School Details
Albany State University, a member institution of the University System of Georgia, offers a plethora of graduate, baccalaureate , associate’s and certification programs on-campus as well as online. With evolving academic programs, ASU seeks to provide a fierce and professional sense of entrepreneurship among its historically diverse student community.
Albany State online programs offer associate’s bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in fields ranging from arts and sciences to professional healthcare. With up to five different colleges available to a population of all types of academic backgrounds, accessibility and a rich educational experience are procurable by any prospective student.
ASU courses are available to a diverse population:
- English-speaking International students
- Courses are low cost, with flexible class times
- Strong partnerships with K-12, government agencies, and community outreach organizations to increase access and student rates
Accreditation & Licensing
Albany State University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
This versatile online associate’s degree will enable you to explore a variety of subjects in the humanities and social sciences. The degree, therefore, is optimal if you are unsure of your career path, but want to gain a solid foundation in general education. Courses include different liberal arts areas, including the arts, communications, political science, psychology, and social sciences. The remaining credits can be customized to fit a student’s educational goals.
Albany offers online bachelor’s programs for a seamless transfer.
Albany State University offers an online Associate of Science, as a core curriculum, which will enable you to pursue a number of different careers or 4-year degree majors. These core classes include subjects to improve your communication and quantitative skills. After completing these general education classes, you can choose an area of specialization depending upon which bachelor’s program you intend to transfer your credits into. Subjects include: dance, theatre, sociology, history, music, political science and more.
Business
In the online management program, you will develop analytical skills, reflective thinking, and logical reasoning while gaining a solid understanding of quantitative techniques and computer applications for decision-making. Your career options could include roles in industrial and service management, financial analysis, quality control management, or first-level supervision in business, industry, and government. If you’re interested in entrepreneurship or small business management, this program can help you build the necessary skills.
Courses include:
- Accounting principles
- Economics
- Business management
- Finance and policy
The Organizational Leadership degree online allows flexible options to complete your degree and gain applicable skills. From small business to corporations, from non-profits to private industry, you will have the opportunity to increase your know-how in leadership, management, communication and decision-making.
Choose from various concentrations:
- Health Care Administration
- Office Administration and Technology
- Public Service
- Social Justice
This consortium program is offered with other institutions through eMajor of the University System of Georgia. Apply to your institution of choice and complete your degree.
- Fort Valley State University
- Albany State University
- Dalton State College
- Atlanta Metropolitan State College
- University of West Georgia (select concentrations offered)
This online accounting master's degree provides a well-rounded business foundation with a strong focus on accounting principles. In addition to core business administration courses, students concentrating in accounting take advanced courses such as:
- Managerial accounting
- Auditing
- Municipal accounting
The core curriculum explores communication, management, leadership, analytics, and ethics. The goal is to prepare graduates for work environments that are complex, diverse, and constantly changing. The program offers a number of online resources to enhance students' online learning experience.
This master's of business administration online degree provides a broad foundation of advanced skills in business. The areas of focus for the general business administration degree are communication, leadership, managerial knowledge, business analytics, and ethical practices. Within these focuses, students learn skills in oral and written communication, team building, problem solving, decision making, etc. Examples of course topics include:
- Financial management
- Quantitative methods
- Business policy
Graduate's of this online business administration degree will have a versatile knowledge base that can be applied to a variety of professions.
Numerous online resources are available for those in this online degree program.
This public administration master's degree online gives graduates the skills and knowledge for public administration positions. The curriculum provides a solid foundation of business skills in the areas of communication, business analytics, managerial knowledge, etc. Students concentrating in public administration then take specialized courses with topics such as:
- Ethics and law
- Public policy
- Management information systems
The online master's degree in public administration aims to prepare graduates for complex, diverse, and rapidly changing work environments that exist in the modern world. The program offers a number of online resources for students such as technical support, online tutoring, and an online writing center.
This operations management master's degree online focuses on Supply Chain & Logistics Management. Graduate students take courses in general business, focusing on leadership, management, analytics, etc. They then take specialized courses such as:
- Global supply chain management
- Procurement and contract management
- Quality management
Graduates of this online operations management degree can apply their skills to a variety of careers, and are prepared for the complex, diverse, and rapidly changing work environments of the modern world.
