About University of Cincinnati
Since its founding in 1819, UC has been the source of many discoveries creating positive change for society, including co-op education, the oral polio vaccine, the first electronic organ, the first safe anti-knock gasoline, and the first antihistamine. Each year, this public, comprehensive university graduates 5,000 students, adding to more than 200,000 alumni around the world, and adds rankings to its list of official recognition:
Top 100 public universities (U.S. News & World Report college rankings)
Top 100 "elite values" in higher education (Money Magazine)
Top 20 public research universities nationally (Lombardi Program on Measuring University Performance Annual Report, July 2001)
Top 50 research libraries (Association of Research Libraries)
11th largest endowment of 569 institutions surveyed (Chronicle of Higher Education, June 2000)
Featured in The Best 201 Colleges for the Real World: Get In. Get Out. Get a Job.
First in Ohio nine of the past ten years for law school graduates passing the bar exam
First in Ohio for earnings from patents developed on campus (more than $5 million in 2001)
The Carnegie Commission ranks the University of Cincinnati as a Doctoral/Research University-Extensive, one of only 151 in the nation of nearly 4,000 institutions of higher education. The University has gained a notable reputation for its outstanding faculty, research, updated curriculum, program accreditations and competitive tuition.
Online Degrees From The University of Cincinnati
Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) professionals can now advance to a Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) without ever visiting a campus. You can finish your bachelor's degree and take the RHIA certification exam in just over two years. All you need to qualify is an accredited Associate's degree and RHIT certification (recent AS graduates who are eligible to take the registry exam within six months also qualify for admission). Distance learning experts have transformed the traditional RHIA coursework to accommodate various learning methods. You are assigned to a small group of peers led by a professional facilitator, and you learn using a combination of lectures, readings, discussion sessions, and assignments, all with the support of dedicated peer and professional support systems. Plus, you are never limited to just one learning method or to a specific class time.
Master of Science in Nursing Midwifery and Women's Health
Achieve your professional goals and begin an exciting career as a Nurse-Midwife or a Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. The Master of Science in Nursing — Nurse Midwifery or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner offers the highest quality distance learning education combined with innovative instructional technology. Our team of program faculty guides your clinical experience in collaboration with your local preceptor. You can complete either program and still meet your work, family, and personal responsibilities. (Please note: University of Cincinnati does not currently offer a Post-Master’s Certificate for Nurse Midwifery or Women’s Health Nurse Practitioner via distance learning.)
Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science
The distance learning Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science degree offers working professional Clinical Laboratory Technicians and Medical Laboratory Technicians opportunities to learn the knowledge and skills needed for continued professional growth in their field without jeopardizing their busy lifestyle. The University of Cincinnati program gives you the tools you need to succeed, delivered in a convenient distance learning format.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Intended to meet the needs of today's working criminal justice professional, the University of Cincinnati Master of Science in Criminal Justice distance learning program offers you the benefit of a strong academic program with the convenience and flexibility of distance learning. Designed for your busy lifestyle, you can complete this program online while continuing to take care of your work, family, and personal responsibilities. It will never be easier to further your education and your career!
Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Enhance your career as an educator with an applied knowledge base that prepares you to assume leadership roles and address emerging trends in education. Learn real-world solutions from distinguished and credentialed faculty who have a strong commitment to your success and real-world educational leadership experience. Designed for your active lifestyle, our Online Master of Education Degree in Educational Leadership delivers all course materials directly to you. Accredited by NCATE, and aligned with the ISLLC national performance standards, this program can be completed in 2 years.
To find out more about University of Cincinnati and the online degree program that's right for you, request free, no obligation information at any time for any or all of the offered programs.
Accreditation
Regional Accreditation
The University of Cincinnati is fully accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
National Accreditations
The UC Master of Education in Educational Leadership meets the standards for the preparation of administrators approved by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium (ISLLC), and the National Educational Technology Standards for Administrators (NETS-A).
The UC College of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Nurse-Midwifery program is accredited by the American College of Nurse-Midwives (ACNM), Division of Accreditation.
The UC Bachelor of Science in Clinical Laboratory Science is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).
The UC Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Management Education (CAHIM).
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