Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

The UCCS College of Business has been teaching online since launching the Online MBA program in 1996. Now that same convenience and commitment to quality is available to undergraduate students. Whether you are looking to take a few online classes to keep your schedule flexible or to complete your Bachelor of Science in Business degree, we can help.

Bachelor of Arts in Communication

The Communication department is now offering an online Bachelor's Degree in Communication. This degree is designed to offer you a well-rounded overview of the field of communication, and includes multiple electives to customize the program to your specific interests.

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice online degree program provides a broad interdisciplinary approach to capture the unique multidisciplinary nature of the criminal justice field. The program curriculum is structured to help you gain an understanding of social and behavioral contributors as well as how ethics and perceptions can influence politics and policy.

Criminal Justice/Sociology Dual Degree

The College of Public Service/College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Criminal Justice/Sociology Dual Degree is designed to make it easier for students to complete degrees in these two majors (in the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and School of Public Affairs, respectively).

Our online English (BA) program will prepare you to contribute successfully to cultural, political, educational, business, and community leadership.

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences*

The Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with an option in Allied Health completion program is designed for Allied Health practitioners who have completed a certificate program or Associate's Degree in an allied health profession and desire a Bachelor's degree for career advancement. The program integrates current knowledge in career-oriented curricula with advance science and liberal arts education to prepare students for leadership roles in their profession. The program curriculum is structured for the adult learner with flexibility to individualize toward your specific career goals.

* Some courses are not available online

The online UCCS Inclusive Early Childhood Education (BA) program educates the head, heart, and hands of future inclusive early childhood educators through a three-fold focus on essential foundational knowledge, relationship-driven dispositions, and evidence-based inclusive practices and tools.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing – RN to BSN or DUAL Enrollment

The Bachelor of Science in Nursing – RN to BSN or DUAL Enrollment provides registered nurses the opportunity to advance in your nursing career. The program curriculum is structured to help you master the required core knowledge for generalist nursing practice in settings that cross all populations and environments.

Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy

The Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy is now being offered as an online degree program. Philosophy teaches analytical and critical thinking, develops oral and written communication skills, and contributes to interdisciplinary understanding. Philosophy as a discipline attempts to answer perennial questions about values, human existence, and the nature of reality. Skills developed in this inquiry help philosophy students to excel in careers in law, medicine, management, education, government, writing, computer science, psychology, sociology, and ministry, among many others. The philosophy major may choose either the general requirements or the student may specialize in one of four optional programs.

The UCCS Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) online degree program prepares social workers for ethical and competent generalist social work practice across diverse populations.

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

The Bachelor of Arts in Sociology online degree program provides you the opportunity to apply methods of social science to understand how broader social forces influence our thoughts, beliefs and behavior. The program curriculum is structured to help you demonstrate critical thinking to understand, analyze and clearly express your sociological knowledge.

Criminal Justice/Sociology Dual Degree

The College of Public Service/College of Letters, Arts and Sciences Criminal Justice/Sociology Dual Degree is designed to make it easier for students to complete degrees in these two majors (in the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences and School of Public Affairs, respectively).

Earn your MBA with ultimate flexibility, around your schedule. With so many different online MBA programs to choose from, we recognize that deciding where to go can be overwhelming. At The University of Colorado Colorado Springs our online MBA program launched in 1996 and was among the first to offer the quality of an AACSB accredited degree fully online. With so many years of experience in the arena of online education, you can be sure you are receiving a quality education.

Master of Arts in Communication

The Communication department is now offering a fully online Master's Degree in Communication. This degree offers students the opportunity to engage in advanced study and develop graduate-level expertise for addressing complex communication problems in modern organizations and social systems.

Master of Criminal Justice

The Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) program provides an interdisciplinary perspective on the study of crime and the criminal justice system. It focuses on criminal offending and victimization, law enforcement, the judiciary, correctional systems, juvenile justice, and the formulation of laws and codes. Individual courses explore the dynamic of criminality and victimization, systems analysis, policy analysis, organizational theory and behavior, and program development within the criminal justice system. Students pursuing professional careers will gain an understanding of theory and its applications in practices. Students aspiring to research careers or doctoral work will acquire a strong foundation in criminology and criminal justice research.

