Online Degree Programs - University of Cincinnati

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What They’re Known For

Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati is a premier research institution home to many scientific discoveries, including first antihistamine, the first electronic organ, and the oral polio vaccine. The university is also leader in experimental learning! It developed the Cooperative Education Learning Method in 1906 and offered the first degree program via satellite in 1977.

Unique Opportunities

A public institution offering more than 300 programs of study, The University of Cincinnati embraces transformation that achieves success. University of Cincinnati's Campus

Among the first to offer Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), UC will provide an introductory online course for free and for credit worldwide.
Utilizing current distance learning technology UC combines online learning with face-to face instruction, employing several delivery methods including video conferencing and web-based applications.
Offering career services through a college liaison model, career coaches are available for students in every major.
Ranking 22^nd among public research universities, UC garners nearly $500 million each year in research funding.

Why We Love the University of Cincinnati

The University of Cincinnati was ranked in the Top 100 Public Universities by the U.S. News & World Report in 2009. In 2011 the Princeton Review listed the university in its "Best 373 Colleges" and it was ranked 190^th in the London Times among all the universities in the world, 69th among United States universities and 28th among public U.S. universities in 2011.
Classified as a Doctoral/Research-Extensive University by the Carnegie Commission, UC is one of only 151 in the nation to be classified with such a distinction
UC is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges (NCA), 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411; p (800) 621-7440; f (312)-263-7462; www.ncahlc.org

Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Schools and Colleges (NCA), 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 7-500, Chicago, Illinois 60604-1411; p (800) 621-7440; f (312)-263-7462; www.ncahlc.org

Online Programs

Program Listings

Bachelor’s Degree Programs
- Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management Degree Completion
  The UC HIM program provides a unique path for RHITs to obtain their BS in HIM in as few as six terms. This program has been tailor-made for RHITs and is designed to be manageable within the lifestyle of busy working students. The accelerated curriculum helps to prepare students for the next level in health information management. All course content is delivered through a combination of lectures, readings, discussions, online assignments, and peer and professional support systems.
  
  A 2010 AHIMA salary study shows that a certified RHIA will earn between $9,000 and $16,000 more annually thank an RHIT. This CAHIIM-accredited degree program is the next step for RHIT’s wishing to prepare for the RHIA certification.
  
