Ashford University

Earn the Associate’s, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree you’ve always wanted. The Ashford University experience provides:

Engaging curricula
Pursue a course of study that covers the full spectrum of modern knowledge – from eMarketing and Cognitive Studies to Sustainable Enterprise Management.

Modern digital tools
Many courses offer ways to study, learn, and share from a suite of digital materials. Plus you can keep in touch with professors and classmates while you’re on-the-go with the Ashford Mobile app.

Vibrant community
The Ashford student body is a diverse family where everyone is welcome. Students, faculty, and alumni interact and support each other from across the country and the world. Social media allows everyone in the Ashford community to connect and network whenever you wish.

Cherished tradition
Ashford University is the perfect blend of tradition with 21st century vision. Commencement ceremonies are one important tradition at Ashford, when the campus in Clinton, Iowa welcomes thousands of students from across the country to receive their diplomas in person.

Help define the modern college experience. Join Ashford University. Enroll today.
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Ashford Mission: To provide accessible, affordable, innovative, high-quality learning opportunities and degree programs that meet the diverse needs of individuals pursuing integrity in their lives, professions and communities.

*Ashford University does not currently accept students in Arkansas, Kentucky, Minnesota or Mississippi.*

Accreditation:
Ashford University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. (www.ncahlc.org)

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Programs Offered

• AA/Business
  • Earn your Associate of Arts in Business degree from Ashford University. Prepare yourself for entry-level work in the field of business, and be on a path to a better future. You'll find this 67-credit online program is a perfect foundation for the business world. Courses are taken one at a time for 5 weeks and focus on topics such as communications, management, marketing, and computer literacy. Upon completion of your Associate’s degree at Ashford, you have the ability to transfer your credits toward any of the Bachelor’s degree programs at Ashford.
     
• AA/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. You’ll find your courses in this 67-credit online program, taken one at a time for five weeks each, focus on important topics in early childhood, such as: development, learning assessment, special learners, and instructional strategy. Upon completion of your Associate’s degree at Ashford, you can transfer your credits toward any of Ashford’s many Bachelor’s degree programs.
     
  • Terms and Conditions: Successful completion of the Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education program does not lead to certification or licensure. Completing the Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education by itself will not qualify a student for certification or licensure in any state. It is the student's responsibility to determine individual state licensure requirements for teacher certification or licensure. Please refer to the Education Resource Organizations Directory (EROD) for individual state requirements for teacher certification or licensure. Please be advised that states change their policies from time to time and students are advised to check with their state regulatory agencies’ policies and procedures relating to licensure in that state on a regular basis. Further, a criminal record may prevent an applicant from obtaining licensure, certification or employment in this field of study. For additional information, please refer to your state licensing board or agency.
     
• AA/Military Studies
  • Promote yourself and potentially your career – earn your Associate of Arts in Military Studies from Ashford University. This entry-level online degree program may help if you seek to advance in your military career.. You’ll find your courses in this 64-credit program, taken one at a time for five weeks each, focus on topics important to the military, such as: political science, international relations, history, and peacekeeping. Upon completion of your Associate’s degree at Ashford, you can transfer your credits toward any of Ashford’s many Bachelor’s degree programs.
     
• AA/Organizational Management
  • Take charge of your future! With your Associate of Arts in Organizational Management from Ashford University, you earn your basic credentials as a supervisor and administrator. You’ll find your courses in this 67-credit online program, taken one at a time for five weeks each, focus on topics like leadership, communication, group behavior, and organizational change. Upon completion of your Associate’s degree at Ashford, you can apply your credits toward any of Ashford’s many Bachelors degree programs.
     
• BA in Cognitive Studies
  • Explore how we learn, solve problems, and make decisions when you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Cognitive Studies online from Ashford University.
    Graduates of this degree program might pursue careers in rehabilitation, special education, or as developmental delay specialists. Your online courses include such topics as perception, reading, intelligence, and child development. Learn to identify changes in brain development over time and their impact on cognitive functions. Discover the unique needs of learners with cognitive delays, as well as programs to address their needs. This interdisciplinary degree incorporates psychology, neuroscience, and education.
     
• BA in Consumer and Family Financial Services
  • Stay on track with your Bachelor of Arts in Consumer and Family Financial Services earned online from Ashford University. If you seek a career in which you offer your expertise in financial planning to families, then this online degree program is for you.
    More financial advisors are needed to assist the millions of workers retiring over the coming decades. Discover your own role as an advisor providing business service. Learn to evaluate investments based on risk and potential returns. Examine the role of insurance in personal financial planning. This degree says you are ready to provide sound financial advice to individuals outside of business. Guide people to security – earn your Bachelor of Arts in Consumer and Family Financial Services.
     
• BA in eMarketing
  • Advertise yourself with your Bachelor of Arts in eMarketing earned online from Ashford University. If you dream of being on the cutting edge of product development and brand management, then this degree is for you.
    In this online curriculum, your courses cover basic business concepts like marketing research, then add applications in online promotion. You will learn to create a strategic eMarketing campaign using current technology. Examine global markets and get the most out of alternative media. This degree prepares you to compete on the internet, including social media. Pitch your skills – earn your Bachelor of Arts in eMarketing.
     
• BA/Accounting
  • Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Accounting degree online 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. This degree will provide you with the ability to demonstrate fundamental accounting principles and procedures, employ technology tools related to the area of accounting, analyze alternatives to complex accounting problems, and utilize and integrate accounting information in business decision-making. Upon graduation, you will possess a practical understanding of these ideas and other important accounting concepts and skills.
     
• BA/Business Administration
  • Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration degree online from Ashford University and increase your project management, critical thinking, and leadership skills. While you pursue your Business Administration degree, you’ll come to understand the relationships between marketing, quantitative theory, accounting, economic principles, and financial, human, and organizational management. Gain the technical knowledge, critical thinking skills, and the ability to communicate ideas in a collaborative environment. Use previous education to enhance and personalize your Bachelor’s degree when you pair it with a transfer concentration. Prepare for graduate school and a master’s degree that can help you exceed your personal and professional goals.
     
• BA/Adult Development
  • Help people thrive with your Bachelor of Arts in Adult Development earned online from Ashford University. People move through stages depending on their economics, relationships, and health. The market needs professionals who serve working adults, new parents, retirees, and those who switch careers. If your goal is to work with adult across multiple disciplines, then this online degree program is for you. This degree demonstrates your skill at working with adults. Your courses include studies in aging, health and wellness, and cognition. You will explore training techniques and the differences between physical, mental, and social changes throughout adulthood. Experience the diverse challenges and transitions that adults confront throughout life’s journey.
     