Dual Masters - Public Administration & Criminal Justice

The College of Public Service offers a unique opportunity for a dual degree in Public Administration and Criminal Justice. The fields of public administration and criminal justice are closely connected. While the Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a generalist degree designed to prepare students for a variety of positions in public and nonprofit management and policy analysis, the Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) prepares graduates to work in criminal justice organizations.

This dual degree provides an opportunity for students to complete both programs simultaneously in 54 credit hours, instead of 72 credit hours which would be required if completing each degree separately. Dual degree students will complete the core courses in each program, an internship in their choice of either criminal justice or public administration, a capstone or thesis in either discipline, and will have flexibility in choosing electives from both programs. Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a number of public service or criminal justice settings.

Our online Early Childhood Special Education (MA) program centers on innovative and inclusive education. We promote high expectations to ensure that all children are welcomed into the general education classroom.

Master in Curriculum and Instruction

The Master in Curriculum and Instruction program is designed to provide professional educators increased knowledge of current research on teaching and learning and its contexts and to apply that research in practice. The degree provides an opportunity for teachers to focus on an area of interest and to develop increased skills and knowledge in that area. The program prepares skilled professionals who inspire excellence and create transformative change in the schools and communities in which they serve by enhancing scholarship, achievement, and service through collaborative partnerships, promoting and modeling innovative, ethical, and research - based practices and, embracing inclusion and social justice.

Master in Leadership

The MA in Leadership has been carefully designed to ensure the development of educational leaders who can transform schools into learning communities in which all members of a diverse society are accorded opportunity and respect. This curriculum has been developed on a foundation of research in the areas of leadership, management, schooling, curriculum, instructional practices, adult development, and technology. This program satisfies accreditation requirements of the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and the Educational Leadership Constituency Council (ELCC).

Master in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages

The MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MA TESOL) program is designed especially for monolingual English speaking teachers, paraprofessionals and pre-service teachers who have English Language Learners (ELLs) in their classrooms, and want to know how to better serve those students.

Master of Engineering in Engineering Management

The UCCS MEEM program will prepare engineers for effective technical management through a series of courses focused on the key skills needed to be successful in a technology-driven work environment. Flexibility in program timing and modality is designed to accommodate today's working professional. All courses are available online, allowing the student to complete the degree completely via distance. Program graduates will know and be able to perform in the following areas:

• Systems engineering life cycle process
• Finance and accounting principles applied to engineering organization
• Leadership and management skills for a rapidly changing technological world

Master of Engineering in Space Operations

The UCCS MESO program will prepare space professionals through a series of courses focused on the key skills needed to be successful. Flexibility in program timing and modality is designed to accommodate today's working professional. Program graduates will know and be able to perform in the following areas:

• Translate a need, relating to a space mission, into a feasible system design
• Apply the principles, concepts and methods of course work to the effective design and application of space systems to fulfill a practical mission need

The Master of Engineering with a Focus in Space Operations is well suited for working professionals involved in civil, military, or commercial space operations, space systems requirements and design specifications, payload and mission support, and space systems analysis. The program is designed for those students desiring an in-depth technical program presenting these subject areas.

Master of Engineering in Systems Engineering

Systems engineering describes the highly interdisciplinary domain of scientific, technical, and managerial skills needed to evolve, verify, field and support an integrated and balanced set of system solutions designed to satisfy customer needs. The UCCS Master of Engineering Systems Engineering (MESyE) program provides a broad understanding of the roles of a systems engineer and a thorough understanding of process implementation -- from needs analysis and system requirements to trade off studies and system design.

Master of Science in Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing will prepare you to work in primary health care settings such as family practice, internal medicine, senior clinics, and college health.

Doctorate of Nursing Practice

The Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP) represents the highest level of preparation in nursing practice based on nursing science and prepares leaders for nursing practice.

