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The online Bachelor of Science in Business Management provides an understanding of the behavioral and systemic challenges that all organizations face. The flexible program allows students to complete a double major by combining business management with another discipline. With responsible faculty and low class sizes, this program is ideal for those who want a leg up in the job market.

The curriculum provides a thorough knowledge of management concepts and applications. This program integrates the analytical, behavioral, and conceptual theories of business to develop strong problem-solving skills and provide an approach to management situations. Career opportunities include:

• Business manager
• Human resource specialist 
• Entrepreneur

Carlow University offers an accelerated online Executive MBA program that allows you to earn your degree in just 40 weeks. Designed for experienced mid-career professionals, this degree allows you to pursue advanced management opportunities with a wide range of organizations.

Students gain diverse skills including communication with IT professionals, data analysis for decision making, writing strategic business plans, project management, and interpreting financial statements. Coursework also covers important information regarding employment laws and regulations. Graduates will possess executive-level management skills emphasizing collaboration, communication, ethics, and team building.

Career opportunities available to graduates of this online Business Administration degree include:

• Operations manager
• Business executive
• Sales director
• Management analyst
• Strategic planner
• Entrepreneur
• Chief executive officer

The online MBA from Carlow University provides ultimate flexibility with a well-rounded education that prepares you for nearly any business environment. This IACBE-accredited online Business Administration degree program provides comprehensive knowledge necessary for success in areas including project management, human resources, healthcare, and more.

Students develop skills in professional communication, executive-level management, leadership, and decision making. Engaging online coursework incorporates the use of case studies, simulations, team projects, and collaborations with regional and national organizations. 

Students can choose to concentrate their studies in:

• Leadership and management
• Human resources management
• Healthcare management
• Fraud and forensics
• Project management

Every organization needs skilled HR leaders. The online MBA in Human Resource Management from Carlow University provides specialized skills alongside general business knowledge to offer maximum flexibility as you prepare for leadership roles.

The curriculum of this online HR Management degree helps build your skills in developing and managing employees. You will learn strategies for attracting and retaining the most qualified talent. Graduates will be prepared to sit for the national Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) exam. 

Graduates can pursue a number of management positions in areas including:

• Compensation and benefits
• Human resources
• Talent acquisition
• Risk management
• Training and development
• Employee education

Gain the tools you need to become an effective leader with an online MBA from Carlow University. The Leadership and Management concentration focuses on motivating employees, developing workforces, and establishing a culture of respect.

Coursework prepares students to analyze data, develop strong teams, solve problems, and lead responsibly. Courses also cover fiscal management and leadership styles. Students in this online organizational leadership degree program gain the skills they need to be an effective leader in a variety of industries. 

Graduates can pursue management positions in areas such as:

• Finance
• Sales
• Operations
• Marketing
• Accounts
• Strategy

Carlow University offers an online MBA focused on Project Management. Skills and knowledge gained through this program are beneficial to leadership positions in nearly any setting. 

This online Project Management degree is endorsed by the Project Management Professional (PMP) organization and prepares you to sit for the national PMP exam in addition to other professional certifications. Students learn the importance of analytics and decision-making methodology in the project management process. 

Career opportunities available to graduates of this program include:

• Operations manager
• Senior project manager
• Construction manager
• Production planner
• IT project coordinator

Carlow University offers an online Bachelor of Arts in Criminology to the working adult student.  This flexible and unique criminal justice program focuses on the intersections of psychology and criminology, preparing students for work in prevention and remediation for convicted criminals.  Through a comprehensive study of the nature of crime, you will expand your skills in critical thinking and problem-solving, positively impacting your professional pathway.  Online criminal justice bachelor’s degree studies will cover topics including but not limited to:

• Policies and law
• Mental health and trauma
• Direct practice professions

Through the cross-disciplinary approach of a psychology major with this degree, you are prepared for a wide range of careers in law enforcement and security from domestic to international levels.  Graduates may go on to work in corporate investigation, juvenile corrections, or pursue law school and graduate programs.  Take advantage of opportunities such as virtual or on-site internships, minors in pre law, crisis and trauma, or counseling, and early enrollment in Carlow’s master’s programs.

