Online Degrees at Aurora University
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Pursue Your Goals in a Flexible Format
Aurora University is an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning. You can benefit from the best of both worlds, choosing from the wide range of programs of a university while receiving the personal attention of a small college. Learn from practitioner-based faculty members focused on helping working professionals reach their goals.
- Learn from highly qualified professionals at the forefront of their fields
- Receive personal support from enrollment through graduation.
- Connect with professors and peers in AU’s tight-knit community to build lasting relationships.
Online Degree Programs
Find the online degree program that prepares you to advance your career.
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
From business to social work to healthcare and more, Aurora University’s online bachelor’s degrees give you the knowledge and skills to embark on your career journey with confidence.
These online degrees prepare you to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving career landscape. They are ideal for working professionals seeking advancement or a career change.
- Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
- Bachelor of Arts in Business Management
- Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice
- Bachelor of Arts in General Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Gain the qualifications for beginning social work practice to support vulnerable families and individuals in your community.
- Bachelor of Social Work
Prepare to lead and influence the systems and services impacting the health and well-being of others.
- Bachelor of Science in Communication Sciences and Disorders
- Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration
Earning your BSN means combining job stability, meaningful work, and many opportunities to specialize in a rapidly growing field.
- Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Graduate Programs
Continue your education with one of Aurora University’s online graduate programs, designed to help you build specialized skills and expertise.
Increase your marketability and earning potential while enhancing your knowledge of leadership methods and techniques.
- Master of Arts in Justice Administration
- Master of Business Administration
- Master of Public Administration
Hone your teaching skills and become a skilled leader in many educational roles with a graduate degree in education.
- Master of Arts in Educational Leadership with Principal Endorsement
- Master of Arts in Teaching in Elementary Education
- Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership
Open the door to advanced, specialized social work careers with an MSW. Multiple tracks and options are available, including an advanced standing option.
- Master of Social Work
- Master of Social Work – Advanced Standing
- MSW/MBA Dual Option
- MSW/MPA Dual Option
Acquire foundational skills in exercise science by learning about sports nutrition, research methods, and other relevant areas.
- Master of Science in Exercise Science
Graduate nursing degrees are valuable for nurses who want greater responsibility, specialized expertise, career advancement, and opportunities to influence healthcare and patient outcomes.
- Doctor of Nursing Practice, Family Nurse Practitioner (DNP-FNP)
Certificate Programs
Aurora University’s certificate programs offer a focused, flexible, and cost-effective way to gain specialized skills and advance your career.
Aligned with Illinois state licensure requirements, this certificate prepares you for practice as a speech language pathology assistant under supervision of a licensed speech language pathologist.
- Speech Language Pathology Assistant Certificate
Endorsement Courses
Endorsement courses from Aurora University give you additional credentials that showcase your value to employers and allow you to tailor your career to fulfill your goals.
Education endorsements add onto your existing license or certification and open doors to more career opportunities.
- Director of Special Education Endorsement
- Post-MSW PEL Endorsement: School Social Work
- Special Education Endorsement (LBS 1)
- Superintendent Endorsement in Illinois
Aurora University has a strong tradition of serving students with a quality education rooted in the foundational principles of academic excellence. AU strives to make college affordable for students while designing degree programs around quality curricula to foster career success.
Request InfoYour Education is More Flexible and Affordable
Higher education is now more accessible with Aurora University. As a student, you will utilize a convenient learning platform that puts the path to a degree at your fingertips. Because AU uses OER in some programs, you can benefit from significant savings on textbook costs. There is no application fee and GMAT/GRE scores are not required.
Comprehensive Curriculum. Dedicated Faculty.
When you choose an online program at Aurora University, you can learn from faculty members who have experience in their field of study and provide ongoing support to online students. At the same time, you will benefit from a dynamic, interactive learning environment offering a comprehensive curriculum for your degree program. AU Online offers high educational standards and a convenient format so that you can continue working while taking courses online. Moreover, students can engage classmates through discussion boards and chat rooms, exchanging ideas and experiences to enrich their education.
Achieve Your Career Goals
Aurora University’s online degree programs impart the knowledge and experience you need to make a bigger impact in your career field. After graduation, you will have a credential that helps strengthen your earning potential and job stability.
Career Options for Graduates
- Business manager
- City manager
- Criminal investigator
- Hospital administrator
- Human resources manager
- Market research analyst
- Nonprofit director
- Sales manager
- Social worker
- Strength and conditioning coach
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Aurora University is a participant in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements initiative.
Aurora University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to grant bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees.
The Aurora University baccalaureate social work and master of social work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).