You may be closer than you think to the career of your dreams. Balance your job with online coursework as you earn your Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree. You'll find Ashford University, founded in 1918, is an ideal choice for you whether you're a working adult or haven't yet completed your degree. Count on Ashford University to provide a high-quality degree program that is affordable, accelerated, and convenient. Plus, you can transfer up to 99 approved credits which may help you graduate faster, spend less on your education and maximize your career potential. An enrollment advisor can help you choose a program that makes the best use of your existing credit hours. Whether you're looking to earn an Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's degree, Ashford University has a program that is ideally suited for you.
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ASSOCIATES:
Associates of Arts in Business
Earn your Associate of Arts in Business degree to prepare yourself for entry-level work in the field of business. Your classes in this 61 credit program will focus on important topics in today's workplace, such as communications, management, marketing and computer literacy.
Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Launch your education when you earn your Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Ashford University. Take the first steps toward qualifying for high-demand jobs in daycare, preschool, and elementary schools. Your courses in this 64-credit program focus on early childhood topics, such as: development, special learners, and instructional strategy. Transfer these credits toward any Bachelor's degree at Ashford.
Associate of Arts in Military Studies
Promote yourself and your career—earn your Associate of Arts in Military Studies from Ashford University. Advance in your military career with this entry-level degree program. Your courses in this 64-credit program focus on topics important to the military, such as politics, history, and peacekeeping. Transfer these credits toward any Bachelor's degree at Ashford.
BACHELORS:
In today's world, you'll find that higher education credentials are no longer optional; they're required for career advancement and leadership in organizations large and small. A Bachelor's degree not only opens doors to new opportunities, it can increase your potential earning power. Add a minor to your program to further enhance your degree. Discover which degree program fits your personal and professional goals.
Bachelor of Arts in Accounting
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Accounting degree from Ashford University and develop the necessary analytical, conceptual, and technical knowledge and proficiency in accounting. Build a solid foundation of accounting concepts, skills and practical applications to prepare yourself for a wide array of professional opportunities. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree and accelerate your path to completion.
Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science
Employ your knowledge with your Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science from Ashford University. You will study ways to build and maintain relationships. Learn about individual, family, and community problems and their solutions. Your online courses include topics like diversity and ethical decision making. This online degree program demonstrates your ability to understand behavior and solve social problems.
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree from Ashford University and increase your project management, critical thinking, and leadership skills. Understand relationships between marketing, accounting, and financial, human, and organizational management. Use previous education to personalize this degree when you pair it with a transfer concentration. Transfer up to 99 approved credits and accelerate your path to completion.
Available transfer concentrations include:
o Accounting
o Business Management
o Computer Science Studies
o Finance
o Hospitality Management
o Marketing
o Retail Management
Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics
Choose success! Your Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics degree demonstrates your understanding of business decision-making in a complex economy. Your courses cover subjects from finance to strategic planning. As an economist or financial analyst, you will find this subject a perfect fit for your career. Determine your future with your Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics from Ashford University.
Bachelor of Arts in Business Information Systems
Manage your career in information technology! Your Bachelor of Arts in Business Information Systems demonstrates your proficiency at designing, developing, and implementing information systems in a high-tech organization. You will complete coursework in database management, systems analysis, technology planning, programming concepts, business law, and procurement. Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Business Information Systems degree online with Ashford University.
Bachelor of Arts in Child Development
Understand children and families with your Bachelor of Arts in Child Development from Ashford University. You will study the stages of development from infancy through adolescence. Learn how families and communities impact children's growth. Your online courses include topics like language acquisition, behavior, and the role of play in children's education. This degree demonstrates your competence in working with children.
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
Extend your reach with your Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies from Ashford University. Upon graduation, you will be well acquainted with modern communications, be highly trained in multicultural communications and conflict resolution, and exhibit advanced persuasion skills. Plus, you can transfer up to 99 approved credits toward this degree and accelerate your graduation.