Stopping fraud is a priority in today’s digital and global economy. The online MBA in Fraud and Forensics from Carlow University will put you at the top of this vital profession.

Students in this online Forensics degree learn how to examine financial documents, investigate fraud, and implement safeguards to protect against fraud. Coursework also incorporates business writing, IT management, and the legal aspects of fraud. Graduates will be well prepared to sit for the national Certified Fraud Examiners exam. 

Graduates of this online Business Administration degree specialty can put their skills to use in positions such as:

• Forensic accountant
• Financial investigator
• Financial services professional
• Prevention analyst
• Forensic audit expert
• Fraud examiner

This online forensics degree provides more than just auditing skills. Explore white-collar crime, fraud prevention, cybercrime, fraud investigation, and the criminological and psychological motives of fraud. Of course, this online accounting degree also covers accounting and auditing skills and teaches students how to use technology tools for data analysis of financial statements and evidence. Learn from leaders in the field while completing a curriculum that was designed in partnership with the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE) and the National Cyber Forensics Training Alliance (NCFTA). Designed to be completed in a group of cohorts, you will work side by side with ready-made professional contacts. Graduates have a command of risk, are able to conduct internal and external fraud investigations, and can protect against digital financial threats.

A Cyber Threat Research and Analytics track is also an option.

With the online BS In Healthcare Data Analytics, you are prepared to take on a competitive and rapidly expanding field with confidence in your skills and knowledge. Become an adaptable member of any healthcare team as an IT administrator, systems analyst, and other areas combining business and healthcare. 

Courses are available in a 100% online format and offered in full- or part-time formats, led by faculty bringing industry-level knowledge to the curriculum. Develop effective teamwork and leadership skills applicable to careers communicating with providers, patients, researchers and educators. Join an interactive online classroom and expand your opportunities in data analytics with this data science bachelor’s degree online.

Online data science degree study will cover topics including:

• Population health
• Clinical research
• Healthcare finance

The online Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management helps prepare you for administrative roles in a wide variety of healthcare settings. This online healthcare administration program provides a solid background in business to complement health services knowledge. 

Through innovative coursework, you will learn how to plan, direct, coordinate, and supervise the daily delivery of health care. Graduates will be well equipped with the educational background needed to be competitive in today’s health care market. Potential career opportunities are available in the following health care settings:

• Health care institutions
• Physicians’ practices
• Health care advocacy

Enhance your knowledge and skills with this online physical therapy degree.  This flexible program is offered 100% online using an asynchronous format and offers courses designed for certified and registered respiratory therapists currently in possession of an accredited associate degree. 

Devoted faculty guide students through this physical therapy online degree, covering topics including but not limited to:

• Ethics and legal principles
• Pathophysiology
• Health education

Designed distinctly for working professionals, this program requires no fieldwork, so you may take your knowledge and skills straight to your place of work.  Explore evidence-based practices and research processes to cement your leadership skills in a competitive marketplace.  Expand your managerial skill set, learn the best methods of patient safety, and enter advanced respiratory therapy roles in your organization.

Carlow University seeks to graduate thoughtful, strategic leaders who can manage the business of healthcare with its online MBA in Healthcare Management. Faculty participate in interactive online classrooms, getting to know students so they can understand their goals and help them on their journey.

Students in this healthcare administration degree online will be well prepared for in-demand healthcare positions. Coursework includes experience with business writing and healthcare project management. Students develop skills in professional communication, executive-level management, leadership, and decision making. 

Graduates of this online Business Administration degree concentration can pursue positions such as:

• Health service manager
• Pharmaceutical product manager
• Hospital administrator
• Public health analyst
• Clinical director
• Healthcare information specialist

The RN-BSN program at Carlow University is centered on Mercy principles and ethics. Our convenient, affordable and flexible program allows nurses to grow their healthcare career while expanding the values on that led them to enter the nursing field. Through our eight core nursing courses, students at Carlow become more aware of themselves as people and learners who are encouraged to think clearly and creatively.