• BA/Applied Behavioral Science
  • Employ your knowledge with your Bachelor of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science from Ashford University. Study ways to understand behavior and solve social problems. This interdisciplinary degree provides you with diverse perspectives with which to address problems and find solutions. Build a broad foundation of skills from the disciplines of logic, law, psychology, and sociology. Learn about individual, family, and community problems and their solutions. Your online courses include a wide variety of topics, from community organizing to diversity and ethical decision making. This online degree program demonstrates your competence and ability to build and maintain effective relationships.
     
• BA/Business Economics
  • Determine your future when you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Business Economics degree online from Ashford University. In a world where even local events have global impact, the study of business economics is crucial for future leaders. In this curriculum, you will learn to collect, assess, and interpret data consistent with modern economic theory. Your courses cover a variety of relevant subjects: from finance and international trade, to strategic planning and business life-cycles. You can be the one to make smart business decisions. Demonstrate your understanding of business decision-making in a complex economy.
     
• BA/Business Information Systems
  • Build a repository of skills in the modern business environment when you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Business Information Systems degree online from Ashford University. This degree program is a great fit if you aspire to be a systems trainer, support specialist, e-commerce developer, or business analyst. Your Bachelor of Arts in Business Information Systems demonstrates your proficiency at designing, developing, implementing, as well as troubleshooting information systems in a high-tech organization. You will complete coursework in database management, systems analysis, technology planning, programming concepts, business law, and procurement.
     
• BA/Business Leadership
  • Develop your gift for guiding others with your Bachelor of Arts in Business Leadership earned online from Ashford University. Entry-level candidates for leadership positions need to stay highly competitive. The best way to start is to earn a manager’s basic credential: a Bachelor’s degree. This degree demonstrates that you possess the knowledge and skills to lead business organizations. You will evaluate trends in social responsibility and examine the influence of strategic planning in a variety of environments. Your courses include studies in psychology, communication, conflict management, and motivation. Lead the way – earn your Bachelor of Arts in Business Leadership.
     
• BA/Communication Studies
  • Extend your reach with your Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies earned online from Ashford University. A Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies makes a good fit if you are interested in pursuing a potential career in human resources, business and communications management, public policy and administration, journalism, or the media. Your Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies degree will demonstrate your proficiency and competence as a professional in today’s business world. Upon graduation, you will be well acquainted with modern communications, be highly trained in multicultural communications and conflict resolution, and exhibit advanced persuasion skills. Stretch your skills while enhancing your understanding of modern communications with your Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies.
     
• BA/Child Development
  • Be an advocate for kids. With your Bachelor of Arts in Child Development earned online from Ashford University, you will study the stages of development from infancy through adolescence.
    More parents are returning to work after having children, so the demand for childcare jobs continues to grow. With this degree, you may seek opportunities in social work, childcare, or special education. Learn how families and communities impact children’s growth. Your online courses include a wide variety of topics, from language acquisition to behavior and the critical role of play in children’s education. This unique degree demonstrates your competence and ability in working with children. Cultivate your understanding of children with your Bachelor of Arts in Child Development.
     
• BA/Early Childhood Education
  • Certification/Licensure Terms and Conditions: Successful completion of the Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education program does not lead to certification or licensure. Completing the Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education by itself will not qualify a student for certification or licensure in any state. It is the student's responsibility to determine individual state licensure requirements. Please refer to the Education Resource Organizations Directory for individual state licensure requirements. Please be advised that states change their policies from time to time and students are advised to check with their state regulatory agencies’ policies and procedures relating to licensure in that state on a regular basis.
     
  • Strengthen your education skills while enhancing your understanding of the many aspects of children’s development and education when you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education onlinefrom Ashford University. You will complete coursework in childhood development, curricula, and program development. When you complete the required coursework, you will be well acquainted with the education industry, be highly trained in various theories of childhood development, and exhibit advanced instructional skills. Your courses will cover several relevant topics, from children’s development and language acquisition to the impact of parents and communities on childhood education.
     
• BA/Early Childhood Education - Infant and Toddler Care
  • Learn to provide quality care for infants and small children. You will contribute to the healthy growth of children by earning your specialization in Infant and Toddler Care.
     
• BA/Early Childhood Education Administration
  • Realize your potential while enhancing your understanding of the many aspects of children’s education and administration when you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education Administration online from Ashford University. Choose this program if you are interested in pursuing a potential career in child care management. Upon graduation, you will be well acquainted with the education industry, be highly trained in various theories of childhood development, and exhibit advanced organizational management skills. A degree in Early Childhood Education Administration will demonstrate your proficiency and competence as an administrator in the education industry.
     
• BA/Early Childhood Education Administration - Infant and Toddler Care
  • Learn to provide quality care for infants and small children. You will contribute to the healthy growth of children by earning your specialization in Infant and Toddler Care.
     
• BA/Education & Public Policy
   
• BA/English
  • Write your way to career success. With your Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Ashford University, you get a rigorous foundation of writing and critical thinking skills.
    Read and appreciate great books. Analyze how language and literature shape culture and identity. Your online courses include theory, linguistics, and composition, in addition to surveys of literature. English has become a common language around the globe. By deepening your understanding of this unique language, you strengthen your comprehension of our world and your ability to communicate. You will fathom new insights into the social, philosophical, and moral themes that are crucial to a just society and global community. Create a versatile career with your Bachelor of Arts in English from Ashford University.
     
• BA/English Language Learner Studies
  • Teach to the world. With your Bachelor of Arts in English Language Learner Studies, you demonstrate your readiness to provide businesses and individuals with adult language instruction.
    English language learner services are in high demand around the world, with new job opportunities spreading to every continent. In this curriculum, you will learn how students acquire new skills and knowledge in a second language. Your courses cover subjects from reading and grammar to diversity and inter-cultural communications. As a potential educator in our modern global environment, you will find this degree a perfect fit for your career. Earn your Bachelor of Arts in English Language Learner Studies online from Ashford University.
     
• BA/Entrepreneurship
  • Got a great business idea? Launch your own enterprise with your Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship online from Ashford University.
    As many as half of all new jobs are created by entrepreneurs. But the knowledge that an entrepreneur requires is distinct from that of other business managers. This unique degree program will help an emerging entrepreneur like you to harness opportunities and build a successful business. Learn how to gauge your competition and assess risk in a new business. Your courses train you in the skills you need to innovate, create and develop business plans, raise venture capital, and manage a small business. You can break new ground in business. Be your own boss – earn your Bachelor of Arts in Entrepreneurship from Ashford University.
     
