School Details
Northern Kentucky University is a four-year, public institution of higher education. It is located in the city of Highland Heights, Kentucky, just seven miles from Cincinnati, Ohio. Founded in 1968, today NKU embraces core values of excellence, integrity, inclusiveness, innovation, and collegiality with a “promise to put our students first.”
Northern Kentucky University offers online undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Enhance your professional knowledge and improve your career opportunities with NKU online degrees. Like traditional on-campus programs, online programs are taught by professionals rather than graduate assistants. These online degrees are top-quality, providing a well-rounded education with real-world relevance. Students are able to improve their career opportunities and enhance their professional knowledge base without interrupting their careers.
Accreditation & Licensing
Northern Kentucky University is accredited by:
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
Prepare for the future, by studying the past with this online BA in History from NKU. You'll gain the research, analytical and communication skills to succeed in number of fields including government, education, or law. At Northern Kentucky, you have the opportunitiy to focus your history knowledge in specialized areas, such as:
- Military
- US
- European
- Religious
- Environmental
Earn a degree that fits your needs with this online BA in Integrated Studies from Northern Kentucky. You'll pull from across disciplines in this program, choosing three interdisciplinary areas of study. You can pick topics of professional interest or explore new avenues in NKU's focus areas, such as:
- Women & Gender Studies
- Criminal Justice
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Marketing
- History
Business
The online Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies degree program provides:
- A strong general background in practice, theory, history, and criticism of communicative acts
- Opportunities for students to improve their communication skills
- A variety of courses to enrich the programs of students in other disciplines
- Training for students who plan to enter professional fields such as public relations, human resources, sales, training/development, law, ministry, teaching, business, and politics
- A background for graduate study in communication studies or related fields
The online Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership degree program explores both theoretical and practical understandings of leadership. Emphasis is placed on leadership in team and group settings and developing personal and professional leadership capacities.
Students in this online Organizational Leadership degree program will have the opportunity to:
- Examine leadership in various types of organizations and across organizational levels and positions while recognizing that leadership is not necessarily position-bound, but based on building relationships and effectively addressing challenges in all types of human groups, communities, and settings
- Evolve from understanding leadership as a solitary, authoritarian phenomenon to a process that is inclusive and collaborative
- Understand theory, think critically, navigate, and creatively solve complex problems, examine and handle ethical issues, facilitate intentional change, communicate effectively, use contemporary technology, and appreciate diverse and global perspectives
Gain confidence with the core aspects of business leadership, as well as focusing on the topics that interest you most, with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / General Business degree. Primary coursework in this program covers fundamentals of marketing, accounting, finance, and managerial decision making. With the General Business track, you are able to choose 30 credit hours of electives from any business discipline to best fit the degree to your career goals.
In this online Business Administration degree, you will learn how to analyze risks and opportunities of various business situations, gain strong communication skills, and gain a thorough understanding of ethical business practices. Graduates will be prepared to plan, lead, analyze, and solve problems in a variety of business environments. Students will graduate as critical thinkers ready for management positions.
Potential careers available to graduates include:
- Account executive
- Operations manager
- Customer service manager
- Management trainee
- General manager
Prepare to tackle complex logistics issues in today’s international economy with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration focusing on Global Supply Chain Management. Skilled supply chain and logistics professionals are needed in nearly every industry to ensure that products and materials are managed effectively.
You will gain skills in negotiation, resource allocation, transportation coordination, and production management. Core Business Administration coursework provides an introduction to marketing, economics, accounting, finance, and managerial decision making. Graduates of this online operations management degree will be able to identify and mitigate business risks to ensure their organization’s success.
Some of the career opportunities available to graduates include:
- Supply chain manager
- Logistics manager
- Transportation manager
- Purchasing manager
- Storage and distribution manager
Gain the skills you need to manage a department or an entire organization with the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration focused on Management. In this program, you will gain key leadership and communication skills vital in any industry and setting.
With the Management concentration, you will study principles of human resource administration, project management, and leading high-performing teams. Core Business Administration coursework introduces you to topics in marketing, economics, accounting, and finance, along with managerial decision making. Graduates will be prepared to plan, lead, analyze, and solve problems in business environments.