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Launch your career in child development with your Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Ashford University. Strengthen your skills while enhancing your understanding of children's education. You will be trained in theories of childhood development and exhibit advanced instructional skills. Plus, you can transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree to accelerate your degree completion.
Available specializations include:
o Infant and Toddler Care
Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Administration
Break new ground in your education career with your Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Administration from Ashford University. A degree in Early Childhood Education Administration will demonstrate your proficiency and competence as an administrator in the education industry. And you can transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree to accelerate your degree completion.
Available specializations include:
o Infant and Toddler Care
Bachelor of Arts in Education and Public Policy
Attain your Bachelor of Arts in Education and Public Policy online from Ashford University. This degree demonstrates your commitment to civic involvement and participation in educational communities. Your courses cover such topics as social justice and policy-making for schools. As a future advocate for public education, you will find this degree a perfect fit for your career.
Bachelor of Arts in English
Create a versatile career with your Bachelor of Arts in English from Ashford University. You will develop a foundation of critical thinking skills. Strengthen your comprehension of our world and your ability to communicate. Your online courses include linguistics, composition, and surveys of literature. Discover the themes that are crucial to a just society and global community.
Bachelor of Arts in English Language Learner Studies
Teach to the world. Earn your Bachelor of Arts in English Language Learner Studies online from Ashford University. This degree demonstrates your readiness to provide businesses and individuals with adult language instruction. Your courses cover subjects from grammar to inter-cultural communications. As an educator in our modern global environment, you will find this degree a perfect fit for your career.
Bachelor of Arts in Finance
Invest in your career with your Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Ashford University. You will discover how to measure and secure the efficient use of financial resources. Learn problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze business and financial conditions. Your online courses include investments, risk management and micro- and macroeconomics. Use the latest financial theories to conduct financial analysis.
Bachelor of Arts in Health and Human Services
Support diverse populations and Advance your career when you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Health and Human Services degree from Ashford University. Prepare for numerous helping positions in caregiving and other non-managerial roles. Your courses include current medical issues and public health. Give your career in health a head-start with your Bachelor of Arts in Health and Human Services.
Available specializations include:
o Long-Term Care Management
Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration degree from Ashford University and benefit from an interdisciplinary and integrated learning approach, reflecting the realities of the health care system. Explore administration, regulation and financing, planning, and policy. Delve into social, political, ethical, legal and economic factors contributing to the U.S. health care system's complexity.
Available specializations include:
o Long-Term Care Management
Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies
Revitalize your career! This degree demonstrates your knowledge and skills to provide quality service in the health care industry. Your courses cover subjects from community health to special populations. As a health service provider, you will find this subject a perfect fit for your career. Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies degree online from Ashford University.
Available transfer concentrations include:
o Applied Behavioral Science (Human Services)
o Biology
o Chemistry
o Environmental Science
o Exercise Science
o Health Care Administration
o Health Studies
o Human Resources Management
o Human Services Administration
o Medical Records
o Nursing
o Physical Education
o Psychology
o Radiologic Technology
o Sociology
o Social Services
o Speech and Language Therapy
Special Terms and Conditions
Students should understand that this program is not intended to prepare them for professional licensure or certification in any field. Students seeking licensure or certification in a particular profession are strongly encouraged to carefully research the requirements for that licensure prior to enrollment.
Bachelor of Arts in History
Dive in to the past, and prepare for your future. Your Bachelor of Arts in History degree from Ashford University demonstrates your comprehension of the evolving forces that continually shape modern life. Your courses explore multiple regions and cultures, and conclude with a research-focused capstone course. Navigate our complex world with your Bachelor of Arts in History from Ashford University.
Bachelor of Arts in Human Resource Management
Train yourself to succeed. Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management degree online from Ashford University. This degree demonstrates your knowledge and understanding of the human resources function within modern, complex organizations. Your courses cover such subjects as recruitment, compensation, and benefits. If you plan on a career in human resources, you will find this degree program is a perfect fit for you.