  The nationally recognized faculty is committed to preparing and educating future leaders in the Health Information Management field. Each member of our faculty has more than 15 years of professional experience and all are active members of the AHIMA community. Our goal is to provide the world with educated HIM professionals, and to see these graduates make an impact in their community.
- Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
  Earn a Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science online at the University of Cincinnati. University of Cincinnati’s online Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science program offers working professional Clinical Laboratory Technicians (CLTs) and Medical Laboratory Technicians (MLTs) the opportunity to complete their bachelor’s degree and gain the knowledge and skills necessary for continued professional growth. The online MLS program combines the quality and high standards of UC’s campus-based program with the flexibility of distance learning. At UC, you can complete your degree while maintaining your personal and professional responsibilities.
  - NAACLS* accredited Medical Laboratory Science program
  - 100% online - No required campus visits
  - Graduate in just over 2 years - Become eligible for MLS (ASCP) certification
  - Receive the same degree as students who attend classes on UC’s Campus
  - Complete clinical experiences in a clinical laboratory near your home
  Why Choose This Program?
  - The University of Cincinnati provides comprehensive support for you throughout the program. As a prospective student, you will have a personal advisor guide you through the entire admission process. As a student, you will have continuous academic, technical, and administrative support and resources from Program Faculty, Facilitator, Student Services Assistant, Blackboard Helpdesk, Peer Groups, UC Administrative Office, and the UC Online Library. These resources are available to you all the way through graduation.
  - Learn from a distinguished and credentialed medical laboratory science program faculty committed to your success. The interactive approach to education and expertise in this program of study will enhance your learning and support your success.
  - Add credibility to your degree. The University of Cincinnati has gained a notable reputation for its outstanding faculty, cutting-edge research, curriculum, program accreditations and competitive tuition. The dedication to education provides each UC graduate with a solid academic foundation and recognized educational credentials.
- Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy
  University of Cincinnati’s accelerated 100% online Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy completion program is designed to allow students to graduate in as few as 20 months. The accelerated program is designed for working respiratory therapists who are seeking an advanced clinical and research-based curriculum. The accelerated format allows RTs to continue their important efforts in their own community. The courses allow students to apply the latest research from the field to influence patient care and clinical practice. You will learn to develop advanced practice skills that can lead to roles in pediatrics, sleep and diagnostics, management opportunities, and many more.
  Several changes in the healthcare field have led to a situation in which a bachelor’s has begun to replace an associate’s as the foundational degree in respiratory care. With UC’s accelerated program, graduates now have a path for personal and professional growth. The 13-course program can be completed in just five semesters (20 months) of part-time study. The accelerated curriculum helps RTs prepare for graduate school, specialization, advanced practice, or leadership & management roles, by exposing them to operations, logistics, and the full scope of healthcare. It’s about creating options for our graduates.
  The Respiratory Therapy program resides within the prestigious College of Allied Health Sciences (CAHS), where it joins flourishing distance learning programs including the B.S. in Health Information Management, B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science, and Master of Health Administration. The CAHS is committed to a competitive tuition, with similar in-state and out-of-state rates for all of its programs.
  Program Highlights:
  - 13 courses (either 7 or 15 weeks in duration)
  - Immediate application of coursework to your current position
  - Ability to maintain your current position and income while you earn your degree
  - Option to complete the program in as few as five semesters (20 months), depending on the number of classes taken per term
  - 100% online; no campus visits
  - Convenience of 24/7 access to coursework anywhere there is Internet connectivity
Master’s Degree Programs
- Master of Education - National Board
  The National Board concentration is tailor-made for teachers seeking their MEd while preparing for the National Board Certification. Teachers know the specific subjects that they teach as well as, how to teach those subjects effectively to students. Additionally, they are responsible for managing and monitoring student learning, and are committed to their students and their learning. Teachers, who are considering the National Board concentration, think systematically about their practice and learn from experience, they are often members of learning communities. The UC MEd National Board degree program is founded on many leadership qualities including truth, efficiency, community, professionalism, democracy, excellence, integrity and progress.
  The Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction program is designed to help teachers align their career goals with a degree that will help them transition from teachers into educating professionals. The program assists educators who are interested in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating instructional programs in K-12 school settings. Dedicated to making an impact with their educational career, these leaders seek to make a solid difference in teaching as well as to enhance the educational experience of students.
  The Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction online program connects working educators with a dynamic community of dedicated professors, accessible research, and a devoted student support team. The University has gained a notable reputation for its outstanding faculty, research, novel curriculum, program accreditations and competitive tuition and is regionally and NCATE accredited. Students can choose from four convenient start dates, receive relevant and comprehensive cohort-based curriculum, graduate in as little as two years with 45 quarter credit hours all while never stepping foot on a campus.
- Master of Education - STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics)
  The STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concentration is accessible and attractive to educators working in formal and informal settings interested in integrating science, technology, engineering and mathematics across the curriculum. It prepares educators to design integrated and project based learning experiences and develops a framework for thinking about the role of STEM subjects in a democratic society.
  The University of Cincinnati Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction program is designed to help teachers align their career goals with a degree that will help them transition from teachers into educating professionals. The program assists educators who are interested in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating instructional programs in K-12 school settings. Dedicated to making an impact with their educational career, these leaders seek to make a solid difference in teaching as well as to enhance the educational experience of students. The online program empowers dedicated teachers with the confidence and communication skills necessary to bring classroom environments to new levels of success.
  The University of Cincinnati's Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction online program connects working educators with a dynamic community of dedicated professors, accessible research and a devoted student support team. The University has gained a notable reputation for its outstanding faculty, research, novel curriculum, program accreditations and competitive tuition and is regionally and NCATE accredited. Students can choose from four convenient start dates, receive relevant and comprehensive cohort-based curriculum, graduate in as little as two years with 45 quarter credit hours all while never stepping foot on a campus.
- Master of Education - Teacher Leader
  The Teacher Leader concentration is designed for those active classroom teachers who are interested in assuming a leadership role and added responsibility within their school (or building) but do not aspire to become a principal. Courses paired with practicum experiences afford teacher leader candidates both the knowledge and experience to implement professional learning communities, coach and mentor peers, as well as improve student outcomes through improved classroom practice.
  The Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction program is designed to help teachers align their career goals with a degree that will help them transition from teachers into educating professionals. The program assists educators who are interested in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating instructional programs in K-12 school settings. Dedicated to making an impact with their educational career, these leaders seek to make a solid difference in teaching as well as to enhance the educational experience of students.
  The Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction online program connects working educators with a dynamic community of dedicated professors, accessible research and a devoted student support team. The University has gained a notable reputation for its outstanding faculty, research, novel curriculum, program accreditations and competitive tuition and is regionally and NCATE accredited. Students can choose from four convenient start dates, receive relevant and comprehensive cohort-based curriculum, graduate in as little as two years with 45 quarter credit hours all while never stepping foot on a campus.
- Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction - General Studies
