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Online Undergraduate Programs

Begin your journey toward an undergraduate degree from NKU and forge your path to achieving your goals. Our robust, 100% online programs are budget friendly and offer the convenience of multiple start dates and pay-as-you-go tuition. Explore our full range of bachelor’s programs and choose a major that aligns with your talents and interests.

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Why choose an online bachelor's program from NKU?

  • Affordable tuition: We make it easy for you to invest in your future. Take advantage of our pay-as-you-go tuition policy and be sure to inquire about opportunities for grants and financial aid.
  • Various start options: Choose from multiple start dates throughout the year and study online at your own pace while maintaining a work-life balance.
  • Career-relevant curriculum: Our online bachelor's programs are carefully designed to prepare you for in-demand roles.
  • Professional networking: Connect with diverse groups of professionals who add valuable perspectives and industry connections to your career journey.

Which online program is right for you?

UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

Up to 90 Transfer Credits
120 Credit Hours
$485* Per credit hour tuition

Gain a comprehensive understanding of criminal justice institutions and processes in the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice online program. This undergraduate degree program offers rigorous coursework focusing on three major aspects of the criminal justice system—police, courts, and corrections.

In this online program, you will study and examine theories of crime and punishment, criminal law, ethics, and social science research methods. You will also gain a multidisciplinary approach to understanding criminal justice systems and addressing criminal behavior. Graduates of accredited Federal Bureau of Prisons or Police Academy programs receive 20 credit hours toward the bachelor’s program.

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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE

Bachelor of Arts in History

Up to 90 Transfer Credits
120 Credit Hours
$485* Per credit hour tuition

Gain an understanding of the core methodologies of historical writing and research with the Bachelor of Arts in History online. Develop professional expertise as a communicator and storyteller as you progress through innovative coursework featuring specialized electives that allow you to pursue your interests.

Examine major historical events, contexts, and perspectives under the guidance of expert faculty. This flexible online program improves your ability to think critically and analyze patterns, preparing you for a wide range of professional opportunities.

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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies – General Studies Completion Track

Up to 90 Transfer Credits
120 Credit Hours
$485* Per credit hour tuition

Prepare for career growth with the flexible online Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies – General Studies Completion Track program. This customizable degree can be completed quickly and maximizes the value of your past academic credits. Combine one of our professional pathways with career-focused elective courses to design your own dynamic field of study.

Benefit from 100% online coursework as you earn the degree you’ve been seeking in less time than conventional programs. The online general studies B.A. equips you with marketable skills and enhances your career outlook.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees with a bachelor’s degree can earn almost twice as much as their non-degreed counterparts with only a high school diploma (2022).

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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies – Integrative Studies Track

Up to 90 Transfer Credits
120 Credit Hours
$485* Per credit hour tuition

Designed for individuals whose educational and professional goals span a range of disciplinary topics, the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies – Integrative Studies Track online program offers you the opportunity to personalize your degree plan with three academic areas of focus. You can also tailor your degree by transferring previously earned credit hours from other educational institutions.

Discover the flexibility to prepare for a variety of career options with the bachelor’s degree in integrated studies online. You will develop personal traits and skills valued by employers and gain experience working collaboratively with students of different perspectives.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees with a bachelor’s degree can earn almost twice as much as their non-degreed counterparts with only a high school diploma (2022).

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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership

Up to 90 Transfer Credits
120 Credit Hours
$320* Per credit hour tuition

Enhance your understanding and gain a practical foundation of leadership skills with the Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership online degree program at NKU. You will examine leadership in various types of organizations and across organizational levels and positions. This undergraduate program in organizational leadership emphasizes leadership in team and group settings along with developing personal and professional leadership qualities.

You will explore the unique role of human behavior in building relationships designed for the betterment of individuals, teams, groups, organizations and communities. NKU graduates have worked at top companies such as Proctor and Gamble, Fidelity, Amazon, Cintas, UPS, the IRS, as well as TriHealth, Elizabeth Healthcare and other healthcare facilities. You will receive personalized advising and may be eligible to earn academic credit through a variety of non-traditional methods, including military credit and credit for prior learning (CPL).

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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Up to 90 Transfer Credits
120 Credit Hours
$485* Per credit hour tuition

Gain an understanding of the human mind and its wide range of capacities in the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology online program. Study the psychological bases of behavior and learn the skills necessary to both comprehend and conduct research.

As part of the curriculum, you will explore major perspectives in psychology (e.g., biological, cognitive, social) throughout the coursework and tailor your elective classes to meet your specific areas of interest.

Upon completion of this bachelor's program, you will be prepared for a career working with diverse populations in various workplace settings, including mental health facilities, hospitals, schools, private businesses, and government agencies.

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UNDERGRADUATE DEGREE

Bachelor of Science in Sociology

Up to 90 Transfer Credits
120 Credit Hours
$320* Per credit hour tuition

Engage in critical discussion and study of various social groups in the Bachelor of Science in Sociology online program. In this online B.S. program, you will examine sociological concepts, theories and methods, develop your ability to think critically about societies, and learn to understand and appreciate behavioral and value differences among people.