Master of Public Administration

The Master of Public Administration degree prepares students to take leadership roles in the public and nonprofit sectors. The degree is multidisciplinary and designed to provide graduate professional education for individuals who wish to prepare themselves for administrative and/or policy careers in public, nonprofit, national security and criminal justice systems. In addition to a solid core curriculum covering essential problem-solving and decision-making skills and diverse elective choices, students with less professional experience participate in internships with public and nonprofit agencies.

Dual Masters - Public Administration & Criminal Justice

The College of Public Service offers a unique opportunity for a dual degree in Public Administration and Criminal Justice. The fields of public administration and criminal justice are closely connected. While the Master of Public Administration (MPA) is a generalist degree designed to prepare students for a variety of positions in public and nonprofit management and policy analysis, the Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) prepares graduates to work in criminal justice organizations.

This dual degree provides an opportunity for students to complete both programs simultaneously in 54 credit hours, instead of 72 credit hours which would be required if completing each degree separately. Dual degree students will complete the core courses in each program, an internship in their choice of either criminal justice or public administration, a capstone or thesis in either discipline, and will have flexibility in choosing electives from both programs. Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a number of public service or criminal justice settings.

In today's fast-paced world, individuals frequently find themselves in new positions that require additional or updated education. Whether you already have an MBA and want to broaden your background in a specific field, are interested in just taking courses in a focused area, or are interested in a starting point for an MBA, a Graduate Certificate program may be the perfect solution for you.

Graduate Certificate in Finance

Graduate Certificate in Health Care Administration

The many changes in government laws and regulations, technology, societal needs and insurance plans have created a large need for administrative and business education for health care professionals.

Graduate Certificate in Innovation Management

Graduate Certificate in International Business

Graduate Certificate in Management

Graduate Certificate in Marketing

Graduate Certificate in Project Management

Courses may be offered in the classroom or online. Students are not required to apply to a degree program to take these courses but must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university. Students must earn grades of B- or better in each course counted toward a certificate. These courses also may be used as electives toward the Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree or Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) degree at UCCS College of Public Service. Current Master of Public Administration (MPA) and Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) students may take these courses and earn the certificate in addition to the MPA or MCJ as part of their degree plan. Students who complete the certificate only may apply these courses to the MPA or MCJ degree if admitted. However, only courses taken within six years prior to the semester of graduation may be applied to the degree.

Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice

Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management 

The Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management is designed for law enforcement, public safety, and emergency first responders, as well as military personnel potentially interested in civilian security careers. This certificate will expose students to the threats to the United States, ranging from terrorism and natural disasters to climate change. Classes are taught by recognized experts, with extensive practical experience in leadership positions at law enforcement and emergency management agencies.

Graduate Certificate in National Security Intelligence

The Graduate Certificate in National Security Intelligence offers students insight into U.S. security and intelligence organizations and structures, and enables understanding of threats that the U.S. is facing from various state and non-state actors. The certificate is designed for those interested in careers in federal- and state-level security and intelligence agencies, military operations and planning, think tanks, and private sector security. Students attending this program will engage with recognized national experts and practitioners in the field. This certificate will provide tools for students to think critically about security threats to the U,S., and to analyze, interpret, and act upon information collected by the intelligence community.

All courses are offered in a convenient online format and will transfer into our Online Master of Arts Degree in Curriculum and Instruction. Students are not required to apply to a degree program to take these courses but must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited university. Students must earn grades of B- or better in each course counted toward a certificate.

Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Endorsement

The Culturally & Linguistically Diverse Endorsement program is designed especially for monolingual English speaking teachers, paraprofessionals and pre-service teachers who have English Language Learners (ELLs) in their classrooms, and want to know how to better serve those students. Educators working with individual, small groups or whole classes of ELLs will benefit from this program. Teachers who have a teaching license from the Colorado Department of Education may use this opportunity to seek the CLDE Endorsement (24 credit hours).

Gifted & Talented Endorsement

This 26 credit hour endorsement prepares teachers at all levels to enhance their teaching methodologies in Gifted & Talented education. The Endorsement will require 3 credit hours of practicum work. The program satisfies accreditation requirements of the Colorado Department of Education, (CDE).