Online students can take advantage of many online resources such as a writing center, tutoring, and technical support.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
You can help improve your community with the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Albany State University. The online criminal justice degree offers studies in such areas as:
- Global terrorism
- Criminal investigations
- Corrections and the legal process
- Organized and white-collar crime
You will also find personal and professional development through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree program. Your online studies may include research statistics, report writing, health and wellness, and ethics. Students may opt for the Social Justice track, which covers this specialization’s politics, culture, law, and policy analysis.
Albany State University offers a Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree online for students wishing to advance their education and career in the criminal justice system. This degree offers a philosophical, theoretical, and methodological understanding of the criminal justice system. Offered 100% online, this instructor-led program provides you with hands-on training and specialized knowledge backed by theory.
The online Corrections specialization allows you to develop more in-depth skills in legal aspects and the organizational operations of correctional facilities, in addition to building your knowledge about community-based treatment paths. Coursework includes topics in counseling, rehabilitation, social services roles, and more.
This concentration is a good fit for anyone pursuing a career as a:
- Correctional supervisor
- Parole office
- Prison administration
- Caseworker
You can train to meet the legal and technological complexities of today’s democratic society with the Master of Science in Criminal Justice / Forensic Sciences from Albany State University. The online forensics degree offers studies in such topics as:
- Toxicology
- Advanced ballistics
- Forensic technologies
- Trace and transfer evidence with forensic electron microscopy
Through the online forensics master’s degree program. you gain expertise and the necessary skills to advance your career. Graduates find success as supervisors and directors of forensic science laboratories.
You can gain expertise in the organization of police agencies with the Master of Science in Criminal Justice / Law Enforcement from Albany State University. The online law enforcement degree focuses on such areas as:
- Management science
- Law enforcement operations
- Policing in a democratic society
- The social service role of criminal justice personnel
Through the online law enforcement master’s degree program, you learn how police agencies interface with other criminal justice system units. Your online studies provide management and leadership skills for career success.
You can train to evaluate and manage public agencies with the Master of Science in Criminal Justice / Public Administration from Albany State University. The online criminal justice administration degree focuses on such areas of public administration as:
- Public policy
- Legal environment
- Human resources management
- Scope, development, and ethical environment
Through the public administration master’s degree program, you gain managerial skills to overcome organizational issues. Graduates leave with an in-depth understanding of personnel and public administration and the knowledge to evaluate criminal justice programs.
Education
The online Master of Education in Counselor Education at Albany State University is designed to prepare you to become a professional counselor, proactively promoting educational achievement, career success, mental health, personal and social development, equity, and access for those you serve. You can choose from three specialized concentrations:
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling: This specialization equips you to provide evaluations, referrals, and short-term counseling services aimed at preventing or addressing personal problems, conflicts, and emotional crises.
- Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling: This focus prepares you to assist individuals with disabilities in achieving their personal, career, and independent living goals.
- School Counseling: This track readies you to design and implement comprehensive school counseling programs across elementary, middle, and high schools, addressing the developmental needs of all students.
Upon successful completion of the program, you’ll earn an M.Ed. in Counselor Education, making you eligible to apply for certification as a counselor, rehabilitation counselor, or school counselor, depending on your chosen concentration. You may also be eligible to apply for counselor licensure.
Healthcare
The Associate of Science in Health Information Technology is designed to prepare you for entry-level employment as a health information technician. This online health informatics degree trains you in tasks related to the use, analysis, presentation, and coding of health care data in manual or electronic form.
Health information technology helps organizations manage their data effectively: they help predict, collect, store, and manage data. This program provides a foundational understanding of these tools. Health information professionals are vital to the daily operations management of health information and electronic health records. They ensure a patient’s health information and records are complete, accurate, and protected. Potential career opportunities for graduates include:
- Clinical coding specialist
- Insurance claims analyst
- Records technician
Albany State University offers a Certificate in Medical Coding designed to prepare the student for an entry-level position as a medical coder. Medical coders review patient medical records and assign numeric codes for each diagnosis and procedure. Upon completion of this online medical billing and coding certificate, students are eligible to take the national credentialing exam for Certified Coding Associate (CCA).