As part of the curriculum, you will study dominant-minority intergroup relations, theories of social class, distribution of wealth, power, and prestige in the U.S., and the interaction and progression of technology and society. With a degree in sociology, you will develop business knowledge in a global context, learn the importance of social responsibility, and foster sustainability in your place of work.

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*See individual program information for more details.

The Northern Kentucky University College of Education is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies – General Studies Completion Track

Duration: Varies Credit Hours: 120 Tuition: $485 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 1/3/25 Start class: 1/13/25

Prepare for career growth with the flexible online Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies – General Studies Completion Track program. This customizable degree can be completed quickly and maximizes the value of your past academic credits. Combine one of our professional pathways with career-focused elective courses to design your own dynamic field of study.

Benefit from 100% online coursework as you earn the degree you’ve been seeking in less time than conventional programs. The online general studies B.A. equips you with marketable skills and enhances your career outlook.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees with a bachelor’s degree can earn almost twice as much as their non-degreed counterparts with only a high school diploma (2022).

Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies – Integrative Studies Track

Duration: Varies Credit Hours: 120 Tuition: $485 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 1/3/25 Start class: 1/13/25

Designed for individuals whose educational and professional goals span a range of disciplinary topics, the Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies – Integrative Studies Track online program offers you the opportunity to personalize your degree plan with three academic areas of focus. You can also tailor your degree by transferring previously earned credit hours from other educational institutions.

Discover the flexibility to prepare for a variety of career options with the bachelor’s degree in integrated studies online. You will develop personal traits and skills valued by employers and gain experience working collaboratively with students of different perspectives.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employees with a bachelor’s degree can earn almost twice as much as their non-degreed counterparts with only a high school diploma (2022).

Bachelor of Arts in History

Duration: Varies Credit Hours: 120 Tuition: $485 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 1/3/25 Start class: 1/13/25

Gain an understanding of the core methodologies of historical writing and research with the Bachelor of Arts in History online. Develop professional expertise as a communicator and storyteller as you progress through innovative coursework featuring specialized electives that allow you to pursue your interests.

Examine major historical events, contexts, and perspectives under the guidance of expert faculty. This flexible online program improves your ability to think critically and analyze patterns, preparing you for a wide range of professional opportunities.

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

Duration: Varies Credit Hours: 120 Tuition: $485 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 1/3/25 Start class: 1/13/25

Gain an understanding of the human mind and its wide range of capacities in the Bachelor of Arts in Psychology online program. Study the psychological bases of behavior and learn the skills necessary to both comprehend and conduct research.

As part of the curriculum, you will explore major perspectives in psychology (e.g., biological, cognitive, social) throughout the coursework and tailor your elective classes to meet your specific areas of interest.

Upon completion of this bachelor's program, you will be prepared for a career working with diverse populations in various workplace settings, including mental health facilities, hospitals, schools, private businesses, and government agencies.

Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice

Duration: Varies Credit Hours: 120 Tuition: $485 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 1/3/25 Start class: 1/13/25

Gain a comprehensive understanding of criminal justice institutions and processes in the Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice online program. This undergraduate degree program offers rigorous coursework focusing on three major aspects of the criminal justice system—police, courts, and corrections.

In this online program, you will study and examine theories of crime and punishment, criminal law, ethics, and social science research methods. You will also gain a multidisciplinary approach to understanding criminal justice systems and addressing criminal behavior. Graduates of accredited Federal Bureau of Prisons or Police Academy programs receive 20 credit hours toward the bachelor’s program.

Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership

Duration: Varies Credit Hours: 120 Tuition: $320 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 1/3/25 Start class: 1/13/25

Enhance your understanding and gain a practical foundation of leadership skills with the Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership online degree program at NKU. You will examine leadership in various types of organizations and across organizational levels and positions. This undergraduate program in organizational leadership emphasizes leadership in team and group settings along with developing personal and professional leadership qualities.

You will explore the unique role of human behavior in building relationships designed for the betterment of individuals, teams, groups, organizations and communities. NKU graduates have worked at top companies such as Proctor and Gamble, Fidelity, Amazon, Cintas, UPS, the IRS, as well as TriHealth, Elizabeth Healthcare and other healthcare facilities. You will receive personalized advising and may be eligible to earn academic credit through a variety of non-traditional methods, including military credit and credit for prior learning (CPL).

Bachelor of Science in Sociology

Duration: Varies Credit Hours: 120 Tuition: $320 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*

Apply by: 1/3/25 Start class: 1/13/25

Engage in critical discussion and study of various social groups in the Bachelor of Science in Sociology online program. In this online B.S. program, you will examine sociological concepts, theories and methods, develop your ability to think critically about societies, and learn to understand and appreciate behavioral and value differences among people.

As part of the curriculum, you will study dominant-minority intergroup relations, theories of social class, distribution of wealth, power, and prestige in the U.S., and the interaction and progression of technology and society. With a degree in sociology, you will develop business knowledge in a global context, learn the importance of social responsibility, and foster sustainability in your place of work.

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