Principal Licensure

The Principal Licensure program has been designed to ensure the development of educational leaders who can transform schools into learning communities in which all members of a diverse society are accorded opportunity and respect. This curriculum has been developed on a foundation of research in the areas of leadership, management, schooling, curriculum, instructional practices, adult development, and technology. The program satisfies accreditation requirements of the Colorado Department of Education (CDE) and the Educational Leadership Constituency Council (ELCC).

Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language Certificate

The Teaching English as a Second/Foreign Language (TESL/TEFL) Certificate Program consists of four core courses that will give you the foundation and knowledge necessary to work with ELLs.

All courses are available online, allowing the student to complete the certificate completely via distance. Students must earn grades of B or better in each course counted toward a certificate. Certificate courses must be completed within two (2) years from start of courses. In most cases, should the student choose to continue beyond the certificate, coursework can count toward the award of a full master's degree.

Graduate Certificate in Electric Drivetrain Technology

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and the University of Colorado Boulder (CU-Boulder) jointly offer a Graduate Certificate in Electric Drivetrain Technology to qualified students. The program has been designed to provide professionals involved in power electronics, battery controls, and/or automotive industries the capability and motivation to continue with post-graduate education. These potential students may not wish to pursue an in-depth rigorous Master of Science program at this time but nonetheless desire to increase their professional capability and enhance career advancement opportunities. The program courses cover the most important topics in battery modeling and battery management systems (BMS), motor drive, and vehicle power electronics for applications including hybrid, plug-in hybrid, extended-range, and battery electric vehicles.

Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management

The College of Engineering and Applied Science offers an online Graduate Certificate in Engineering Management to qualified students. The certificate program is a practical and convenient way for engineers and technical professionals to build on their technical education foundation. The four-course 12 credit hour certificate can typically be completed in less than two years and provides directly applicable knowledge, skills, and capabilities. Certificate is officially noted on the student's transcript.

Graduate Certificate in Space Operations

The College of Engineering and Applied Science offers an online Graduate level Certificate in Space Operations to qualified students. Involving only a fraction of the coursework required for a master's degree, the certificate can be completed in less than two years. Certificate is officially noted on the student's transcript.

Graduate Certificate in Systems Engineering

The College of Engineering and Applied Science offers an online Graduate level Certificate in Systems Engineering to qualified students. The program has been designed to provide employees of engineering companies with an opportunity to enhance their systems engineering knowledge and skills. These potential students may not wish to pursue an in-depth rigorous Master of Engineering program but nonetheless desire to increase their professional capability and enhance career advancement opportunities. Certificate is officially noted on the student's transcript.

This online graduate certificate program in Early Childhood Special Education qualifies students to earn Colorado Department of Education teaching license/endorsement in Early Childhood Education (age birth to 8 years old) and Early Childhood Special Education (age birth to 8 years old).

Post Master's Certificate: Nurse Practitioner

Mastered prepared nurses will learn from specialty courses that prepare students for expanded clinical roles in adult and gerontological health, or family health, the student is prepared for prescriptive authority in advanced patho, assessment and pharmacology.

Graduate Certificate in Criminal Justice

Graduate Certificate in Grant Writing, Management, and Program Evaluation

Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management

The Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security and Emergency Management is designed for law enforcement, public safety, and emergency first responders, as well as military personnel potentially interested in civilian security careers. This certificate will familiarize students with threats to the United States, ranging from terrorism and natural disasters to climate change. Classes are taught by recognized experts, with extensive practical experience in leadership positions at law enforcement and emergency management agencies.

Graduate Certificate in Nonprofit Management

Graduate Certificate in Public Management

Graduate Certificate in National Security Intelligence

The Graduate Certificate in National Security Intelligence offers students insight into U.S. security and intelligence organizations and structures, and enables understanding of threats that the U.S. is facing from various state and non-state actors. The certificate is designed for those interested in careers in federal- and state-level security and intelligence agencies, military operations and planning, think tanks, and private sector security. Students attending this program will engage with recognized national experts and practitioners in the field. This certificate will provide tools for students to think critically about security threats to the U,S., and to analyze, interpret, and act upon information collected by the intelligence community.