School Details
The University of Arizona is a four-year land-grant university that was founded in 1885. Today, this public university enrolls more than 40,000 students and maintains campuses in Tucson, Sierra Vista, and Phoenix. Students can choose from more than 300 available majors. The institution seeks to equip students with the tools they need to solve pressing issues facing our world today.
A number of accredited degrees, certificates, and courses are available through The University of Arizona Online. Online fields of study feature programs in nursing, agriculture, education, technology, business, health sciences, and much more. Enjoy the same faculty, curriculum, and accreditation as on-campus students with the added benefit of flexible online coursework. The university provides a wide range of resources to ensure online student success.
U of A embodies six core values:
- Integrity
- Compassion
- Exploration
- Adaptation
- Inclusion
- Determination
Accreditation & Licensing
University of Arizona is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
The online Bachelor of Arts in Africana Studies from the University of Arizona is designed to impart the processes of engagement, communication, and innovation between students and diverse and intercultural communities. You will explore cultures and histories of regions from the Carribean and Latin America to Africa and Europe. This interdisciplinary, online humanities degree curriculum hosts several emphasis options to choose from, including:
- Comparative global African diaspora
- African American history, culture and aesthetics
- Performance, media, and digital Africana studies
Faculty bringing a variety of academic backgrounds will help you to advance your skills in leadership, analysis, new technologies, problem-solving and more on a particularly global scale. You will become a more fluent critical thinker, writer, and public speaker. Students may choose to concentrate on a plethora of material, be it film, technology, the arts, politics, and more. With a humanities degree online, you still have opportunities for hands-on learning, from internships to study abroad opportunities.
Concentrate in Arts, Media and Entertainment through an online Bachelor of General Studies with the University of Arizona. This program is designed for students seeking career competencies in a multidisciplinary field, serving humanity through creative communication and strengthening their contributions to the arts. Your online bachelor of arts degree will encompass studies including but not limited to:
- Sociology
- Global media
- Literature and film
With expanded knowledge in writing and criticism, as well as cultural competence and tools of promotion and marketing, you are prepared to pursue careers in film, public relations, advertising, education, and more. Explore the historical components of the arts and entertainment. Become a more effective communicator, with critical skills in evaluation and analysis directly applicable to the field. Select a focused theme for your fine arts degree and apply your studies to a competitive marketplace through the University of Arizona online.
Business
With a bachelor’s degree in Organizational Leadership, you will develop the leadership skills you need to succeed in a competitive job market. The skills you gain in strategic thinking will prepare you for careers in corporate, nonprofit, military, and governmental organizations.
Courses in this online Organizational Leadership degree program emphasize real-world application of theories taught in class. You will learn about organizational behavior, decision-making, and team building. Experiential learning opportunities include internships, independent studies, research labs, and capstone projects.
Graduates will benefit from core skills in:
- Budgeting
- Collaboration
- Communication
- Organization
- Planning
- Problem solving
With a Bachelor of Arts in Applied Humanities focused on Business Administration, you will learn key business leadership concepts through the framework of intercultural and forward-thinking humanities practices. Graduates will be well prepared to work in a wide range of industries connected to national and international trade.
Students will gain the skills necessary to help develop mission/vision/outreach plans and commercial sponsorships, as well as work in customer and project management. This interdisciplinary education gives business students an understanding of the cognitive, creative, international, and interpersonal intelligence taught by the humanities. Students in this online Business Administration degree program will become well versed in the organizational, collaborative, and leadership skills needed in the business world.
Some of the course topics in this program include:
- Global and financial economics and strategies
- Human side of organizations
- Computers and internetworked society
- Marketing principles, concepts, and tools
For a broad overview of the scientific underpinnings of human communication, consider this Bachelor of Arts in Communication. As a fundamental social behavior, communication affects every aspect of our professional and personal lives. Students will benefit in a variety of ways from understanding the best ways to communicate with others.
In this online Communication degree, you can choose from courses in interpersonal communication, social influence and persuasion, and the social effects of media and new information technologies. These studies are relevant to many academic and career paths. Graduates will be able to use their education to produce effective messages supported by research.
Career fields that can benefit from this degree include:
- Advertising
- Public relations
- Sales
- Government
- Politics
- Human resources
With a Bachelor of Arts in Government and Public Service, you will be well prepared for roles in the public sector, as well as for graduate studies or law school. Coursework is designed for individuals interested in careers in law enforcement, government, public service, politics, and more.
The curriculum focuses on research and analytical and critical thinking skills. You will learn to evaluate data, argue and communicate effectively, and provide practical solutions to issues. Classes in this online public administration degree cover topics in American government, intelligence and security, and law and justice.
Students can anticipate studies of:
- American political ideas
- Analysis of American political institutions
- The American judicial system
- National security policy
Focus in Economy and Industry through a flexible online Bachelor of General Studies degree program. This online finance degree takes a multidisciplinary approach to both practical and theoretical understanding of economics and industry. Your studies will cover the basic concepts of commerce, including but not limited to:
- Planning and evaluation
- Finance
- Business ethics
You are able to choose an area of interest from which to pursue your personal career goals. Focus areas include options such as business and entrepreneurship, interdisciplinary studies, law and policy, psychology, and many more. Through these studies you will expand your skills in communication, leadership, basic information technologies, and logical reasoning, applicable to a variety of professions. Graduates with this online finance degree may find pursuable pathways in government and policy, human resources, economics, and more.
A career in business requires a solid understanding of various aspects of the workplace. The Bachelor of Science in Business Administration provides a foundational knowledge of all business specializations to help you succeed in your career.
Coursework in this online Business Administration degree program combines real-world projects and a broad analytical framework. You will learn about business communication, marketing, management, finance, operations, business ethics, and more. Graduates will have the skills and knowledge they need to pursue a career in whatever business role they choose.
Major courses include studies of:
- Marketing analytics
- Financial accounting
- Real estate
- Project management
- Human resources
- Innovation
- Economics of business decisions
This AACSB-accredited Accounting and Business Administration program offers a well-rounded education in all business disciplines, with the added value of an in-depth understanding of Accounting principles. With the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration / Accounting degree, you will learn how to use financial information to help business leaders make well-informed decisions.
Coursework prepares you to provide solutions to complex business problems. You will gain crucial skills in critical thinking and communication to create data-based strategies to benefit your organization. Online students have access to the same resources as on-campus students, such as personal career coaching and networking with partner firms and companies. Your degree can lead you to in-demand roles in the field and help prepare you for graduate studies and CPA licensure.
Graduates can pursue careers in areas such as:
- Independent auditing
- Tax advice and tax return preparation
- Financial statement preparation
- Financial and management consulting
- Entrepreneurial services
For a degree that prepares you for managerial roles in public agencies, consider the Bachelor of Science in Public Management and Policy. This program is designed for those interested in careers in local, state, and federal government, as well as nonprofit organizations.
Students will learn essential leadership skills along with a better understanding of public policy and the public workplace. This online public administration degree can also be a great stepping stone for future graduate studies in law, planning, and public administration. Students are expected to complete an internship and have the option to choose between in-person or virtual internship opportunities.
Topics covered in this program include:
- American national government
- Ethics for the public administrator
- Introduction to public and nonprofit financial management
- Public organizational management
- Formation of public policy
- Urban public policy
The online Graduate Certificate in Accounting program provides advanced accounting courses to supplement foundational knowledge and enables eligible students to obtain additional coursework needed to become a CPA. Students can customize their program, choosing between 9 and 18 units of coursework to fit their educational needs.
Available courses explore topics related to:
- Advanced Federal Taxation
- Accounting Theories & Institutions
- Principles of Auditing
- Accounting for Not-for-Profit Entities
- Business Law
- Ethics for Professional Accountants
- Advanced Accounting
The online Graduate Certificate in Business Intelligence & Analytics program is designed to provide IT professionals, project managers, business analysts, and marketing analysts and researchers with a broad overview of managerial, strategic, and technical issues associated with Business Intelligence and data warehouse design, implementation, and utilization.
The curriculum emphasizes practical aspects of business process analysis and information delivery while studying the fundamentals of database, mining, analysis, design, and implementation.
Learn the essentials of responsible property development with the Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Analysis. With this online Real Estate certificate, you will learn about the land analysis process and how it relates to real estate. Courses focus on development in the United States, with an emphasis on the Southwest region. Graduates will have a better understanding of historical development of real estate markets and the process by which public and private sector decisions are made.
You can expect to study topics including:
- Survey of responsible real estate development
- Land development process
- Market analysis
The Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Finance provides you with an in-depth study of development projects from start to finish. Learn about the tools and methods used in both the private and public sectors. In addition, you will learn key skills in project management and development. Students will better understand the capital markets and factors that affect funding in real estate investments.