The curriculum covers topics such as health records, medical terminology, and advance coding. Courses provide expertise in the International Classification of Diseases and Current Procedural Terminology Coding Systems.
This online master's in healthcare administration provides general business skills in addition to a focus on healthcare specific knowledge. Some examples of healthcare electives are:
- Quality management in healthcare
- Health policy and legal issues
- Health information systems
Core business courses cover topics such as communication, management and leadership skills, business analytics, and more. The goal is for graduates to be prepared for complex and diverse work environments. Students have access to many online resources to aid in their success.
Nursing
The online RN-to-BSN program at Albany State University is designed for registered nurses aiming to advance their education by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Program Highlights:
- Flexible Online Format: All nursing courses are delivered entirely online, allowing you to balance your studies with professional and personal commitments.
- Articulation Model: Following the Georgia RN-to-BSN Articulation Model, you can receive up to 35 semester hours from your previous associate or diploma nursing education. These credits are held in escrow and awarded after successfully completing at least 8 semester hours of nursing courses at Albany State University.
- Accelerated Completion: The program can be completed in as few as two to three consecutive semesters, depending on your entry semester and any outstanding core curriculum requirements. A part-time pathway is also available, which can be completed in four consecutive semesters.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: The coursework builds upon your associate degree education, preparing you for roles in leadership, health promotion, disease prevention, community health, and research.
The online Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Graduate Nursing Program is designed for you if you already have a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution and want to advance your education by earning a Master of Science in Nursing. Through this program, you will become an advanced practice registered nurse, equipped to provide comprehensive, family-centered healthcare with a strong focus on health promotion and disease prevention.
Specialized topics of study include:
- Primary care for women and children
- Health policies
- Family primary care
The online Nurse Educator master’s degree is ideal if you already have a BSN from an accredited program and want to further your education. This program prepares you to work in academic or healthcare settings as a faculty member, clinical instructor, or staff development specialist. Courses range from advanced nursing research and pharmacology to curriculum development and instructional strategies.
Complete this MSN degree in as little as four semesters.
The online Nursing Informatics MSN is for you if you already have a bachelor’s degree in nursing from an accredited program and want to advance your education. This MSN prepares you to work in academic or healthcare settings as a faculty member, clinical instructor, or informatics specialist.
Courses include:
- Pathophysiology
- Database systems and information
- Interoperability and workflow
- Project management
Psychology & Human Services
As an online psychology major, you will work toward a Bachelor of Arts degree while gaining a fundamental understanding of human thought, emotion, and behavior. The program emphasizes psychological factors, human learning, biological and social influences on behavior, and research methods. With this broad-based training, you will develop the ability to understand, evaluate, and influence both your behavior and that of others.
Psychology is a versatile field, offering diverse job opportunities in business, education, mental health agencies, hospitals, government, law enforcement, and the military. If you plan to become a professional psychologist or mental health practitioner, this program will prepare you for graduate studies.
The Psychology program is also a member of the Council of Undergraduate Programs in Psychology, ensuring a high standard of education within accredited institutions.
The online MSW program can prepare you for competent and empowering clinical practice with vulnerable children, adults, and families from diverse backgrounds. The program emphasizes advancing human rights and social, economic, racial, and environmental justice.
Program Highlights:
- Mission: You’ll be trained to promote human rights and various forms of justice, focusing on clinical practice with diverse populations.
- Curriculum: The coursework prepares you for roles in clinical social work, child and family welfare, protection of abused and neglected children, foster care, adoption, school-based services, family courts, military social work, adult protective services, healthcare settings, and major social service systems, including mental health and corrections.
- Competencies: Upon graduation, you’ll demonstrate generalist and specialized clinical social work practice behaviors, equipping you to address complex social issues effectively.
By enrolling in this MSW program, you’ll be equipped to assume practice and leadership roles in various social work settings, addressing the needs of individuals, families, and communities.