Program Overview

University of Cincinnati Online Programs

The University of Cincinnati offers a wide range of online programs, including associates, bachelors, post-bachelors, and professional development opportunities.

No Degree Required

• Associates:
  • Accounting Technology
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  • Business Applications Technology
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  • Business Management Technology
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  • Cancer Registry Management
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  • Communication
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  • Early Childhood Care & Education
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  • Financial Management Technology
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  • Health Information Systems
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  • Healthcare Management Technology
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  • Hospitality Management
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  • Information Technology
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  • Interdisciplinary Studies
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  • Law and Paralegal Studies
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  • Marketing Management Technology
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  • Pre-Business Administration
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  • Public Health
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  • Supply Chain Management Technology
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• Certificates:
  • Fire Administration Certificate
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  • Substance Abuse Counseling Certificate
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  • Certificate in Medical Coder
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  • Certificate in Cancer Registry Management
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  • Certificate in Revenue Cycle Management
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  • Certificate in Physicians Practice Management
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  • Certificate in Hospitality Management
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  • Insurance and Finance Management Certificate
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  • Application Software Support Specialist Certificate
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  • Information Technology (IT) Certificate
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Bachelors

• RN to BSN
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• Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy
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• Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences for Pre-Occupational Therapy
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• Bachelor of Social Work
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• Bachelor of Science in Medical Laboratory Science
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• Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
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• Bachelor of Arts in Professional Studies
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  • Fire Administration Track
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
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• Bachelor of Science in Substance Abuse Counseling
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• Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education
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• Bachelor of Science in Law and Paralegal Studies
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• Bachelor of Business Administration - Finance
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• Bachelor of Business Administration - Marketing
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• Bachelor of Business Administration - Accounting
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• Bachelor of Science in Health Informatics
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• Bachelor of Health Information Management
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• Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies - Healthcare Leadership
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• Bachelor of Technical and Applied Studies
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• Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership
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• Bachelor of Arts in Communication
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• Bachelor of Science in Public Health
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Post-Bachelors Programs

• Masters:
  • MSN Family Nurse Practitioner
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  • MSN Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
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  • MSN in Women's Health Nurse Practitioner
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  • MSN in Nurse Midwifery
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  • MSN in Nursing Education
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  • Master of Health Informatics
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  • Master of Science in Respiratory Therapy
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  • Executive Master of Health Administration
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  • Master of Science in Medical Laboratory Science Leadership
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  • Master of Science in Information Technology
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  • Master of Science in Sport Administration
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  • Master of Science in Exercise Sport and Science
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  • Master of Science in Criminal Justice
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  • Master of Education in Foundations in Behavior Analysis
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  • Master of Science in Behavior Analysis
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  • Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction
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  • Master of Education in Educational Leadership
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  • Master of Education in Special Education
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  • Master of Arts in Teaching in Special Education
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  • Master of Education in Literacy and Second Language Studies
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  • Master of Education in Instructional Design & Technology
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  • Master of Science in Health and Wellness Management
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  • Master of Science in Community Health & Prevention Science
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  • Master of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering
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  • Master of Engineering in Electrical Engineering
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  • Master of Engineering in Robotics & Intelligent Autonomous Systems
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  • Master of Business Administration
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  • Master of Science in Taxation
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  • Master of Science in Finance
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  • Master of Science in Marketing
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  • Master of Science in Information Systems
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  • Master of Science in Business Analytics
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  • Master of Science in Cosmetic Science
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  • Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Science in Drug Development
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  • Master of Science in Pharmacy Leadership
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  • Master of Science in Pharmacogenomics and Personalized Healthcare
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  • Master's in Healthcare Operational Excellence (HOPEX)
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  • MS Pharm Sci in Health Outcomes and Pharmacoeconomics
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  • Master of Legal Studies
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  • Master of Science in Geographic Information Systems
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  • Master of City Planning
• Doctoral:
  • Clinical Lab Science
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  • Clinical Speech Language Pathology
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Professional Development