Coursework includes studies of:
- Responsible real estate development
- Economics for planning and real estate
- Real estate finance
- Real estate finance software and technology
The 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Real Estate Practice offers you a convenient way to learn real estate fundamentals in an online format. Students will participate in hands-on activities analyzing development projects from start to finish. Courses introduce tools and techniques used in both the public and private sectors. You will learn about construction methods and project management strategies in the development process.
The curriculum of this online Real Estate program includes the following:
- Survey of responsible real estate development
- Place making and urban form
- Due diligence and entitlements
- Construction and project management
The online MBA is designed to develop business leaders. Students will learn to solve real world problems with a strong critical thinking framework. Courses also help you learn to effectively communicate to a diverse group of stakeholders.
The curriculum has a focus of Innovation, Application, and Communication. You will learn about modern scientific research methods as applied to general and specialized management problems. Graduates are prepared for careers in education, management, or government.
This is a flexible program that can be completed anywhere from 14 months to four years. Concentrations are available.
The online MBA with a concentration in Finance prepares students for careers in the financial areas of business. In the modern global marketplace, students will need to learn to change along with businesses so that they are truly able to lead, and the curriculum in this program prepares them to do this.
Courses build skills in accounting disclosures, financial statements, profitability measurement, credit analysis, forecasting, valuation, and more. You will study fundamental theories and methods underlying finance, preparing to become a leader in the field.
This program also covers traditional MBA topics in a well-rounded program. Students will learn to solve real world problems using strong critical thinking skills and communication.
The online MBA with a concentration in Management & Organizations program is designed for students who want to advance their careers in this field. The program provides students with knowledge and skills that help maximize performance in team-based work environments.
Courses in this online Business Administration degree cover team development. Learn to motivate teams, resolve conflicts, and improve outcomes including team decision-making and group creativity. You will learn new ways of thinking and become more integrated leaders who help others adapt and change.
MBA courses emphasize innovation, application, and communication and prepare students to communicate with a diverse group of stakeholders. Graduates are prepared to lead in the global marketplace with managerial and business capabilities and professional development.
This online MBA with a concentration in Management Information Systems is designed for students interested in advancing their careers in this area. Courses in this program expose students to a broad range of cyber and information security topics focused on awareness of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. You will learn about internal and external IT auditing, desktop computer controls, systems development, computer center operations, and a variety of other technology as well as learning how to evaluate and address technology risk throughout organizations.
The core MBA program provides skills in critical thinking, leadership, communication, management, teamwork, and more. Students learn about ethics within the field and how to be an ethical professional. Graduates are familiar with modern scientific research methods and management.
The online MBA with a concentration in Marketing prepares students for success in one of the most important areas of business. Coursework is designed to prepare students with marketing strategies, skills, and experiences. Students will learn the theories, conceptual frameworks, and analytical tools used in Marketing.
Students in this online Marketing degree program will learn to make effective decisions after performing research and by using marketing data, to make effective pricing decisions using the appropriate skills and though processes, and to communicate effectively in packaging, advertising, websites, promotions, press releases, in-facility signage, employee information, corporate communications, and more.
In addition, courses prepare students for the modern world by introducing the complexities of social media marketing, including foundational theories and concepts of behavior, social influence, and social media marketing. You will gain skills and experience in formulating, implementing, and monitoring marketing strategy both on social media and in other areas. Graduates are ready to succeed in individual and team-based settings as leaders and problem solvers in business organizations.
The Master of Real Estate Development degree prepares professionals for careers in market analysis, property management, development, construction, and project management. Students in this program will study real estate finance, law, construction management, and site planning.
The first phase of the program focuses on real estate fundamentals, vocabulary, and legal requirements. Next, students learn about financial concepts including cash-flow models, market analysis, and pro forma development. Finally, courses will encourage students to apply analysis to real-world development projects.
This online Real Estate degree is best suited for students working as or aspiring to work as:
- Urban planners
- Architects
- Landscape architects
- Realtors
- Financial or market analysts
- Entrepreneurs
- Real estate developers
Take your Accounting career to the next level with the Master of Science in Accounting degree online. Whether you are already a working professional or just finished your undergraduate degree, you will benefit from the advanced coursework in this program. Credits earned can be applied toward a CPA license.
Flexibility is key in this online degree program. Courses start six times a year and can be completed on your own time. The curriculum combines core Accounting studies with select MBA and Accounting electives.
You can take courses such as:
- Information technology audit
- Ethics for professional accountants
- Business law for accountants
- Advanced federal taxation
- Accounting for not-for-profit entities
- Financial and managerial accounting in healthcare
Explore the online MS in Entrepreneurship program. This fully online Entrepreneurship degree is designed to provide the working professional with the knowledge and skills to fast-track their personal and professional development and goals.
Learn how to launch new business opportunities in a variety of settings, from the organization you currently work with or your current personal business plan. Online entrepreneurship degree studies may include but are not limited to:
- Contemporary technology challenges
- Customer management
- Entrepreneurial principles
Courses are offered in an accelerated format designed for working adults. Faculty bring multidisciplinary backgrounds in engineering, business, communications and more to the virtual classroom. You will develop skills in economic assessment, information technology, management, and more through practical examination of business modeling, focus on validation research, and applied design thinking.
Join a program of business and technology professionals seeking innovative approaches to creating and sustaining business opportunities with a master’s degree in entrepreneurship online.
After you’ve gained some work experience, you might want to increase your career possibilities by furthering your education. The online Master of Science in Management Information Systems gives you skills in management and complex technology so you can be an effective leader in the workplace.
Take advantage of flexible online coursework. This online Management Information Systems degree offers eight-week courses that can be taken in any order, with six start dates per year. Some students complete the program in as little as 10 months.
Your coursework will include studies of:
- Enterprise data management
- Information systems analysis and design
- Business data communications and networking
- Data mining for business intelligence
Learn how to effectively lead others and encourage them to excel with the Undergraduate Certificate in Organizational Leadership. In this online program, you will strengthen your skills in promoting positive change and driving progress in a business environment.
After completing the online Organizational Leadership program, you will be prepared for roles such as supervisor, project lead, manager, and executive manager across multiple industries. Those with degrees in technical fields can benefit from the management and leadership skills gained through this certificate. Students will study topics in project management, staff management, teamwork, and collaboration.
Coursework covers areas including:
- The leadership function
- Negotiations
- Organizational behavior
- Managing and developing work teams
- Leadership in diverse work environments
When considering their financial future, individuals and families need the guidance of knowledgeable and experienced professionals to help them make the right decisions. The Undergraduate Certificate in Personal and Family Financial Planning gives you the skills you need to help others while also ensuring your own career success.
Coursework in this online finance program will prepare you to become a certified financial planning professional. You will learn about finance, business, wealth accumulation, and investment tools to help people achieve major milestones in their lives. Whether they want to buy a house, save for college, or retire comfortably, your clients will be able to count on you to help them with their goals.
Studies also include topics such as:
- Investment planning
- Saving strategies
- Estate planning
- Family income strategies
- Risk management
- Income tax planning
Computer Science & IT
Earn a BAS in Applied Computing online with the University of Arizona. This program is designed to increase your earning potential through distinctly hands-on learning experiences in a highly interactive virtual classroom. There are several areas of emphasis available to you, whether your goals are to become a better network architect or begin applying your previous work experience to a new career in game development. Areas of emphasis include but are not limited to:
- Digital design
- Information management
- Software development
No matter which area you specialize in, this online computer science degree will instill skills in problem-solving, computer-based systems design, and assessment. With training at the intersection of IT and computer and information science and systems, you may find pursuable career paths working in finance, education, military sectors, and more. Become a more competent computer scientist with the knowledge and skills to earn a lucrative salary through the University of Arizona online.
The online Bachelor of Science in Geographic Information Systems Technology (GIST) program focuses on professional GIS and applied GIS, which are vital for students looking to obtain jobs right out of college, and the program is based on the U.S. Department of Labor’s Geospatial Technology Competency Model so students have a clear path to their careers upon graduation. The curriculum balances GIST fundamentals with key growth areas and emphasizes cutting-edge coursework in cartography, geo-visualization, web and mobile applications, and open source programming. Graduates have the tools to map their own paths and are prepared for a wide range of career options ranging from app developers to volcanologists.
