses prepare students to advance their careers in fields such as banking, insurance, and financial advising using a flexible and convenient online format.  

Graduates are prepared to:

• Make financial decisions for organizations
• Analyze microeconomic and macroeconomic models
• Manage financial capital
• Interpret stock valuations

Prepare to identify new opportunities and implement practical strategies in real-world challenges and leadership practice.

In this program, you will deepen your knowledge of cost-based decision making, corporate financial management, operations, marketing strategy, business policy, organizational management, corporate planning and more.

This innovative program integrates a leadership emphasis into the curriculum, in addition to developing your broad-based business background. Students will learn to apply talent management theories and make effective, ethical decisions that drive business results.

Combine a broad managerial business background with specific leadership skills applicable to all segments of the healthcare industry. Plus, acquire a holistic understanding of healthcare systems, and develop the skills and strategies relevant to their management.
In this program, you will examine the supply-and-demand nature of health services, while also analyzing various aspects of planning and fiscal management across the evolving healthcare marketplace. You will become familiar with strategic plans, budgeting, fiscal matters related to funding sources and healthcare reform legislation.
This innovative program integrates a leadership emphasis into the curriculum.

Set yourself apart in the HR field with the online MBA in Human Resources program. You will learn to attract, retain and manage an organization’s most valuable assets – its people – while building a strong business perspective.

Courses emphasize how to utilize collaboration, communication and conflict management skills to help you become a strategic partner who supports organizational goals. This HR MBA degree also suits entrepreneurs seeking advanced business and HR insight.

Develop expertise in consumer behavior, along with practical knowledge of marketing strategies and tactics employed across industries to deliver results. In this program, you will deepen your understanding of consumer trends and learn effective methods to boost your company’s bottom line.

In particular, you will examine consumers and their behaviors in a digital world. You will study the decisions that consumers make while evaluating and acquiring goods and services, the role technology plays in addressing those needs, and how to develop successful marketing plans.

This innovative program integrates a leadership emphasis into the curriculum.

With engaging courses and supportive faculty, this online MBA in Organizational Leadership prepares you to unlock colleagues’ and employees’ full potential, inspire collaboration, and drive results as a dynamic leader.
Our affordable organizational leadership master’s degree promotes your growth as a trusted and respected executive in any field, providing the knowledge to elevate your existing position or pursue new career opportunities. This degree also suits entrepreneurs seeking a business foundation, and military personnel who want to expand leadership expertise.

Become a sought-after member of any organization’s tech team. This affordable, 100 percent online BSCS program is taught by highly dedicated faculty who provide career-relevant instruction in a supportive environment. Learn how to design and build software, develop your ability to analyze computer programs, and hone your communication, critical thinking and troubleshooting skills. Take advantage of our pay-as-you-go tuition and multiple start dates so you can begin studying online at your own pace.

The respected Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Criminal Justice program from YSU equips you with a comprehensive understanding of the U.S. criminal justice system. Develop your ability to apply best practices in the management of CJ agencies and learn how to use data and research methods to analyze and interpret patterns as they relate to criminal behavior, legal situations, and agencies. Benefit from affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition and multiple start dates and begin studying online at your own pace.

This respected online BSCS Cybersecurity program positions you to lead in a critical area of business where demand for highly skilled professionals is on the rise. Develop your ability to identify and investigate online threats and secure physical and logistical connections within systems. Complete the program sooner by applying your prior learning while gaining immersive knowledge of programming, software engineering and data science.

Enjoy the flexibility you need while propelling your criminal justice career forward with this convenient and comprehensive online Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree. The program is built for professionals who want to prepare for roles in leadership, organizational evaluation, and academic research. With the interdisciplinary coursework in this online criminal justice degree, students will gain a well-rounded skill set.

Courses cover topics such as:

• Law & Criminal Justice
• Administration & Management Theory
• Applied Police Management
• Managing Correctional Operations

Prepare to effectively lead in public, private, and charter schools as well as health and human service agencies by earning your Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership online. Our dedicated faculty combine engaging instruction with real-world application, including clinical experience and an embedded dissertation, to build your capacities as an effective educational leader who can drive organizational change in a broad range of professional settings.

Develop your expertise in our rigorous online Ed.D. curriculum aligned with state and national standards (ELCC, NELP, OPS, and OSS)—which you can complete while you continue your career. Plus, you can transfer up to 15 credit hours of post-master’s coursework toward elective and required clinical hours. Become a distinguished Youngstown State University alum and earn your doctorate degree in as few as 32 months!