Bachelor of Arts in Instructional Design
Plan for success. Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Instructional Design from Ashford University. Create instruction for e-learning in online environments. You will synthesize learning theory with models for instructional design. Your online courses include studies in assessment, adult learning, and virtual collaboration. This degree program enables you to evaluate technology and applications for effective student learning.
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts
See the big picture. Pursue your Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts at Ashford University. You will complete coursework in communication, history, ethics, writing, and more. Foster an independent view of the world. This degree demonstrates your commitment to expand your critical, creative thinking, and communication skills. Pursue the liberal arts – because you’ll never know what you’ll need to know.
Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management degree from Ashford University and examine the human side of managing organizations. Learn to facilitate better communication, group behavior, decision-making, and human resource management while observing a code of ethics. Personalize your degree when you pair it with a transfer concentration. Transfer up to 99 approved credits and accelerate your degree completion.
Available transfer concentrations include:
o Accounting
o Applied Behavioral Science (Human Services)
o Biology
o Business
o Business Administration
o Child Study
o Criminal Justice
o Communications
o Culinary Arts Management
o Early Childhood Education
o Education
o Elementary Education
o Engineering Studies
o English/Language Arts
o Environmental Management
o Health Care Administration
o History
o Homeland Security
o Hospitality Management
o Human Services Administration
o Liberal Studies
o Management
o Marketing
o Mathematics
o Physical Education
o Political Science
o Project Management
o Psychology
o Public Administration
o Public Safety Administration
o Recreation
o Retail Management
o Sociology
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government
Secure the benefits of education! With your Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government degree from Ashford University, you demonstrate your understanding of how our political institutions work. Your courses provide systematic studies that focus on political behavior, power and authority, and conflict resolution. Declare independence with your Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Ashford University.
Bachelor of Arts in Project Management
Complete your goals with your Bachelor of Arts in Project Management from Ashford University. You will develop successful approaches to contracting and procurement. Learn risk analysis, cost management, and quality control. Your online courses include leadership and communication skills in addition to basic business knowledge. This unique degree demonstrates your ability to plan, execute, and oversee a well-documented project.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree from Ashford University to pursue a career in psychology or to move on to graduate school. Explore psychology as an area of scientific investigation and as a health or human services profession so you can apply the learning effectively in careers that involve an understanding of human behavior and leadership development.
Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration
Contribute to your career in public service! Your Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration degree from Ashford University demonstrates your proficiency in public service. You will complete coursework in urban management; budgeting and finance; political science and intergovernmental issues; and policy development. Take the lead in public service with your Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration from Ashford University.
Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Marketing
Explore the many ways in which marketing and public relations shape our modern business world with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Marketing degree from Ashford University. This degree can propel you into a professional career in sales, advertising, communications, events planning, or public relations. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your degree.
Available specializations include:
o Information Systems
o International Management
o Project Management
Bachelor of Arts in Service Management
Create exceptional customer experiences with your Bachelor of Arts in Service Management from Ashford University. You will discover how to deliver services in organizations devoted to customer care. Learn to assess logistics in a variety of service environments. Your online courses include accounting, human resources, and marketing. Design service metrics and develop human capital strategies.
Available specializations include:
o Hospitality Enterprise
o Mass-Market Retail Enterprise Management
o Non-Profit Enterprise
o Restaurant Enterprise Management
Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree from Ashford University to investigate both the social and legal sides of criminal justice. Be an instrument for change when you choose this degree program to better understand the legal and social forces that shape American culture. Transfer up to 99 approved credits to accelerate your degree completion.
Available specializations include:
o Corrections Management
o Forensics
o Homeland Security
o Political Science and Government
o Security Management
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science degree from Ashford University and develop a sound understanding of the society we live in—individuals, families, communities, governments, and cultures—from various perspectives. Apply approved transfer credits toward a concentration such as education studies, psychology, and more. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your degree to accelerate your completion date.
