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Purdue University Global

12 Programs
Online

World-Class Education for Working Adults

Building on Purdue's mission to provide greater access to affordable, world-class education, Purdue University Global delivers a fully personalized online experience that's tailored to working adults.

Choose the Learning Path That's Best for You:

  • Traditional classroom – Take interactive classes online or access onsite support and resources at one of our regional locations.
  • Competency-based ExcelTrack™– Leverage your knowledge to move faster through courses and earn your degree sooner. Take unlimited courses per term for one flat tuition rate.
  • Open College at Purdue Global – Access free and low-cost open, online resources to translate your work or life experiences into college credit at Purdue Global.*

One-on-One Support

Stay engaged every step of the way with a dedicated support team that gives you personalized assistance on everything from coursework to career searches.

*See University Catalog for Prior Learning Assessment policy.

Available Programs

  • Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice and Criminology
    Criminal Justice & Legal

    An associate’s degree in criminal justice can help you pursue a career in the criminal justice and criminology field—a rewarding profession that offers individuals an opportunity to make an immediate impact within their community. This online criminal justice and criminology degree from Purdue University is designed to help you develop:

    • Foundational knowledge of criminal justice and criminology, including practical and technical skills and competencies required by many law enforcement agencies and private security firms
    • Skills on how to analyze crime data, predict patterns of criminal behavior, create criminal profiles, and establish agency protocols and procedures designed to improve agency response to crime
    • Communication, critical-thinking, and decision-making skills and knowledge to support criminal justice initiatives

  • Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science
    Criminal Justice & Legal

    Purdue University is recognized by the U.S. Fire Administration as an official Fire and Emergency Services Higher Education (FESHE) institution. Our Associate of Applied Science in Fire Science closely follows the FESHE model and is designed to provide students with foundational skills in firefighter safety, building codes, fire prevention, code inspection, and firefighting strategy and tactics.

    This online degree serves fire service professionals seeking enhanced skills and a broad spectrum of knowledge in the field of fire science. Each term students are assessed on their mastery of the course outcomes which measure the skills, knowledge, abilities and behaviors employers expect.

    The program explores technical, legal, and social aspects of arson, the application of technology to firefighting, and the psychological effects of fire dynamics. Students will have the opportunity to learn:

    • Analytical approaches to fire protection and investigation
    • Fire defense and disaster planning
    • The role of fire service within the community

  • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition Science
    Culinary Arts & Nutrition

    With the nation’s increasing emphasis on the role of nutrition in living healthier lives, new opportunities are rapidly emerging for professionals trained and skilled in this important division of the health care industry. Purdue University's Bachelor of Science in Nutrition is designed to prepare graduates to enter this exciting field in which the health and lives of others may be significantly improved through your knowledge and skills.

    In this program you will explore various topics, concepts, values, research methods, and applications in nutrition science.

    Your online nutrition courses will focus on:

    • Studying the principles and pharmacology of nutrition and how dietary choices can contribute to a healthy lifestyle.
    • Acquiring an understanding of digestion, absorption, and metabolism of foods and nutritional needs at various stages of the life cycle.
    • Developing the administrative, ethical, and professional skills necessary for leadership positions throughout the health care field.
    • Completing an original comprehensive capstone project that demonstrates your ability to apply your nutrition science knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios.

  • Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Administration
    Education & Teaching

    The online Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Administration can help prepare you to become a leader in the early childhood field. Pursue opportunities in a variety of fields, whether you want to operate or own your own early childhood program, or even manage an early childhood agency or organization.

    This social science bachelor's degree is designed to enhance your knowledge in:

    • Early child growth and development
    • Early childhood education and curriculum
    • Business and management
    • Early childhood leadership and advocacy

  • Medical Assisting
    Healthcare & Medical

    Our medical assistant certificate online program offers a comprehensive curriculum combined with hands-on, industry related medical equipment training. In our medical assistant classes, you’ll study how to assist the supervising physician with various tasks such as administering injections, taking vital signs, recording EKGs, assisting in minor surgical procedures, carrying out basic accounting procedures, and understanding the fundamentals of charting and documentation. You’ll also complete a practicum where you’ll apply your classroom learnings in a real-world setting.

