School Details
Founded in 1858 in Baldwin City, Kansas, Baker University celebrates the title as the first university in Kansas. Named after a well-noted Methodist bishop, Osmon Cleander Baker, the University has continued to grow and expand. Today, Baker retains affiliations with the United Methodist Church and has seven campuses extending from Kansas to Missouri. Baker University confers associate’s and bachelor’s, along with graduate degrees, and is comprised of four schools, including the:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- School of Professional and Graduate Studies
- School of Nursing
- School of Education
For students that require greater flexibility, especially working professionals, Baker University offers online programs and courses. Online classes meet the same academic standards as on-campus programs and professors hold no less than a Master’s degree in their discipline. Classes meet asynchronously, and students can log into the Moodle learning management system 24/7 to access assignments and class information. Twenty-four hour technical support is also available. Students complete one course at a time, ranging from six to eight weeks in length, and year-round classes and ongoing start dates afford students the opportunity to complete degrees in accelerated plans.
Accreditation & Licensing
Baker University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Business
The Baker University offers an Associate of Arts in Business. This online business degree introduces you to the fundamentals of the field.
Coursework is a balance of foundational liberal arts courses, electives, and core classes. Core classes can focus on either business, social science, arts and humanities, or science.
This program can serve as a first step for more advanced degrees or allows you to enter the workforce.
Learn strategies and gain skills necessary to lead an organization through today’s business challenges with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree focused on Business Leadership. Students in this organizational leadership online degree program learn how to create effective organizational environments, coach and manage teams, make data-driven decisions, and communicate effectively to a variety of stakeholders.
Core Business Administration courses provide knowledge and skills in management, finance, accounting, technology, economics, and project management. The core courses in this online Business Administration degree combine data analysis and quantitative skills with necessary written and oral communication skills. Graduates will be prepared for leadership roles in a wide range of fields.
Students will study a variety of leadership topics, such as:
- Economic trends in business leadership
- Historical lessons in leadership
- Leading teams
- Building organizational climates
The online Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in Management serves to develop and enhance the managerial skills you need to be successful in today’s global business environment. Students in this business management degree online learn how to apply business and leadership principles to benefit their organization.
Courses explore ways to build effective interpersonal and group relationships and resolve a variety of management issues. The curriculum provides a solid foundation in all aspects of business. Coursework focuses on leadership, finance, accounting, marketing, technology, economics, and project management. Graduates will have a thorough understanding of how business works and how to have a positive impact on their business organization.
Pursue a career in Marketing with this online Bachelor of Business Administration degree track from Baker University. Students learn how to plan, develop, deliver, and manage marketing strategies for a wide range of businesses and organizations.
Courses provide knowledge of consumer behavior, sales strategies, and the latest marketing techniques. The curriculum of this online Marketing degree also includes studies of media communications and digital marketing to reach consumers. Core classes focus on management, finance, accounting, technology, economics, and project planning.
Marketing students learn about topics including:
- Advertising
- Media ethics
- Public relations
- Social media
Baker University offers a Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership online degree. This program is for those who want to hone their critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and conflict resolution skills to direct positive change in their workplaces.
Instructors in this program come from diverse backgrounds and disciplines, but are experts in their fields. Students will be intellectually challenged to critically examine their own worldviews.
Classwork includes subjects such as leadership fundamentals, organizational behavior, maximizing technology in organizations, and methods of inquiry for business decisions, to name a few.
In a dynamic market, you can ensure the sustainability of your organization by managing company finances and analyzing financial risks using what you learn in an online Master of Business Administration in Finance. You will learn to:
- Analyze emerging financial challenges
- Use proper communication to boost your leadership skills
- Think critically to resolve issues
This online MBA offered by Baker University can be completed in as little as 12-months, but normally takes 18-24 months.
As a human resource professional, you are involved with:
- Staffing
- Compensation and benefits
- Recruitment
- Training and development
Continue to lead your organization in these areas with an online Master of Business Administration in Human Resources offered by Baker University. This advanced degree will help you improve your communication and organizational skills. You will also learn how to analyze your company’s organization for staffing requirements, staying one-step ahead of the game. Your online MBA in Human Resources from Baker can be earned in as little as 12 months.