• BA/Environmental Studies
  • Integrate your education with global responsibility. With your Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies from Ashford University, you demonstrate your understanding of complex cultural, social, and environmental issues at levels both local and global.
    An increasing sense of global urgency has created a demand for environmental experts. Learn in detail how human civilization interacts with our natural surroundings, our deep impact on nature, and possible solutions to environmental problems. Your courses cover such subjects as ecology, biology, ethics, public policy, and energy production. Be part of the solution – earn your Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies degree online from Ashford University.
     
• BA/Finance
  • With your Bachelor of Arts in Finance degree from Ashford University, you will develop an understanding of financial analysis, management, and systems.
    Every business is an integrated system and needs professionals with skills in long-range financial planning and implementation. Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Finance, and 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 such in-depth subjects as markets, investments, risk management, and micro- and macroeconomics. Use the latest financial theories to conduct financial analysis. Invest in your future with your Bachelor of Arts in Finance from Ashford University.
     
• BA/Health and Human Services
  • Support people in need! Enhance your career when you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Health and Human Services degree online from Ashford University.
    You will develop strong communication skills and learn the proper role of technology in health and human services. Your courses include a wide range of topics, from current medical issues to special populations in public health. Your curriculum concludes with research into access and delivery of services for a select group. Give your career in health a head start with your Bachelor of Arts in Health and Human Services.
     
• BA/Health and Human Services - Long-term Care Management
   
• BA/Health and Marketing Communication
   
• BA/Health Care Administration
  • Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Administration degree from Ashford University and prepare yourself to pursue a variety of health care administration positions. Build a solid foundation for career mobility among health care professionals. 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 the social, political, ethical, legal and economic factors contributing to the complexity of the US health care system. You'll find the program integrates the learning needs of health care professionals and others to gain knowledge in health related topics, operations, and applications. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree and accelerate your degree completion.
     
• BA/Health Care Administration - Long-term Care Management
   
• BA/Health Care Studies
  • Revitalize your career! With your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies, you demonstrate your knowledge and skills to provide quality service in the health care industry. The health care industry is one of the largest in the United States and will continue to grow. In this curriculum, you will learn about the US health care system, as well as medical ethics and law. Your courses cover subjects from community health to special populations. You can make a difference in peoples’ health. Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Health Care Studies degree online from Ashford University.
     
  • BA/Health Care Studies - Applied Behavioral Science (Human Services)
  • BA/Health Care Studies - Environmental Science
  • BA/Health Care Studies - Health Care Administration
  • BA/Health Care Studies - Health Studies
  • BA/Health Care Studies - Human Resources Management
  • BA/Health Care Studies - Psychology
  • BA/Health Care Studies - Sociology
     
• BA/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. In a world transformed by the powerful tides of globalization and cultural conflict, the study of history provides an intellectual toolkit for addressing complex global issues. 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.
     
• BA/Homeland Security and Emergency Management
  • Work to protect America. With your Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency Management degree, you gain a broad view of homeland security and emergency preparedness at the federal, state, and local levels.
    In the post-911 era, the US government created the Department of Homeland Security, which prepares for, prevents, and responds to domestic emergencies. With this degree program, you will transcend a single discipline to consider counter-terrorism, planning for natural disasters, and terrorism response. Your interdisciplinary courses include ethics, international relations, cybercrime, and an emphasis on American government and the United States Constitution. This program also includes a strong research and writing component. Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Homeland Security and Emergency Management online with Ashford University.
     
• BA/Human Resource Management
  • Train yourself to succeed. With your Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management degree, you demonstrate your knowledge and understanding of the human resources function within modern, complex organizations.
    No area of management has grown as fast as human resources. Business leaders increasingly seek experts in human resources as their partners in building their organizations. In this curriculum, you will learn about the ethical, legal, and social factors that shape today’s workplace. Your courses cover a variety of subjects from recruitment and training to labor laws, compensation, and benefits. If you plan on a career in human resources, you will find this degree program is a perfect fit for you. Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources Management degree online from Ashford University.
     
• BA/International Business
  • Build global success when you earn your Bachelor of Arts in International Business online from Ashford University. Opportunity overseas has spurred demand for sophisticated professionals who are competent in international business practices and strategies. Pursue this degree if you seek the skills required to advance professionally in an international business career. Your courses include culturally sensitive communications and assessments of foreign risks to business. You will create a nation-specific risk assessment, learn the impact of globalization on large companies, and strategies for navigating a highly competitive global market. Now you can work smarter – anywhere with your Bachelor of Arts in International Business from Ashford University.
     
• BA/Instructional Design
  • Chart your future. With your Bachelor of Arts in Instructional Design from Ashford University, you will synthesize learning theory with models for instructional design.
    E-learning is becoming more popular. School and corporations recognize the need to provide learners with more choice in their learning environments. Professionals trained to address learning needs with 21st century technology will be in high demand. This degree program enables you to evaluate technology and applications for effective student learning. Create and deliver high-tech instruction for e-learning in online environments. Your online courses include everything you need to know, from learning theory and studies in assessment, to adult learning and virtual collaboration. Plan for success – earn your Bachelor of Arts in Instructional Design.
     
• BA/Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Turn your career into a search for truth when you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication degree online from Ashford University. With the advancement of electronic media has come increasing demand for responsible journalists – professionals with the skills and knowledge to use new media and to broadcast timely information to the public.
    In this program, you will learn the rights, and responsibilities of news media professionals in a democracy. You will create an electronic portfolio of work to showcase your professional journalistic skills. Your courses include a wide range of topics, from composition and editing to research and analysis. Contribute to a free society with your Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication.
     
• BA/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Put your future in order. With your Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement Administration from Ashford University, you will build leadership skills and evaluate guidelines for policing today’s communities.
    Law enforcement agencies have become increasingly sophisticated and need educated staff with communication, critical thinking, and technology skills to accomplish their mission. Learn to analyze criminal behavior. Develop the character traits you need to be a responsible and ethical leader. This degree program empowers you to manage and direct police and other law enforcement teams. Your online courses include a wide variety of topics, from race and individual rights to crime and social policy. Now you can both serve and protect – earn your Bachelor of Arts in Law Enforcement Administration.
     
• BA/Liberal Arts
  • You never know what you’ll need to know. With your Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts from Ashford University, you’ll challenge yourself with diverse coursework that covers major global issues, including culture and diversity.
    The Bureau of Labor Statistics says that the average American will change jobs 10 times and pursue three different career paths, which requires a broad, flexible, and generalized education. So foster an independent view of the world! This degree program demonstrates your commitment to expand your critical, creative thinking, and communication skills. Your online courses include a wide variety of topics, from the cultural impact of science to research methods in the humanities. See the big picture – earn your Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts.
     