  The University of Cincinnati Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction degree and continuing education program is designed to help teachers align their career goals with a degree that will help them transition from teachers into educating professionals. The program assists educators who are interested in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating instructional programs in K-12 school settings. With a dedication to making an impact with their educational career, these leaders seek to make a solid difference in teaching as well as to enhance the educational experience of students. University of Cincinnati's Online Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction empowers dedicated teachers with the confidence and communication skills necessary to bring classroom environments to new levels of success. Educators can choose from a variety of concentrations aligned with your career goals.
  The University of Cincinnati's Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction online degree program and continuing education courses, connects working educators with a dynamic community of dedicated professors, accessible research and a devoted student support team. The University has gained a notable reputation for its outstanding faculty, research, novel curriculum, program accreditations and competitive tuition and is regionally and NCATE accredited. Students can choose from four convenient start dates, receive relevant and comprehensive cohort-based curriculum, graduate in as little as two years with 45 quarter credit hours all while never stepping foot on a campus.
  Teachers gain the components of politics, economics, and research while elevating their role as knowledge generators and creators of the classroom. The master's degree and continuing education courses prepare teachers to make positive changes in their classrooms, schools, and communities.
- Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction - Gifted
  The University of Cincinnati Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction degree and continuing education program is designed to help teachers align their career goals with a degree that will help them transition from teachers into educating professionals. The program assists educators who are interested in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating instructional programs in K-12 school settings. With a dedication to making an impact with their educational career, these leaders seek to make a solid difference in teaching as well as to enhance the educational experience of students. University of Cincinnati's Online Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction empowers dedicated teachers with the confidence and communication skills necessary to bring classroom environments to new levels of success. Educators can choose from a variety of concentrations aligned with your career goals.
  The University of Cincinnati's Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction online degree program and continuing education courses, connects working educators with a dynamic community of dedicated professors, accessible research and a devoted student support team. The University has gained a notable reputation for its outstanding faculty, research, novel curriculum, program accreditations and competitive tuition and is regionally and NCATE accredited. Students can choose from four convenient start dates, receive relevant and comprehensive cohort-based curriculum, graduate in as little as two years with 45 quarter credit hours all while never stepping foot on a campus.
  Teachers gain the components of politics, economics, and research while elevating their role as knowledge generators and creators of the classroom. The master's degree and continuing education courses prepare teachers to make positive changes in their classrooms, schools, and communities.
- Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction - STEM
  The University of Cincinnati Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction degree and continuing education program is designed to help teachers align their career goals with a degree that will help them transition from teachers into educating professionals. The program assists educators who are interested in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating instructional programs in K-12 school settings. With a dedication to making an impact with their educational career, these leaders seek to make a solid difference in teaching as well as to enhance the educational experience of students. University of Cincinnati's Online Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction empowers dedicated teachers with the confidence and communication skills necessary to bring classroom environments to new levels of success. Educators can choose from a variety of concentrations aligned with your career goals.
  The University of Cincinnati's Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction online degree program and continuing education courses, connects working educators with a dynamic community of dedicated professors, accessible research and a devoted student support team. The University has gained a notable reputation for its outstanding faculty, research, novel curriculum, program accreditations and competitive tuition and is regionally and NCATE accredited. Students can choose from four convenient start dates, receive relevant and comprehensive cohort-based curriculum, graduate in as little as two years with 45 quarter credit hours all while never stepping foot on a campus.
  Teachers gain the components of politics, economics, and research while elevating their role as knowledge generators and creators of the classroom. The master's degree and continuing education courses prepare teachers to make positive changes in their classrooms, schools, and communities.
- Master of Education in Educational Leadership
  The University of Cincinnati's Master of Education in Educational Leadership online program connects working educators with a dynamic community of dedicated professors, accessible research, and a devoted student support team. The University has gained a notable reputation for its outstanding faculty, research, novel curriculum, program accreditations, and competitive tuition.
  Many of our prospective students wonder if online learning is right for them. After experiencing online coursework, students are pleased with the flexibility, convenience, and quality of the program. Students receive actual, physical textbooks, online lectures, and a detailed syllabus providing a guide to each week's studies.
  With our online learning, assistance is readily available. Faculty, professional facilitators, and other students are accessible to provide support and guidance throughout the program. In fact, students tell us that they receive more support with us than in other on-campus programs they have been in.
  Our program is also unique in that most of its students who begin the program complete the program. In fact, we can boast that we carry one of the highest student retention rates for an online program at more than 95% each term. You'll see the value of an educational leadership degree from the University of Cincinnati will carry on after having completed the program, as our graduates have extremely high pass rates on state certification tests.
- Master of Education in Foundations in Behavior Analysis
  The online Master of Education in Foundations in Behavior Analysis provides students with foundational knowledge in applied behavior analysis, education, and psychology for practice in schools and other agencies serving children, including those with disabilities. The Master of Education in Foundations in Behavior Analysis degree has broad applications in areas of increasing interest and market demand (e.g., serving children with autism and other behavioral disabilities). Students enrolled in the master’s program will learn to focus on changing behaviors in important contexts, such as the school and family, and to collaborate with key individuals for effecting meaningful changes within these contexts. The Master of Education in Foundations in Behavior Analysis can be completed in as few as 20 months.
  The Master of Education in Behavior Analysis Program Highlights:
  - 10 courses, each 15 weeks in duration.
  - First six courses approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination
  - Immediate application of coursework to your current position
  - Ability to maintain your current position and income while you earn your degree
  - Option to complete the program in as few as five semesters (20 months), depending on the number of classes taken per term
  - 100% online; no on-campus residency
  - Convenience of 24/7 access to coursework anywhere there is Internet connectivity
- Master of Education in Special Education
  The University of Cincinnati Master of Education in Special Education program is designed to enhance and better the lives of all individuals with special needs through education, community awareness and ecologically based service delivery. The program complements the dedication of these educators to meeting the individual needs of students. The Online Master of Education in Special Education aids teachers in understanding student's behavioral, social and academic development, while helping them develop emotionally and interact effectively in social situations. Special education teachers are a unique leaders who take pride in organization, patience and the ability to motivate students while understanding individualism and accepting differences.
  The University of Cincinnati's Master of Education in Special Education online program connects educators who are committed to improving the educational outcomes of students with disabilities, to a dynamic community of dedicated professors, accessible research and a devoted student support team. The University has gained a notable reputation for its outstanding faculty, research, novel curriculum, program accreditations and competitive tuition and is regionally and NCATE accredited. Students can choose from four convenient start dates, receive relevant and comprehensive cohort-based curriculum, graduate in as little as two years with 30 semester credit hours all while never stepping foot on a campus. Additionally, students who seek licensure in special education have the option of enrolling in additional credits that will set them on a path that leads to earning that additional accolade.
  
