School Details
Adams State University, known for its diverse and inclusive programs, offers a multitude of online degrees, as well as classes for non-degree seeking students. The flexibility of ASU’s online programming allows credit-seekers, life-long learners, and individuals earning degrees at other institutions, who have not applied to the university, to take courses in most academic disciplines.
A wide range of credits and degrees may be found through ASU’s online programs, such as master’s degrees in health and education, as well as doctorate degrees in philosophy. While many general education online courses are offered, a few unique studies are also available, including women’s studies, music, and library science.
Distinctive Online Advantages:
- Non-degree seeking students may enroll online to assess whether or not to become degree-seekers at ASU.
- Credits completed as non-degree seekers may be applicable towards degree programs if students enroll and are accepted into ASU.
- A graduate non-degree application allows for continuing education credits to further knowledge in a specific area.
- Online programs offer small, diverse classes.
Accreditation & Licensing
Adams State University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
Adams State University offers a Master of Arts degree in Humanities to the online student. This program is offered fully online, making it a flexible degree option for the working adult. Experienced professors guide students through a customizable curriculum, including the following areas of emphasis:
- Cultural resource management
- Public administration
- U.S. history
Students will take on a blend of online coursework and skill-building practicum projects, without the requirement to come to campus. Core studies may include philosophy, research methods, data analysis, technology and techniques, and more. Graduates with this degree may pursue careers in education, public service, entry into the PhD program, or law school.
The Master of Arts in Music Education, an online music degree program, provides a path to an advanced understanding of musical pedagogy. It provides an opportunity for K-12 teachers to earn a master’s degree in music education while continuing to work in their classrooms. What you learn from this online teaching degree will be of immediate benefit to the students you are teaching. The curriculum is designed to further both your musical and professional goals.
Courses are likely to include:
- Introduction to Music Education Research
- Music Education History & Philosophy
- Sociology & Psychology of Music Education
Business
The Associate of Science in General Business degree online can prepare you for a variety of research jobs in public and private sectors. This program boasts a contemporary, integrated business curriculum. You will gain the fundamentals of sound business practices. Courses in this program include:
- Introduction to Business
- Principles of Accounting I
- Business Law
- Business Communications
- Macroeconomics Principles
The Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration builds a strong foundation in business. It can prepare you for a variety of jobs in teaching, management, and finance. This online business degree focuses on student success. You gain an understanding of the evolving business and economic environment.
Coursework focuses on a variety of tracks, including but not limited to:
- Advertising
- Business Teacher Education, secondary teacher licensure
- International Business
The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree prepares you for a variety of jobs in teaching, research, and small business. This online bachelor’s degree in business administration is a cutting-edge business program. It features a contemporary, integrated curriculum. You gain a knowledge of sound business practices for the ever-evolving economic environment.
The coursework can focus on a variety of tracks, including but not limited to:
- Agribusiness
- Entrepreneurship
- Health Care Administration
An online Master of Arts in Public Administration degree can benefit professionals working in public and nonprofit sectors, as well as pre-professionals looking to start a career in public service. The curriculum combines aspects of skills-based coursework with practical experience working with public agencies. Graduates will be prepared to work in federal, state, and local government as well as nonprofit organizations.
This online Public Administration degree is designed for busy, working adults and can be completed in about two years. Students gain skills and knowledge useful for entering the field of Public Administration, advancing their career into management positions, and for more effectively fulfilling public manager roles.
In addition to practicum experiences and elective coursework, students gain a core understanding of:
- Research methods and data analysis
- Public policy analysis
- Organizational and community behavior
With an online MBA in Finance from Adams State University, you can take your career down any avenue you desire. Knowing how to value your organization and take charge of its bottom line can put you at the center of corporate strategy and decision-making.
This advanced degree gives you general business knowledge and supplies you with in-depth knowledge of financial statements, markets and investments. ASU’s MBA program is 100% online and completely flexible, enabling you to work at your own pace. The curriculum in this degree takes approximately two years to complete and covers:
- Multinational financial management
- Portfolio management and investment analysis
- Financial markets and institutions
- Finance capstone
ASU’s MBA in Finance capstone project centers on capital markets and the fulfillment of share holders’ expectations, using effective management and real-world skills. Students will also complete a corporate valuation as part of this project.