This online MBA with a concentration in Strategic Management prepares you for the challenges faced by leadership in today’s evolving business world. Students will gain an understanding of how to create a sustainable competitive advantage for an organization through their ability to create, capture, and maintain value. Courses examine strategic and ethical plans to motivate a workforce.
The core courses in this online Business Administration degree combine data analysis and quantitative skills with necessary written and oral communication skills. Graduates will be prepared for leadership roles in a wide range of fields.
The curriculum in this degree track covers topics such as:
- Advanced business law
- Business global environment
- Managing and developing human resources
- Advanced organizational management
Baker University offers an online Master of Science in Sports Management. This program is ideal for those seeking a career in the sports industry as a coach, corporate sponsor, facility operator, or sport marketer.
With a faculty of accomplished educators and passionate peers, this program gives unparalleled opportunities for career, interpersonal, and academic growth. Students learn skills in facility and event planning, sports marketing, sports law, and more. The program combines classroom learning with experiential learning, focusing on current trends in the sport industry.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
The online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice prepares students for success in the criminal justice field. Through this online program, students learn how the system handles crime and offenders; they gain a broad understanding of theory and practices behind the system and the various roles of criminal justice practitioners. Classes are held year-round, and the degree can be completed in two years, depending on transfer credits.
Classes include, but are not limited to:
- Victimology
- Inequality and Crime
- Criminal Justice Research
Career opportunities for graduates include jobs in forensics, private investigation, criminal profiling, probation, parole, intelligence, policing, social work, and more. Classes have a small student-to-faculty ratio to maximize personal attention. Graduates are ready to serve communities in law, politics, court administration, advocacy, and more by obtaining the online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.
Education
Baker University offers an online Doctor of Education in Instructional Design and Performance Technology program. This online instructional design degree prepares professionals to use instructional design to improve workplace efficiency, with a focus on online training to improve employee outcomes.
This 100-percent online curriculum has been intentionally designed by industry experts, including company presidents, CEOs, performance consultants, project managers, and others. The program culminates in a dissertation that will allow students to apply the theories of what they’ve learned to real-world problems.
This program is unique because it combines instructional design with technology utilization. This gives students a unique set of skills needed to change the culture of corporate, military, healthcare, or governmental organizations.
Baker University offers an online Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction. This program helps teachers develop the skills to become exemplary educators. If you are a working classroom teacher looking to grow your skills or earning potential, this program might be a good fit for you.
The online learning environment provides an ideal structure for teachers who spend their days in the classroom and want to learn practical skills in their evenings. The curriculum covers subjects including literacy, comprehensive instruction, and technological instruction. You will gain real skills that you can immediately apply in your own classroom.
Baker University offers an online Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Instructional Technology. This online instructional technology degree program helps teachers become innovators in their field. If you are looking to become a digital technology resource in your school, this degree might be a good fit.
The online learning environment is designed for educators who teach during the day and want to learn more about instructional technology in the evenings. The curriculum covers topics including technology trends, digital tools, online classroom transformation, and ethical considerations with technology. You will gain real skills that you can immediately apply in your own classroom.
Baker University offers an online Master of Arts in Education with a concentration in Student Diversity. This online teaching degree program helps teachers develop the skills to become exemplary educators. If you want to increase student success in your multicultural classroom, this program might be the right choice for you.
The online learning environment provides an ideal structure for educators who spend their days teaching and want to develop practical skills at night. The curriculum covers subjects including multicultural literature, teacher counseling, and literacy for English language learning.
The opportunity of an unmatched professional network at Baker University attracts many students to the Master of Science in Higher Education Leadership. This online higher education master’s degree provides dynamic online classes.
Besides focusing on collaboration, inclusiveness, and engagement, students participate in two practicums to learn skills in leadership, critical thinking, and problem-solving.
Your advanced education prepares you to act as a student-centric leader. Your expertise will include such areas as:
- Strategic planning, evaluation, and technology
- Social justice and ethics
- Diversity, equity, and inclusion
Educators can take their knowledge of instructional design to the next level with Baker University’s MS in Instructional Design & Performance Technology. This online instructional design master’s degree provides the advanced training to bridge the gap in learning and performance with technology.