The online Graduate Certificate in Enterprise Information Security program looks at information technology concerns through a curriculum designed for information security professionals. You will learn the skills needed to secure information and information systems in the areas of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Courses in this program are:
- Information Security in the Public and Private Sectors
- Information Security, Risk Management, Disaster Recovery
- Systems Security Management
The online Professional Geographic Information Systems Technology (P-GIST) program integrates GIS science and cutting-edge geospatial technology with management skills for use in government, corporate, non-profit, and academic settings. This comprehensive program is designed to meet the educational needs of working professionals seeking to advance their careers and of recent graduates seeking employment in the geospatial industries. Courses may include:
- Geographic Information Science
- Remote Sensing Science
- Raster Spatial Analysis
- Vector Spatial Analysis
- Geographic Information Systems Programming and Automation
The online Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems Technology (GIST) program emphasizes cutting-edge trends and responds to emerging technologies in GIST-related fields, focusing on web, mobile, and open source applications to ensure graduates are ready for the workplace. The curriculum provides a comprehensive overview of GIST topics such as programming and development, data capture and management, analytics and modeling, and cartography and visualization. Students will learn about remote sensing and LiDAR processing skills, professional geodata analytics and the latest trends in big data applications to geospatial analysis, the fundamentals of GIS, and the use of leading proprietary GIS/remote sensing software and open source solutions.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
The curriculum of the online Bachelor of Applied Science in Administration of Justice is designed to provide students with a robust understanding of the principles, practices, and challenges inherent in the criminal justice system. Coursework typically covers a broad spectrum of topics, including criminal law, criminology, forensic science, ethics, and the judiciary process. Additionally, students may explore specialized areas such as cybercrime, homeland security, and juvenile justice, tailoring their education to align with their career aspirations. This online program is designed for students who have an associate degree or have experience in public safety or law enforcement.
Courses include, but are not limited to:
- American Judicial System
- American Political Institutions
- Civil Liberties and the Constitution
Students have the opportunity to learn from experienced faculty members who bring a wealth of knowledge and expertise to the virtual classroom. Graduates may pursue roles in law enforcement, corrections, probation and parole, security management, victim advocacy, and more. Furthermore, for those already working in the field, this online degree can enhance upward mobility and increase earning potential.
Prepare for a career protecting confidential information with this online cyber security degree. You will be fighting cybercrime as an information security professional. Study offensive and defensive cyber security content while developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to succeed in the workforce. There are three areas of emphasis to choose between:
- Engineering
- Defense and Forensics
- Cyber Law and Policy
This online cyber security degree offers extensive hands-on experience, allowing you to maximize your learning by doing. Courses include hands-on exercises and interactive assessments.
Save time and money by not commuting to campus daily. Even though you learn online, you will not have to buy expensive, high-performance computer equipment. Advanced cyber tools and the CyberApolis virtual city are preconfigured and provided through a cloud-based Virtual Learning Environment.
Prepare to meet the United States’ National Security imperatives with this online homeland security degree that is designed to increase the student’s chances of success. This program covers both offensive and defensive Intelligence & Information Operations content while developing the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to succeed. Develop critical, analytical, and cultural skills in a challenging and practical curriculum. Customize your degree by choosing between three degree tracks:
- Operational Intelligence
- Information Warfare
- Law Enforcement Intelligence
Benefits are abundant to earning this homeland security degree online. Enjoy flexibility while still learning from world-class faculty. Students have the opportunity to study overseas or to participate in intimate networking sessions with leaders of the United States IC and professional development summits. Courses are taught in a state-of-the-art Virtual Learning Environment.
Prepare for a career in law with this first-of-its-kind online law degree. Unlike a pre-law program that only provides limited exposure to law and legal topics, this program provides in-depth knowledge of foundational aspects of law. Study such topics as:
- Criminal and civil procedure
- Contracts
- Property
- Torts
- Constitutional law
Become competent in key jurisprudential concepts, doctrines, and theories relevant to common law.
This online law degree jump-starts your career, serving as an accelerated path to law school or a master’s degree. In fact, you can earn a Master of Legal Studies in just one extra semester. There is also the opportunity to choose courses that prepare you to pursue licensure as a Legal Paraprofessional and that qualify you to sit for the Arizona state exam.
Make a difference in the safety of society with this online criminal justice degree. This program helps you understand how to keep societies safe while advancing justice and equality, exploring key criminal justice institutions. You will examine the police, courts, and corrections and how they interact with public policy and society. Learn to think critically in a complex and politicized society while gaining skills in:
- Leadership
- Ethics
- Public management
This program is available 100% online. Even the required internship may be completed virtually.
The online Graduate Certificate in International Security Studies program prepares students for careers in government, intelligence, foreign policy analysis, foreign service, and other fields that include interests in international affairs. The interdisciplinary curriculum is widely varied and covers topics including Middle East conflict, climate change, Russian foreign policy, American national security, European security, terrorism and terrorist networks, energy security, Chinese nationalism, and more. Courses taken in this program are the same as those taken in the Master of Arts program in International Security and this program will count toward the M.A. degree.
The online Master of Arts in International Security program prepares professionals in security, intelligence, and law enforcement to combat the security issues facing the United States in the modern era by developing sophisticated skill sets in this area. The interdisciplinary curriculum goes beyond military capacity and force, addressing challenges related to demographic, environmental, developmental, and social trends through an empirical and conceptual review of the international system and security. Courses are varied and cover topics including conflict in the Middle East, climate change, foreign policy in Russia, American national security, global political economy, terrorism and terrorist networks, research design, and more.
Earn this master of laws degree online and take your JD to the next level. This program is very flexible. Complete in-depth study in the field of law, gaining a higher level of proficiency in a specific field of law. Create your own concentration from the numerous available areas of study. In addition to advancing your knowledge at this level, this online law degree serves as a prerequisite for earning a Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD), the highest law degree.
All students have the opportunity to interact with experts in the field of law. You will have the ability to study wherever it is convenient without commuting to campus while still receiving a high-quality education.
Prepare for a career dealing with laws and regulations without earning a JD with this online law degree. Learn to work with and understand laws and regulations while gaining legal and critical-thinking skills. You will receive a strong legal foundation in courses that are designed to provide legal knowledge and skills applicable to a broad range of law-related careers.
There are numerous customizations available. Choose to focus on general legal studies, or choose to concentrate on such areas as:
- Criminal Law and Policy
- Environmental Law and Policy
- Family and Juvenile Law
- Human Rights
- Indigenous Peoples Law and Policy
In Arizona this program prepares students to apply and test for a license to practice law as a Legal Paraprofessional (LP). Those who already have a JD may consider the online LL.M. degree.
With more confidential information being stored virtually, there is a growing need for qualified cyber professionals. Prepare to help fill this need with this online cyber security degree that prepares you for cyber-related occupations and leadership positions. The curriculum develops the knowledge, skills, and abilities graduates need to succeed. You will study both offensive and defensive cyber security and information operations content.
Synchronous courses allow students to interact with professors while learning at a distance. Online degrees are designed to provide interaction, collaboration, hands-on learning, and research opportunities while also keeping in mind the working students’ challenges. Courses are delivered in a state-of-the-art Cyber Virtual Learning Environment (VLE).
The online Master of Science in Cybersecurity program is designed for those with careers in IT, engineering, and related fields, providing technical mastery of the cybersecurity field. The curriculum is a combination of courses from programs in management information systems, electrical and computer engineering, and systems and industrial engineering, preparing students to apply analytical and critical thinking to shield computer systems, networks, and networked devices from infiltration and cyberattacks. Courses cover such topics as business intelligence data mining, systems security management, penetration testing, ethical hacking, cyber threat intelligence, and cyber warfare. Students can choose from two tracks:
- Information Systems
- Physical Systems
No matter if you have a technical background or not, this online cyber security degree is designed to help you succeed in this growing and in-demand career field. Learn to defend systems and networks. You will build core knowledge, skills, and abilities in the area of Cyber Defense, learning to use the technologies and methods that are utilized to defend systems and networks. Graduates are able to describe, evaluate, and operate defensive network architecture.
This program can be earned one course at a time or can be taken in as few as two semesters.
Prepare to fight cybercrime, protecting sensitive data from cyber threats with this online cyber security degree. Courses in this highly technical, interdisciplinary certificate cover both offensive and defensive cyber security content. Build skills in:
- Analytical thinking
- Cloud computing
- Computer literacy
- Critical thinking
- Cyber forensics
This program is designed to provide hands-on experience. Benefit from a state-of-the-art Cyber Virtual Learning Environment.
Learn to recover and investigate material found in digital devices with this online cyber security degree. Build on your knowledge of computers and network fundamentals as you develop the skills and expertise to tackle complicated digital forensic investigations. You will gain confidence and training in incident response and various digital forensics. This includes:
- Mobile device forensics
- Host (Windows) forensics
- Network (Linux) forensics
- Advanced memory forensics
- Network forensics
Complete this online cyber security degree one course at a time or in as few as two semesters.
Help protect your community and beyond with this online homeland security degree. Focusing on both offensive and defensive information operations, this program teaches you to protect against advanced information operation campaigns. Learn to support the development of psychological and information operation campaigns and to mitigate adversarial Information Operation campaigns.
This program provides hands-on experience. Courses use interactive exercises. Choose to complete one course at a time or earn your certificate in as few as two semesters.