  The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).∞ Students receive a premiere education that is recognized across the nation and within their communities. The Curriculum & Instruction Program is also accredited by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE).*
  
  Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) www.ncahigherlearningcommission.orgor (800) 621-7440
- Master of Health Administration
  The UC Master of Health Administration (MHA) program provides working professionals and other qualified individuals an opportunity to gain the credentials, knowledge and skills needed to effectively lead and manage health care organizations, agencies and practices now and into the future. The MHA program combines a competency-based curriculum; diverse, experienced faculty; and a proven distance learning model providing a unique path to your master’s degree.
  Need for Leaders in a Rapidly Growing Field
  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics*, jobs in medical and health services management are expected to grow 22% from 2010 to 2020. As the health care industry expands, it will continue to provide leadership opportunities in management, consulting and executive level positions.
  Benefits of UC’s Master of Health Administration Program
  University of Cincinnati’s online Master of Health Administration degree program prepares graduates with the real-world knowledge and practical skills needed to plan, direct, supervise and improve the delivery of health care.
  - Graduate in as little as 2 years
  - 100 % online – no campus visits required
  - Network with local, regional and national health care experts, faculty, and peers throughout your coursework and the Virtual Residency
  - Enhance your knowledge of health policy and economics, business, finance, leadership, management, population health and overall quality improvement of health care
  100% Online Learning
  Whether you are a working health care professional or other qualified individual, the UC Master of Health Administration program offers the flexibility to pursue an advanced degree 100% online. The coursework component is delivered through Blackboard, an easy-to-use online learning environment. This format allows you to complete all assignments and assessments, view lectures, and participate in discussion boards and chat sessions at a time convenient for you within the syllabus. You will also have the ability to engage with faculty, health care experts, and your peers during the Virtual Residency. This live, interactive experience is designed to blend your coursework and practical experiences. Most importantly, students have access to a multi-level academic, technical and administrative support system.
- Master of Health Informatics
  The Future of Healthcare is in the Balance
  