Some of the potential career options for graduates include:
- Account executive
- Operations manager
- Customer service manager
- Management trainee
- General manager
Learn how to connect your organization with its key audience in new and innovative ways with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration focused on Marketing. This online program enables you to develop strategic relationships between a business and its customers.
Students in this program gain key analytical, financial, communication, and problem-solving skills necessary to succeed in the world of marketing. Courses explore marketing tools used to create effective promotions in the digital age. Hands-on experiences allow you to gather and examine research to better understand how consumers think, feel, and act.
Graduates can pursue job opportunities including:
- Brand manager
- Market research analyst
- Marketing specialist
- Social media marketer
- Business consultant
If you have an undergraduate background in Accounting, the Master of Accountancy can take your skills to the next level. Enhance your abilities to interpret and analyze financial information, track financial performance, become a trusted advisor, and plan for future success.
Credit hours from this online Accounting degree program also contribute to those needed to sit for the CPA exam. Specific courses were created with Becker Professional Education, a leading CPA exam preparation company, to reflect the financial and regulation portions of the exam. You will also have the opportunity to customize your degree with electives in areas such as corporate, partnership, or individual taxation.
In this Accounting degree program online, you can expect to study topics including:
- Consolidations and partnerships
- Tax research and practice
- Advanced auditing
- Strategic management accounting
- Accounting analytics
This flexible online MBA allows you to tailor coursework to your career aspirations. You will boost your business skills and knowledge, along with your earnings potential with this advaned degree. You can complete your Master of Business Administration online degree in as little as 12 months. The curriculum culminates with a capstone practicum to incorporate all of the skills and knowledge built during the program.
Building upon a core foundation of business classes, this MBA program enables you to pick and choose your electives from several emphases, such as:
- Finance
- Leadership
- Innovations through competitive intelligence
- Marketing
- Healthcare administration
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
The online Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice program focuses on three major aspects of the criminal justice system: police, courts, and corrections, preparing students for careers in these areas. The curriculum uses an interdisciplinary approach to the understanding of theories, issues, and traditions underlying criminal justice and criminal behavior and to theories of crime. Students learn about the philosophy and history of law enforcement, crime and police problems, the organization and jurisdiction of various law enforcement agencies, and about the American court system. You will look at the concepts of morality and law and their relationships while focusing on the ethical underpinnings of justice and the law.
The online Certificate in Cybersecurity program is designed for students who want to earn academic credentials in the growing field of computer security. The curriculum teaches students to effectively secure computers, providing knowledge on a broad range of technologies related to computer security and teaching students about laws and policies related to computer crime. Courses in the program include:
- Principles of Information Security
- Networking Fundamentals
- Cybersecurity Fundamentals
- Unix Systems
The online Graduate Certificate in Emergency Management program provides students and those currently practicing in the field with the knowledge, skills, and competencies to manage and lead in emergency management. The curriculum offers fundamental managerial and analytical skills in the areas of emergency management, homeland security, and other areas of public safety as it increases knowledge about how the various agencies involved in these areas work, including their policies and programs. Students learn about the four phases of emergency management for both natural and man-made disasters: mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery, and how each phase develops at the different levels and in different organizations. You will also learn about the different types of terrorism and to identify their causes and prevention strategies.
From data privacy and cybersecurity to intellectual property and digital governance, the legal landscape surrounding digital technologies is constantly evolving. The online Master of Legal Studies in Digital Law and Technology offers an in-depth exploration of the legal principles and regulatory frameworks shaping the digital world, empowering students to navigate the complexities of modern technology law. This online program can be completed in ten months.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Blockchain Technology
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Commerce
The Online Master of Legal Studies in Digital Law and Technology offers a comprehensive and flexible pathway for individuals seeking to deepen their understanding of legal issues in the digital domain. This online program empowers students to navigate the legal landscape surrounding technology with confidence and expertise. The online Master of Legal Studies in Digital Law and Technology may be the key to unlocking new opportunities and making a meaningful impact in the digital frontier.
The protection of digital assets and the integrity of information are paramount concerns for companies and governments. With cyber threats evolving at an unprecedented pace, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been higher. The online Master of Science in Cybersecurity is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills needed to combat cyber threats. This online program can be completed in one year.