The demand for online learning platforms throughout the academic and business realms translates to promising career outlooks for those in this field. Through the online instructional design coursework, students hone their instructional design, assessment, and development skills. Other learning outcomes include:
- Understand that human performance technology influences learning
- Create engaging and effective training experiences
- Design materials
- Address organizational goals of improving performance
You can be a leader in the future of education with Baker University’s Master of Science in School Leadership. This online education administration master’s degree prepares educators to face the challenges and issues in modern schools.
Students sharpen their skills in such areas as:
- Communication
- Leadership
- Organization
- Administration
With your newly gained advanced knowledge and skills in education administration, you can guide educators and schools to effect positive change.
Students build connections with cohorts and instructors through weekly virtual meetings. They also have access to an academic advising team to help guide them on their path to roles in educational leadership.
You can learn to support students with high-incidence learning disabilities with Baker University’s Master of Science in Special Education. This online special education program dives into coursework that bridges research and theories with practical strategies. Areas of concentration for such educators include:
- Social and behavioral needs
- Communication
- Transitioning to adulthood
The robust online special education coursework offers flexibility for those with tight schedules. The weekly virtual meetings provide connections with faculty and classmates. Besides lectures, students engage with industry guest speakers and instructor Q & A sessions.
With an academic advising team, you have a partner to help plan your courses efficiently. After the first three courses in the program, students can obtain a provisional license in K-6, K-6 with 5-8, or K-12.
Healthcare
The challenges of providing quality patient care and service continue to mount, as the healthcare industry continually changes and reforms. An online Master of Business Administration in Health Care Administration will help you, as a manager, successfully lead your clinic, hospital or other facility through this ever-changing environment. Offered by Baker University, 100% online, this MBA will help you develop the technical and analytical skills by which you can make informed decisions impacting the success of your organization. You will learn how to apply current management theories and practices within healthcare
and improve your communication skills, as well.
Nursing
Enter the growing field of Nursing Administration with an online MSN from Baker University. This program, designed as an interdisciplinary approach to the healthcare industry, prepares you for leadership or managerial roles in your organization. Online nursing administration degree studies will cover topics such as:
- Finance and economics
- Organizational management
- Healthcare policy
Expand your skills in communication, conflict resolution, decision-making, analytical thought, and financial management. Learn how to lead interdisciplinary teams, and enhance your knowledge of ethical and legal practices, tools, systems and strategies for a successful professional career. Along with flexible online studies, you may take on an on-site nursing administration practicum experience wherein you may begin applying your studies to a real-world healthcare setting. Become an efficient administrative leader and reach the next phase of your career with Baker University online.
Become a Nurse Educator through the online MSN offered through Baker University. This theory and evidence-based curriculum is designed as an interdisciplinary step into leadership in both the healthcare industry as well as academia. Expand your autonomy through master’s in nursing education studies, including but not limited to:
- Program assessment
- Advanced leadership
- Principles of education
Develop your skills in research, leadership, communication, conflict resolution, decision-making, and more. Learn how to lead interdisciplinary teams, and enhance your knowledge of ethical and legal practices, tools, systems and strategies for a successful professional career. Graduates of the Baker University master of nursing education online program are prepared for roles as educators in staff-development and academic settings. Take advantage of a flexible, practicum-centric and theory driven program to pursue the next phase of your career in healthcare with Baker University online.
Psychology & Human Services
The online psychology degree from Baker University is the Bachelor of Science in Psychology. This program is designed to provide a better understanding of human behavior. You will gain a well-rounded perspective in the field as you complete this versatile degree. The curriculum covers the fundamentals of general, developmental, social, learning, and behavioral psychology while also focusing on research. Graduates are prepared for a wide range of job opportunities, from sales and marketing to health care and counseling.
This online bachelor’s in psychology is a great choice for those seeking a flexible education that fits around their existing schedule. Students complete one class at a time in a program that is held year-round with frequent start dates. As an added benefit the lectures and instructor office hours are available through Zoom video conferencing.