The CCNE-accredited RN-BSN program is known for graduating quality nurses who can lead in their chosen specialty areas. Our responsive faculty care deeply for students and work hard to ensure our program can help them meet their goals. With the help of program-level faculty advisors, students prepare to obtain leadership nursing positions or pursue graduate study in our RN-BSN to MSN accelerated option program.

Carlow offers a tuition discount of 10 percent for nurses working in healthcare at many institutions, including the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Allegheny Health Network, Excela Health and Heritage Valley HealthCare Systems.

Through a comprehensive curriculum rooted in evidence-based practice, informatics and collaborative communication for the delivery of safe, quality care, students will emerge from the RN-BSN program fully prepared to provide compassionate, ethical patient care.

The program is asynchronous, 100 percent online and requires limited clinical practicum hours. Graduate in as few as 11 months and begin making a difference in the world of nursing.

Take the academic step toward a better salary and leadership position with an online Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from Carlow University.  This low-residency program is designed for the working adult student interested in a highly interactive and collaborative educational environment.  Develop the skills and knowledge to positively and professionally lead through online nurse practitioner doctoral studies including but not limited to:

• Evidence appraisal
• Information systems and technology
• Executive decision-making

Courses are composed of synchronous components, scholarly projects, and clinical hours preparing you for high impact healthcare.  Through your advanced exploration and execution of multi-disciplinary collaboration, quality improvement, health promotion, and writing through argumentation, you will perfect your skills in systems evaluation, building and utilizing new approaches to practice, research methods, implementing changes, and more.  Graduates from this esteemed program may pursue advanced careers in administration, management, research, and education, to name a few.

The Master of Science in Nursing in Education & Leadership is an online nursing administration degree from Carlow University.  If you are an RN that longs to become a changemaker and leader in healthcare, this degree may be for you! 

This robust curriculum is rooted in Catholic identity, helping you to become a compassionate, responsible leader in healthcare.  Courses are taught by well-rounded, diverse faculty in a tight-knit community that offers support and access to instructors and peers.  In as little as 15 months, students will earn this accredited online MSN degree and become impactful, ethical leaders.

Gain the comprehensive clinical knowledge, training, and confidence necessary to become a highly qualified FNP through Carlow’s online Master of Science in Nursing Family Nurse Practitioner (MSN FNP) program.  Taught by expert faculty who are still participating in their fields, this online nurse practitioner program prepares learners for successful and impactful FNP careers and board certification.  Graduates are prepared to work with families, elderly patients, and children in chronic and urgent care settings.  

Based in the traditions and values of the Sisters of Mercy, this program has a reputation for producing some of the most qualified and well prepared board-certified nurses.  The online MSN FNP degree requires 600 hours of clinical experience and a brief, hands-on residency on Carlow’s campus, ensuring graduates are competent and confident in their ability to deliver ethical and compassionate patient-centered care.  

In an average of two and a half years students are ready to graduate and sit for AANP or ANCC national board certification and fill in-demand healthcare roles.  For learners seeking a higher degree, the program offers a streamlined process into Carlow’s DNP program. Carlow also offers an FNP certificate for nurses who already have an MSN.

The online MSN degree and MBA online degree are offered as a dual degree at Carlow University for RNs seeking to advance in healthcare settings.  This ethics-focused program prepares students for management positions and leadership roles while allowing them to still meet current personal and professional obligations.  

The curriculum is taught by supportive, expert faculty with diverse backgrounds.  Students will find that Carlow is a welcoming community with accessible instructors and peers to help them succeed in the program, even when they are studying at a distance.  Courses prepare you to become a changemaker in leadership and business while contributing to the quality and safety of healthcare.  Graduates are compassionate, responsible leaders in the healthcare field.

Develop the specialized clinical skills necessary to provide compassionate care with confidence as a women's health nurse practitioner in Carlow University's CCNE-accredited online Master of Science in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (MSN WHNP) program.

The needs of female patients across their entire lifespans are as unique as the females themselves and this online nurse practitioner degree prepares highly knowledgeable and trained healthcare professionals that can meet these needs.  Featuring a rigorous curriculum, Carlow educates advanced practice nurses to be clinical experts who are leaders in the field and meet the need for women’s healthcare nurses.  Courses focus on the National Certification Corporation, ensuring graduates are prepared to provide quality obstetric, gynecologic, and neonatal care.