  The University of Cincinnati Master of Health Informatics program serves the ever-growing demand for highly skilled health informatics professionals. The goal is to produce well-rounded professionals who can lead improvements in the quality of systems which ultimately affect population health. This is achieved by offering a curriculum perfectly balanced between information technology, patient care, and health. Business, healthcare, and IT professionals will be exposed to innovative technologies, project management, health law & ethics, data analytics, and business intelligence practices in a balanced effort between the expert faculty of UC’s College of Allied Health Sciences and College of Business. This experience is delivered 100% online with one of the most affordable tuition rates in the country, and offered as a one or two year program.
  Need for Health Informatics Professionals in a Rapidly Growing Field
  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics*, jobs in medical and health services management are expected to grow 22% from 2010 to 2020. As the health care industry expands, it will continue to provide leadership opportunities in management, consulting, and executive level positions.
  According to the Burning Glass labor market analysis, job postings seeking out health informatics professionals grew by 36% from 2007 to 2011, compared with a 9 percent growth rate in all healthcare postings combined.
  According to the CEO of American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA), approximately 70,000 health informatics specialists are needed in the next decade within the U.S.
  Benefits of UC’s Master of Health Informatics Program
  University of Cincinnati’s online MHI degree program prepares graduates with the real-world knowledge and practical skills needed to improve patient care, quality, efficiency, and population health through the use of information technology and systems.
  •   Graduate in as little as 1 year
  •   100 % online – no campus visits
  •   No GRE required
  •   Six enrollment periods per year
  •   Special Focus on project management and data analytics. Graduates gain the foundational knowledge required for the PMP credential.
  •   Tailor-made for working professionals from diverse backgrounds, such as business, healthcare and IT
  UC MHI Learning Community
  The UC MHI learning community offers working professionals the flexibility to pursue an advanced degree 100% online in as few as 1 year. Students are assigned to a small cohort of peers led by expert faculty of UC’s College of Allied Health Sciences and College of Business. In these small cohorts, students will experience a high level of student-to-faculty and student-to-student interactivity through innovative education technologies. The course work component is delivered through Blackboard, an easy-to-use online learning environment. In essence, the program promotes collaboration, diversity in content, and exploration of specific topics.
  Students who progress through the program can immediately use their gained knowledge to become critical thinkers and change agents to further advance the field of health informatics.
  