Adams State University offers an online MBA in Leadership which can prepare you for executive or management roles within your organization. Whether you work, or would like to work, in a multi-national conglomerate or for a small family business, you will be prepared to lead effectively and solve a variety of business issues.
ASU’s MBA program is 100% online and completely flexible, allowing you to work at your own pace. The curriculum in this degree takes approximately 2 years to complete and includes coursework such as:
- Leading entrepreneurial organizations
- Technology and innovation
- Leading for results
- Leadership capstone
The capstone course integrated in ASU’s MBA in Leadership allows you to showcase the knowledge that you gained across the entire program. You will demonstrate your ability to create and implement a strategic business plan using effective management skills.
Adams State University offers an online MBA in Public Administration which can prepare you for management roles across municipal, county, state, or federal agencies. Whether you work, or would like to work, in communications, emergency response, social services, or education, you can be prepared to solve complex business issues and manage effectively.
ASU’s MBA program is 100% online and completely flexible, allowing you to work at your own pace. The curriculum in this degree takes approximately two years to complete and covers:
- Public/nonprofit management
- Public budgeting and finance
- Policy analysis
- Public administration capstone
The capstone project of ASU’s MBA in Public Administration demonstrates your ability to apply theory to practice, by completing a comprehensive portfolio.
Education
If you want to finish your teaching education but you live far from a quality, accredited university, consider this online Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education. This program is designed to fulfill curriculum requirements for students wanting to advance from an associate degree to a bachelor’s degree.
Classes cover topics including literacy and language, education practices, and content methods. In addition to online coursework, students will participate in field experiences and student teaching opportunities in their local community. Participants will be well prepared to become classroom teachers at the elementary school level.
With a Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision, you will be prepared to take the lead in whatever part of the field you choose. Whether in an academic or clinical setting, you will have the skills needed to serve as a well-informed counselor educator, supervisor, researcher, or practitioner.
Research is at the heart of this degree. Students will inform professional counseling practice through dissertation or research projects, providing new knowledge for the field. In addition to online coursework and a dissertation component, students will participate in teaching and supervision internship experiences in their local area.
Classes cover topics such as:
- Supervision and consultation
- Instructional theory in counselor education
- Advanced assessment
- Data analysis
- Program evaluation and grant writing
Learn how to better meet the unique needs of all students with a Master of Arts in Educator Preparation focusing on Culturally and Linguistically Diverse students. This program helps participants learn how to be caring, inclusive, and reflective educators.
Classes focus on ensuring success for all, no matter their race, culture, language, or socioeconomic status. Students will gain advanced skills in planning and teaching. With convenient online courses, you can continue your current employment while taking anywhere from a full course load to just one class per semester.
Students in this master’s in curriculum and instruction online will study topics including:
- Multicultural perspectives
- Language and culture
- TESOL topics
- Integrated instruction and assessment
This online Master of Arts in Educator Preparation focuses its content on Education Curriculum and Instruction. Graduates can enjoy successful careers in teaching, administration, curriculum development, and organizational training.
Coursework enhances your skills in planning and teaching so you can ensure academic success of your students. Your advanced training in this online master’s in curriculum and instruction provides you with the skills necessary to enhance youth learning ability.
Enjoy the benefits of STEM certification alongside advanced studies of curriculum development with this online Master of Arts in Educator Preparation degree concentration. The Education Curriculum and Instruction with Endeavor STEM Certificate allows you to advance your contributions to the field of STEM education.
Coursework enhances your skills in planning and teaching so you can ensure academic success of your students. Your advanced training in this online master’s in curriculum and instruction provides you with the skills necessary to enhance youth learning ability.
Advance into leadership roles with the Master of Arts in Educator Preparation with a concentration in Educational Leadership and Principal Licensure. This online master’s in education administration includes studies of leadership, school management, finance, and law to prepare you to oversee schools and programs in the education system.