Education
You can train to lead and facilitate learning opportunities beyond the classroom with the Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Learning Innovation from UA. This online general education bachelor’s program prepares you to teach those from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds.
As an interdisciplinary program, you can design your own path. Graduates of this online general education bachelor’s degree program gain the competencies to:
- Foster social justice
- Expand their digital literacy
- Inform educational policy
- Make a difference in education locally and globally
The online Doctorate of Education in Educational Leadership of the University of Arizona is available to the working adult student requiring ultimate flexibility in scheduling. This rigorous program will promote your professional abilities and leadership qualities through the perspective of social justice and community development. You will engage in research through not only individual projects, but group assignments, simulations, and case studies as well. The online doctorate in education leadership will include studies such as:
- Policy analysis
- Education law of Arizona
- Organizational change and leadership
You will expand upon skills in critical evaluation and decision-making through data analysis, market-based research, and more. Your online education administration degree will conclude through a dissertation in practice, or, DiP, in which you will address and work through an identified issue or problem in your own professional practice. Apply your studies to working with diverse and vulnerable students and families. Become an educational leader in district offices, policy organizations, and schools. Lead and sustain continuous education improvements through a knowledgeable perspective with the University of Arizona online.
Increase your probability of employment with an online Graduate Certificate in Archival Studies from the University of Arizona. This program is designed to align with the professional archival standards set by the Society of American Archivists. Studies include certificate requirements and elective coursework, including but not limited to:
- Preservation
- Copyright
- Applied technology
This rigorous online library science certificate will provide a path to advancement for those entering the field as well as working professionals keeping up with digital recordkeeping practices. You will explore archive administration, outreach, access, acquisition, and more through the study of how these practices affect the composition and meaning of cultural and historical artifacts. Discover the organizational, legal and cultural factors of archival records, earn an online library science certificate, and pursue careers in archiving and records management through the University of Arizona.
You can gain expertise as an administrator in a local school district with the Graduate Certificate in Career & Technical Education Administrator from UA. This online education administration graduate program imparts such knowledge as:
- Career and technical education theory
- Philosophy
- Practice
As a joint program with the educational leadership administration certification program, the curriculum may lead to supervisor certification in Arizona. The program follows a hybrid learning model with both online and in-person instruction.
You can gain graduate-level expertise and credit in teaching ESL with the Graduate Certificate in Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language from UA. This online ESL graduate program imparts such knowledge as:
- TEFL methods
- English grammar
- Culture
- Teaching with technology
Graduates of this ESL graduate program often live and work abroad for a spell. Such experience lends a competitive edge in most fields.
Become an expert in Education Policy through an online Master of Arts degree from the University of Arizona. This education administration degree is designed for a variety of working professionals, specifically those holding their bachelor’s degree in a related area of study. If you are a classroom teacher, university personnel, or school leader, this degree can lead to administrative certification. You are also prepared for doctoral studies. Required and elective coursework for this M.Ed. includes but is not limited to:
- Privatization
- Education reform
- Research methods
Through an online degree in education administration, you will expand upon skills in critical evaluation and analysis applicable to policy and planning in research and director roles. You can work for state policy centers or pursue these leadership roles in K-12 and university settings. This is a cohort-based program, where you work with your peers through the history and process of education policy making, increasing your collaborative abilities as well as your professional network. Take the academic step towards success in the education administration field with an online master’s from the University of Arizona.
You can take an interdisciplinary approach to gain knowledge and skills in library science with the Master of Arts in Library & Information Science from UA. This online library science master’s program covers the ethics, values, and disciplines of library and information science.
As a large field of study, students of this online library science master’s program can opt for a concentration area. Besides archival studies or medical and community health information, students can take courses in such areas as:
- Academic or public librarianship
- Digital information management and curation
- Legal information, law librarianship, and scholarly communication
University of Arizona offers an online Master of Arts in Special Education. With this program, individuals can learn to meet the specific needs of individuals they work with who have learning disabilities. Concentrations can include:
- Behavior Support
- Deaf and Hard of Hearing
- Disabilities
Engineering
Electrical and computer engineers are in high demand in this technologically advanced age. Prepare for a career in a wide range of industries with this online electrical engineering degree that integrates the electrical and computer engineering disciplines. You can choose an area of focus from such options as:
- Microelectronics
- Robotics
- Biomedical devices
- Software design
- Power systems and signaling
Gain knowledge in embedded systems, cybersecurity, wireless technology, robotics, and biomedical devices.
Students in this online computer engineering degree will benefit from the same expert faculty who teach their on-campus counterparts. Complete the same student-centered curriculum as well.
Help to fill an important role with this online software engineering degree. There is an ever-growing need for software engineers. Prepare to help meet this need with a program that integrates engineering techniques and disciplines with software development best practices. Built on a mathematics foundation, this program encompasses all aspects of the software development lifecycle.
This program covers such core principles as:
- Systems engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Computer engineering
- Software engineering
Graduates will find numerous opportunities in commercial, industrial, and federal government job sectors.
This online engineering management degree is designed for those who are not interested in pursuing full master’s degrees but are still interested in moving into a leadership role within a technology-based organization. The curriculum helps students build strong foundations in the field by examining the inner workings of financial modeling and project management as they apply to industries driven by engineering and by working with the latest software and technical tools used by companies around the globe. Graduates are ready to pursue leadership positions with groundbreaking companies and technological innovators or are prepared to continue their educations.
Even though you are studying at a distance you will still benefit from hands-on experience. This allows you to work with the latest software and technical skills used by companies.
This online engineering degree is designed for students currently working in the mining or geological engineering industry and who want to develop specialized skills in rock mass behavior and properties. The curriculum provides in-depth insight into geological engineering and mining principles as students examine the core technical and scientific principles that guide safe, geotechnical design and evaluation, gaining the competencies needed to navigate the excavation process. Students closely explore aspects of underground construction and stability analysis, learning to harvest raw materials while eliminating the hazards of subterranean ventures.
Customize your degree by choosing an elective in the area that interests you the most as you earn this science degree online. All courses feature relevant, rigorous topics of study that feature interactive learning materials and projects.
This online engineering degree prepares students for work in this field with a very specific type of expertise. This includes scientific knowledge and the unique technological tools engineers utilize. It also offers a complete grasp of operational and computing tools that impact the daily functions of excavation to help make production processes cost-efficient. The curriculum involves advanced coursework that explores the operational systems used to drive efficient mining facilities around the world and develops the ability to find or build the right tool for the challenge and use it effectively. Students closely examine technologies used to monitor mining environments, manage information, and recognize patterns in statistical data. Graduates have insight into the systems engineering process and are prepared to create new platforms and structures that suit any situation so they can design and maintain large-scale earth-moving systems and analyze operational processes for financial concerns.
If you later decide to pursue a Master of Engineering in Mining and Geological Engineering after earning this science degree online, all credits earned can be transferred.
This online engineering degree prepares students to work in mineral extraction, a nuanced branch of mining and geological engineering that requires a specialized, practical skill set. Students will learn about the current methods of ore and mineral processing to efficiently harvest the metals and materials while examining both the scientific and financial sides of mineral extraction and refinement. As a result, they have a complete perspective on the challenges of geological processing. Graduates will be familiar with the impact mineral extraction and processing has on the surrounding ecosystem along with the importance of understanding and/or creating new, low-waste methods of mineral processing.
If you decide after earning this science degree online to further advance your education with a master’s degree, these credits can be transferred to the Master of Engineering in Mining and Geological Engineering.
This online systems engineering degree provides refined skills in systems development and analysis through a flexible, accelerated curriculum. It is an opportunity for working engineers or software developers to enhance their careers and build on practical experiences or to pursue new professional focuses. Students explore a multitude of critical areas, including statistics, linear programming, and other facets of the systems engineering process. They are simultaneously completing coursework that explores the specialized, fundamental techniques required to bring a higher level of expertise to their work. Customize your degree by choosing between an array of electives.
Help improve our world with this online environmental engineering degree. This program combines engineering and business courses. Gain the skills needed to translate scientific research breakthroughs into real, sustainable technologies and processes that bridge the gap between innovation and achievement.
This program builds on a bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering field. It allows you to continue working as you further your education.
This online engineering management degree examines fundamental concepts supported by groundbreaking research in the field. It is designed to prepare students to pursue mining and geological engineering roles and other enhanced opportunities in the field. Students will gain an advanced understanding of core technical principles while also pursuing coursework for finance and management, legal issues, and other administrative concerns specific to the emphasis area each student chooses. The flexible curriculum allows students to build programs that suit their goals and interests by choosing from several emphasis areas, such as geomechanics, mine information and production technology, mine health and safety, mineral processing, sustainable resource development, and more.
Earn your degree without sacrificing your career. Students enjoy individualized faculty attention, hands-on courses, and practical internship opportunities. Courses feature live instruction with an asynchronous online format.