Available transfer concentrations include:
o Anthropology
o Applied Behavioral Science
o Art History
o Biology
o Child & Family Development
o Communications
o Criminal Justice
o Early Childhood Education
o Economics
o Education Studies
o English/Language Arts
o Environmental Science
o History
o Human Resources Management
o Human Services
o Mathematics
o Political Science
o Psychology
o Sociology
o Social Services
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science w/Education Concentration (BASS/Ed) (teacher certification)
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science with an Education concentration (BASS/Ed.) from Ashford University and be on your way to becoming a teacher. Earn your BASS/Ed. at Ashford, then start your online Teacher Preparation Program at Rio Salado College thanks to the schools' partnership. You can achieve your BA and Teacher Certification in as few as 2½ years.
Bachelor of Arts in Sociology
Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Sociology degree from Ashford University and discover the intricate framework of relationships between individuals and the societies they create: their composition, organization, culture, and development. Tackle such areas as social issues, cross-cultural perspectives, community, aging and family. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree to accelerate your degree completion.
Bachelor of Arts in Sports and Recreation Management
Apply your love of sports and fitness to the world of business with your Bachelor of Arts in Sports and Recreation Management degree from Ashford University. Build your management and leadership skills while deepening your business knowledge of the industry. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your degree. Score the first of many victories in your career with Ashford.
Available specializations include:
o Entrepreneurship
o Finance
o Information Systems
o Marketing
o Project Management
Bachelor of Arts in Supply Change Management
Coordinate your own success. Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management from Ashford University. Discover how to distribute products while preparing to manage transportation, warehouses, and supply chains. Learn to assess systems' performance using logistics decision support. Examine globalization's effect on organizations' operations and production. Your online courses include accounting, decision modeling, and hazardous materials.
Minors
Add a minor to your Bachelor's degree program from Ashford University. Choose from more than ten minors from various fields to complete a program of study worth 18 credits that is distinct from and supplements your major degree program. Your minor will provide a coherent pattern to elective hours, expand career options, or allow you to explore an area different from your major.
Available minors include:
o Accounting
o Business Administration
o Business Economics
o Child Development
o Entrepreneurship
o Finance
o Health Care Administration
o History
o Human Resources Management
o Information Systems
o International Management
o Logistics Management
o Marketing
o Operations Management
o Organizational Management
o Political Science & Government
o Project Management
o Psychology
o Public Administration
o Social and Criminal Justice
o Sociology
o Sports and Recreation Management
MASTERS:
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Expand your academic knowledge and develop professional competence in managing and influencing organizational effectiveness with your Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Ashford University. Complete a standard program of study or personalize your program with one of several concentrations. Each concentration focuses on a unique element that will further enhance your skills and prepare you for a larger range of responsibility.
Available concentrations include:
o Entrepreneurship
o Finance
o Global Management
o Health Care Administration
o Human Resources Management
o Information Systems
o Marketing
o Organizational Leadership
o Project Management
o Public Administration
o Supply Chain Management
MBA in Human Resources Management
Elevate your Master of Business Administration (MBA) to new heights with a Human Resource Management concentration. Combine major course credits with 9 semester credits in Human Resource Management that cover training and development, compensation and benefits, and strategies in human resource management. Explore how the human resources function aligns with organizations. Graduate from Ashford University with a dynamic professional degree.
MBA in Organizational Leadership
Take your Master of Business Administration (MBA) to the next level with a concentration in Organizational Leadership. Combine major course credits with 9 semester credits in Organizational Leadership that focus on theories, history and strategies in contemporary leadership. Explore organizational change, leadership's responsibilities, and how it will impact the future. Graduate from Ashford University with a dynamic professional degree.
Master of Arts in Organizational Management
Expand your professional competence in a world of rapid and global change. You will develop advanced skills in dealing with the complex problems organizations and individuals face in today's marketplace.