In an average of two and a half years students are ready to sit for the NCC board certification or pursue an advanced doctoral degree.  With a 100% board certification pass rate since the program’s inception, Carlow’s WHNP program has a reputation for preparing competent and competitive nurses.  For learners seeking a higher degree, the program offers a streamlined process into Carlow’s DNP program.  Carlow also offers an WHNP certificate for nurses who already have an MSN.

Develop the specialized clinical skills necessary to provide compassionate, personalized care to families, elderly patients, and children as a board-certified family nurse practitioner in Carlow University’s CCNE-accredited Post-Master’s Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner online program.  The certificate is available to those who already hold a Master of Science in Nursing.

Skilled individual and family care professionals who are highly knowledgeable and trained to promote patient health are in high demand.  Taught by experienced, accessible faculty, Carlow’s rigorous program readies advanced practice nurses to be clinical experts who serve as leaders of their practice and meet the need for consistent care throughout patients’ lives.  

Licensed nurse practitioners can complete the certificate in just three semesters.  Others will graduate in 3-7 semesters and all graduates are prepared to guide and motivate patients and partner with them to prevent disease and restore wellness.  These competitive and competent nurses are prepared to sit for the AANP or ANCC national board certification.  Those hoping to pursue a doctorate can take up to six credits of doctoral credit in the certificate program.

Develop the specialized clinical skills necessary to provide compassionate care with confidence as a women's health nurse practitioner in Carlow University's CCNE-accredited Post-Master's Certificate in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner online program. The certificate is available to those who already hold a Master of Science in Nursing.

Female patients have unique needs throughout their lives, requiring healthcare professionals who are highly knowledgeable and trained in the specialty.  With this degree students learn to care for women through their adolescence, childbearing years, and menopause, as well as help with issues such as infertility.  Taught by highly educated, accessible faculty, Carlow's rigorous program readies advanced practice nurses to be clinical experts who serve as leaders of their field and meet the growing need for women’s healthcare providers.

Licensed nurse practitioners can complete this program in just two semesters.  Others graduate in seven semesters.  All graduates are prepared to competently handle the unique healthcare needs of female patients and sit for NCC board certification.  Those hoping to pursue a doctorate can take up to six credits of doctoral credit in the certificate program.

Carlow University offers an online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology to the nontraditional student.  Led by devoted faculty, this flexible program is designed to prepare students for the next stage of their academic pathway or a variety of sustainable careers.  Carlow’s bachelor’s in psychology online will cover an array of essential topics, including but not limited to:

• Elementary statistics
• Cognitive psychology
• Personality theory

Explore a broad-based curriculum with fast-track options for those interested in pursuing graduate-level courses.  Customizable electives offer opportunities to begin studies in counseling, literature, forensic psychology, and more.  Graduates from this online bachelor’s psychology program have found a myriad of career paths, from social work to becoming a psychology technician or working in the business industry.  Become an effective communicator and critical thinker, with the knowledge to make the right move into the next stage of your academic or professional career with Carlow University online.

Jump-start your journey to a career in developmental psychology, behavioral therapy, direct support specialist and more with the Child Development concentration in Carlow’s online BA in Psychology. Discover the theory, research and evidence-based practices that help you stand out as a well-rounded professional. 

In fully online courses, you’ll learn to identify developmental milestones at different ages. Explore topics in child and adolescent psychology, grief, child maltreatment, parenting and play. When you finish the Child Development concentration, you’ll be equipped to handle complex issues for clients in a variety of contexts. A dedicated program-level faculty adviser will help you prepare to launch your ideal career in psychology and child development. 

In our BA in Psychology program, you’ll benefit from an interactive online classroom environment and caring faculty. Our small class s give you the opportunity to receive personalized attention as you explore all that you can do with an online psychology degree. 

If you choose to enroll in the fast track or accelerated BA in Psychology, you could take graduate-level courses and count them towards a Carlow master’s program in fraud and forensics, professional counseling or psychology. Save time and money as you quickly elevate your academic credentials. By transferring up to 90 eligible credits, you could finish your degree in just one year. Request more information today. 