Topics include, but are not limited to:
- Digital Evidence
- Information Infrastructure
- Threat Detection
Career opportunities for graduates include jobs in IT auditing, incident analysis, cybersecurity engineering, information security management, and more. The online Master of Science in Cybersecurity represents a significant opportunity for individuals seeking to enter or advance their careers in this fast-growing field. The online master’s degree in Cybersecurity may be the key to unlocking new opportunities.
Education
You can work towards becoming a Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) with the Education Specialist in Teaching & Leading / Autism Applied Behavior Analysis from NKU. This online special education degree deepens your expertise so you can influence change in this high-demand field.
As many schools continue to experience a steep increase in students with autism, this online special education program broadens your ability to positively influence your special needs students. Those who obtain a BCBA credential also find success outside of the public school system with such employers as:
- Institutions
- Community agencies
- Independent practitioner practices
You can learn to transform curricula with the Education Specialist in Teaching & Leading / Curriculum & Instruction from NKU. This online curriculum and instruction graduate degree helps you to use best practices to create learner-centered curricula.
Through the online instructional design program, you learn to improve instructional effectiveness to meet the needs of 21st-century learners. The fully online coursework focuses on effective teaching, strategies, student assessment, program evaluation, and teacher professional development.
The outcomes of this online curriculum and instruction degree include:
- Including students with disabilities in your planning
- Using cognitive psychology and brain research to improve learning for P-12 students
- Incorporating critical thinking skills to meet the diverse needs of all your students
- Driving innovation to improve student outcomes
You can be a better educator for children with diverse learning needs with the Education Specialist in Teaching & Leading / Learning & Behavior Disorders from NKU. This online special education degree guides you to influence a positive future for your students with disabilities and exceptionalities.
With a focus on leadership skills, you can become a teacher leader who evaluates teaching practices. The embedded capstone project completes your education.
Through the online special education program, you gain such skills as:
- Methods and procedures for behavior disorders and remedial learning
- Educational assessment techniques for intellectual and orthopedic disabilities
- Understand instructional practices and legislations relating to the education of those with exceptionalities
You can gain the credentials for leadership roles working with special needs students with the Education Specialist in Teaching & Leading / Moderate to Severe Disabilities from NKU. This online special education graduate degree prepares you to help students overcome advanced behavioral challenges and intellectual disabilities.
Through the online coursework, you develop new strategies and teaching techniques to ensure your students thrive. A focus on behavioral management skills for students with the most severe impairments helps ensure an optimal learning environment for all. Besides employment in an academic setting, graduates also find success in such areas as:
- Respite care
- Day habilitation programs
- Residential facilities
- Tutoring
You can help children with exceptionalities with the Education Specialist in Teaching & Leading / Special Education from NKU. This online special education degree teaches you to become a more effective educator for those with special needs.
The online special education program deepens your expertise in such areas as:
- Assessing students with behavior and learning disorders
- Planning lessons to enhance their abilities
- Analyzing legal aspects and educational approaches
- Learning applied behavior analysis techniques to apply to all children
You can broaden your use of psychology to improve teaching styles for P-12 grades with the Master of Arts in Education / Teacher as Leader from NKU. This online teacher leadership master’s degree helps you advance your expertise in curriculum design, instruction, and evaluation. Other outcomes include:
- Develop better instructional approaches
- Evaluate your students’ learning outcomes
- Integrate new technology into the classroom
- Create effective teaching strategies
The online teacher leadership graduate program focuses on using data analysis for decision-making. You will also create, administer, assess, and apply action research to improve your student outcomes.
You can enhance your teaching skills with the Master of Arts in Teaching / Middle Grades from NKU. This online secondary education master’s degree also develops your leadership skills.
Current teachers benefit from this online secondary education graduate program. Furthermore, this program offers a flexible pathway to teacher certification for grades 5-9 in a core subject area for those new to teaching. Your online coursework covers such topics as:
- Use of technology to enhance student outcomes
- Critical assessment tools
- Best practices to deliver instruction in core subjects
The online secondary education program offers six start dates throughout the year. Students participate in field and clinical experiences to round out their education.
You can gain mastery in teaching math, science, English, or social studies for grades 8-12 with the Master of Arts in Teaching / Secondary Education from NKU. This online secondary education master’s degree develops your classroom and leadership skills.