Enhance your organizational capacity and augment your leadership capabilities by earning your Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership – Health and Human Services online. Developed with HHS professionals in mind, this program allows you to tailor the practical and relevant curriculum to your career. Build upon your professional experience by choosing electives and conducting research that matters to you, applying what you learn immediately.

YSU’s academically rigorous health and human services Ed.D. is taught by highly supportive faculty and includes an embedded dissertation, and extensive collaboration with fellow students. Designed for working professionals, this CAEP-accredited HHS doctorate program features 100 percent online coursework focused on real-world application and aligned to national and state standards (NELP and OSS). Earn your doctorate and prepare for elevated roles in a variety of settings quickly and affordably.

Strengthen your administrative skills and prepare for leadership positions at the college or university level by earning your Ed.D. in higher education leadership online. This program’s academically rigorous and best-practice oriented coursework examines theories and research about learning processes, leadership in academia, diversity in higher education and ethical decision-making. Build relationships with other students in your cohort through extensive collaboration, and work through relevant real-world challenges with the embedded dissertation.

Gain the advanced leadership skills and qualifications you need to meet the growing demand for more effective administrative leaders serving public school systems in the online Doctor of Education – Educational Leadership with Superintendent Licensure from YSU. Designed to develop your expertise in applying educational management and instructional leadership best practices, this innovative online Ed.D. empowers you to earn your terminal degree and prepare for superintendency in one convenient program.

Learn from dedicated faculty who provide a practitioner-focused approach, featuring collaborative learning strategies, clinical experience, and an embedded dissertation. Our rigorous curriculum is aligned with state and national standards (ELCC, NELP, OPS, and OSS).

Our online M.S.Ed. Educational Administration with Principal Licensure is designed to give you the legal, financial, data, and personnel management knowledge you need to meet the daily challenges of school building administrators as well as the instructional leadership skills required to improve student outcomes.

Gain an in-depth look into current issues affecting education and discover ways to improve collaboration with students, parents, colleagues, and the community to ensure the best learning environment for all. With interactive coursework and a strong clinical emphasis, you can begin to apply what you learn immediately in your education setting.

This CAEP-accredited M.S.Ed. online program is on top of the newest demands facing leaders such as trauma, poverty, opioid crisis, ethical behavior, etc. and meets the National Educational Leadership Preparation (NELP) standards. As a graduate, you will be fully prepared for Ohio principal licensure.

This 100 percent online program is designed to give you the knowledge and skills to become an advocate and decision maker for students affected by autism and related disabilities.

Study current trends in special education and explore the legal issues and federal requirements involved in educating students with disabilities. You will also learn how to collaborate effectively with parents and fellow educators to prepare exceptional students for transition to adulthood including employment, community and daily life.

This M.S.Ed. program also meets the standards of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). No teaching license is required to enter this program. For those seeking a teaching license, this program neither prepares the student for nor fulfills the requirements necessary to receive a teaching license.

Gain the specialized knowledge and skills you need to teach children in grades K-12 with mild to moderate special educational needs in this 100 percent online program.

Study the characteristics and behaviors of exceptional individuals, including those with learning, developmental, and emotional disabilities, and learn the best strategies to improve their transition from school to adult life.

This M.S.Ed. program also meets the standards of the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). No teaching license is required to enter this program. For those seeking a teaching license, this program neither prepares the student for nor fulfills the requirements necessary to receive a teaching license.

Develop your knowledge of digitally enhanced instruction modalities and learn how to apply emerging technologies to classroom instruction with this unique degree. This 100 percent online program is designed to introduce students to the paradigm of digital teaching and learning and provide the framework and foundation for ongoing changes in 21st century approaches to education.

In unique courses such as coding and gaming for educators, learn how to design apps from start to finish and develop digital games to support student learning. Gain cutting edge digital skills and tools that you can implement right away and prepare for exciting new career opportunities.

This 100 percent online program is designed for teachers who want to develop and enhance their expertise in the teaching of literacy.

Focus on understanding and applying major theories, current research, and practical classroom strategies to support the development of your students’ speaking, listening, reading, and writing abilities. Learn from our expert faculty who specialize in reading and gain the knowledge and resources you need to create an environment that fosters interest and growth in all aspects of literacy.

The courses in this program also meet the requirements for the reading endorsement for Ohio teachers.

Enhance your expertise quickly and affordably with the 100 percent online M.S.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction program. Learn to develop curriculum and design practical instructional practices to help teachers refine their classroom effectiveness.