  Committed to Diversity
  The University of Cincinnati embraces diversity as a core value in preparing students for a global society. The talents and perspectives of people from different races, ethnicities, genders, sexual orientations, ages, economic statuses, family structures, disabilities, and religions enrich and empower the community of our vibrant university.
  *Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2012-13 Edition, Medical and Health Services Managers, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/management/medical-and-health-services-managers.htm (visited July 02, 2013).
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice
  We are the University of Cincinnati.
  Since its founding in 1819, UC has been the source of many discoveries creating positive change for society, including the first cooperative education system in 1903, the first antihistamine, the oral polio vaccine, the first electronic organ, and the first degree program offered via satellite. University of Cincinnati is classified as a Research University (Very High Research Activity) by the Carnegie Commission. Each year, this urban, public research university graduates more than 5,000 students, adding to the more than 250,000 alumni living around the world.
  The School of Criminal Justice is ranked among the Top 3 Criminal Justice programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report, and it’s the highest ranked school with an online master’s degree in Criminal Justice. UC’s online Master of Science program has graduated more than 2,000 students in its ten year history online. Our graduates command the respect of their peers and supervisors as they lead positive change in the field of criminal justice.
  What else makes UC’s program so distinct?
  - Constantly updated criminal justice curriculum
  - Three distinct and relevant concentration offerings
  - Most published criminal justice faculty in the country
  - Commitment to research
  Accreditations
  The University of Cincinnati is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), a Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA).* Regional accreditation is the type of accreditation awarded to the nation’s largest and most prestigious public and private colleges and universities. All public, state-funded universities in the United States, including the University of Cincinnati, are regionally accredited.
  *The Higher Learning Commission, 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504; Phone: 800-621-7440; Fax: 312-263-7462.
  Top Rankings
  - Top 3 criminal justice graduate program (U.S. News and World Report, 2010)
  - No. 1 faculty nationally in publications of criminal justice research (Journal of Criminal Justice, 2007)
  - Top 100 public universities (U.S. News & World Report college rankings, 2012)
  - Featured in The Best 201 Colleges for the Real World: Get In. Get Out. Get a Job.
  - Ranked 62nd among the Top 100 “Elite Values” in higher education (Money Magazine)
  - Rated one of the best 373 colleges (Princeton Review, 2011)
  Master of Science in Criminal Justice Program Details
  The comprehensive 11-course curriculum is designed to help you understand the conceptual and theoretical frameworks that inform the study of crime and criminal justice, assess problems through a rigorous research approach, and conduct improved policy analysis. The program will also help you identify current trends in the areas of corrections, policing, and criminology. Many of our graduates pursue careers in research and university settings or assume other leadership roles in the criminal justice system.
  Program Highlights
  - Eleven total courses (33 semester hours): Graduate in as few as two years of dedicated part-time study or one year of full-time study
  - Take only one course at a time in the part-time program (two courses in the full-time program)
  - Access courses and assignments any time, 24 hours a day, from any computer in the world
  - Curriculum that combines cutting-edge theory with real-world application
  - Three enrollment periods each year: fall, spring, and summer
  - Receive the same degree on-campus students receive
  - All courses are taught by full-time University of Cincinnati faculty from the School of Criminal Justice
  Concentrations
  UC's distance learning program offers three distinct concentrations so that you can focus your master's degree in an area of criminal justice that is most relevant to you. Our innovative courses are constantly updated by our renowned faculty.
  - Analysis of Criminal Behavior - The Analysis of Criminal Behavior concentration in the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program focuses on the various types of criminal offenders and methods of criminal offending. Designed for students who want to deepen their understanding of the bio-social factors that differentiate serious criminal offenders from other people, this concentration also provides students with an in-depth grasp of specialized forms of criminal behavior.
  - Law Enforcement & Crime Prevention - The Law Enforcement & Crime Prevention concentration in the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is specifically designed to supply individuals with a strengthened knowledge of the intricacies and fundamentals of law enforcement and crime prevention. The curriculum provides students access to a diverse set of core courses dealing with basic theories and practices, while additional elective courses give students the opportunity to focus on other topics of interest, such as applied crime prevention and police effectiveness.
  - Corrections and Offender Rehabilitation - The Corrections and Offender Rehabilitation concentration in the Master of Science in Criminal Justice program is ideal for individuals looking to start or enhance their career in corrections and make a positive change in the lives of convicted men and women, and adjudicated juveniles. The program offers a series of courses that focus primarily on rehabilitating and treating criminal offenders; the comprehensive curriculum covers the theoretical and philosophical frameworks of corrections, as well as the theory and practice of community corrections and latest developments in offender rehabilitation. The material within this concentration also addresses the pressing matter of dealing with special populations such as youths, the addicted, and the mentally ill.
  Quality Matters
  UC’s nationally ranked College of Education, Criminal Justice, and Human Services (CECH) is recognized as a Quality Matters™ institution for its commitment to continuously improve the design and delivery of its online courses. Quality Matters is a nationally recognized, faculty-centered, peer review process designed to certify the quality of online and blended courses. Rest assured that with the rigorous, nationally recognized Quality Matters standards in place, your coursework will meet the highest standards and best practices for online learning.
  World Renowned Faculty
  UC professors aren’t just teaching about the criminal justice field: they are helping shape it — one student at a time. In this highly ranked master’s degree program, you will learn from full-time faculty who write the books on criminal justice…literally. The faculty is frequently heralded as the most published in top criminal justice journals, earning the reputation for being “innovators” in the field (Journal of Criminal Justice Education, 2011). Our faculty represent a who’s who among leading criminal justice researchers, including the winner of the American Society of Criminology’s most prestigious award — the Edwin H. Sutherland Award – and many other national award winners.
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice 1 Year program
  This distance learning degree program fits within your busy schedule, letting you complete your degree in as little as one year with our full-time online program. The goal of the Master of Science in Criminal Justice curriculum is to prepare criminal justice professionals to respond to emerging trends, assume leadership roles, and have an applied base of knowledge. This 48-credit program is comprised of eight quarters of study and can be completed in one year via full-time study. Coursework is organized into four areas: theory, administration and policy, research, and special topics. In addition to content-based courses, students will complete a demonstration project that will allow them to apply their course knowledge to real world policy issues. You will complete coursework and interact with instructors and peers through an innovative distance learning format and are not required to come to the University of Cincinnati campus.
- Master of Science in Nursing - Adult-Gero Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
  University of Cincinnati’s College of Nursing creates leaders for an industry that craves their expertise. Our students are challenged to be agents for real change by a faculty of experienced, practicing nurses. The 100% online format allows students to maintain their career while pursuing an advanced degree.
  The Adult-Gero Primary Care Nurse Practitioner specialty is for the registered nurse interested in primary or specialty care. Students receive expert training in diagnosis, treatment, and management of acute and chronic illness in patients over the age of 13. Individuals drawn to this specialty are life-long learners, seek more responsibility and independence in their career, and aspire to improve the quality of life of countless adults. The AGNP program can be completed in as few as 2 years, and graduates are eligible to sit for certification.
- Master of Science in Nursing - Nurse Midwifery
  University of Cincinnati’s College of Nursing creates leaders for an industry that craves their expertise. Our students are challenged to be agents for real change by a faculty of experienced, practicing nurses. The 100% online format allows students to maintain their career while pursuing an advanced degree.
  
