Programs: Degrees & Certificates
Supported by Distance Education

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Bachelor of Applied Studies External Degree Program

Bachelor of Liberal Studies External Degree Program

RN-BSN Program
The College of Nursing provides an online program for registered nurses who wish to pursue a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Prerequisite and general education courses can be completed at local community colleges, and credit may be given for prior education and experience. The program focuses upon professional development, health assessment, community health, research, leadership and management, and current issues and trends in nursing.

Graduate Degree Programs

Master of Arts in Educational Administration
The Educational Administration program offers degrees and licensure for pre-K-12 school leadership. Courses toward the masters degree/principal licensure are delivered online to provide flexibility in scheduling for working professionals.

Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
The Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) core courses are available on the World Wide Web. Enrollment in courses requires admission to the MSN program.

Master of Social Work (MSW)

The MSW program prepares social workers for leadership in the profession and for advanced social work practice in a wide range of settings. The program's general focus is on family systems and social change, both domestic and international. In addition to the on-campus program, the MSW program is offered in Davenport, Des Moines, Ottumwa, and Sioux City.

Certificate Programs

Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management
Undergraduate students admitted to The University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business (COB), the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS), and/or University College may earn a Certificate in Entrepreneurial Management while pursuing their undergraduate major. Courses are available to all Iowans via the World Wide Web through the Center for Credit Programs. Completion of 18 semester hours of course work for COB students and 20 semester hours for CLAS students is required for the certificate. The following four courses are required: 06T:120, 06T:133, 06T:134, and 06T:150. At least two electives also must be completed in order to fulfill the remaining semester hours. The program was named 2004 USASBE National Model Entrepreneurship Program by the United States Association of Small Business and Entrepreneurship.

Certificate in Nonprofit Management
This 18-semester-hour certificate program prepares nonprofit workers in both large and small organizations to fulfill the unique demands of nonprofits. Courses delve into issues such as community and government partnerships, Web site development and maintenance, grant writing, and financial accountability. Persons in the Bachelor of Applied Studies and Bachelor of Liberal Studies external degree programs may incorporate the certificate into their degree work.

Certificate in Public Health
Certificate courses are primarily directed toward individuals in public health practice who are currently in the workforce as well as to individuals not presently working in the health care system but who are considering a career in the field of public health. Courses necessary for completing the certificate are offered via the Internet in addition to courses already offered on the UI campus and as part of the Summer Institute. Nine of the 12 hours of certificate course work can be applied toward the Master of Public Health (MPH) degree if the student has an undergraduate degree, is enrolled in graduate credit for all of the certificate course work, and is admitted to the MPH program. More information may be found at the Public Health Web site (above).