School Details
Conveniently located between Cleveland and Pittsburgh, Youngstown State University is the perfect size for students to move beyond high school without getting lost in the crowd. YSU’s mission is to inspire individuals, enhance futures, and enrich lives. This is done by providing a diverse, accessible, and quality education that is designed to foster the student’s holistic and lifelong success. Students are always put first.
Youngstown State University offers associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees and certificates, many of which are also offered online. Online programs are available in web-based and video conferencing formats while others are hybrids, offering the best of online and on-campus learning. YSU online degrees afford adult students the necessary flexibility to earn a degree while also allowing them to share professional and life experiences with each other, enhancing the distance learning classroom. The curriculum, with studies ranging from health care and nursing to engineering and criminal justice, is based on:
- Best practices for online education
- National Education Technology Standards
- Quality matters rubric
Accreditation & Licensing
Youngstown State University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
All Programs
Art & Liberal Arts
The online Bachelor of General Studies degree program is designed for students who wish to expand on their associate’s degree with the completion of general education requirements and two focus areas. In addition to a foreign language and courses in diversity, students take a combination of courses in:
- English
- History
- Political Science
- Psychology
- Sociology
Business
The online Master of Arts in Financial Economics provides students with an understanding of financial management on the corporate level and allows them to strengthen their skills in other areas of finance and accounting. Courses prepare students to advance their careers in fields such as banking, insurance, and financial advising using a flexible and convenient online format.
Graduates are prepared to:
- Make financial decisions for organizations
- Analyze microeconomic and macroeconomic models
- Manage financial capital
- Interpret stock valuations
Prepare for marketing careers in the modern world with this digital marketing master’s degree online. As technology advances and digital marketing becomes more popular, this program offers a specialization in both Technology and Marketing. Learn to:
- Examine consumers and their behaviors
- Develop successful marketing plans
- Understand technology’s role in decisions consumers make
- Make decisions using analytical methods
- Think strategically
Other courses in this online business administration degree cover other avenues of business, such as comprehensive managerial strategies, foundational business techniques, and problem solving. There is a Leadership Specialization built into the program as well.
This online digital marketing degree is designed for non-traditional students. The program values students’ time as growing professionals, offering this flexible program to assist in each individual’s development in and out of the classroom, or through an accelerated format.
Prepare for a leadership position in a healthcare office with the Master of Business Administration degree with a concentration in Health Care Management. The curriculum of this online healthcare administration degree develops a holistic understanding of the health care system while developing skills and strategies relevant to health care management. Complete a program that offers a specialization in both Leadership and Health Care Management, studying:
- Supply-and-demand in health services
- Planning and fiscal management in the health care marketplace
- Budgeting and fiscal matters related to funding sources
- Strategic plans
- Health care reform legislation
Other courses in this online business administration degree cover other avenues of business, such as comprehensive managerial strategies, foundational business techniques, and problem solving. There is a Leadership Specialization built into the program as well.
This online healthcare administration degree is designed for non-traditional students. The program values students’ time as growing professionals, offering this flexible program to assist in each individual’s development in and out of the classroom, or through an accelerated format.
Become a business leader with this online master’s in organizational leadership, a program that integrates a leadership emphasis into the MBA curriculum. Students learn to identify new opportunities, implement practical strategies, and employ leadership best practices to address real-world business situations. Learn about:
- Operations
- Marketing strategy
- Organizational management
- Business policy
This curriculum not only develops a broad-based business background, but it teaches best practices of managing organizational talent and techniques to make effective decisions using analytical methods. Other courses cover other avenues of business, such as comprehensive managerial strategies, foundational business techniques, and problem-solving.
Designed for non-traditional students, this program values students’ time as growing professionals. The flexible program assists in each individual’s development in and out of the classroom, or through an accelerated format.
Criminal Justice, Safety & Law
If you previously earned an associate degree or started college and didn’t finish, the Bachelor of Science in Applied Science – Criminal Justice program will allow you to reach your goals. Students will learn the intricacies of the law and the best way to protect citizens from crimes. After completing this online criminal justice degree, you can pursue a career in law enforcement, criminal justice, or courts or continue your education, such as with law school.
