School Details
Brescia University, a private, not-for-profit institution, seeks to meet the challenges faced by adult learners with the affirmation of academic freedom and student success. A liberal arts school rooted in Catholic faith, BU provides the opportunities and skills required to grow personally and professionally
Associate’s, bachelor’s and master’s degrees are offered through Brescia University online. Affordable programs vary from education to business, management and several other avenues of study.
Brescia online is right for you:
- Accelerated format
- Busy professionals, family life, and other non traditional student schedules
- Easily accessible resources and courses
Accreditation & Licensing
Brescia University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
Brescia University offers an online Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts degree. Students will learn a wide array of knowledge focusing on areas within the liberal arts, including communication, literature, philosophy, natural science, social science, behavioral science, language, religion, fine arts, and math.
Upon completion, students have a strong foundation in general education requirements and in components of various majors necessary to further their studies in other programs. You will improve critical thinking, judgment, and communication skills as well.
This liberal arts degree can serve as a starting point for students who are unsure of which major they want to pursue, introducing them to numerous fields of study. The Liberal Arts associate degree credits transfer seamlessly to any of Brescia’s online bachelor’s degrees.
The Associate of Arts or Associate of Science in Integrated Studies is an online liberal arts degree program from Brescia University. Students are able to meet their personal and professional needs by customizing a degree plan with broad classes and skills. You will experience a broad education while learning numerous critical skills, including communication and math literacy, in this liberal arts degree. This is an ideal solution for those looking for a major not offered at Brescia or for those who want the flexibility to create a major of their own. Students may also choose a concentration to further specialize in.
Many use this as a gateway into a bachelor’s degree program; all courses in this program are transferable to any of Brescia’s Bachelor Degree Programs.
Brescia University offers an online Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Integrated Studies. This liberal arts degree allows personalization of classes to meet each student’s interests and needs. The interdisciplinary curriculum offers a broad and general educational experience so students can be prepared for various career paths. This liberal studies major features greater flexibility than traditional programs, allowing you to concentrate on a combination of areas that may or may not be offered as individual majors. Students have the freedom and responsibility to develop individualized programs while consulting with appropriate area advisors.
Business
Brescia University offers an Associate of Science in Business. This online business degree provides an introduction to modern business practices and models.
The curriculum has a strong liberal arts foundation with a focus on the skills needed to conduct business in a variety of organizations and environments. Graduates are prepared for careers in a variety of positions, including bookkeepers, human resource assistants, customer service representatives, and receptionists. This degree can also serve as a gateway into a Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Business or Accounting.
If you are a detail oriented person with a head for numbers, this online Bachelor of Science in Accounting might be the right fit for you. Accountancy provides a stable and in-demand career, and those who pass their CPA exams can go into business for themselves. The adult-oriented online learning environment is ideal for those seeking to gain a degree while balancing career or family obligations.
The curriculum is rooted in the liberal arts, providing a broad, general education foundation. Coursework provides the specialized knowledge needed to excel in business and accounting, with subjects including governmental and nonprofit accounting, auditing, and taxation.
Brescia University offers a Bachelor of Science in Business. This online business degree is designed with adult students in mind, providing flexible scheduling and a customizable curriculum.
This program provides a generalist’s knowledge base, on which is built core subjects that include accounting, software applications, business law, statistics, business policy, marketing and management. Graduates are prepared to succeed in leadership roles and as ethical professionals in the business community, with career opportunities in all sectors of business and many industries.
Accountancy provides a stable and in-demand career, and those who pass their CPA exams can go into business for themselves. The online Certificate in Accounting is designed for those who have a bachelor’s degree but want to study the principles of accounting.
The flexible, customizable degree allows students to tailor the coursework and schedule to their needs. The program satisfies the educational requirements to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam and provides knowledge for those pursuing employment in accounting-related careers.
Brescia University offers a fully online Master of Business Administration degree designed for experienced professionals with quantitative skills and strong leadership potential. This MBA degree online provides students with the skills and competencies they need to effectively and ethically serve as leaders within their organization.
Students can choose to focus their studies on either finance or management aspects of Business Administration. Courses encompass a wide range of learning experiences, including lectures, peer learning, simulations, management development exercises, software applications, individual and group presentations, and writing assignments.
The curriculum covers subject areas such as:
- Organizational behavior and human resources
- Managerial accounting and finance
- Marketing management
- International business
- Leadership ethics
- Supply chain management
Healthcare
Enroll in this speech pathology degree online and advance professional opportunities. Prepare for a career in a growing field. You will study speech and communication disorders as you learn to train speech pathologists to provide a full range of communicative services. Designed with Catholic values, this online speech pathology degree features real-world practicum experiences that allow you to put your new knowledge and skills to use while still under expert supervision.
Benefit from weekly classes that are offered in real-time, providing maximum support and interaction. You will participate in a learning community while developing relationships that will last a lifetime.