    To help you gain the relevant skills to enter the medical field, Purdue University's medical assistant program provides instruction in the following:

    • Clinical and administrative courses
    • Hands-on training with industry-related medical equipment
    • Practicum
    • Potential career opportunities

  • Bachelors of Science in Nursing - RN to BSN
    Healthcare & Nursing

    Purdue University’s Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-to-BSN) program is designed to prepare nurses for new professional opportunities by helping them earn the credentials to qualify for positions in specialized nursing and nursing management.

    Purdue University’s accredited RN-to-BSN online program features:

    • A strong focus on professional leadership with courses in management, research, emerging trends in health care therapies, health assessment, and community nursing
    • An emphasis on health promotion, community health, health care information, professional ethics, diversity, and health care management
    • The development of a portfolio that allows students to demonstrate their professional and practical competencies
    • Creation of a comprehensive development plan that includes career planning
    • A dedicated faculty of practicing professionals who have attained high levels of achievement in their respective fields

  • Bachelor of Science in Health Science
    Healthcare & Office Administration

    Purdue University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Science program is designed for those who not only want to improve patients’ health, but also enhance their quality of life. The health care field is changing every day. Discover how a health science bachelor’s degree can help prepare you for a future in this dynamic and rewarding industry.

    In this program you will explore various topics, concepts, research methods, and applications in health science, while enjoying the convenience and flexibility of online learning. Your coursework will focus on:

    • Developing administrative, ethical, and professional skills to prepare you for leadership positions throughout the health care field
    • Gaining an understanding of demography, epidemiology, biostatistics, and other tools used to assess community health
    • Understanding and applying the concepts of health, healing, and wellness from a broad historical and multicultural perspective
    • Completing an original comprehensive capstone project that demonstrates your ability to apply your health science knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios

  • Medical Billing and Coding Certificate
    Healthcare & Office Administration

    Medical billing and coding is an administrative support specialty that is expected to increase in need as patient records are being increasingly scrutinized by health insurance companies, regulators, courts, and consumers.

    The Medical Billing and Coding Certificate online program can provide you with the knowledge and technical skills required by employers in health care services. Coursework provides instruction in topics such as:

    • Anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology
    • Data information processing
    • Medical billing, coding, and terminology
    • Insurance billing
    • Medical terminology and medical office management

    Prior to graduation, you will gain hands-on practical experience in medical billing, coding, and administrative functions through a 40-hour practicum experience.

  • Medical Office Administration
    Healthcare & Office Administration

    In every medical office across the country, you will find a team of trained professionals who work with patient records, medical documents, and other medical office matters.

    The Medical Office Administration Certificate is designed to prepare you to be well positioned for a career as part of this professional team.

    The medical office administration online program coursework emphasizes:

    • The communication, clinical, and organizational skills required to provide outstanding patient care
    • Managing medical and financial records, including processing medical insurance, coding, and billing
    • Scheduling appointments and managing day-to-day office operations

  • Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management
    Healthcare & Office Administration

    Purdue University’s online Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program combines theory and practice to prepare you to take on real responsibilities in this growing, data-driven profession. You can develop the technology, medical terminology, and professional skills required for a career in health information management.

    After completing the Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management program, you will be able to:

    • Demonstrate foundational knowledge of the principles of planning, designing, managing, and evaluating electronic information systems.
    • Apply research and critical thinking skills to create solutions for health care issues.
    • Analyze the forces impacting health care delivery and health information systems.
    • Implement best practices in decision-making regarding the management of health information.
    • Interpret and apply medical, administrative, ethical, and legal requirements and standards related to health care delivery and the privacy of protected health information.

  • Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness
    Healthcare & Office Administration

    In this program you will study various approaches to health and wellness in addition to the concepts, values, and applications of this exciting field of health science.

    Your online health and wellness courses will focus on:

    • Evaluating scientific literature and research in wellness, prevention, and complementary health care
    • Using your knowledge to educate individuals and communities
    • Developing the administrative, ethical, and professional skills for leadership positions throughout the health care field
    • Completing an original comprehensive capstone project that demonstrates your ability to apply your health and wellness knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Industrial/Organizational Psychology
    Psychology & Counseling

    The online Bachelor of Science in Psychology in Industrial/Organizational Psychology includes core curriculum that is foundational to a bachelor’s degree, plus a complement of psychology and business-focused courses.

    Curriculum in the degree program includes the following:

    • Cognitive psychology
    • Talent management
    • Attitudes and motivation in the workplace
    • Personality development
    • Psychology of leadership
    • Organizational behavior

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