Some of the course options offered in the past have included:
- Survey of Forensic Sciences
- Crime and Delinquency
- Forensic Fire and Explosives Investigation
- Criminal Justice Management Concepts
- Terrorism and Counter Surveillance
- Women in Justice
Enjoy the flexibility you need while propelling your criminal justice career forward with this convenient and comprehensive online Master of Science in Criminal Justice degree. The program is built for professionals who want to prepare for roles in leadership, organizational evaluation, and academic research. With the interdisciplinary coursework in this online criminal justice degree, students will gain a well-rounded skill set.
Courses cover topics such as:
- Law & Criminal Justice
- Administration & Management Theory
- Applied Police Management
- Managing Correctional Operations
Engineering
You can move into management in a technical field with the Master of Science in Engineering / Management from Youngstown State University. The online engineering management master’s program provides business and engineering studies to meet the demand for technical managers. You will study such topics as:
- Engineering statistics
- Corporate financial management
- Managing organizational talent
- Cost-based decision making
Through the online engineering management graduate program, you also learn project management and financial accounting. Graduates have the skills to identify, assess, and create solutions for complex engineering processes and problems.
Healthcare
The online BS in Applied Science in Allied Health degree program is designed for paramedical health professionals who have associate’s degrees and are moving forward to earn their bachelor’s degree. Graduates possess a dynamic skill set and are prepared to pursue a variety of careers in the health care field including:
- Management positions
- Public relations and marketing positions
- Medical and pharmaceutical sales
- Education in medical and health areas
The online Bachelor of Science in Applied Science in Public Health degree program is designed to prepare students for careers as Certified Health Education Specialists and/or to take the sanitarian exam. Coursework covers topics in epidemiology, biostatistics, health services administration, environmental health, and behavioral science/health education. Students may choose one of two tracks to customize their education:
- Environmental Health & Safety
- Health Education / Health Promotion
The online BS in Respiratory Care degree program is specifically designed for credentialed respiratory care practitioners and graduates of accredited respiratory care programs with licenses in their state. Coursework provides students with the knowledge and skills required to pursue clinical and leadership positions in the respiratory care profession, focusing on areas such as:
- Advanced cardiopulmonary disease management
- Advanced clinical applications
- Clinical research and leadership
- Technology related to the practice of respiratory care
Youngstown State University offers an online Master of Health and Human Services to the adult student. This customizable program is designed to align with the needs and lifestyle of the working professional. Choose from four different online tracks, including:
- Health Promotion
- Physical Education
- Health Informatics
- Administration for Health and Human Services
Students will develop their leadership skills in a collaborative learning environment. Coursework will focus heavily on healthcare and business administration. Graduates with this degree are prepared to pursue management and supervisory positions. Take a step towards hospital administration, leadership in medical practice, and more with YSU online.
The online Master of Respiratory Care program is designed to help students enhance their career options within the respiratory care field by developing skill sets in the areas of clinical research, grant writing, leadership, and technology applications in educational and administrative settings. Students may customize their education to suit their personal interests and career goals by selecting one of the following tracks:
- Education
- Management
- Therapeutic & Monitoring Applications
Math & Science
You can gain professional development without the commitments of a degree program with the Graduate Certificate in Mathematics from Youngstown State University. The online mathematics graduate program advances your knowledge of numbers and data through such topics as:
- Algebra for teachers
- Discrete math for teachers
- History of mathematics
- Advanced data analysis
Through the online mathematics graduate certificate program, you can take all your classes and exams in the comfort of your home. Graduates appreciate undertaking what is now the fastest-growing form of postsecondary credentials to advance their careers.
You can master our data-driven world with the Master of Science in Mathematics from Youngstown State University. The online mathematics master’s program produces graduates who just might:
- Be the lead analyst for Apple’s next operating system
- Calculate the likelihood of accidents for insurance companies
- Mentor the next John Forbes Nash as a professor
Through the online mathematics graduate program, you could work in computer science, education, finance, or education. Your studies provide the edge to advance your career.
Nursing
The online RN to BSN degree completion program from Youngstown State University allows students to earn their bachelor's degrees in a course of study that suits working registered nurses. Coursework covers topics such as:
- Child Bearing, Family, and Women's Health
- Complex Care
- Mental Health Nursing
- Nursing Informatics
- Health Promotion
- Community Health
Graduates are prepared to participate in evidence-based practice and research studies, community nursing, and leadership opportunities.