• BA/Military Studies
  • Engage your education. With your Bachelor of Arts in Military Studies from Ashford University, you will embody the character traits you need to be a leader.
    If you work for the US Armed Forces, then this online degree program, which you can complete from anywhere in the world, is for you. Study politics, the role of the military in international relations, the military in peace time, and the cultural and philosophical aspects of a well-rounded university education. Many service members seek convenient online degree programs in order to earn promotion. Choose this program for a degree that matches your career goals. Maneuver up the career ladder – earn your Bachelor of Arts in Military Studies.
     
• BA/Operations Management and Analysis
  • Improve the quality of your career. Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Operations Management and Analysis degree online from Ashford University. Learn the impact of globalization on supply chains and production. Your courses include such topics as production control, total quality management, decision modeling, and systems analysis. You will develop abilities to diagnose problems, improve
    manufacturing systems, and enlist support for your efforts to improve your company’s processes. You can be the one to manage how work gets done. Operate at a higher level with your Bachelor of Arts in Operations Management and Analysis.
     
• BA/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 resources management while observing a code of ethics. Improve your understanding of how organizations function and develop effective skills in management and leadership. Define and understand strategic planning, financial management, law and marketing and other areas in which an organizational leader must be knowledgeable in order to be effective. Use previous education or work experience to enhance and personalize your Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Management degree when you pair it with a transfer concentration. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree and accelerate your degree completion.
     
  • BA/Organizational Management - Accounting
  • BA/Organizational Management - Applied Behavioral Science
  • BA/Organizational Management - Business
  • BA/Organizational Management - Business Administration
  • BA/Organizational Management - Child Study
  • BA/Organizational Management - Communications
  • BA/Organizational Management - Criminal Justice
  • BA/Organizational Management - Early Childhood Education
  • BA/Organizational Management - Education
  • BA/Organizational Management - Elementary Education
  • BA/Organizational Management - English/Language Arts
  • BA/Organizational Management - Environmental Science
  • BA/Organizational Management - Health Care Administration
  • BA/Organizational Management - History
  • BA/Organizational Management - Homeland Security
  • BA/Organizational Management - Human Services Administration
  • BA/Organizational Management - Liberal Studies
  • BA/Organizational Management - Management
     
• BA/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 political relationships and how our complex institutions work. Political scientists measure the effectiveness of government policies by examining factors like stability, justice, economic growth, and peace. As a professional with career aspirations in public service or the non-profit sector, you will find that political science makes a great undergraduate subject to prepare for an advanced degree. Your courses provide a systematic study that focuses on political behavior, power and authority, policy development, international relations, and conflict resolution. Declare independence with your Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Government from Ashford University.
     
• BA/Project Management
  • Create ambitious goals and get results! With your Bachelor of Arts in Project Management from Ashford University, you will master the discipline of successfully completing the specific objectives of any large endeavor.
    Project managers lead and motivate teams of workers while making sure that work flows steadily, despite setbacks. Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Project Management, and 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 any project. Complete your goals with your Bachelor of Arts in Project Management from Ashford University.
     
• BA/Psychology
  • Are you interested in human behavior? Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree from Ashford University to build the foundation necessary to continue your education at the graduate level and to pursue a career in psychology. Explore psychology both 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, including business, government, health care, and law. As today's workplace continues to evolve, your psychology degree will help you understand how human behavior impacts the dynamics of any organization. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree and accelerate your degree completion.
     
• BA/Public Administration
  • Contribute to your career in public service! Form a solid foundation of knowledge and skills in the public sector. A Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration degree from Ashford University is a great fit for professionals seeking entry into federal, state, and local government jobs, as well as careers in non-profit management. Your Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration demonstrates your proficiency as a professional in public service. You will complete coursework in urban management, budgeting and finance, political science and intergovernmental issues, and public policy development. This degree also offers you a full complement of courses in the social sciences. Take the lead in public service by earning your Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration with Ashford University.
     
• BA/Public Relations and Marketing
  • Explore the many ways in which public relations and marketing influence virtually every aspect of your life with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Marketing degree from Ashford University. You’ll find public relations and marketing are the foundation of every successful business and organization. Discover stimulating and creative areas of study that encompass such topics as communication, consumer behavior, advertising and promotion, research, and strategy. In addition, you can transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your degree and accelerate your graduation. Find out how the best marketing professionals succeed in capturing potential customers’ attention, addressing their needs, and securing their business – all available from an online degree program through Ashford University.
     
  • BA/Public Relations and Marketing - Information Systems
    • Take advantage of a wide range of opportunities in one of the fastest growing areas in business organizations. You will increase both business and technical skills with an Information Systems specialization added to your Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Marketing degree.
       
  • BA/Public Relations and Marketing - International Management
    • Broaden your Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Marketing with a specialization in International Management. You will prepare to exercise leadership in a diverse array of international and multicultural scenarios.
       
  • BA/Public Relations and Marketing - Project Management
    • Build on your Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and Marketing with a specialization in Project Management. You will be well-equipped to seize new opportunities in this fast-growing field.
       
• BA/Service Management
  • Ready to manage an enterprise focused on service? With your Bachelor of Arts in Service Management from Ashford University, you prepare for a variety of careers as a manager, whether in a non-profit organization or in the hospitality, restaurant, or retail industries.
    The service sector is one of the fastest growing areas of the US economy. This growth has fueled demand for skilled and effective managers. You will discover how to deliver services in organizations devoted to customer care. Learn to assess logistics in a variety of environments. Your online courses include accounting, human resources, and marketing. Design service metrics and develop human capital strategies. Create exceptional customer experiences with your Bachelor of Arts in Service Management from Ashford University.
     
  • BA/Service Management - Hospitality Enterprise
    • Explore different ways in which hotels and resorts attract and retain customers when you choose this specialization. You will expand your experience with event planning, conferences, and food and beverage control.
       
  • BA/Service Management - Mass-Market Retail Enterprise Management
    • Take advantage of a wide range of opportunities in one of the fastest growing sectors of our economy. Increase both your business and technical skills with this specialization added to your degree.
       
  • BA/Service Management - Non-Profit Enterprise
    • Prepare to manage non-profit enterprises. Enhance your organizational skills when you pair this specialization with your degree.
       
  • BA/Service Management - Restaurant Enterprise Management
    • Discover how to achieve business success in one of the most artistic of enterprises with this specialization. You'll be prepared to succeed in restaurant settings where management skills are essential.
       