This online electrical engineering degree is designed to help students gain the critical skill set needed to find innovative solutions to emerging problems in technology. Lead the way to a promising future by finding solutions to problems that emerge while developing new ideas and improving old ones. The flexible, customizable curriculum lets students focus their coursework on the areas of engineering that best meet their interests and career goals, from communications and signal processing to advanced computer systems and networks. Students can also choose to specialize in an area that will complete their focused academic plans that suit their goals, choosing from areas such as:
- Computer Networks
- Software Engineering and Artificial Intelligence
- Detection and Estimation
- Holography and Diffractive Optics
- Simulation Modeling and Heterogeneous Systems Design
Regardless of the direction you choose to take, this online computer engineering degree will provide the theoretical knowledge and practical skills that will allow you to make an impact on multiple industries.
Benefit from the same curriculum online that other students complete through the traditional, on-campus experience.
This is a focused, practical online engineering management degree that is designed to help established professionals effectively lead the business side of engineering. The curriculum examines fundamental leadership and business administration skills. It provides a greater understanding of the decision-making and technical elements that go into technology-based ventures. This program teaches students to shape and manage advanced projects of varying sizes and scales in an engineering environment while maintaining operational efficiency. Students build customized, flexible plans of study that suit their career goals and desired outcomes by blending engineering, mathematics, and business electives, so the program can provide an in-depth overview of both the technical and financial elements of a project and be more multi-dimensional than a MBA or other business-oriented program. Benefit from the same course material and career development services as on-campus students.
Develop the skills needed to optimize manufacturing operations and supervise high-tech production processes in this online industrial engineering degree. You will explore technical skills, like traffic modeling, automation, and Computer-Integrated Manufacturing in-depth. Delve into business fundamentals like cost estimation and financial modeling.
This is a very flexible program, allowing students to shape it to match their preferred learning style, academic experience, and career goals. Choose electives to develop the specific skills you are seeking and explore the areas that interest you the most. Students also decide if they wish to complete a hands-on project, research and defend a thesis, or complete additional coursework.
Prepare to innovate across multiple fields, not just keep up with evolving science and technology, with this online engineering degree. Students customize their own curriculums. Their goals are the priority as they learn from experts. Choose from such fields as:
- Microelectronic processing
- Ceramics and polymers
- Computational methods
Enhance your existing skills and fine-tune your focus to meet and exceed your goals.
Climb the career ladder with this online mechanical engineering degree. This program allows working engineers the flexibility to pursue an advanced degree while continuing to advance their careers in mechanical engineering and technical management. Course topics include:
- Engineering mathematics
- Thermodynamics and radiation
- Mechanics of deformable solids
Tailor the program to meet your area of interest, building a foundation in one or more core areas, including dynamics and controls, fluids, solid mechanics, and thermal sciences. The program can be further specialized by students choosing options such as microelectromechanical systems or design and optimization.
Prepare for an in-demand career with this online software engineering degree which is perfect for analytical thinkers and problem-solvers. You will learn to develop software products and systems to meet societal needs with this program that offers a firm engineering foundation. The interdisciplinary curriculum is discovery-based and utilizes an experiential learning approach.
All students design their own plan of study and their own research. Choose from diverse classes and research opportunities in such software and computer engineering domains as:
- Web and mobile applications
- Artificial intelligence
- Cloud computing
- Embedded systems
- Cybersecurity
In addition to furthering your career, this online software engineering degree is also a stepping stone to a PhD.
This online systems engineering degree examines the design, modeling, and analysis of advanced systems that consist of everything from the diverse components of software and hardware to the skilled operators that use them. Gain a complete sense of building comprehensive solutions that maximize efficiency. The curriculum is technical in nature but also focuses on other skills that will help students lead effective projects that meet requirements, stay on budget, and remain reliable.
This online systems engineering degree is customizable so that each student has an individual academic plan that suits that student’s professional goals and interests. Choose to complete an optional project or thesis for more customization. All students develop skills in such areas as:
- Reliability testing
- Statistics and Stochastic modeling
- Quality control
- Linear systems
- Financial modeling
Healthcare
Enroll in this online health and wellness degree and enhance your professional opportunities. This program emphasizes health promotion and preventative care. Develop knowledge, ethics, and skills that will allow you to provide professional service and interventions, working with culturally and socioeconomically diverse populations. Gain a holistic approach to wellness in a variety of settings and among diverse populations.
Choose from one of three areas of emphasis:
- Health Education
- Health and Wellness
- Aging and Population Health
Coursework features an experiential learning model that combines classroom study with practical, hands-on experience, allowing students to put knowledge in practice.
The online BS in Care, Health and Society from the University of Arizona is a unique and flexible program designed for the working adult student. You are introduced to a sociological perspective of healthcare and the processes of support and service in a variety of essential settings. This online public health bachelor’s degree will cover an overall interdisciplinary range of studies, including but not limited to:
- Helping professions
- Health disparities
- Health data and analysis
Faculty bring a variety of healthcare backgrounds to the virtual classroom, where students are prepared for graduate-level studies as well as entry-level career paths. Explore your options in medicine, public health, working for hospitals, clinics, and more through administration, human services, and community outreach. By examining the social dimensions of healthcare, you gain the ability to work in a complex field and communicate effectively with the people you serve. Enter the professional sphere with an online public health degree from the University of Arizona.
The University of Arizona offers an online Bachelor of Science in Emergency Medical Services. This program is designed for the working paramedic, currently certified at the state or national level. You will expand upon training in the medical field, with the flexibility to focus on a specific area of interest. Whether you are pursuing knowledge in biomedical science, health and nutrition, psychology, or data science, this online emergency management degree is designed to expand your professional competencies.
Explore studies including but not limited to:
- EMS systems
- Medical and legal issues
- Care in limited-resource settings
Faculty bring real-world EMS experience to the virtual classroom. The emergency management online bachelor’s will provide you with the basic science background applicable to core clinical areas. Explore critical care or community paramedicine. Become a leader in EMS with experience in healthcare systems and special operations. With this knowledge, you are prepared for careers military and defense, event support, search and rescue, and many other professional EMS fields. Take an academic step towards better opportunities and the resources to help those in need through a flexible bachelor’s program at the University of Arizona online.
Complete a bachelor’s in nutrition online degree to enhance your career opportunities. The curriculum covers the impact of nutrition and food on health and disease. Courses cover such topics as:
- Nutritional biology and metabolism
- Food science and safety
- Nutrition assessment
- Therapeutic diets
Customize your degree by specializing in either Dietetics or Nutrition.
The Dietetics emphasis is for those interested in pursuing a career as a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN), nutrition and dietetics technician, or nutrition professional. Courses provide a strong foundation in the sciences.
The Nutrition emphasis is for those seeking more options. The curriculum combines medicine, food chemistry, cell biology, and biochemistry, focusing on nutrition and foods.
The online Bachelor of Science in Public Health is designed to promote an understanding of health and disease based on public health principles. The curriculum provides general knowledge regarding public health principles and practice. Courses may include Introduction to Epidemiology, Health Care in the U.S., and Introduction to Biostatistics.
Enroll in this online nutrition degree and expand your professional opportunities. This program is the first step toward earning a registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) certification. Graduates are eligible to earn a Didactic Program in Dietetics (DPD) Verification Statement which allows you to sit for the Nutrition and Dietetic Technician Registered (NDTR) examination to earn the NDTR credential, which is required before you can become an RDN.
Students who possess a bachelor’s degree before admission learn to translate the science of nutrition into practical applications for individuals and groups in both clinical and community settings. Build a strong foundation in the biological and chemical sciences while completing courses that emphasize the application of nutrition and dietetics practice. Plus, this online nutrition degree builds core skills for the nutrition field, including:
- Communication
- Counseling
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Teamwork/Collaboration
Enroll in this online public health degree and enhance your professional opportunities. Providing additional training to professionals in the field, this degree is a feeder program for other Public Health programs.
Building on existing public health knowledge and skills, this curriculum examines the interaction between human health, animal health, and the environment. This holistic perspective integrates a systems-thinking approach to program development. Learn about the importance of:
- Epidemiology
- The Environment
- Outbreaks
- Disease Prevention
Graduates are prepared to evaluate and tackle public health problems collaboratively, making a difference in their communities and the world.
Enroll in this online gerontology degree and enhance your professional opportunities. As the population is aging, there is a greater need than ever for professionals who work in the aging sector. Gain a better understanding of the legal and ethical issues that surround working in later-in-life, long-term care. You will also study how technology is changing healthcare, especially how it is monitored and delivered to seniors.
The curriculum is innovative and multidisciplinary with courses combining academics in:
- Law
- Health Sciences
- Social and Behavioral Sciences
- Engineering
- Psychiatry
In less than eight months students are ready to take on this multi-faceted, highly-regulated field.