Study theories and research on school system leadership and apply your knowledge during a real-world field experience. Courses are taught by expert faculty dedicated to helping you improve student success. Open new opportunities in your teaching career by earning an advanced degree in as few as 12 months.

You can move into management in a technical field with the Master of Science in Engineering / Management from Youngstown State University. The online engineering management master’s program provides business and engineering studies to meet the demand for technical managers. You will study such topics as:

• Engineering statistics
• Corporate financial management
• Managing organizational talent
• Cost-based decision making

Through the online engineering management graduate program, you also learn project management and financial accounting. Graduates have the skills to identify, assess, and create solutions for complex engineering processes and problems.

Gain a broad-based understanding of allied health, including quantitative research methods and healthcare management, with a BSAS in Allied Health online program. The bachelor’s in allied health is a degree advancement program if you have previously earned an associate degree. Take advantage of YSU’s transfer policy by applying the credits from your associate degree to this career-boosting bachelor’s program. Upon graduation, you will be prepared to pursue leading roles in your field, switch careers or apply for graduate programs.

Build your understanding of epidemiology, biostatistics, health services administration and behavioral science with the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Public Health online program. Personalize this accelerated and affordable degree to fit your goals by focusing on one of our three emphasis areas, pursuing a minor or selecting electives based on your interests. You can also prepare to sit for the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam, gain your Certified Professional in Food Safety credential or become a Registered Environmental Health Specialist in Training.

Earn your B.S. in Respiratory Care to elevate your existing respiratory care expertise and strengthen your ability to help patients. This degree advancement program is designed so you can apply the credits from your A.A.S. or A.D. previously earned from a CoARC-accredited institution to significantly accelerate your path to completion. This program (CoARC Program # 510019) holds Provisional Accreditation from CoARC.

Youngstown State University offers an online Master of Health and Human Services to the adult student.  This customizable program is designed to align with the needs and lifestyle of the working professional.  Choose from four different online tracks, including:

• Health Promotion
• Physical Education
• Health Informatics
• Administration for Health and Human Services

Students will develop their leadership skills in a collaborative learning environment.  Coursework will focus heavily on healthcare and business administration.  Graduates with this degree are prepared to pursue management and supervisory positions.  Take a step towards hospital administration, leadership in medical practice, and more with YSU online.

The online Master of Respiratory Care program is designed to help students enhance their career options within the respiratory care field by developing skill sets in the areas of clinical research, grant writing, leadership, and technology applications in educational and administrative settings. Students may customize their education to suit their personal interests and career goals by selecting one of the following tracks:

• Education
• Management
• Therapeutic & Monitoring Applications

You can gain professional development without the commitments of a degree program with the Graduate Certificate in Mathematics from Youngstown State University. The online mathematics graduate program advances your knowledge of numbers and data through such topics as:

• Algebra for teachers
• Discrete math for teachers
• History of mathematics
• Advanced data analysis

Through the online mathematics graduate certificate program, you can take all your classes and exams in the comfort of your home. Graduates appreciate undertaking what is now the fastest-growing form of postsecondary credentials to advance their careers.

You can master our data-driven world with the Master of Science in Mathematics from Youngstown State University. The online mathematics master’s program produces graduates who just might:

• Be the lead analyst for Apple’s next operating system
• Calculate the likelihood of accidents for insurance companies
• Mentor the next John Forbes Nash as a professor

Through the online mathematics graduate program, you could work in computer science, education, finance, or education. Your studies provide the edge to advance your career.

At YSU, we prepare compassionate nurses who possess the professional knowledge, leadership skills and dispositions necessary to treat every patient in a diverse and ever-changing world. Our 100 percent online RN to BSN program offers personalized attention and nonstop support to help you reach your full potential.
As a student, you will integrate activities with community healthcare organizations and conduct research that will enhance your understanding of the medical field. You will learn to collaboratively improve healthcare and patient treatment through evidence-based nursing practice and to use critical thinking in decision-making and problem-solving while adhering to the Code of Ethics for Nurses. You’ll also demonstrate leadership that promotes accountability and ethical conduct.
YSU accepts students and credits from non-regionally accredited nursing programs! Block credit transfer is available, with some courses evaluated on an individual basis.
To apply, you must have an RN license.

Learn to care for adults with complex and chronic conditions in high acuity and specialty areas in our MSN Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner online program. Gain knowledge and skills to provide comprehensive and holistic care to a culturally diverse, acutely and chronically ill population.
In this program, you will learn clinical manifestations of, and patient response to, particular patient care challenges with an emphasis on physical assessment findings for determining diagnoses and planning of patient care needs, health promotion and health maintenance. The program includes a supervised clinical practicum consisting of 540 hours in an acute care setting.