• BA/Social and Criminal Justice
  • Earn your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree from Ashford University to enhance your understanding of the criminal justice system and the impact social issues have on maintaining a just society. You can benefit from a Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree. Investigate both the social and legal sides of criminal justice, from forensics and psychology to crime prevention and terrorism. 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 toward your Bachelor's degree and accelerate your degree completion.
     
  • BA/Social and Criminal Justice - Corrections Management
    • Expand your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree with a specialization in Corrections Management. Analyze the philosophies and laws of punishment and sentencing as well as key Supreme Court case decisions specifically pertaining to the constitutional rights of those incarcerated in an American correctional facility.
       
  • BA/Social and Criminal Justice - Forensics
    • Augment your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree with a specialization in Forensics. Examine and understand principles of criminal liability and the acts, mental state, and attendant circumstances that are central ingredients in crimes against society, persons, or property.
       
  • BA/Social and Criminal Justice - Homeland Security
    • Enhance your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree with a specialization in Homeland Security. Learn more about this significant element of the 21st century and how to identify the key challenges facing not only US homeland security strategy, but also those of other major actors that might become "peer competitors."
       
  • BA/Social and Criminal Justice - Security Mangement
    • Supplement your Bachelor of Arts in Social and Criminal Justice degree with a specialization in Security Management. Assess management theories and apply concepts of planning, resources, and authority to security organizations as well as identify the major aspects of physical security, associated threats and application of countermeasures.
       
  • BA/Social and Criminal Justice - Political Science and Government
    • Learn about the complex inner workings of the United States government and the global environment when you add a specialization in Political Science & Government to your Bachelor of Arts degree.
       
• BA/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. Take a multidisciplinary approach to social sciences where different outlooks are applied to real-world issues. Specialize your degree when you apply approved transfer credits toward a concentration. Choose from more than 20 transfer concentrations including education studies, biology, and more. Adding a concentration allows you to use credit you’ve already earned and enhances your Bachelor of Arts in Social Science degree. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your degree and be that much closer to graduation.
     
  • BA/Social Science - Applied Behavioral Science
  • BA/Social Science - Child & Family Development
  • BA/Social Science - Communications
  • BA/Social Science - Criminal Justice
  • BA/Social Science - Early Childhood Education
  • BA/Social Science - English/Language Arts
  • BA/Social Science - Environmental Science
  • BA/Social Science - History
  • BA/Social Science - Human Resources Management
  • BA/Social Science - Human Services
  • BA/Social Science - Political Science
  • BA/Social Science - Psychology
  • BA/Social Science - Sociology
  • BA/Social Science - Social Services
     
• BA/Social Science – Cultural Anthropology
  • What is culture? Why do we live this way? Explore these questions with your Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology from Ashford University.
    If your interests lie in cross-cultural understanding, this degree is for you. Expand your career prospects with experience in research and critical thinking. This online degree program sharpens your analytical skills as you study diverse cultures. Your courses include studies in linguistics, urban and gender studies, and war. You will learn data-collection and research methods. Broaden your worldview – earn your Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology.
     
• BA/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 live in: their composition, organization, culture, and development. Study the social lives of humans, groups and societies from the anonymous contact of individuals to the global social process. Engage in the study of humans in their individual and collective aspects as well as their economic, social, political, and religious activities. Tackle such areas as social issues, cross-cultural perspectives, community, aging and family. Upon graduation, you will possess a practical understanding of these ideas and other important sociology concepts. Transfer up to 99 approved credits toward your Bachelor's degree to accelerate your degree completion.
     
• BA/Sports and Recreation Management
  • Apply your love of sports and fitness to the world of business while expanding your knowledge and experience with your Bachelor of Arts in Sports and Recreation Management degree from Ashford University. Build your management and leadership skills while deepening your knowledge of the many business aspects of sports, fitness, and recreation. Upon graduation, you will be well acquainted with the industry and be highly trained in various theories of management. Additionally, you will be prepared for managerial positions in the sports and recreation industry, including: professional sports, fitness clubs, athletics equipment merchandising, recreation programs, and more. Plus, you can transfer up to 99 approved credits to accelerate your graduation.
     
  • BA/Sports and Recreation Management - Entrepreneurship
    • Prepare to launch and manage entrepreneurial enterprises. You will increase your business and your technical skills when you add the Entrepreneurship specialization to your degree.
       
  • BA/Sports and Recreation Management - Finance
    • Add to your Bachelor of Arts in Sports and Recreation Management with a specialization in Finance. You will bridge the fields of finance and business to gain an understanding of the theoretical and practical approaches of financial management.
       
  • BA/Sports and Recreation Management - Information Systems
    • Take advantage of a wide range of opportunities in one of the fastest growing areas in business organizations. You will increase both business and technical skills with an Information Systems specialization added to your Bachelor of Arts in Sports and Recreation Management degree.
       
  • BA/Sports and Recreation Management - Marketing
    • Explore different ways in which marketing and advertising shape our modern business world by adding a minor in Marketing to your Bachelor's degree. You will expand your experience with branding, research, and consumer behavior.
       
  • BA/Sports and Recreation Management - Project Management
    • Build on your Bachelor of Arts in Sports and Recreation Management with a specialization in Project Management. You will be well-equipped to seize new opportunities in this fast-growing field.
       
• BA/Supply Chain Management
  • Provide for your future! With your Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management from Ashford University, you demonstrate your competence at managing the supply chain process.
    Because of the complexity of managing inventory, supply, and costs, the demand for supply chain and logistics managers is expected to grow faster than for other professionals. In this curriculum, you will discover how to distribute products while preparing to manage procurement, transportation, and warehouses for quality. Learn to assess systems’ performance using logistics decision support. Examine globalization’s effect on organizations’ operations and production. Your online courses include such relevant subjects as accounting, decision modeling, and hazardous materials. Coordinate your own success – earn your Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management from Ashford University.
     
• BA/Social Science w/ Education concentration
   
• BA in Applied Linguistics
  • Articulate your success with your Bachelor of Arts in Applied Linguistics from Ashford University. If your career goals focus on language acquisition or technology, then this online degree program is for you. The demand for professionals to teach essential language skills, for experts who understand natural language processing, and for speech therapists will continue to increase. Your online coursework covers both the theory and the practical applications of linguistics. Discover the structure of language and how it is learned. Explore language-related social issues and how they impact policy. This degree represents your competence in computational linguistics, teaching English, and speech pathology.
     
• BA in Cultural Anthropology
  • Explore the meaning of culture and why we live the way we do when you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology online from Ashford University.
    If your interests lie in cross-cultural understanding, this degree is for you. Expand your career prospects with experience in research and critical thinking. This online degree program sharpens your analytical skills as you study diverse cultures. Your courses include studies in linguistics, urban and gender studies, and war. You will learn data-collection and research methods. Broaden your worldview – earn your Bachelor of Arts in Cultural Anthropology.
     