The online Applied Nutrition graduate certificate is designed to provide career advancement in nutrition and healthcare-related fields. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills in:
- Statistical methods
- Metabolism as it applies to various clinical conditions
- Research methods in nutritional sciences
- Advanced medical nutrition therapy
- Nutrition assessment & support
- Nutrigenomics
- Body composition
This certificate can be completed in less than one year.
The online Graduate Certificate in Global Health & Development offers a flexible and convenient option for those who wish to balance coursework and their career. This program provides participants the foundation knowledge and skills necessary to function effectively in global health practice, whether at home in a diverse setting, along the border in a bi-cultural environment, or abroad where populations are under-resourced and health systems are constrained. Courses include Fundamentals of Global Health & Development, Project Design & Implementation in Global Health & Development, and Infectious Diseases, Global Health & Development.
Enroll in this online healthcare administration degree and enhance your professional possibilities. This program was developed for working professionals who are either healthcare professionals or interested in pursuing healthcare careers. Study the business and finance aspects of the health industry.
Gain master competencies in:
- Strategic planning
- Marketing
- Health budgeting
- Finance
Become more familiar with health care economics and policy, quality improvement, and health systems delivery. Graduates are prepared for careers in hospital administration and healthcare office management.
Enroll in these health informatics online degrees and enhance professional opportunities. Meet the growing demand for experts in informatics and become a leader in healthcare organizations. The curriculum combines healthcare and technology courses, allowing you to improve the efficiency, equity, and value of healthcare. Learn to improve healthcare quality, meet safety challenges, achieve optimal organizational outcomes, and improve the quality of patient care. In as little as 9-15 months of part-time studying, this online health informatics degree will meet the diverse needs of learners with both a master’s degree or higher and a healthcare background.
Enroll in these online health informatics degree programs and enhance career possibilities. Graduates are in high demand and are highly skilled in health law and privacy. More and more employers are seeking professionals who are able to ensure compliance with governing laws in America and globally. With this online health informatics degree, you will study a specialized set of skills in health law and privacy. Courses focus on privacy laws, including:
- Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
- Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) Act
- Europe’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)
Learn the laws and regulations concerning specific data privacy protection compliance in healthcare while also studying cybersecurity measures, data analysis, and management issues associated with health information privacy.
In less than eight months, students can earn their degrees and take on leadership positions in commercial, non-profit, and government careers in healthcare.
Enroll in this healthcare administration online degree and enhance your professional opportunities. This program is intended for those who do not wish to practice law. Instead, gain a better understanding of the regularly encountered legal, regulatory, and ethical issues found in your healthcare profession.
The curriculum, which is a unique collaboration between expert faculty from multiple departments and international leaders, provides a “sophisticated and nuanced” understanding of legal and ethical doctrine in healthcare organizations. This online law degree also provides a fundamental understanding of legal and ethical doctrines surrounding:
- Financial management
- Licensing
- Government Involvement
There is a great deal of flexibility with this healthcare administration degree online. Study when and where it is convenient and select any four courses out of a list of offerings.
Credits earned may be applied to the Master of Legal Studies degree.
Help fill the gap in Indigenous healthcare with this online public health degree. With Indigenous health being disproportionately worse than that of the general population, this program was developed and implemented by public health experts with experience working with Indigenous peoples. Learn to engage in evidence-based public health practice at the leadership, management, and supervisory levels, both in America and abroad. Courses emphasize Indigenous models and frameworks rooted in:
- Culture
- Language
- Identity
- Place
- Community History
The curriculum is taught by faculty who not only have experience working with Indigenous peoples but who also have a history of using web-based technologies to teach. Even though you will earn this public health degree online, you will still benefit from a faculty advisor and a graduate certificate coordinator who will work with you to ensure success.
All credits can be applied toward future graduate programs in public health.
Enroll in this online gerontology degree and enhance your professional opportunities. This unique program, the first of its kind, features a curriculum that provides foundational knowledge in gerontology and helps students advance change in interprofessional settings.
An interdisciplinary program, this gerontology online degree features innovative learning strategies with courses aligned to the Associate of Gerontology in Higher Education (AGHE) competencies. Gain the coursework and experience needed to apply for professional certification through the National Association of Professional Gerontologists (NAPG) with this program consisting of 13 one-credit, 5-week courses.
Learn to take an ethical, humanistic, and interdisciplinary approach to address the unique needs of the aging population. Part of the curriculum features real-world learning opportunities that allow students to put their new knowledge and skills to the test. Other coursework features innovative learning strategies and instructional technologies, including:
- Flexible pacing
- Asynchronous learning
- Podcast-style content delivery
- Discussion forums
- Motivational badges to mark progress
Enroll in these health informatics online degrees and enhance your professional options. This graduate certificate is designed to supplement your previous knowledge and skills, teaching students about the practice of health informatics. Learn how health informatics applies to health care and public health settings and about the ethnic and cultural implications of a person’s health. Students in this online library science degree will learn to provide culturally competent health information services.
Graduates work in a variety of health information settings, including:
- Libraries
- Community Health Organizations
- Health Care Organizations
- Information Organizations
The online Graduate Certificate in Mining Occupational Safety & Health program helps professionals rise to the challenge of creating a hazardless mining environment. The curriculum includes advanced coursework in ventilation, geomechanics, chemical exposure, and other fundamental areas, teaching students to design processes and procedures that minimize the inherent risks of excavation. Graduates have the expertise to ensure that every measure of risk avoidance is properly taken, are familiar with mine inspections and requirements for their compliance with occupational and health regulations, and are dedicated to ensuring that the inherent risks involved in mining operations are being mitigated by correct processes.
Become part of the next generation of healthcare with this online public health degree. With this degree, you will look at connections between the health of animals, humans, and the environment.
Students examine the health impacts of complex issues such as:
- Climate Change
- Infectious Diseases
- Epidemics
Using a holistic view, you will learn to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious diseases and epidemics in America and around the world. Take your place at the forefront of healthcare, developing new strategies to meet the changing ecosystems that lead to altered patterns of disease transmission.
The online Graduate Certificate in Public Health offers working professionals a flexible and convenient option for advancing their public health training. Courses include Basic Principles of Epidemiology, Environmental and Occupational Health, and Sociocultural & Behavioral Aspects of Public Health.
Enroll in this pharmacy degree online program and enhance your professional opportunities. Complete a program that provides specialized training in accelerating the development of medical products. Gain a greater understanding of the ethics, policies, and regulations governing regulatory science in the United States and abroad.
This online pharmacy degree is designed by both industry leaders in regulatory science and experts in law and the health sciences at the University. Graduates will be prepared to either advance their careers or transition into the field of regulatory science or a related discipline.
The University of Arizona online Master of Public Health provides you with the unique opportunity to earn a degree that makes a difference in your life and career, and in the well-being of countless others. Whether you’d like to prevent chronic disease, educate underserved communities on healthy behavior or work to improve health policy, you can graduate knowing your life’s best work is yet to come.
Designed for working professionals, our 100% online MPH provides students with direct access to our world-class faculty, who bring real-time insights into the classroom based on active research, and inspire the innovative mindset needed to solve today’s public health problems.
To enhance your professional opportunities, enroll in this healthcare administration online degree. Complete courses in both healthcare and business, all taught by expert faculty. In addition to online coursework, you will also gain hands-on healthcare consulting experience. The curriculum is dedicated to staying at the front of this evolving field. Learn to evaluate challenges and leverage new opportunities in the healthcare industry.
Customize your online healthcare administration degree by choosing one of these areas of concentration:
- Healthcare Leadership
- Healthcare Innovation
- Healthcare Informatics
Enroll in this online nutrition degree and enhance your professional opportunities. This program, which can be completed in as little as 12 months, is designed for those planning to become registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs). The curriculum meets strict standards set by the Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics, allowing this online nutrition degree to be accredited as a Future Education Model Graduate Program.
Courses, which are a combination of online learning and supervised experiential learning, will likely include:
- Advanced Nutrition Metabolism and Disease
- Advanced Applied Nutritional Sciences
- Nutrition Interventions
- Advanced Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Advanced Foodservice Management
This combination fulfills the requirements needed to sit for the RDN national exam and become an RDN.
Healthcare professionals have the opportunity to advance their careers through the online Applied Nutrition master’s program. In addition to applications in nutrition and wellness, studies include topics in leadership, communications and project management. An ending capstone allows students to work with partner organizations to gain added knowledge and experience.
Specific skill-building areas include:
- Statistical methods
- Metabolism as it applies to various clinical conditions
- Research methods in nutritional sciences
- Advanced medical nutrition therapy
- Nutrition assessment & support
- Nutrigenomics
- Body composition
Math & Science
This online bachelor’s in science is a multidisciplinary program that is designed with working professionals in mind. It offers self-paced, collaborative, hands-on courses. Studies for this degree include, but are not limited to:
- Cognitive psychology
- Neuroethics
- Cognitive science
Students are guided through the development of their own critical awareness in areas spanning scientific inquiry to analysis and reasoning. Graduates of this online liberal arts degree are prepared to pursue an advanced degree in a focused subject or a career in information technology, biotechnology, and more. Explore the science of cognition, language, and memory. Discover the ethical issues at play in today’s scientific community.