This online program appeals to professionals with a non-education bachelor’s degree who want to pursue teaching. Graduates gain professional development to teach a core content area at the secondary level.
The core coursework covers such topics as:
- Behavior management
- Curriculum design and assessment
- Current trends in education
- Contemporary educational theory
Healthcare
Begin a career using communication in healthcare with this online public health bachelor’s degree. Learn to support healthcare providers and patients by advocating for knowledge, understanding, and collaboration in healthcare. Become a professional communicator while gaining skills in:
- Project management
- Social media
- Research
- Patient-provider and interpersonal communication
Courses cover human interaction and techniques, technology, and decision-making process related to communication.
Graduates of this flexible, affordable online public health degree will be ready to communicate across a variety of contexts and through rapidly changing media platforms, ensuring medical jargon is translated and accurate information can be understood and used for better outcomes.
Northern Kentucky University offers a Bachelor of Science in Health Science program that is a completion degree for those with an associate in healthcare already. The curriculum gives a holistic view of healthcare and the many areas within the system (informatics, research, global health, trends, and more). Students will be prepared for career advancement and/or further graduate studies.
If you already have an associate degree in respiratory care and certification as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT), you can use this online completion program to increase your expertise and career opportunities in the field of respiratory health. The online Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Care can be completed in as little as 12 months.
The program helps practitioners advance their credentials, keep up with the latest trends in the industry, and increase their salary potential. Coursework covers topics in healthcare research, health informatics, pathophysiology, and advanced critical care. A capstone project allows you to focus on an area of interest that most closely aligns with your career goals.
Advance your knowledge and career without committing to an entire master’s degree program with this healthcare administration online degree. This program is geared specifically toward medical providers, entrepreneurs, and those who are manufacturing groundbreaking products within the medical device sector. Learn to generate technologies and create awareness surrounding innovations that may improve patient care. Coursework focuses on manufacturing processes, understanding healthcare regulations, and utilizing advanced operations management and marketing. Courses teach students to assess, refine, and create a LEAN process to improve quality in healthcare settings. Turn research and development into medical products, services, and procedures that are designed to be cost-effective, efficient, and consistent.
Complete a degree that is comparable to the MBA but in healthcare. This online healthcare administration degree provides integrated business expertise through a healthcare lens.
Study broad business administration topics and gain advanced knowledge in such areas as:
- Strategy
- Finance
- Law
- Data analytics
- Management
All courses are taught from a unique healthcare organization perspective and are concentrated in the highly regulated healthcare industry. Focus on running a business dedicated to improving people’s health and well-being, improving patient care and organization efficiency through financial, legal, and management aspects.
Advance your career with this online masters in health informatics degree. The curriculum combines business and healthcare courses, teaching students about the science, systems, and software behind emerging technologies and applications in healthcare. Learn to use health data to enhance healthcare delivery and drive innovation. Courses explore approaches to systems development and teach students to apply the basics of empirical health informatics research.
Graduates are able to use research methods, data analysis techniques, and information governance best practices to:
- Improve outcomes
- Support care coordination
- Enable patient care reform
- Enable population health reform
Nursing
The online RN to BSN degree completion program from Northern Kentucky University is designed for registered nurses with an associate degree or diploma who wish to expand their nursing education and advance their career. Graduates of the program are equipped with the knowledge and skills required to work in a variety of practice areas such as:
- Acute care settings
- Intensive care units
- Specialty areas including pediatrics, maternity, and mental health nursing
- Community health settings including schools, clinics, and health departments
The online DNP degree program from Northern Kentucky University prepares nurses to utilize evidence-based knowledge and innovative practice expertise to lead initiatives and influence change to improve health outcomes for people in the community, region, and country. Graduates are prepared for leadership roles in:
- Advanced clinical practice
- Teaching
- Administration
- Health policy
This online adult nurse practitioner program, the Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner MSN degree, is available from Northern Kentucky University. This degree allows nurses to advance their careers while becoming the primary care provider for a range of patients. You will learn to treat adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients with specialized needs. For example, courses prepare you to treat acute, chronic, and complex health conditions. Graduates are eligible to sit for the Adult-Gero Acute Care certification exam.