• BA in Gerontology
  • Serve the growing senior population with your Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology degree from Ashford University. This online degree program demonstrates your comprehension of the physical, social, spiritual, and psychological aspects of aging and longevity.
    Analyze the legal, ethical, and financial factors that influence retirees’ independence. You will examine emerging service delivery models for the aged. Your courses cover several topics, from mental well-being, to social policy, to demographics and diversity in aging. Mature your career – earn your Bachelor of Arts in Gerontology.
     
• BA in Health Education
  • Share your skills and make a difference with your Bachelor of Arts in Health Education from Ashford University. If you dream of helping people improve their health, then this online degree program is for you.
    The health care industry needs health educators to prevent disease and promote well-being. Professionals who understand the needs of multicultural patients and special populations will continue to be in high demand. This degree represents your proficiency in overcoming the challenges that confront community health. Your online coursework covers nutrition, alternative medicine, and behavior modification. Explore the practical issues faced by health professionals as you learn to trace the physical and cultural causes of disease. Impart well-being – earn your Bachelor of Arts in Health Education.
     
• BA in Health Marketing and Communication
  • Inform the public on vital health issues. Pursue your Bachelor of Arts in Health Marketing and Communication degree online from Ashford University.
    As the health care industry continues to grow, there are a variety of careers for health communicators. If you dream of designing health interventions and campaigns, this degree is for you. This degree demonstrates your ability to deliver information that protects the health of diverse populations. Your courses draw from marketing, public relations, and health science to give you a broad perspective on public health information. You will explore community health issues, advertising, and social media. Promote well-being – earn your Bachelor of Arts in Health Marketing and Communication.
     
• BA/Education – Family & Community Services, MA/Education
   
• BA/Library Science and Media
  • Locate yourself in the world of information with your Bachelor of Arts in Library Science and Media from Ashford University. In this online degree program, you will learn to evaluate technology for effective instructional delivery.
    As traditional libraries grow into a significant online presence, the field of library science is evolving fast. Increasingly, different kinds of learning organizations will find they need 21st century information experts. Your online courses include such topics as cognition, instructional design, and literature for children and teens. Discover media, literature, and resources that you could employ in multiple learning environments. This degree demonstrates your research skills and your ability to support information acquisition. Find success – earn your Bachelor of Arts in Library Science and Media.
     
• BA/Health Informatics
  • Count on success when you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Health Informatics from Ashford University. This online degree program teaches you to use data to improve the quality of health care.
    Health informatics is an emerging field that combines research, statistics, and design in a health and human service context. In addition to building software, informatics encompasses the study of human, social, and organizational contexts. Learn emerging applications in health informatics. Examine the regulations that govern the storage and sharing of health data. Analyze information’s role in health care delivery, education, and research. Your online courses include such topics as statistics, information systems, and telecommunications. Form your future – earn your Bachelor of Arts in Health Informatics.
     
• BA/Complementary and Alternative Health
  • Center yourself when you earn your Bachelor of Arts in Complementary and Alternative Health online from Ashford University. This online degree program examines spirituality and non-Western systems of integrated and holistic health.
    Increasing cultural diversity has resulted in growing numbers of people who pursue complementary and alternative medicine. Take this opportunity to explore the history, practice, and delivery of non-allopathic health systems, including: Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, acupuncture, hypnosis, reiki, meditation, and prayer. In this curriculum, you will examine philosophical differences between holistic and conventional health approaches. Identify usage trends and disease management from a multicultural perspective. Take charge of mind, body, and spirit challenges. Find balance – earn your Bachelor of Arts in Complementary and Alternative Health.
     
• 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. Improve your professional confidence, project management, and critical thinking and leadership abilities. You may complete a standard program of study or personalize a program which allows you to combine major course credits in Business Administration with 9 credits in one of several specializations. Each specialization focuses on a unique element that will further enhance your skills and prepare you for a larger range of responsibility. Your MBA degree from Ashford University will help you gain the edge necessary to accelerate your career growth, enhance your education and elevate your professional position.
     
  • MBA - Business Economics
    • In a world where even local events have global impact, the study of business economics is crucial for future leaders. With your Business Economics specialization added to your MBA degree from Ashford University, you will develop the skills you need to formulate business strategies to meet the challenge of the markets.
       
  • MBA - Entrepreneurship
    • Are you ready and willing to take on new ventures in business? An entrepreneur assumes responsibility for the risks inherent in any new enterprise. With your Entrepreneurship specialization added to your MBA degree from Ashford University, you will be armed with the tools you will need to manage risks while confronting businesses' biggest challenges. Combine major course credits in Business Administration with nine credits in Entrepreneurship for a more specialized degree with added value. The Entrepreneurship specialization equips you to launch and foster new business enterprises or assume
       
  • MBA - Environmental Management
    • Integrate sustainable business strategies into your education. With your Environmental Management specialization added to your MBA degree from Ashford University, you will learn to meet the challenges of energy, economics, and the environment. Combine major course credits in Business Administration with nine credits in Environmental Management for a more specialized degree with added value. The Environmental Management specialization gives you the strategic planning tools to respond to the next-generation economy. You will study economic forces, business risk, and alternative sources of energy. Your focused graduate courses combined with the in-depth professional competence you’ll gain from the major coursework will earn you an enhanced MBA degree.
       
  • MBA - Finance
    • Deepen your expertise in business administration. With your Finance specialization added to your MBA degree from Ashford University, you will delve into multiple aspects of investment, economics, and accounting at the corporate level. Combine major course credits in Business Administration with nine credits in Finance for a more specialized degree with added value. The Finance specialization strengthens your credentials to manage the financial health of a growing business while providing you with the knowledge and skills you need to survive in today's competitive economy. Your focused graduate courses combined with the in-depth professional competence you’ll gain from the major coursework will earn you an enhanced MBA degree.
       
  • MBA - Global Management
    • Diversify your repertoire of leadership skills. With your Global Management specialization added to your MBA degree from Ashford University, you will develop a broad understanding of business and management across national and cultural boundaries. Combine major course credits in Business Administration with nine credits in Global Management for a more specialized degree with added value. The Global Management specialization exposes you to leadership strategies from a socio-political context, while providing you with the insight you need to comprehend and compare a variety of management styles from around the world. Your focused graduate courses combined with the in-depth professional competence you’ll gain from the major coursework will earn you an enhanced MBA degree.
       