Explore counseling practices, trauma-informed care, treatment modalities and more in the Counseling concentration of Carlow University’s online BA in Psychology. This concentration’s pre-professional instruction can help you succeed in your current role and in your future educational pursuits. 

With the knowledge and skills to support clients through complex situations, you can start your career path as a family specialist, direct support professional, dual disorder specialist, case manager, patient services representative, milieu therapist and more. A dedicated program-level faculty adviser will help you launch your ideal career in psychology and counseling. 

In our BA in Psychology program, you’ll benefit from an interactive online classroom environment and caring faculty. Our small class s give you the opportunity to receive personalized attention as you explore all that you can do with an online psychology degree through our robust curriculum. 

If you choose to enroll in the fast track or accelerated BA in Psychology, you could take graduate-level courses and count them towards a Carlow master’s program in fraud and forensics, professional counseling or psychology. Save time and money as you quickly elevate your academic credentials. By transferring up to 90 eligible credits, you could finish your degree in just one year. 

Request more information today. 

Build extended knowledge on topics in crisis, abuse and trauma-informed practice in Carlow University’s BA in Psychology with a Crisis and Trauma concentration. Choose this concentration if you’re interested in a career in behavioral health, family services, milieu therapy, grief and loss counseling and trauma psychology. 

Through the Crisis and Trauma coursework, you’ll explore the various impacts of trauma, crisis events and interventions, signs of child maltreatment, behavioral manifestations of trauma and more. A dedicated program-level faculty adviser will help you succeed in your courses by providing individual assistance. 

In our BA in Psychology program, you’ll benefit from an interactive online classroom environment and caring faculty. Our small class s give you the opportunity to receive personalized attention as you explore all that you can do with an online psychology degree through our robust curriculum. 

If you choose to enroll in the fast track or accelerated BA in Psychology, you could take graduate-level courses and count them towards a Carlow master’s program in fraud and forensics, professional counseling or psychology. Save time and money as you quickly elevate your academic credentials. By transferring up to 90 eligible credits, you could finish your degree in just one year. 

Request more information today.

Gain the knowledge, skills and values you need to earn the title of a social worker with Carlow University’s online bachelor’s degree in social work. The Bachelor of Social Work program provides a liberal arts foundation and focuses on social work theory and practice. You can pursue social work with the opportunity to enhance your knowledge and skills in your social work degree by choosing from optional concentrations in Crisis and Trauma, Restorative Justice and Healthcare Social Work. Upon graduation, you’ll be degree eligible to apply to sit for the LBSW exam and apply for advanced standing in a CSWE-accredited MSW program.

As part of the BSW degree online program, you will volunteer 50 hours by junior year, and in your senior year, you will participate in an agency-based field placement for two semesters (fall & spring) 450 hours, and a corresponding classroom field seminar. Your real-world experience can translate into generalist practice with individuals, families, organizations and communities.

With a BSW from Carlow University, you can pursue licensure and then embark on several social work career paths. Become a social worker, case manager, victim advocate, child and family advocate, program manager and more.

Carlow’s CWSE-accredited BSW program accepts up to 90 transfer credits.

Nationwide, there is an interest in training social workers for non-law-enforcement positions within the criminal justice system. Carlow University’s BSW offers criminal justice expertise plus credentialing at the undergraduate level, so you can be more marketable for forensic social work careers. 

Carlow University’s Forensic Social Work concentration, part of the online BSW, explores topics related to the justice system, rehabilitation, prevention of repeat offenses and advocacy for clients. Upon graduation, you will be eligible to apply to sit for the LBSW exam and apply for advanced standing in a CSWE-accredited MSW program. 

This essential foundation can steer you toward a position as a forensic social worker, criminal justice social worker, corrections social worker and more. A dedicated program-level faculty adviser will help you prepare to launch your ideal career in social work. 

Throughout Carlow’s online BSW in Forensic Social Work, you’ll benefit from an interactive online classroom environment and caring faculty. Our small class s give you the opportunity to receive personalized attention as you explore all that you can do with this degree. 

By transferring up to 90 eligible credits, you could finish your degree in just two years. Request more information today. 