Available concentrations include:
o Global Management
o Human Resources Management
o Organizational Leadership
o Health Care Administration
o Project Management
o Supply Chain Management
o Public Administration
Master of Arts in Education
Elevate your education to the next level. Reach a milestone with your Master of Arts in Education from Ashford University. Master the skills to be an education leader. In addition to core courses in teaching and learning, you choose a concentration to focus your degree. Make an impact on schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.
Master of Arts in Education - Assessment & Measurement
Elevate your education by earning your Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Assessment and Measurement from Ashford University. Tailor your education degree for success with this specialization that will prepare you to design, develop, and implement of performance-based assessments. Make an impact on our nation's schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.
Master of Arts in Education - Culturally Responsive Education
Support learning for all students when you earn your Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Culturally Responsive Education from Ashford University. This specialization allows you to respond to students' and families' fundamental cultural differences as you provide equitable learning. Learn to establish partnerships with families and communities, plan instruction for diverse learners, and identify cultural impacts on education.
Master of Arts in Education - Curriculum & Instruction
Be an agent for change when you choose Curriculum and Instruction as your specialization for the Master of Arts in Education degree program from Ashford University. This specialization covers such diverse topics as systems thinking, metacognition, and differentiated instruction. You will learn to introduce change in education by designing instructional models for increased achievement.
Master of Arts in Education - Distance Learning
Place yourself at the cutting edge of the 21st century classroom when you choose Distance Learning as your specialization for the Master of Arts in Education degree program from Ashford University. You will learn needs assessment, content sequencing, and how to write requests for proposals for technology training—all so that you can inform, motivate, and prepare learners.
Master of Arts in Education - Early Childhood Education
Launch your career as an expert in child development by earning your Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Early Childhood Education. The Early Childhood Education specialization covers language acquisition, classroom management, and the impact of families and communities on schools. You will learn to design primary-school curricula, deliver differentiated instruction to children, and collaborate with parents and communities.
Master of Arts in Education - Educational Technology Leadership
Be a leader in teaching with technology when you pursue the Educational Technology Leadership specialization as part of your Master of Arts in Education degree program. The Educational Technology Leadership specialization focuses on supporting teachers in embracing technology to support student learning. Your coursework includes educational technology, instructional design and delivery, systems thinking, and leadership.
Master of Arts in Education - English Language Learner
Teach the whole world by earning your Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in English Language Learner. Gain an understanding of the implications of diverse languages for student learning and achievement, as well as techniques for teaching English. You will study integrative strategies and methods, in addition to English syntax, grammar, and pronunciation.
Master of Arts in Education - Higher Education
If you aspire to teach in a college or university, choose the Higher Education specialization as part of your Master of Arts in Education degree program. In this specialization, you will understand the relationships between planning and adult learning at the course, program, and institutional levels. Explore factors that affect adult learning, and the organizational cultures that promote or inhibit learning.
Master of Arts in Education - Teacher Leader
Be a leader in education when you earn your Master of Arts in Education with a Teacher Leader specialization. The Teacher Leader specialization looks at educational institutions in their socio-political contexts, from a systems-thinking perspective. You will learn to monitor and evaluate curriculum and instruction, and to lead the change process for improve achievement.
Master of Arts in Health Care Administration
Foster your career by earning your Master of Arts in Health Care Administration from Ashford University. Deepen the value of your services with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree. With your Master of Arts in Health Care Administration, you demonstrate your expertise in directing health care organizations, leading health professionals, and delivering invaluable services to people in need.
Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology
Earn your Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology degree from Ashford University to stay on the cutting edge of the 21st century classroom or training room while preparing yourself for career advancement. Discover how technology-based teaching and training practices have the potential to greatly enhance the effectiveness of the learning experience for K-12 students and trainees.
Master of Public Administration
Fulfill your passion for public service. Access greater opportunities by pursuing your Master of Public Administration degree online from Ashford University. Perfect your interpersonal and management skills, while gaining expertise in urban planning, decision making, policy implementation, and managing personnel in ways that embrace quality and diversity. Broaden your horizons with the knowledge you acquire through Ashford's Master of Public Administration program.