  • MBA - Health Care Administration
    • Give your career in health care a head start. With your Health Care Administration specialization added to your MBA degree from Ashford University, you will enjoy the confidence that comes from a greater understanding of health policy, economics, and program implementation. Combine major course credits in Business Administration with nine credits in Health Care Administration for a more specialized degree with added value. This specialization prepares you to assume leadership positions in health care organizations. You will increase interpersonal skills while developing expertise in accounting, quality assurance, risk management, health policy, law, statistical analysis, and organizational management. Your focused graduate courses combined with the in-depth professional competence you’ll gain from the major coursework will earn you an enhanced MBA degree.
       
  • MBA - Human Resources Management
    • Expand your academic knowledge and develop professional competence in managing organizational effectiveness with your Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Ashford University. Elevate your MBA with a Human Resources Management specialization. Combine major course credits with 9 credits in Human Resources Management for a more specialized degree with added value. Your Human Resources Management specialization will cover training and development, compensation and benefits, and strategies in human resources management. Delve into topics like workplace performance, including performance problems, and how the human resources function aligns with the vision, strategy, and values of organizations. Your focused specialization courses combined with the in-depth academic knowledge and professional competence you’ll gain from the major coursework will earn you an enhanced MBA degree.
       
  • MBA - Information Systems
    • Take your education to the next level with a specialization in Information Systems. With your Information Systems specialization added to your MBA degree from Ashford University, you will train to become an expert in today's information technology. Combine major course credits in Business Administration with nine credits in Information Systems for a more specialized degree with added value. The Information Systems specialization prepares you for a career in the information technology industry while you explore such topics as database management, essential business software, information processing, and systems development. Your focused graduate courses combined with the in-depth professional competence you’ll gain from the major coursework will earn you an enhanced MBA degree.
       
  • MBA - Marketing
    • Promote yourself and your education. With your Marketing specialization added to your MBA degree from Ashford University, you will discover the strategies used by today's most successful marketing professionals. Combine major course credits in Business Administration with nine credits in Marketing for a more specialized degree with added value. The Marketing specialization puts a twist on your business competency while expanding your experience with branding, research, and consumer behavior. Explore the many ways in which marketing, advertising and corporate communications shape our modern business world. Capture customers' attention, address their needs, and secure their business. Your focused graduate courses combined with the in-depth professional competence you’ll gain from the major coursework will earn you an enhanced MBA degree.
       
  • MBA - Organizational Leadership
    • Expand your academic knowledge and develop professional competence in managing organizational effectiveness with your Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree from Ashford University. Take your MBA to the next level when you add a specialization in Organizational Leadership. Combine major course credits in Business Administration with 9 credits in Organizational Leadership for a more specialized degree with added value. Your Organizational Leadership specialization will focus on theories, history and strategies in contemporary leadership. Your courses cover areas including organizational change, the moral and ethical responsibilities of leadership, and how leadership will impact the future. Your focused Organizational Leadership courses combined with the in-depth academic knowledge and professional competence you’ll gain from the major coursework will earn you an enhanced MBA degree.
       
  • MBA - Project Management
    • Create ambitious goals and get results! With your Project Management specialization added to your MBA degree from Ashford University, you will master the discipline of successfully completing the specific objectives of any large endeavor. Combine major course credits in Business Administration with nine credits in Project Management for a more specialized degree with added value. The Project Management specialization builds upon your competency in project planning and risk management while developing a wide range of expertise in procurement, finance, and operations. Your focused graduate courses combined with the in-depth professional competence you’ll gain from the major coursework will earn you an enhanced MBA degree.
       
  • MBA - Public Administration
    • Explore your passion for public service. With your Public Administration specialization added to your MBA degree from Ashford University, you will enhance the management skills you need to perform effectively within a public, government, or non-governmental organizations. Combine major course credits in Business Administration with nine credits in Public Administration for a more specialized degree with added value. The Public Administration specialization trains you to master the complexities of promoting civil society and social justice while developing a wide range of expertise in budgeting, human resources, quantitative methods, and public policy. Your focused graduate courses combined with the in-depth professional competence you’ll gain from the major coursework will earn you an enhanced MBA degree.
       
• MBA - Supply Chain Management
  • Provide the right goods at the right time. With your Supply Chain Management specialization added to your MBA degree from Ashford University, you will further develop your logistics management skills, including materials management, evaluation and measurement, as well as distribution and inventory systems. Combine major course credits in Business Administration with nine credits in Supply Chain Management for a more specialized degree with added value. The Supply Chain Management specialization supplements your competency in business administration while providing more specifically focused training in operations, production and delivery methods, quantitative methods, logistics, strategic planning, and project management. Your focused graduate courses combined with the in-depth professional competence you’ll gain from the major coursework will earn you an enhanced MBA degree.
     
• MA/Education
  • Elevate your education to the next level. Reach a career milestone by earning your Master of Arts in Education from Ashford University. This degree could be your pathway to a meaningful career. Study in depth those areas that most influence educational institutions, including curricula, assessment, advanced pedagogical theory, and principles of leadership. Master the skills to be an education leader, while improving instruction and promoting diversity. In addition to core courses in teaching and learning, you choose a specialization to focus your degree. If you are committed to an education career, then the Master of Arts in Education from Ashford University is for you. Make an impact on our nation’s schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.
     
  • MA/Education - Assessment & Measurement
    • Elevate your education to the next level by earning your Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Assessment and Measurement from Ashford University. This degree could be your pathway to a meaningful career. Tailor your education degree for success with the Assessment and Measurement specialization that will build your competence in making decisions based on research data. The Assessment and Measurement specialization prepares you to design, develop, and implement of performance-based assessments. You will learn task analysis and design, scoring schema, and assessment delivery. If you are committed to an education career, then the Master of Arts in Education from Ashford University is for you. Make an impact on our nation’s schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.
       
  • MA/Education - Child Development
    • Tailor your teaching to children at all levels by earning your Master of Arts in Education online with a specialization in Child Development from Ashford University. Focus your education degree with the Child Development specialization that will build awareness and understanding of the natural milestones in child development.
      This specialization allows you to examine developmentally appropriate methods for teaching young children. You will learn to establish partnerships with families and communities, customize instruction for specific learners, and identify developmental levels in education. If you are committed to an education career, then the Master of Arts in Education from
      Ashford University is for you. Make an impact on our nation’s schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.
       
  • MA/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 degree could be your pathway to a meaningful career. This discipline allows you to become aware and respectful of the impact of culture on interactions with others. The Culturally Responsive Education 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. If you are committed to an education career, this program from Ashford University is for you. Make an impact on our nation’s schools.
       