  A Nurse-Midwife offers an alternative to the traditional medical model of care. This program focuses on skills to provide primary care for women throughout life stages including health promotion and disease prevention; health education and counseling; contraceptive management; gynecological care; pre-conception, prenatal, intra-partum, and post-partum care. The MSN in Nurse-Midwifery can be completed in as few as 2 years, and graduates are eligible to sit for certification.
- Master of Science in Nursing - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
  University of Cincinnati’s College of Nursing creates leaders for an industry that craves their expertise. Our students are challenged to be agents for real change by a faculty of experienced, practicing nurses. The 100% online format allows students to maintain their career while pursuing an advanced degree.
  
  A Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner provides holistic, comprehensive healthcare for women across their lifespan. The WHNP’s scope of practice includes health promotion, evaluation, diagnosis, and management of common and some complex medical conditions. UC’s MSN in Women’s Health program can be completed in as few as 2 years, and graduates are eligible to sit for certification.
Certificate
- Gifted Graduate Certificate
  The Gifted & Talented program focuses on the issues of teaching and learning from the perspective of the practicing classroom teacher who is interested in teaching and/or designing programs for gifted and talented students. Students are provided with the knowledge, skills and experiences needed to enhance student learning, and to increase their effectiveness as teachers and leaders in the field of gifted and talented education. The program addresses research, theory and best practices related to removing barriers to student achievement, learning environment, school culture and educational reform. Translating theory into practice is a primary emphasis. The MEd Gifted program is designed to produce educators who will identify and resolve common and potential legal/ethical issues related to gifted and talented education.
  The Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction program is designed to help teachers align their career goals with a degree that will help them transition from teachers into educating professionals. The program assists educators who are interested in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating instructional programs in K-12 school settings. Dedicated to making an impact with their educational career, these leaders seek to make a solid difference in teaching as well as to enhance the educational experience of students.
  The Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction online program connects working educators with a dynamic community of dedicated professors, accessible research and a devoted student support team. The University has gained a notable reputation for its outstanding faculty, research, novel curriculum, program accreditations, and competitive tuition and is regionally and NCATE accredited. Students can choose from four convenient start dates, receive relevant and comprehensive cohort-based curriculum, graduate in as little as two years with 45 quarter credit hours all while never stepping foot on a campus.
- Graduate Certificate in Behavior Analysis
  The University of Cincinnati online Behavior Analysis Graduate Certificate teaches students methods to develop effective interventions to address a wide array of learning and behavior problem behaviors across typically developing populations and disability categories in both clinical and educational settings. Grounded in the ethical and best practices recommended by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board, the program examines the specific and comprehensive use of learning principles, such as operant and respondent learning. It also places emphasis on prevention and early intervention. The Graduate Certificate in Behavior Analysis can be completed in 1 or 2 years, depending on the number of classes taken per term.
  Graduate Certificate in Behavior Analysis Program Highlights
  - 6 courses, each 15 weeks in duration
  - Courses approved by the Behavior Analyst Certification Board as meeting the coursework requirements for eligibility to take the Board Certified Behavior Analyst Examination (additional supervised experiences are required in order to be eligible to sit for the BCBA exam)
  - Immediate application of coursework to your current position
  - Ability to maintain your current position and income while you earn your degree
  - Option to complete the program in 1 or 2 years, depending on the number of classes taken per term
  - 100% online; no on-campus residency
  - Convenience of 24/7 access to coursework anywhere there is Internet connectivity
- Graduate Certificate in Health Care Administration
  The University of Cincinnati graduate certificate programs in health care administration provide working professionals and other qualified individuals an opportunity to earn their certificate 100% online. Students have the ability to quickly gain the credentials, knowledge and skills needed to effectively lead and manage in health care settings, now and into the future. Each program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that combines course work in business and health care management, and health law.
  
  Listed below are the University of Cincinnati Online Graduate Certificate Programs
  
  Graduate Certificate in Health Care Administration - This certificate program is for health care professionals who aspire to be at the central point of control.
  Graduate Certificate in Health Care Finance - This certificate program offers an understanding of financial management within the health care delivery system and its effects on the continuity and quality of health care.
  Graduate Certificate in Health Care Operations - This certificate program offers an understanding of how leaders can maximize operational effectiveness through strategic planning, organizing, leading and controlling.
  Graduate Certificate in Health Care Policy and Regulation - This certificate program offers an understanding of how law applies to the health care system.
  
  Program Highlights
  •   100 % online – no campus visits required
  •   Multi-faceted curriculum
  •   Earn a certificate that carries prestige from a top-ranked university
- Graduate Certificate in Health Care Finance
  The University of Cincinnati graduate certificate programs in health care administration provide working professionals and other qualified individuals an opportunity to earn their certificate 100% online. Students have the ability to quickly gain the credentials, knowledge and skills needed to effectively lead and manage in health care settings, now and into the future. Each program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that combines course work in business and health care management, and health law.
  