Psychology & Human Services
An associate’s in Human Services degree online will prepare students for entry-level positions in a variety of human service agencies. Graduates who want to further their education can apply credits from this degree to Brescia University’s online bachelor’s programs in Social Work, Psychology, Theology, or Integrated Studies.
This online Human Services degree gives students the knowledge and skills they need to work with individuals, groups, and communities consisting of people from various racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. This major focuses on courses in the areas of sociology, psychology, biology, and social work.
Students can expect to learn about topics such as:
- Crisis counseling and intervention
- Case management
- Social issues in diversity
- Developmental psychology
Brescia University’s online AS in Psychology degree gives students a foundation for understanding behavior and mental processes. Students will study the history, principles, and methods of Psychology. Aside from major requirements, participants in the program will take classes in language and literature, theology, fine arts, math, and social and behavioral science.
Class topics include the following:
- Applied behavioral analysis
- Social psychology
- Abnormal psychology
- Statistics for social science
- Developmental psychology
Whether you plan to pursue a more advanced degree or enter the job market after completing this online bachelor’s in Psychology, you will have a solid foundation in understanding human behavior and development to better your interpersonal and communication skills. This degree creates a pathway to many careers including business, law, social science, and behavioral sciences.
The curriculum includes studies of cognitive, developmental, and abnormal psychology as well as personality theory, biopsychology, and research methods. Students will round out their education with general requirements in language and literature, religion and philosophy, fine arts, natural science and math, and social and behavioral science.
Graduates can find work in fields including:
- Administration
- Career counseling
- Marketing
- Public relations
- Rehabilitation specialist
- Research
- Sales
An online bachelor’s in Social Work from Brescia University combines both social work theory and courses in practical application. This online BSW program teaches skills required to become a social worker as well as to take leadership roles within your work environment.
Students will learn about human behavior in the social environment, social welfare policy, research methods, and more. Major requirements are balanced by general education in subjects including language and literature, religion and philosophy, fine arts, natural science and math, and social and behavioral science.
Graduates can find employment in careers such as:
- Child protective services
- Elder care
- Anti-poverty programs
- Criminal justice
- Human service
Enroll in this online master’s in psychology and advance professional opportunities. No matter where you are in your career, this online psychology degree may be for you! For those just beginning, this program provides the educational and practicum requirements necessary to become licensed as a psychological associate (LPA) in Kentucky. Those who are already LPAs can use this program to reach the next level of licensure in Kentucky, completing the additional coursework needed to become licensed as a psychological practitioner.
The coursework covers disorders that are:
- Emotional
- Mental
- Anxiety
- Addictive
This flexible master’s in psychology online degree offers both part-time and full-time options along with a thesis option.
The online master’s in Social Work degree from Brescia University prepares students with the advanced skills needed by social workers across the country. Graduates of the online MSW will be able to offer therapy, address complex issues, utilize evidence-based interventions, engage in scientific research, and take on leadership roles in their profession.
The program includes online classes, field work, and a capstone project that combines the knowledge, skills, and abilities students have developed throughout their time in the program.
Students can take courses in:
- Criminal justice
- Human behavior
- Death and dying
- Social welfare
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Organizational leadership
The Advanced Standing track of Brescia University’s online master’s in Social Work allows qualified students to complete the program with half the credit hours required of the standard online MSW. To be approved for this track, applicants must have recently received a bachelor’s in Social Work from an accredited school with a required minimum GPA.
Students will be prepared with the advanced skills needed by social workers across the country. Graduates of the online MSW with Advanced Standing can expect to be able to provide therapy, address complex issues, utilize evidence-based interventions, engage in scientific research, and take on leadership roles in their profession.
The program includes online courses, field work, and a capstone project that combines the knowledge, skills, and abilities students have developed throughout their time in the program.
Students will study topics such as:
- Motivational interviewing for addictive behaviors
- Advanced policy practice
- Applied research
- Spiritual issues in later life
- Organizational leadership
Religion & Philosophy
Receive a high-quality education that is grounded in the Roman Catholic faith tradition with this online theology degree. This program serves as a foundation for the Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology.
Built on a strong liberal arts tradition, this online theology degree is committed to:
- Ecumenism
- Religious liberty
- A deeper study of the wellsprings of the sources of Catholic tradition
- Reaffirmation of traditional religious vocations
This program was designed with adult students in mind. Earn your degree at an accelerated pace from wherever it is convenient.
Brescia University offers an online Bachelor of Arts in Theology degree program, that delivers high quality education for students interested in theology and pastoral careers. The program curriculum is designed to give appropriate and efficient online education, ensuring academic integrity and degree requirements remain intact while courses are completed at a quicker pace. Additionally, courses are designed with adult students in mind, helping them to complete assignments and attend classes from locations of their choice and complete the degree in as little as two years. Courses include theology, religion, and pastoral areas of study while emphasizing Catholic teachings, the Catholic church, and the history of Catholicism. Brescia has designed and delivered diocesan education and formation programs which adhere to the competency expectations of the National Association of Lay Ministry.