  • MA/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 program could be your pathway to a meaningful career. In this specialization, you will build the skills to develop both an engaging curriculum and a caring and responsive learning environment. The Curriculum and Instruction 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. If you are committed to an education career, this program from Ashford University is for you. Make an impact on our nation’s schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.
       
  • MA/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. In this specialization, you will gain the skills you need to use technology to deliver effective instruction. The Distance Learning specialization explores powerful innovations that redefine teaching and learning. 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. If you are committed to an education career, this program from Ashford University is for you. Make an impact on our nation’s schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.
       
  • MA/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. This program could be your pathway to a meaningful career. In this specialization, you will strengthen your skills as an educator for young people. 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. If you are committed to an education career, this program from Ashford University is for you. Make an impact on our nation’s schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.
       
  • MA/Education - Education and Public Policy
    • Speak out for schools! With your Bachelor of Arts in Education and Public Policy, you demonstrate your commitment to civic involvement and participation in educational communities.
      In this curriculum, you will learn about the process of developing and implementing education policy. Prepare for a career in educational organizations, community development, and philanthropy. Your courses cover such topics from social justice and special education to the politics of policy-making for schools. As someone who works to improve public education, you will find this degree a perfect fit for your career. Attain your Bachelor of Arts in Education and Public Policy online from Ashford University.
       
  • MA/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. This program could be your pathway to a meaningful career. In this specialization, you will build the knowledge you need to be a change agent in both educational and corporate environments. The Educational Technology Leadership specialization focuses on supporting teachers in embracing technology to support student learning. You will take courses in educational technology, instructional design and delivery, systems thinking, and leadership. If you are committed to an education career, this program from Ashford University is for you. Make an impact on our nation’s schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.
       
  • MA/Education - English Language Learner
    • Teach the whole world by earning your Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in English Language Learner. This program could be your pathway to a meaningful career. In this specialization, you will gain an understanding of the implications of diverse languages for student learning and achievement, as well as techniques for teaching English. The English Language Learner specialization focuses on addressing the needs of those for whom English is not the first language.
      You will study integrative strategies and methods, in addition to English syntax, grammar, and pronunciation. If you are committed to an education career, this program from Ashford University is for you. Make an impact on our nation’s schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.
       
  • MA/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. This program could be your pathway to a meaningful career. In this specialization, you will understand the relationships between planning and adult learning at the course, program, and institutional levels. The Higher Education specialization explores factors that affect adult learning, and the organizational cultures that promote or inhibit learning. You will examine curriculum, assessment, and student development in the post-secondary environment. If you are committed to an education career, this program from Ashford University is for you. Make an impact on our nation’s schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.
       
  • MA/Education - Library and Media
    • Discover your passion. Earn your Master of Arts in Education with a specialization in Library and Media from Ashford University. Customize your education degree with a specialization that builds competence in 21st century library skills. The Library and Media specialization trains you to use information technology and other library resources. You will learn about information literacy, young adult literature, and instructional leadership. This degree could be your pathway to a meaningful career. If your career goals include libraries and instructional leadership, then the Library and Media specialization is for you. Make an impact on our nation’s schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.
       
  • MA/Education - Reading Literacy
    • Open new worlds when you choose the Reading Literacy specialization in conjunction with your Master of Arts in Education degree from Ashford University. This program could be your pathway to a meaningful career. Gain an understanding of the necessary skills for instruction in reading and writing. The Reading Literacy specialization includes intervention strategies for struggling readers. You will study reading comprehension, young adult literature, and reading skills assessment. Identify academic resources and develop new strategies for instruction. If your career goal is to empower new readers, then this specialization is for you. Choose the Reading Literacy specialization for your Master of Arts in Education.
       
  • MA/Education - Special Education (non-licensure)
    • Open up education to all students by earning your Master of Arts in Education online with a specialization in Special Education (non-licensure) from Ashford University. Focus your education degree with the Special Education specialization that will support the needs of exceptional students in school programs.
      The Special Education specialization allows you to respond to students' diverse abilities and styles as you provide equitable learning. You will learn classroom management, as well as how to identify disabilities and special abilities. If you are committed to an education career, then the Master of Arts in Education from Ashford University is for you. Make an impact on our nation’s schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.
       
  • MA/Education - Teacher Leader
    • Be a leader in education when you earn your Master of Arts in Education with a Teacher Leader specialization. This program could be your pathway to a meaningful career. In this specialization, you will develop the skills you need to bring about change and meet the needs of all students. 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. If you are committed to an education career, this program from Ashford University is for you. Make an impact on our nation’s schools with the expertise that derives from an advanced degree.
       
• MA/Health Care Administration
  • Foster your health care 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. This graduate degree empowers you to assume leadership positions in health care organizations. You will study such areas as finance, biostatistics, and strategic planning. The program incorporates applied health care theories across the domains of organized health care. If your future is a career in health care, then this degree is for you. 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.
     
• MA/Organizational Management
  • Develop professional competence in a world of rapid change with a Master of Arts in Organizational Management degree from Ashford University. Study organizational change, marketing, decision-making, strategic thinking, and innovation while learning to build an organizational culture that embraces quality and diversity. Explore your choices when you choose the standard Master of Arts advanced program emphasizing the human side of leadership or add one of several dynamic specializations to enhance your degree. Each specialization focuses on a unique element within the scope of Organizational Management that will further enhance your skills and prepare you for a larger range of responsibility. Your Master of Arts in Organizational Management degree is the first step to becoming an effective leader with global vision and awareness.
     
  • MA/Organizational Management - Global Management
  • MA/Organizational Management - Health Care Administration
  • MA/Organizational Management - Human Resources Management
  • MA/Organizational Management - Organizational Leadership
  • MA/Organizational Management - Project Management
  • MA/Organizational Management - Public Administration
  • MA/Organizational Management - Supply Chain Management
     
• MA/Teaching and Learning with Technology
  • Earn your Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology degree from Ashford University to discover how the latest technology tools can impact the learning experience, from K-12 students up through corporate trainees. Gain confidence and skills to utilize today's technology in the classroom. Embark on a variety of courses that will provide the skills to apply the latest technology to teaching and online learning and to become a resource for fellow teachers and colleagues. As a K-12 teacher, corporate trainer, or consultant, when you earn a Master of Arts in Teaching and Learning with Technology degree, you will prepare yourself for the 21st century classroom.
     
• 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. You will learn to apply management theory, evaluate the impact of politics on public organizations, and evaluate strategies for financing social initiatives. If you aspire to a career in public service, then the Master of Public Administration online degree program at Ashford University is for you. Broaden your professional horizons with the knowledge you acquire through Ashford’s Master of Public Administration program.

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