Coursework emphasizes the importance of school leaders collaborating and creating supportive environments for children and teachers. The program incorporates four internship experiences at school sites in your local community. The final internship is completed in conjunction with capstone project requirements.
Classes cover topics such as:
- Schools and society
- Personnel management
- Managing curriculum, instruction, and assessment
- Supervision for improvement of instruction and building level assessment
Combine coursework by completing your master’s degree in Curriculum and Instruction at the same time as your initial teacher licensure. Students can follow a curriculum for secondary or elementary education licensure, with endorsement areas available. Choose to concentrate your studies in secondary English, math, science, social studies, or business.
In addition to online coursework, students will complete supervised field experiences and a student teaching component in their local area. This online masters in curriculum and instruction is designed to fit the needs of working professionals, with students able to complete the program full-time or to take as few as one class per semester.
Coursework emphasizes areas including:
- Integrated instruction and assessment
- Multicultural perspectives
- Educating creative and entrepreneurial learners
The Master of Arts in Higher Education Administration and Leadership program offers cohort-based, experiential learning in an online environment. This online education administration degree prepares students to become leaders in higher education. The curriculum focuses on cultural diversity, cultural needs, and learning style differences, especially among individuals affiliated with Hispanic Serving Institutions and other Minority Serving Institutions. Courses may include Historical/Contemporary Issues, Leadership in Minority Serving Institutions, Finance/Budgeting in Higher Education, and Politics/Policy in Higher Education.
This online higher education degree is highly flexible to accommodate the needs of a working professional.
Healthcare
Adams State University offers an online MBA in Health Administration which prepares you to tackle the challenges in today’s modern medical settings. With constantly shifting regulation and oversight, the healthcare field needs leaders who can make strategic business decisions while not compromising the level of patient care.
ASU’s MBA program is 100% online and completely flexible, allowing you to work at your own pace. The curriculum in this degree takes approximately two years to complete and encompasses coursework such as:
- Public health
- Elderly and managed care
- Health policy
- Healthcare practicum or thesis
Students can select two different paths to demonstrate their knowledge and skills gained in ASU’s MBA in Health Administration. You can choose to complete a practicum, where you are out in the healthcare environment solving business issues. Or, you can complete a research project surrounding a healthcare issue that integrates in-depth analysis, literature review and data.
Advance your career with this Master of Science in Kinesiology degree online. The courses provide a core foundation in the field of HPPE, but emphasis is placed on specialized fields of study. Choose one of these areas of emphasis:
- Applied Sport Psychology
- Coaching
- Sport Administration
Regardless of the emphasis chosen, all students are taught by a faculty dedicated to creating a professional and challenging academic environment that will facilitate lifelong intellectual activity. In addition, students benefit from a flexible schedule that allows them to balance their educations with other obligations.
Psychology & Human Services
Adams State University offers a BA in Sociology with an emphasis in Criminology. The curriculum for the online sociology degree combines academic theories with practical understanding. Students have the opportunity to learn about sociology principles, theories, and knowledge and apply the knowledge in a hands-on internship in the community. Criminology courses encompass topics of criminal justice, juvenile delinquency, and correctional systems.
Graduates can pursue these careers:
- Child protective services caseworker
- Probation officer
- Law enforcement officer
- Corrections counselor
- Forensic social worker
- Community corrections officer
- Victim advocate
- And many more
This online sociology degree from Adams State University offers a focus in Social Welfare. Courses include topics on human behavior and social environment, poverty and social inequality, and social welfare policy. Students have the opportunity to complete one or more semester-long internships in a human services community agency. The bachelor’s in sociology online provides students with hands-on, marketable skills to prepare them for jobs in a variety of fields or for graduate studies.
Positions available upon graduation include:
- Child protective services caseworker
- Family preservation specialist
- Social services coordinator for the elderly
- Administrative liaison for children and families
- Caseworker for troubled youth
- Victims’ advocate
- And many more