This online adult nurse practitioner program, the Adult-Gero Nurse Practitioner MSN degree, is available from Northern Kentucky University. This degree allows nurses to advance their careers while becoming the primary care provider for a range of patients. You will learn to treat adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, covering a full range of healthcare services. For example, courses prepare you to make referrals, treat chronic and acute illnesses, order tests, and prescribe medications. Graduates are prepared to take the Adult-Gero Primary Care certification examination.
The MSN in Family Nurse Practitioner is an online FNP program from Northern Kentucky University. This program is designed for nurses seeking to advance their careers and autonomy by becoming primary care providers. The curriculum prepares you to treat patients of all ages in a full range of primary healthcare services, including making referrals, treating chronic and acute illnesses, ordering tests, and prescribing medications. Courses emphasize advanced healthcare standards, theory, and evidence-based practice. You will be prepared to take over as a primary care provider and are eligible to sit for the FNP certification exam.
The MSN in Nurse Executive Leadership is an online nursing administration program from Northern Kentucky University. Designed for nurses who are seeking to advance their careers while becoming leaders in the field, this degree prepares students for high-level administrative positions in healthcare operations. You will learn how to manage a variety of healthcare facilities through a combination of healthcare and business courses. The curriculum prepares students to critically analyze data for practice, use evidence-based practice to demonstrate accountability and systems thinking while working to improve healthcare outcomes, and to practice good communication skills. This innovative program with its interdisciplinary foundation readies students to implement initiatives in healthcare facilities that will improve healthcare.
The MSN in Nursing Education from Northern Kentucky University is an online nurse educator degree program. This program advances nurses’ careers while preparing them to take on leadership roles in healthcare education. Emphasizing the development of expertise in teaching clinical nursing, this program prepares nurses to educate others in a variety of settings. The curriculum covers didactic, online, simulation, and research-based methods of instruction. You will learn about healthcare policy, economics, and population health. Graduates are prepared to teach the art and science of nursing in various settings.
Northern Kentucky University offers a Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner MSN, an online psychiatric nurse practitioner program. If you are an RN seeking to advance your career, there is a growing need for psychiatric nurse practitioners that you can join. With the stigma of mental health fading, there is a growing need for professionals to treat individuals and families with acute or chronic psychiatric needs. Courses provide the knowledge and skills needed to diagnose, treat, and manage these disorders in patients of all ages. The curriculum examines a broad range of therapeutic methods.
Graduates are eligible to take the ANCC NCC Psychiatric – Mental Health NP certification examination.
Northern Kentucky University offers the Post-Master's Certificate in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner to Family Nurse Practitioner degree. This online nurse practitioner degree is designed for those who wish to broaden their career focus by transitioning into all aspects of primary care for adolescents and adults, including geriatric patients. Topics cover primary care, including women’s health, gynecology, men’s health, and hematological, immunological, and respiratory systems. Emphasis is placed on health promotion, disease prevention, assessment, and the diagnosis and treatment of common health issues. Graduates are prepared to become the primary care provider to patients of all ages.
Graduates are eligible to sit for the FNP certification exam.
The Post-Master's Certificate in Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree program is an adult nurse practitioner program from Northern Kentucky University. This degree builds on your MSN, allowing you to advance your career while focusing on a specific area of healthcare. With this degree you will be ready to become the primary care provider for a range of patients. You will learn to treat adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients with specialized needs. For example, courses prepare you to treat acute, chronic, and complex health conditions.
Graduates are eligible to sit for the Adult-Gero Acute Care certification exam.
Northern Kentucky University offers an online adult nurse practitioner program, the Post-Master's Certificate in Adult-Gero Nurse Practitioner degree. This program allows nurses to advance in their careers while becoming the primary care provider for a range of patients. You will learn to treat adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, covering a full range of healthcare services. For example, courses prepare you to make referrals, treat chronic and acute illnesses, order tests, and prescribe medications. The goal of this program is to prepare nurses who will design plans to improve lifelong outcomes for their patients by promoting healthy changes and managing chronic illnesses.
Graduates are prepared to take the Adult-Gero Primary Care certification examination.