  Listed below are the University of Cincinnati Online Graduate Certificate Programs
  
  Graduate Certificate in Health Care Administration - This certificate program is for health care professionals who aspire to be at the central point of control.
  Graduate Certificate in Health Care Finance - This certificate program offers an understanding of financial management within the health care delivery system and its effects on the continuity and quality of health care.
  Graduate Certificate in Health Care Operations - This certificate program offers an understanding of how leaders can maximize operational effectiveness through strategic planning, organizing, leading and controlling.
  Graduate Certificate in Health Care Policy and Regulation - This certificate program offers an understanding of how law applies to the health care system.
  
  Program Highlights
  •   100 % online – no campus visits required
  •   Multi-faceted curriculum
  •   Earn a certificate that carries prestige from a top-ranked university
- Graduate Certificate in Health Care Operations
  The University of Cincinnati graduate certificate programs in health care administration provide working professionals and other qualified individuals an opportunity to earn their certificate 100% online. Students have the ability to quickly gain the credentials, knowledge and skills needed to effectively lead and manage in health care settings, now and into the future. Each program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that combines course work in business and health care management, and health law.
  
  Listed below are the University of Cincinnati Online Graduate Certificate Programs
  
  Graduate Certificate in Health Care Administration - This certificate program is for health care professionals who aspire to be at the central point of control.
  Graduate Certificate in Health Care Finance - This certificate program offers an understanding of financial management within the health care delivery system and its effects on the continuity and quality of health care.
  Graduate Certificate in Health Care Operations - This certificate program offers an understanding of how leaders can maximize operational effectiveness through strategic planning, organizing, leading and controlling.
  Graduate Certificate in Health Care Policy and Regulation - This certificate program offers an understanding of how law applies to the health care system.
  
  Program Highlights
  •   100 % online – no campus visits required
  •   Multi-faceted curriculum
  •   Earn a certificate that carries prestige from a top-ranked university
- Graduate Certificate in Health Care Policy and Regulation
  The University of Cincinnati graduate certificate programs in health care administration provide working professionals and other qualified individuals an opportunity to earn their certificate 100% online. Students have the ability to quickly gain the credentials, knowledge and skills needed to effectively lead and manage in health care settings, now and into the future. Each program offers an interdisciplinary curriculum that combines course work in business and health care management, and health law.
  
  Listed below are the University of Cincinnati Online Graduate Certificate Programs
  
  Graduate Certificate in Health Care Administration - This certificate program is for health care professionals who aspire to be at the central point of control.
  Graduate Certificate in Health Care Finance - This certificate program offers an understanding of financial management within the health care delivery system and its effects on the continuity and quality of health care.
  Graduate Certificate in Health Care Operations - This certificate program offers an understanding of how leaders can maximize operational effectiveness through strategic planning, organizing, leading and controlling.
  Graduate Certificate in Health Care Policy and Regulation - This certificate program offers an understanding of how law applies to the health care system.
  
  Program Highlights
  •   100 % online – no campus visits required
  •   Multi-faceted curriculum
  •   Earn a certificate that carries prestige from a top-ranked university
- K-12 TESOL Graduate Certificate
  The Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) concentration is geared toward individuals who are licensed in single or multiple subject areas and are interested in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL). The program is designed to meet the national TESOL standards. The aim of the program is to prepare theoretically informed and practically equipped, caring, committed, and competent ESL teachers, curriculum developers and consultants and program administrators for domestic K-12 public and private schools.
  The University of Cincinnati Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction program is designed to help teachers align their career goals with a degree that will help them transition from teachers into educating professionals. The program assists educators who are interested in planning, developing, implementing and evaluating instructional programs in K-12 school settings. Dedicated to making an impact with their educational career, these leaders seek to make a solid difference in teaching as well as to enhance the educational experience of students. The online program empowers dedicated teachers with the confidence and communication skills necessary to bring classroom environments to new levels of success.
  The University of Cincinnati's Master of Education in Curriculum & Instruction online program connects working educators with a dynamic community of dedicated professors, accessible research and a devoted student support team. The University has gained a notable reputation for its outstanding faculty, research, novel curriculum, program accreditations and competitive tuition and is regionally and NCATE accredited. Students can choose from four convenient start dates, receive relevant and comprehensive cohort-based curriculum, graduate in as little as two years with 45 quarter credit hours all while never stepping foot on a campus.

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Students complete academic studies through distance learning with courses online.
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