The online M.A. in Psychology program at Carlow University provides a flexible and rewarding learning experience for anybody preparing for doctoral studies or pursuing an advanced role in the social science and human services fields.

The career-focused curriculum is taught by an accessible, expert faculty, and students have the ability to choose electives from five unique areas of interest to tailor their degree to fit their interests and goals. Students can expect a broad-based and well-balanced education in psychology as faculty members bring experience in everything from experimental psychology to graduate-level training in assessment and clinical skills.

The program is offered 100% online, providing students with the flexibility to take courses full-time or part-time and meet their work and life responsibilities while having the ability to complete coursework. The program consists of 36 credits and can be completed in as little as four semesters, so students can make an immediate impact with their skills and training.

An education at Carlow University is rooted in service to others, and the online M.A. in Psychology program is focused on developing research skills to apply to human service fields such as clinical practice, rehabilitation, and criminal justice that align with the overarching mission of the University. 

Graduates can pursue psychology career paths including forensic psychology, assessment psychology, treatment psychology, expressive arts psychology and more. 

Explore the online Master of Social Work degree program of Carlow University.  This career-focused program is designed for the working adult student, being those currently in possession of their BSW or without.  The trauma-focused curriculum of this online master’s in social work will cover a variety of topics, with foundational studies including but not limited to:

• Behavioral studies
• Public policy
• Generalist practices

You may choose to specialize in direct practice, focusing on subjects such as diagnosis and treatment, or macro practice, studying subjects such as advocacy and organizational management.  The advanced standing track is for those with a BSW, while the traditional course of study is designed for those working in the field who would like to attend graduate studies.  Graduates from this online MSW program are prepared for advanced careers in nonprofits, schools, community organizations, healthcare, and more.  Take on a program tailored to fit your personal career goals with Carlow University online.

Take the Direct Practice route of the online Master of Social Work from Carlow University.  This program, designed for the working professional, may be taken by those currently in possession of their BSW, as well as those without who are working in the field.  The CU online master’s in social work with a focus in direct practice will cover distinct topics, including but not limited to:

• Professional orientation
• Basic treatment approaches
• Mental health diagnosis

Through this program, you are prepared to sit for licensure, and able to pursue a variety of careers in nonprofits, schools, community organizations, healthcare, and more.  If you have already earned your BSW, consider the advanced placement track, cutting your time to degree.  Tailor your education to fit your career goals with supervised fieldwork, expand your skills in assessment, evaluation, intervention, and more.  Become a direct practice social worker, challenged and rewarded by your advanced knowledge and compassion through Carlow University online.

Carlow University offers an online MSW with a specialization in Macro Practice to the working adult student.  This degree is designed for the working adult student, whether or not they are currently in possession of their BSW.  For those who have earned a bachelor’s in social work, an advanced placement track, procuring less time to degree, is available.  CU’s online master’s in social work with a concentration in macro practice will cover subjects including but not limited to:

• Professional orientation
• Advocacy
• Management and leadership

Through this program, you are prepared to sit for licensure, and pursue a variety of career paths working in nonprofits, schools, community organizations, healthcare, and more.  Learn the best methods of influence in social policies and political processes involved in social justice.  Expand your skills in research, writing, and evidence-supported practices.  Explore fieldwork opportunities tailored to fit into your career trajectory.  Become an more competent professional with the wherewithal to affect change and positively lead organizations through Carlow University online.

The online dual MSW and MBA degree of Carlow University is a flexible program designed to prepare students for business protocol and leadership in the social work profession.  Within this degree are many options for success, from advanced standing options to traditional core courses, specializing in direct or macro practices, etc.  Online social work degree studies will cover topics including but not limited to:

• Business and grant writing
• Advocacy
• Project management

You will explore versatile business subjects, from employment laws to healthcare and finance.  Through online coursework and supervised field placement within a human services agency, you will expand your essential skills in management, data interpretation, business planning, decision-making, and more.  Graduates with an online master’s in social work with a dual focus in business are prepared for diverse professional roles in social work, from becoming licensed to running a private practice.  Become a competent professional with distinct knowledge to keep a business in check and the skills to work with and advocate for diverse populations through Carlow University online.