Explore biodiversity and the natural world in this online biology degree that is known for groundbreaking scientific discoveries and for involving students in research. You will gain a broad overview of the structure, function, and evolution of biological systems. This covers everything from component parts to organisms, communities, and ecosystems.
Customize your degree by pursuing one of two areas of emphasis:
- Biomedical Sciences
- Organismal Biology
Regardless of the area of emphasis you choose, you will be well set up for a career in biology, including a career in medicine, health, agriculture, or environment.
Courses are available 100% online, allowing you to choose where you study. Labs will require coming to campus but only require about 3.5 days per lab.
The environment is at the forefront of many people’s minds right now as the worry about environmental challenges grows. Prepare to help find innovative and sustainable solutions to these challenges that affect our land, air, and water systems with this online environmental science degree. You will learn to create new scientific knowledge that will impact such changes as pollution and climate change. Gain skills in:
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Science
There are two areas of emphasis to choose between Soil, Air, and Water and Leadership, Sustainability, and Communication.
The online Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Built Environments program provides a comprehensive understanding of sustainability principles for students looking to enter the green economy, including environmental design, planning, and management challenges. Students will choose an emphasis in either Sustainable Buildings or Real Estate Development. In the Sustainable Buildings emphasis, students gain insight into the theories and techniques behind analyzing building efficiency and study topics including net-zero energy design, energy conservation, passive solar and natural ventilation, and climate response. The Real Estate Development emphasis prepares students for careers in responsible and sustainable development, including work as community association managers, real estate brokers, construction managers, urban planners, and more.
Build on your previous education to earn this science degree online. It leads to professional certification.
Designed for working professionals, this innovative, flexible program builds knowledge in the optical sciences field at the graduate level. It is a great foundation and counts toward the Master of Science in Optical Sciences degree.
The curriculum consists of 15 credits but these credits can be earned in almost any Optical Sciences course that matches your interests and goals. All these courses can be completed 100% online or as a hybrid.
This online mathematics degree develops the next generation of data scientists. Learn to meet the challenges of modern interdisciplinary data extraction, analysis, and interpretation. Gain a greater depth of focus in your data-analytic training and a deeper understanding of statistical methodology, inference, and practice. Students can choose to take such courses as:
- Biostatistics for Research
- Detection and Estimation in Engineering Systems
- Data Mining for Business Intelligence
- Healthcare Informatics: Theory and Practice
- Theory of Probability
It is designed for working professionals.
You can advance your career with the Master of Science in Agricultural Education / Professional Agriculture from UA. This online teaching master’s program provides two options—A traditional thesis path or the professional agriculture option with a cumulative project instead of a thesis.
The core coursework covers research, project design, teaching at the college level, and program planning. Electives include such topics as:
- Investment opportunities in agriculture and life sciences
- Principles and philosophy
- Curriculum development
Learn about soil, water, and the environment with an online environmental science degree. Combining biology, chemistry, physics, and social sciences, this program focuses on fundamental science aspects and social facets of Environmental Science. Build a solid foundation that allows you to take on environmental issues, regulations, and compliance as part of an interdisciplinary team.
This online environmental science degree is comprised of four main components:
- Career skills
- Core classes
- Electives
- Final thesis or report
While studying students benefit from an outstanding academic advising staff and the guidance and support of faculty members.
Prepare to enter an exciting and challenging career as an engineer, designer, or technical manager with this science degree online. There is no core curriculum, allowing students freedom in planning their study programs. Further customize your degree by choosing between a thesis option and a non-thesis option. Graduates are prepared to work in hardware design, medical and biomedical technology, lasers and electro-optical systems, fiber optics and communications, measurements, manufacturing and consumer technology. Gain the foundation needed to continue your education in the doctoral program as well.
Nursing
Nurses pursuing an online Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Arizona can choose a concentration in Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner. This specialty prepares nurses to treat adult patients suffering from serious illness or injuries.
Students in this program learn how to assess, diagnose, and treat patients by ordering and interpreting labs and tests, performing procedures, and coordinating care. The program culminates in a DNP project final presentation. Graduates of the online Adult Nurse Practitioner program are eligible to sit for national certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Association of Critical Care Nurses (ACCN).
Courses in this program explore topics related to:
- Population health for DNPs
- Cardiac rhythm analysis and interventions
- Adult-gerontology diagnosis and management of chronic and acute illness
- Women’s health in advanced practice nursing
- Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare teams
The University of Arizona offers several Doctor of Nursing Practice specialties online. Students can choose to pursue a specialization in Executive Health Systems Leadership.
This online nursing administration degree prepares nurses to become leaders in the healthcare industry. Students learn advanced competencies necessary to succeed in management and leadership roles. The curriculum includes practicum experiences and a DNP project.
Graduates can pursue positions such as:
- Chief Nursing Officer
- Associate Chief Nursing Officer
- Clinical Nursing Director
- Director of Nursing Professional Practice
Prepare to provide comprehensive healthcare to families and individuals of all ages with the online DNP focusing on Family Nurse Practitioner competencies. Graduates of this online FNP program are prepared as advanced practice nurses and eligible for national nurse practitioner certification.
Coursework examines the diagnosis, treatment, and management of a variety of episodic and chronic conditions. Students learn to use a holistic approach, evaluating the patient’s current conditions to formulate a treatment plan. The curriculum includes online coursework, occasional on-campus intensives, practicum experiences, and a DNP project.
Just a few of the topics covered in this program include:
- Pediatric health assessment
- Women’s health in advanced practice nursing
- Advanced practice nursing issues in the care of older adults
- Healthcare informatics
- Health policy and economics
Multiple Doctor of Nursing Practice specialties are available online from the University of Arizona. Master’s-prepared nurses can choose to pursue a specialization in Informatics.
The nurse informatics degree online prepares nurses to implement quality technology improvements within their healthcare organizations, providers, and vendors. Courses provide advanced knowledge in data processing and information sciences. The curriculum includes components of practicum experiences and a DNP project presentation.
Classes examine a range of topics, such as:
- Healthcare informatics
- Statistical inference for evidence-based practice
- Evaluation methodologies for safety and quality improvement
- Human factors in health information technology
- Technology for expanding care capacity
The DNP Nurse Anesthesia specialty prepares ICU nurses with the ability to administer anesthesia care. This online nursing degree from the University of Arizona incorporates advanced scientific knowledge and practice expertise to care for patients during the perioperative period.
Students learn pharmacological and scientific techniques related to anesthesia. The program combines components of online didactic coursework, on-campus intensive experiences, and in-person practicum and clinical placements in the student’s local area. Graduates are eligible for CRNA certification.
Some of the topics covered in this degree program include:
- Human gross anatomy
- Co-existing disease and anesthetic implications
- Evidence-based practice methods
- Bioscience for nurse anesthesia practice
Students in the Doctor of Nursing Practice Pediatric Nurse Practitioner specialty gain in-depth knowledge in caring for children from birth through young adulthood. PNPs offer comprehensive healthcare including well child care and the prevention and management of common pediatric illnesses and conditions.
Students learn how to meet the specific physiologic and psychological needs of children. Courses explore the nurse practitioner’s role in health maintenance and promotion, as well as assessment and management of diseases. Graduates of this online nursing degree program are eligible to sit for national nurse practitioner certification.
The curriculum covers a variety of topics, including:
- Pediatric health assessment in advanced practice
- Care of the well child and adolescent
- Pediatric pharmacotherapeutics
- Healthcare informatics
- Theories of leadership and organizational management
This general Doctor of Nursing Practice degree is designed to build on the knowledge and experience gained in a MSN program. Nurses certified as nurse practitioners, nurse midwives, nurse anesthetists, clinical nurse specialists, or with experience in nursing informatics can obtain the DNP designation in their area of specialty.
Coursework examines areas including nursing practice, healthcare policy, leadership, and quality improvement. Nurses gain an understanding of population health issues in addition to individual health issues. This online nurse practitioner degree is available in both part-time and full-time options to fit students’ schedules.
Core classes explore a variety of healthcare topics, including:
- Philosophy and theory for the DNP
- Health policy and economics
- Evidence-based practice
- Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare teams
- Healthcare informatics
The University of Arizona offers an online Doctor of Nursing Practice degree with multiple concentration options. The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner specialization prepares nurses to focus on the mind-body connection for patients with mental healthcare needs.