The Post-Master's Certificate in Adult/Family Nurse Practitioner to Adult-Gero Acute Care Nurse Practitioner degree from Northern Kentucky University is an online adult nurse practitioner program. This degree is designed for those who wish to transition from being the primary care provider to families to being the primary care provider for adult patients with acute, chronic, and critical conditions. This accelerated program includes the study of differential diagnosis and diagnostic and management issues related to the care of patients of all ages with various acute illnesses. Courses integrate assessment, implementation, and evaluation of advanced technologies in the diagnosis and management of acutely ill adults. You will be introduced to invasive interventions and diagnostic device application within the ACNP scope of practice. Graduates are prepared to work in complex care settings.
Graduates are eligible to take the Adult-Gero Acute Care certification examination.
The Post-Master's Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner from Northern Kentucky University is an online FNP program. This program prepares nurses to become primary care providers for patients of all ages. You will develop advanced skills in physical, cognitive, nutritional, and functional domains. The curriculum emphasizes patient interaction in primary care settings and the integration of data and diagnostics.
Graduates are prepared to take the FNP certification exam.
The Post-Master's Certificate in Nurse Practitioner to Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner degree program from Northern Kentucky University is an online psychiatric nurse practitioner program. If you are a Nurse Practitioner seeking to take your experience to the next level and become a leader in the mental health field, this degree can help you achieve your goals.
With the stigma of mental health fading, there is a growing need for professionals to treat individuals and families with acute or chronic psychiatric needs. Courses provide the knowledge and skills needed to diagnose, treat, and manage these disorders in patients of all ages. The curriculum examines a broad range of therapeutic methods.
Graduates are eligible to take the ANCC NCC Psychiatric – Mental Health NP certification examination.
If you are a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner who wished to broaden your career focus and transition to primary care, Northern Kentucky University offers a Post-Master's Certificate in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner to Family Nurse Practitioner degree. This online nurse practitioner degree program is an accelerated 100% online program, allowing students to continue their current careers while they work on this degree.
This program includes the study of topics that relate to the primary care of adults, including women’s health, gynecology, men’s health, and hematological, immunological, and respiratory systems. Emphasis is placed on pathophysiology, principles of health promotion, disease prevention, assessment, diagnosis, and therapeutic management of common health problems. Students also study concepts, theories, and issues related to psychiatric and mental health disorders and treatments.
The Post-Master's Certificate in Psych-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Northern Kentucky University is an online psychiatric nurse practitioner program. If you are seeking an addition to your MSN that will advance your career in a certain direction, there is a growing need for psychiatric nurse practitioners. As the stigma of mental health fades, there is a growing need for professionals to treat those with acute or chronic psychiatric needs. Courses provide the knowledge and skills needed to diagnose, treat, and manage these disorders in patients of all ages. The curriculum examines a broad range of therapeutic methods. Coursework is online with supervised clinical residencies in a variety of settings.
The Post-Master's Certificate in Women's Health NP/Certified Nurse Midwife to Family Nurse Practitioner degree from Northern Kentucky University is an online nurse practitioner degree. With this degree RNs are able to advance their careers and prepare to provide a wide range of primary healthcare services to families of all ages, from infant to geriatric. The curriculum provides the clinical experience, knowledge, and confidence needed to enter the field and prepare for the FNP certification exam. Emphasis is placed on the primary care of adults and includes:
- Pathophysiology
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention
- Diagnosis
- Therapeutic management of common health problems
Students also become familiar with advanced psychopathopharmacological concepts, theories, and issues related to mental health disorders and treatments.
Psychology & Human Services
Northern Kentucky University offers an online bachelor’s degree in Psychology. This program explores the psychological bases of behavior and the skills to understand and execute research in the field.
Students will investigate psychology-related careers and assess their own values, interests, and abilities to prepare for a future profession. A study of abnormal psychology includes examining the symptoms, causes, and treatments of major mental disorders. Social psychology topics explored include social behavior, compliance, small groups, attitudes, and attraction.
Other course topics in this degree program include:
- Cognitive psychology
- Statistical methods
- Psychological testing and measurement
- Biopsychology
- Lifespan development
- Animal learning
In this online BS in Sociology, you'll study how communities interact with differences in behavioral and cultural values. Your analytical and critical thinking skills will strengthen as you look at social issues, both large and small. Coursework at NKU pulls from a wide range of subjects, with the opportunity for you to focus your electives in:
- Family and marriage
- Criminology
- Popular culture
- Occupational and work sociology