School Details
Athens State University, an upper division university in Alabama, seeks to provide high quality education with cutting edge delivery and affordable costs. Become a lifelong learner at ASU with skills in effective communication, ethical responsibility, and critical disciplinary knowledge.
ASU online offers several degree program options, certifications and minors. Master’s and bachelor’s courses in business, education and arts and sciences can be completed 100% online for the busy working adult. Students will also find financial aid opportunities available to them while taking online courses at ASU.
Accreditation & Licensing
Athens State University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Business
Athens State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. This online accounting degree prepares you for entry-level careers in the accounting field.
The program builds on your fundamentals to give you a well-rounded understanding of the course materials.The flexibility of this program allows adults with non-traditional schedules to balance their educational goals with their other commitments.
Graduates go on to a variety of careers in the accounting field, including public accounting, industrial accounting, internal auditing, and government service.
The Bachelor of Science in Acquisition and Contract Management is available for students looking for knowledge of the processes involved in purchasing goods and services, pricing, negotiating contracts, contract law, and more. The program focuses on federal contracting, though commercial contracting is also included.
Students receive theoretical classes along with practical experiential opportunities. This online finance degree is highly flexible to accommodate the needs of a working professional.
Graduates go on to some of the following careers:
- Acquisition analysts
- Contracting specialists
- Acquisition support staff
Athens State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Human Resource Management. This online HR degree combines traditional business courses, management courses, and related psychology courses.
This program will teach you how to effectively manage human capital. Classwork creates competencies in recruiting, hiring, retention, organizational development, health and safety, employee motivation, training, and more.
As an HR professional, you will be instrumental in creating a company culture. You will be the ambassador of your organization’s brand: their values, mission, and the “way of life.” This will allow you to make a positive impact on people in their careers.
Athens State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. This online operations management degree prepares you to serve in technical, functional, and leadership positions. In this program, you will learn about the supply chain and how to manage the movement of goods and products.
Supply chains are obviously essential to life in the twenty-first century: they move food, medicine, technology, and goods all over the world. You will learn how to manage information systems to increase the efficacy and efficiency of these critical lines of infrastructure.
In this program, you will work closely with faculty to prepare for a career post-graduation. Research projects can produce a manuscript ready for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. A published article upon course completion can be an immediate CV booster and can give you the edge you need to advance your career in operations management.
Athens State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Management. This online management degree prepares you for leadership positions in a variety of industries.
The program blends traditional business curriculum with a broad academic foundation. Courses cover subjects including, accounting, finance, information technology, marketing, and more.
This online degree can serve as a foundation for future graduate study.
Athens State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Management of Technology. This online technology management degree provides a comprehensive education that prepares students for leadership positions.
The program combines traditional business curriculum in accounting, finance, and management with technology related courses such as marketing and technology management, production theories and concepts, and more. You will gain the knowledge to incorporate and supervise technology integration.
This online degree can serve as a foundation for future graduate study.
Athens State University offers an undergraduate Certificate in Acquisition and Contract Management. This online business management program is for those looking for a basic foundation of the acquisition and contracting processes. Coursework involves pricing, administration, negotiation, and more.
Students who have completed this certification have gone on to such careers as:
- Acquisition analysts
- Contracting specialists
- Acquisition support staff
Athens State University offers an Undergraduate Certificate in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. This online operations management degree provides a working knowledge of the acquisition, production, and distribution of goods and services globally. Coursework involves distribution, supply chain strategies, techniques, and more.
Athens State University offers a Certificate in Management of Technology. This online program provides you with the basics you need to enter technology managerial positions.
The program provides a basic business curriculum, equipping you to incorporate and supervise technology integration. Coursework covers subjects such as project management, the management of change, and risk management.
Athens State University offers a Master of Science in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management. As globalization creates increasingly interconnected networks, this online operations management degree gives you the crucial skills necessary to navigate this complex industry.
This program is for those who seek an advanced understanding of international logistics. Courses cover subjects including supply chain simulations, procurement, materials management, distributions, and inventory.
This program offers research courses that can produce a manuscript ready for submission to a peer-reviewed journal. A published article upon course completion can be an immediate CV booster, and can give you the edge you need to become a leader in operations management.
Athens State University offers a fully online Master of Science degree in Strategic Human Resource Management that prepares students for a variety of HR management career opportunities. Graduates will have the skills and knowledge necessary to lead complex and diverse organizations of all sizes.
Courses provide insight into risk management, human capital strategy, and employee relations essential to effective performance management. The core curriculum of this HR degree online also explores workforce planning and staffing, competitive compensation and benefits, and legal frameworks.
Students can choose from concentrations in:
- Diversity and inclusion management
- People analytics
- Talent development
The master’s degree in Strategic Leadership and Business Analytics from Athens State University is designed for working professionals. The online program fits around your busy schedule and provides you with knowledge of data analytics to uncover opportunities, lead innovation, and make data-driven decisions for your organization.
Athens State’s online Business Analytics degree seeks to provide students with enhanced professional knowledge, skills, and acumen necessary to integrate strategic leadership models into their business practice. Graduates will have strong problem solving skills and an understanding of how to use data to create and implement strategies to improve business in both the public and private sectors.
