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Online Degrees and Certificates

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EKU has been offering online degrees since 2006

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Textbooks are free for all undergraduate students with EKU BookSmart! And there’s no fee to apply.

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Credit for Training

Get credit for existing military experience as well as transfer credits earned at other institutions

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Designed for working adults, courses are offered in accelerated terms, with multiple start dates per year. EKU offers a generous credit transfer policy, free textbooks for undergraduate students, and free tutoring and career services. With a flexible online format, you can complete your degree on your schedule — some in as little as 18 months — while maintaining your professional and personal obligations.

Whether you want to start, finish or advance your education, EKU Online has a program that can fit your schedule and your needs.

Accelerated 8-week terms
Free textbooks for undergraduate students
Multiple start dates per year
Free online tutoring & career services
Generous credit transfer policy
Free application
Dedicated advisors stay with you from application to graduation
Reduced tuition for active duty military members

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Education

Emergency Medical Care (Paramedic)

Associate Degree
- Associate of Science in Paramedicine
Bachelor’s Degrees
- Emergency Medical Care – Emergency Services Administration
- Emergency Medical Care – Fire Service

Fire Sciences

Bachelor’s Degrees
Certificate
- Industrial Fire Protection

General Studies

Associate Degree
- Associate of Arts in General Studies
Bachelor’s Degree
- Bachelor of Arts in General Studies

Health Services Administration

Bachelor of Science in Health Services Administration

Homeland Security

Bachelor’s Degree
- Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security
Master’s Degree
- Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management
Certificates

Hospitality & Tourism

Bachelor’s Degree
- Bachelor of Science in Global Hospitality & Tourism
Certificates
- Gastronomic Tourism
- Sustainable Hospitality

Instructional Design & Learning Technology

Master of Science in Instructional Design & Learning Technology

Nursing

Bachelor’s Degree
- RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN)
Master’s Degrees
- Master of Science in Nursing – Rural Health Family Nurse Practitioner
- Master of Science in Nursing – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Graduate Certificates
- Post-MSN Certificate – Family Nurse Practitioner
- Post-MSN Certificate – Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Doctorate Degree
- Doctor of Nursing Practice (Post-MSN DNP)

Occupational Safety & Management

Bachelor’s Degree
- Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety
Master’s Degree
- Master of Science in Safety, Security & Emergency Management
Graduate Certificates

Occupational Therapy (OTD)

Paralegal Science

Associate Degree
- Associate of Science in Paralegal Science
Bachelor’s Degrees
- Bachelor of Science in Paralegal Science
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Paralegal Science

Political Science

Bachelor of Science in Political Science

Psychology

Bachelor’s Degree
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Master’s Degrees

Public Administration

Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Graduate Certificates

Social Work

Bachelor’s Degree
- Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)
Master’s Degree
- Master of Social Work (MSW)
Graduate Certificates

Sport Management

Bachelor of Science in Sport Management

EKU Online Was Right For These Graduates

Hear recent EKU Online graduates explain how our programs were the right choice for them.

Eastern Kentucky University Online is widely recognized for quality, affordability and innovative academic instruction.

About Our University

Eastern Kentucky University is consistently recognized as being one of the best online colleges in the nation.

Eastern Kentucky University is a nationally recognized public university located in Richmond, Kentucky. Established in 1874, EKU strives to make quality education available to everyone. A brick-and-mortar accredited institution, EKU began offering online degrees in 2006 and continues to service all students with our on-campus offerings.

The University offers more than 50 online programs in various areas of study, designed for adult learners who want to earn a college degree or certificate while working full-time or juggling other life priorities. Online programs are available through the College of Letters, Arts and Social Sciences, College of Business, College of Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics, College of Education & Applied Human Sciences, College of Health Sciences, and College of Justice, Safety & Military Science.