In this program, students learn the modalities to diagnose and treat depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, social disorders, and more. PMHNPs can work with patients in either short-term or long-term situations to diagnose and create treatment plans. Graduates are eligible to pursue nurse practitioner certification.
Some of the topics covered in this online Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program include:
- Behavioral health therapy across the lifespan
- Advanced psychiatric mental health nursing
- Interprofessional collaboration in healthcare teams
- Advanced practice nursing issues in the care of older adults
The Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing program focuses on research and scholarship in clinical, academic, and other scientific environments. Students may complete the program either part-time or full-time, with only one week of on-campus attendance required each year.
This online nursing degree program is open to students with a BSN, MSN or other health-related master’s degree, DNP, and students pursuing a dual PhD-DNP. Early coursework focuses on nursing and other sciences. As students continue through the program, time is increasingly devoted to research supervised by a faculty member and mentor.
The curriculum is individualized to meet the student’s areas of research interest:
- Precision Science
- Data and Systems Science
- Health Determinants Science
Enhance your Nurse Practitioner competencies with an online Graduate Certificate in Adult-Gerontology Care from the University of Arizona. This program is designed for licensed Advanced Practice Nurses currently working in clinical environments. Courses are available in a part-time format, creating a highly flexible schedule for the working adult student. This advanced online AGNP program may host studies including but not limited to:
- Pharmacology
- Women’s health
- Physiology
While this is a fully virtual program, you still must participate in a Resident Intensive Summer Experience to meet faculty, your cohort of peers, and enhance your clinical skills. This online adult nurse practitioner program will teach you the methods of working with adults who have multiple, complex health issues, preparing you to sit for the AGACNP national board certification examination. Take advantage of a flexible program where you will excel in assessment, leadership, and more through the University of Arizona online.
Become a more competent educator through the online Autism Spectrum Disorder Graduate Certificate from the University of Arizona. This advanced program is designed for working professionals in need of flexible scheduling as well as high levels of knowledge and skill. Online nursing degree program studies focusing on this rapidly expanding career path include but are not limited to:
- Behavioral care planning
- Advocacy for ASD
- Screening and assessment
You will expand your skills in diagnosis as well as case management through clinical experiences working with families through the beginning of their ASD journeys. Upon completion of this online nursing program, you are prepared as a practicing clinician for roles in pediatric clinics, developmental settings and specialty clinics. Enter the world of advocacy and evaluation of Autism Spectrum Disorder, and become an essential member of today’s healthcare marketplace through the University of Arizona online.
Nurses can expand their knowledge and skills into beginning-level primary care with the Graduate Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner online from the University of Arizona. After completing the program, nurses are eligible to sit for the FNP national board certification examination.
This Nurse Practitioner program online is designed for Advanced Practice Registered Nurses working in a clinical environment who want to advance their career. The curriculum combines elements of web-based coursework and in-person practicum experiences arranged in the student’s local area.
Classes cover topics such as:
- Women’s health in advanced practice nursing
- Advanced primary care
- Pediatric health assessment
- Advanced practice nursing in the care of older adults
The University of Arizona offers a Graduate Certificate in Nursing Rural Telehealth. This online nursing program educates nurses on methods to provide services in medically underserved areas.
The program focuses on serving rural communities by providing and promoting telehealth services including clinical healthcare, health-related education, public health, and health administration. The goal of the program is for advanced practice nurses to be able to improve quality and access to healthcare for rural patients.
Students undertake a clinical residency in addition to completing online coursework in:
- Technology for expanding healthcare capacity
- Conceptual foundation for rural health
- Rural health systems
- Rural community health
The online Graduate Certificate in Pediatric Nurse Practitioner prepares nurses to help children and their families with their healthcare needs. Students gain an advanced understanding of pediatric nursing beyond the initial registered nurse preparation.
This program focuses on the needs of children with regard to prevention, health maintenance, education, diagnosis, and management of common acute and chronic health conditions. The curriculum includes both online coursework and clinical practicum hours in the student’s local area. Graduates of this Pediatric Nurse Practitioner program online can advance in the profession as leaders, advanced practice nurses, nurse researchers, and more.
Classes encompass a wide range of pediatric nursing topics, such as:
- Care of the well child and adolescent
- Pediatric health assessment in advanced practice
- Pediatric pharmacotherapeutics
- Diagnosis and management of acute and chronic conditions in children and adolescents
Advanced practice nurses can gain core competencies in mental healthcare with the online Graduate Certificate in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Students in this program receive a broad foundation of education preparation in treating people across the lifespan.
Online coursework and in-person clinical experiences emphasize health assessment, primary prevention, healthcare maintenance, clinical decision-making, and illness management. Students in this online psychiatric nursing program also gain knowledge of nursing theories and research. Graduates are eligible to take the PMHNP national board certification exam.
Classes cover topics including:
- Behavioral health therapy across the lifespan
- Advanced family psychiatric mental health nursing
- Pediatric pharmacotherapeutics
- Advanced practice nursing in the care of older adults
Gain the experience and education you need to become a leader in healthcare with a Master of Science in Nursing focusing on Clinical Systems Leadership. This online nursing administration degree emphasizes coordinated, patient-centered care and patient advocacy through systems leadership.
Students learn how to influence the delivery of complex healthcare to patients at all stages of illness to achieve optimal health outcomes. Graduates will be prepared to take on leadership roles in a variety of healthcare environments. A leadership immersion course allows the student to work with a faculty member of their choosing to develop a comprehensive care management plan for a specific population.
Topics covered in this MSN specialization include:
- Health information and patient care technologies
- Healthcare business dynamics
- Healing environments and practices
- Quality and safety management
Open the door to new possibilities in leadership, administration, or an area of specialization in nursing by earning a Master of Science in Nursing from the University of Arizona. Registered Nurses can earn their MSN in as little as 15 to 24 months.
The online MSN degree prepares students for a broad spectrum of healthcare roles and environments. Nurses gain new skills and knowledge in patient care and leadership to enhance the expertise they’ve already achieved as practicing professionals. Coursework explores topics in evidence-based practice, systems management, nurse leadership, healthcare technology, quality and safety, and more.
Psychology & Human Services
The Bachelor of Applied Science in Human Services degree online is available from the University of Arizona. You will study human services agencies, program planning, human development, and social issues in preparation for careers in the human services fields. Graduates are able to continue their educations through master’s degree programs in social work or counseling, or they can begin careers working with social workers, law enforcement, medical staff, emergency responders, and more in this rapidly growing field.
This flexible online human services degree offers a foundation in the human services field with an understanding of the major concepts, theoretical perspectives, principles of application, and trends related to human services. Courses prepare students to evaluate how policy and social conditions affect human systems and to apply their knowledge to promote healthy functioning mentally, socially, and physically. You will also study:
- Critical Thinking
- Research Methods
- Ethical and Social Responsibility
- Communication
- Self-Reflection
- Teamwork in Professional Settings
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is an online psychology degree from the University of Arizona. Psychology is a scientific study of the mind and how the mind evolves throughout life. This online bachelor’s in psychology explores how the mind and brain evolve from infancy to old age, the environmental influences that shape behavior, and the impact of brain disorders. Professors in this award-winning program guide students toward future careers while also helping them gain new insights into both themselves and their relationship with the world. The curriculum is designed to develop the diverse skills and knowledge you will need to succeed in a variety of careers while studying human behavior and motivation to build deeper connections and improve the lives of those around you.
Topics covered include:
- Cognitive Neuroscience
- Health Psychology
- Social Cognition
- Interpersonal Relations
- Prejudice
- Aggression
University of Arizona online offers a Bachelor of General Studies degree in Social, Behavioral and Human Understanding to the nontraditional student. Skills and knowledge gained from this program are applicable to a broad range of career paths. Studies focus on topics including but not limited to:
- Ancient History
- Natural History
- Medieval Europe
Students are able to work closely with an academic advisor to choose the path that best fits academic and professional goals. Expand upon knowledge of human behavior, ethics, communication, and more. Graduates may pursue advanced degrees in healthcare, public health or policy, and legal services. Explore social and cultural change with an online degree from University of Arizona.
University of Arizona offers an online Graduate Certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis. The program meets the requirements for students to take the BCBA exam, allowing them a seamless transition into career paths using these skills. The coursework addresses behavioral principles needed to work with individuals and their families most effectively.
Religion & Philosophy
You can indulge your curiosity and expand the horizons of your mind with the Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy / Ethics from the University of Arizona. The online philosophy degree provides a gateway to profound intellectual exploration by examining such ideas as:
- Nature of the mind
- Relationship between mental states and brain states
- Distinction of true belief and knowledge
- Rules of valid argument
Through the online philosophy bachelor’s degree program, you develop the capacity for perceptive judgment and clear thinking while challenging your perception of the world. Your online studies can lead to a rewarding career as an ethics specialist. Graduates work in such fields as:
- Business
- Healthcare
- Digital technology
- Government