Focus your practice toward comprehensive care for patients throughout their life span with an emphasis on the delivery of primary care to families and individuals of all ages within the healthcare delivery system. Our MSN FNP online program centers on professional nursing issues, nursing science, and research methods for building a successful evidence-based practice.
In this program, you will gain the knowledge, skills and professional behaviors required to provide comprehensive and holistic primary care to a culturally diverse population. The program includes a supervised clinical practicum consisting of 600 hours in a variety of primary care settings.

Grow as a nurse and develop an educational skillset that will prepare you to become a qualified nurse educator in academic, healthcare and community settings. Designed for experienced RNs, the online MSN Nurse Education program includes 150 hours of practicum where you will grow your expertise and build confidence as an educator. The Nurse Educator MSN will prepare you to sit for the CNE exam.

The program includes a portfolio component that will help showcase your work to potential employers.

YSU offers an online Post Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology designed for the aspiring Acute Care NP.  This is an advanced placement certificate, designed for the working nurse practitioner, allows you to build your advanced skills and professional competencies in holistic care in specialized environments.  The YSU online adult nurse practitioner program will cover topics including but not limited to:

• Physical assessment
• Health maintenance
• Health promotion

This curriculum consists of supervised clinical practicums studying and following cases of complex and chronic conditions in adults.  You will expand your skills in physical assessment, management, problem-solving, and more by working with diverse adult and geriatric populations.  Graduates with this online AGACNP certificate are prepared for careers in emergency units, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care settings, and other healthcare environments with specialized units.

Youngstown State University offers an online Post Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology, concentrating in Acute Care to the working Nurse Practitioner.  This program, designed specifically for those in possession of their MSN, is preparation for AG-ACNP certification exams as well as prescriptive authority.  Online online adult nurse practitioner program studies consist of core courses, covering topics such as:

• Pharmacology
• Health assessment
• Pathophysiology

Along with core studies, you will also be required to take on specialty practicum and professional courses.  Through supervised clinical placements, you will expand your skills in health maintenance, diagnostics, technologies, problem-solving and management.  Graduates with this online AGACNP certificate are prepared for careers in emergency units, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care settings, and other healthcare environments with specialized units.

YSU offers an online Post Master’s Certificate to the aspiring Family Nurse Practitioner.  This flexible program combines virtual professional development and training courses with clinical experiences to provide you with a well-rounded, career-focused education.  The online FNP program is designed for those currently in possession of their master’s degree in nursing, offering highly focused studies including but not limited to:

• Health promotion
• Health maintenance
• Assessment and diagnosis

Learn the best contemporary methods for working with culturally diverse populations and age groups, expanding your skills in management, assessment, utilizing information technology in your practice, and communication.  Graduates are prepared to administer holistic care in private clinics, hospitals, community health facilities, and more.  Take advantage of an online FNP program with an advanced clinical experience component enhancing your professional opportunities with Youngstown State University.

Take on the Family Nurse Practitioner Advanced Placement Post Master’s Certificate through Youngstown University online.  This program is designed for the working nurse practitioner, offering a blend of flexible courses and clinical experiences to enhance your skills and knowledge at the professional level.  The YSU online nurse practitioner program incorporates topics including but not limited to:

• Health promotion
• Physical assessments
• Diagnosis

By studying in a professional primary care setting, you will expand your skills in documentation, diagnostic interpretation, physical examinations, and more.  Graduates of this advanced program are prepared to work with all ages, interpreting and planning patient care in diverse healthcare settings.  Move ahead in your organization with the ability to manage acute and chronic health problems, apply interprofessional communication skills to working with physicians and patients, and positively affect a challenging and rapidly expanding healthcare marketplace through Youngstown State University online.

Pull back the curtain on aspects of the human mind that produce intriguing behaviors and build your career around helping people thrive within organizations and communities. This affordable, 100 percent online B.A. in Psychology program equips you with a thorough understanding of psychological concepts while putting you on a path to earning your master’s. Take advantage of our pay-as-you-go tuition, multiple start dates and generous credit transfer policy and begin studying online on a flexible schedule.

This respected B.A. in Sociology program equips you with specialized knowledge and skills so you can effectively work with groups in a variety of settings. Develop your research and critical thinking skills while learning how demographic factors such as age, race, gender and socioeconomic status influence group behavior. Our affordable, pay-as-you-go tuition, multiple start dates and generous credit transfer policy make it convenient for you to start studying online, on your schedule.