Courses incorporate topics such as:
- Influential leadership
- Accounting and financial analysis
- Human capital leadership
- Operations planning and control
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
You can become a transformational leader with the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Athens State University. The online criminal justice degree imparts a holistic understanding, bringing together such subfields as:
- Corrections
- Justice process
- Criminal law
- Juvenile delinquency
Through the online criminal justice bachelor’s degree, you will find a flexible, supportive, and affordable learning environment to land a rewarding career. Graduates find success working for the CIA, FBI, Homeland Security, and more.
You can learn to prevent and respond to major disasters with the Bachelor of Science in Homeland & Corporate Security from Athens State University. The online homeland security degree leads to such careers as:
- Federal agent
- Fire inspector
- Security analyst
- Emergency management director
Through the online homeland security bachelor’s degree, you may study threats like terrorism, global security issues, business resilience planning, or surveillance. Graduates learn research-backed methods to mitigate major crimes and disasters as well-rounded professionals.
You can train for advanced roles in information technology operations or software development with the Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Athens State University. The online cybersecurity master’s degree offers such electives as:
- Forensics
- Software and systems
- Cybersecurity operations
- Data analysis and cloud security
Through the online cybersecurity program, you learn to apply the ethical, privacy, and legal aspects of information security. Graduates have decision-making skills to deter cyber-attacks and secure computing platforms.
Education
Athens State University offers a Bachelor of Science in Education with a concentration in Educational Studies. This online degree in teaching prepares students for careers in educational settings that are outside of the traditional classroom.
Coursework provides the foundational knowledge and fundamental pedagogical skills that will prepare students for work in alternative educational environments and in businesses and other organizations such as non-profits, community and recreational, and human resource programs. Graduates are able to use knowledge of subject matter, teaching, learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation; are innovative professionals in a global and digital society; address the diverse needs of all learners; and demonstrate effective communication skills.
The Bachelor of Science in Education with a specialization in Technical Education, an adult education degree program, allows you to become a technical resource in a wide variety of institutions. You will choose from a track in Instructional Design, Military Instructor, Early Instructor, Secondary Instructor, or Post-Secondary Instructor.
The curriculum and courses will vary greatly depending on which emphasis is chosen.
- The Instructional Design program is centered on the process of creating web-based instruction for education and training environments.
- The Military Instructor track is for those with military experience or training.
- The Early Instructor program prepares you with the skills you need to educate elementary-aged children.
- The Secondary Instructor program prepares you to use your expertise in middle and high schools.
- The Post-Secondary Instructor program prepares you to meet the needs of adult learners.
Athens State University’s online program provides ultimate flexibility for busy adults. It is interactive, dynamic, and can be tailored to meet your educational goals.
Become a practitioner and occupational trainer with this online masters in adult education. Gain familiarity with the latest educational teaching and occupational training practices. Courses provide the knowledge, skills, and abilities to understand adult learners, learning trends, current issues, and pedagogical and andragogical practices.
Customize your degree by choosing one of these concentration options:
- Curriculum and Instruction
- Leadership
- Instructional Technology
This is a flexible adult education online degree. Study where it is convenient, balancing your career and education.
Engineering
You can stay ahead of emerging technologies with the Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Management from Athens State University. This online manufacturing engineering bachelor’s program covers technologies from robotics to automation.
Through the online manufacturing engineering undergraduate program, you learn to lead more efficient manufacturing processes and apply manufacturing technology. The in-depth curriculum delves into such topics as:
- Supply chain
- Accounting
- Information systems
- Operations management
Leadership roles in this field offer lucrative six-figure salaries. Possible careers include production supervisor, engineering project manager, manufacturing digital strategist, and advanced production manager.
Healthcare
You can gain expertise in workplace health and safety with the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety Management from Athens State University. This online occupational health and safety bachelor’s program trains you to identify and mitigate hazardous conditions and safety matters. Potential careers include:
- Risk manager
- Safety coordinator
- Loss control specialist
- Regulatory affairs manager
Besides teaching management and leadership skills, your online occupational health and safety undergraduate program prepares you for a career in a variety of industries. Build a rewarding career for yourself with the Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health & Safety Management.
Math & Science
You can launch yourself into a rewarding career with the Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Systems Management from Athens State University. This online aviation bachelor’s program develops your abilities in such areas as:
- Math
- Design
- Analytics
- Engineering
With options for a concentration in either Aviation or Space Systems, you can choose your future path to work with Boeing, Lockheed Martin, NASA, or SpaceX, to name a few. Through the online aviation undergraduate program, you gain applicable aerospace management skills. Find your path to the stars with the Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Systems Management.
Religion & Philosophy
Athens State University offers an online Bachelor of Arts in Religion degree. This degree is made up of areas of study including world religions, religious culture, history, ethics, and theology. Courses look at the sacred texts of different religious traditions, the relationship between religion and culture, the historical and literary aspects of the religion, and the sociological research methods needed to understand the evolution of religious thought throughout history. The program aids in preparing students for their chosen vocational path. The distance education environment allows students to develop their understanding of religious studies and ethics in convenience.
The online Master of Arts in Religious Studies program provides a broad perspective on the study of religion that will encompass major religious traditions around the world. The curriculum strengthens knowledge and understanding of the subject matter by analyzing multiple areas. Students will look at religious texts in terms of their historical and social development and literary value; the diversity of religious traditions and their significance for culture and society; religious institutions and their operations; and how an individual’s religious orientation relates to larger society. You will learn to value diversity in a program that encourages dialogue as it relates to religious studies and wider cultural and political issues of the day. Graduates are prepared for careers teaching religion in public or private high schools and colleges.