Earn an online Master of Science in Nursing degree from Youngstown State University. The AGACNP concentration is designed for those aspiring to higher responsibility roles in specialized care settings in today’s healthcare system. Through advanced core studies and specialized clinical practicum hours, you will expand your professional competencies in a variety of areas, including but not limited to:
- Diagnostics
- Information technologies
- Pharmacology
This program ultimately prepares you to enter the world of chronic and acute illness with holistic care techniques, advanced knowledge of healthcare trends, social issues, and more. Graduates with an online master’s in nursing are prepared for careers working in hospitals, private clinics, community healthcare settings, and any healthcare environment hosting specialized units. Work with an adult and older adult population identifying, assessing, planning, treating and managing acute and chronic illness with an MSN from YSU online.
The Youngstown State University online MSN program offers a Family Nurse Practitioner concentration to the working adult student. This concentration is designed for those pursuing a career working with culturally diverse populations and age groups. Coursework will combine advanced core courses prioritizing theoretical foundations of practice with FNP speciality courses. Online FNP program studies will include but are not limited to:
- Pharmacology
- Diagnostics
- Healthcare informatics
You will expand upon skills in management, assessment, research, clinical reasoning, and more to promote your own holistic practice. All clinical practicums will be supervised, led by healthcare professionals preparing you for real-world scenarios through hands-on experience. Enter a rapidly expanding and challenging field of study with the flexibility to balance your career with an academic leap forward into family nurse practitioner roles through YSU online.
YSU offers an online Post Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology designed for the aspiring Acute Care NP. This is an advanced placement certificate, designed for the working nurse practitioner, allows you to build your advanced skills and professional competencies in holistic care in specialized environments. The YSU online adult nurse practitioner program will cover topics including but not limited to:
- Physical assessment
- Health maintenance
- Health promotion
This curriculum consists of supervised clinical practicums studying and following cases of complex and chronic conditions in adults. You will expand your skills in physical assessment, management, problem-solving, and more by working with diverse adult and geriatric populations. Graduates with this online AGACNP certificate are prepared for careers in emergency units, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care settings, and other healthcare environments with specialized units.
Youngstown State University offers an online Post Master’s Certificate in Adult Gerontology, concentrating in Acute Care to the working Nurse Practitioner. This program, designed specifically for those in possession of their MSN, is preparation for AG-ACNP certification exams as well as prescriptive authority. Online online adult nurse practitioner program studies consist of core courses, covering topics such as:
- Pharmacology
- Health assessment
- Pathophysiology
Along with core studies, you will also be required to take on specialty practicum and professional courses. Through supervised clinical placements, you will expand your skills in health maintenance, diagnostics, technologies, problem-solving and management. Graduates with this online AGACNP certificate are prepared for careers in emergency units, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care settings, and other healthcare environments with specialized units.
YSU offers an online Post Master’s Certificate to the aspiring Family Nurse Practitioner. This flexible program combines virtual professional development and training courses with clinical experiences to provide you with a well-rounded, career-focused education. The online FNP program is designed for those currently in possession of their master’s degree in nursing, offering highly focused studies including but not limited to:
- Health promotion
- Health maintenance
- Assessment and diagnosis
Learn the best contemporary methods for working with culturally diverse populations and age groups, expanding your skills in management, assessment, utilizing information technology in your practice, and communication. Graduates are prepared to administer holistic care in private clinics, hospitals, community health facilities, and more. Take advantage of an online FNP program with an advanced clinical experience component enhancing your professional opportunities with Youngstown State University.
Take on the Family Nurse Practitioner Advanced Placement Post Master’s Certificate through Youngstown University online. This program is designed for the working nurse practitioner, offering a blend of flexible courses and clinical experiences to enhance your skills and knowledge at the professional level. The YSU online nurse practitioner program incorporates topics including but not limited to:
- Health promotion
- Physical assessments
- Diagnosis
By studying in a professional primary care setting, you will expand your skills in documentation, diagnostic interpretation, physical examinations, and more. Graduates of this advanced program are prepared to work with all ages, interpreting and planning patient care in diverse healthcare settings. Move ahead in your organization with the ability to manage acute and chronic health problems, apply interprofessional communication skills to working with physicians and patients, and positively affect a challenging and rapidly expanding healthcare marketplace through Youngstown State University online.