• Graduate Certificates:
  • Graduate Certificate in Health Data Science AI
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  • Graduate Certificate in Information Technology
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  • Autism Spectrum Disorders Graduate Certificate
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  • Special Education Leadership Graduate Certificate
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  • Graduate Certificate in Analysis of Criminal Behavior
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  • Graduate Certificate in Correctional Rehabilitation
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  • Graduate Certificate in Crime Analysis and Prevention
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  • Digital Marketing Graduate Certificate
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  • Graduate Certificate in Marketing
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  • Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (Graduate)
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  • Graduate Certificate in Business Analytics
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  • Quantitative Finance Graduate Certificate
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  • Investment Management Graduate Certificate
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  • Corporate Taxation Graduate Certificate
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  • Individual Taxation Graduate Certificate
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  • Graduate Certificate in Business Foundations
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  • Graduate Certificate in Cosmetic Science
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  • Post-Master's Certificate in Family Nurse Practitioner
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  • Post-Master's Certificate in Psychiatric-Mental Health NP
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  • Nurse Led Innovation Certificate
  • Certificate in Health Care Administration
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  • Certificate in Health Care Finance
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  • Certificate in Health Care Policy
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  • Certificate in Pharmacogenomics & Personalized Healthcare
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  • Post-Associate Certificate in Law & Paralegal Studies
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  • Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Law & Paralegal Studies
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  • Certificate in Pharmacy Leadership
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  • Data-Driven Cybersecurity Certificate
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  • STEM and Sustainability Certificate
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  • Certificate in Clinical Trials Design & Research
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  • Certificate in Global Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development
    • Certificate in Global Regulatory Affairs in Drug Development Curriculum
  • Certificate in Hygienic Manufacturing of Cosmetic Products
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  • Blended Online Learning Certificate (BOLT)
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  • Health and Wellness Coaching Certificate
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• Endorsements:
  • Gifted Education
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  • Principal Licensure
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  • Transition to Work
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  • Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
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  • PreK-12 Reading
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Online Principal Licensure Endorsement

The online Principal Licensure Endorsement program from the University of Cincinnati Online (UCO) prepares licensed teachers to become effective school leaders by addressing the needs and challenges of teachers, students, and school districts.

What is a Principal?

To be effective school principals, educators need to possess an array of skills and leadership attributes that cannot be learned or developed in isolation from real-world experience. In addition, aspiring principals must master a host of legal and administrative duties and gain familiarity with state and local policies.

A principal is an education professional who has decided to take an administrative role in the school or school district. A principal could expect to handle the following situations:

• Budgets for the school or corporation
• Relationships and issues with parents, students, and faculty
• Managing, training, and supervising school faculty
• Interpreting and implementing regulations and standards set by the government
• Participating in groups such as governing bodies and the academic board

University of Cincinnati’s Principal Licensure Endorsement Program

The program offers a convenient way for educators to enhance their knowledge and abilities in the areas of Leadership, School Finance and School Law, Curriculum Development and Data Analysis, Instructional Supervision, among others.

The Graduate Certificate in Principal Licensure program is intended for teachers who have already earned a Master’s degree from an accredited institution and have been working for at least two years at an instructional level in elementary or secondary school classrooms.

Full-time faculty members from the University of Cincinnati Online teach courses that complement the online experience with hands-on opportunities and real-world challenges. Students are expected to become familiar with the roles and responsibilities of the principal, lead the planning, implementation, evaluation, and reporting of a project designed to improve education in a school, and reflect upon her/his leadership, seeking meaningful improvement as an educational leader.

The Principal Licensure program prepares education professionals to take the Ohio Assessment for Educators (OAE) Exam and equivalent Assessment Exams in other states.

Program Offerings

• 100% online
• 21 credit hours
• Easy to transfer credits
• Enroll in the spring, summer, or fall semesters
• Instruction from award-winning faculty
• Part-time flexibility

Accreditations and Rankings

• The University of Cincinnati and all of its regional campuses are accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
• The University of Cincinnati is fully accredited by the Council of the Accreditation of the Educator Preparation (CAEP).
• Top tier of America’s Best Colleges by _U.S. News & World Report _in 2022
• University of Cincinnati Online ranked “Best Online” Public University on College Consensus in 2022.