University of Cincinnati Online 
  
Reasons to choose University of Cincinnati:
- Ranked among top 100 public universities in the nation by U.S. News & World Report
- Experienced staff at an institution that has provided distance education since 1984
- Innovative curriculum and a variety of multimedia delivery formats
- Competitive tuition to make education and advancement affordable
Tuition is $272/credit hour (non-Ohio residents) while most online schools cost $300 - $500/credit hour
- Top 100 "Elite Values" in higher education (Money Magazine)
- Classified as a Doctoral/Research-Extensive University by the Carnegie Commission; one of only 151 in the nation of nearly 4,000 institutions of higher education
- Accreditations from leading associations, such as NCATE, ISLLC, CNNE, ACNM, NAACLS, CAHIIM
Featured Programs from University of Cincinnati:
Nursing / Adult Nurse Practitioner - Master of Science
The CCNE accredited online nurse practitioner program prepares students to transition into a practitioner or leadership role within a variety of different occupational settings. Graduates of this program will be well positioned to seek roles in hospitals, private practices, hospices, and other health care systems. The Adult Nurse Practitioner specialization provides added proficiency in treatments and diagnoses of patients who are over the age of 12. Graduates of this program meet criteria for taking the certification exam for Adult Nurse Practitioners.
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Clinical Laboratory Science - Bachelor of Science
This NAACLS accredited online bachelor of science in clinical laboratory science program (BS CLS) offers working professional clinical laboratory technicians (CLTs) and medical laboratory technicians (MLTs) opportunities to learn and develop the skills needed for professional growth in their field. At the conclusion of the requisite online courses, students will complete clinical experiences in a clinical laboratory near their home.
The program is designed around the lifestyle of busy working professional students. Students will complete 10 credits per quarter and can graduate in just over 2 years. Graduates will be eligible, and well prepared for, the national certification examinations including:
- The Board of Registry (BOR) exam sponsored by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) for the MT (ASCP) credential
- The National Credentialing Agency (NCA) exam sponsored by the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS) for the CLS (NCA) credential
The Clinical Lab Science BS Degree program covers topics such as:
- Immunology
- Laboratory Operations
- Clinical Parasitology
- Clinical Chemistry & Body Fluids
- Ecology & Environmental Toxicology
- Statistics and Research in Clinical Laboratory Science
- Humanities in Medicine
- Clinical Hematology and Hemostasis
- Clinical Microbiology
- Clinical Immunohematology
- Human Genetics and Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
- Clinical Mycology and Virology
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Nursing / Clinical Nurse Specialist / Nurse Educator - Master of Science
UC's CCNE accredited online Clinical Nurse Specialist/Nurse Educator program prepares you to be an expert clinician, leader, and educator in your area of specialization. Nurses who desire to work in consulting and educational roles within the hospital environment will learn valuable strategies to become practice leaders. You will have the opportunity to focus in three specialty areas: Adult Health, Gerontology, and Critical Care. Along with certification in these areas of specialization, after two full-time years of experience in an academic setting, graduates will also be eligible to take the Certified Nurse Educator examination offered by the National League of Nursing.
The Clinical Nurse Specialist / Nurse Educator MSN Degree program covers topics such as:
- Health Care Policy
- Role Integrations for the CNS
- Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
- Research Methods
- Directed Specialty Study I: Symptom Management
- Novice Nurse Educator Institute
- Shifting Paradigm: Teaching to Learning
- Health Assessment
- Leadership Dynamics in Health Care Organizations
- CNS Practicum I
- Transforming Curricula and Student Evaluation in Nursing
- Directed Specialty Study II (Critical Care, Adult Health/Gero)
- Financial Management in Health Services
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Nursing / Family Nurse Practitioner - Master of Science
UC's CCNE accredited online Family Nurse Practitioner specialty is for nurses who like to work with a variety of patients. These nurses strive to become the primary care provider for families. They work with the family unit across a broad spectrum of ages and throughout their lifespan. These leaders have the unique ability to affect the wellness of the entire family unit and form long lasting bonds with their patients.
The Family Nurse Practitioner MSN Degree program covers topics such as:
- Health Care Policy
- Health Assessment for ANP
- Pathophysiology
- Differential Diagnosis
- Care of Well Women & Children for FNP
- Pharmacology for ANP
- Health Policy
- Finance & Economics of Heath Care
- Primary Care of Episodic Illness
- Interventions for ANP
- Management of Chronic Illness for ANP
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Health Information Management - Bachelor of Science
This CAHIIM accredited program provides a unique path for RHITs to obtain their BS in HIM in just 2 ¼ years. This program has been tailor-made for working RHITs who don't want to be bogged down with countless electives in their efforts to obtain a Bachelor's degree. The accelerated curriculum-made possible by an advanced network of support-prepares students to truly excel in the field. This RHIT progression program builds on the knowledge and skills acquired through prior education and work experience. Graduates of this program are equipped with the knowledge to take AHIMA's RHIA certification exam.
Courses are scheduled in two five-week periods per term to allow learners to focus their studies on one course at a time. This pace allows learners to successfully complete the Bachelor's degree in HIM in only 9 quarters (2 ¼ years).
The Health Information Management BS Degree program covers topics such as:
- Health Data Management
- Clinical Data Management
- Applied Reimbursement Methods
- Computer Systems in Healthcare
- Legal and Ethical Issues in Healthcare
- Quality Management and Performance Improvement
- Electronic Health Records
- Clinical Terminologies and Classification Systems
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Nursing / Nurse Midwifery - Master of Science
UC's ACNM and CCNE accredited online nurse midwifery program is designed to help nursing professionals take major steps in gaining their independence as Certified Nurse-Midwives. Coursework is completed online, while clinical experiences are completed with a preceptor in a student's local community when feasible. Students can graduate with their Master of Science in Nursing degree within two years. Graduates of the program will be eligible for the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) certification exam.
In addition to a current RN license and a BSN degree or BS degree with a major in Nursing, applicants must have one year experience in maternal/child nursing (preferably in labor and delivery) to be eligible for this program. The Nursing / Nurse Midwifery MS Degree program covers topics such as:
- Advanced Reproductive Dynamics
- Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
- Differential Diagnosis
- Health Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice
- Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology
- Primary Care of Episodic Illness for Women
- Conceptual Framework for Nurse-Midwifery Practice
- Nurse-Midwifery
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Nursing Administration - Master of Science
UC's CCNE accredited online Nursing Administration specialty is for the health care managers. These nurses are true leaders in their industry because of their expert knowledge of organizational systems, organizational change, and the role nurses have in the global health care arena. The NA program is the fastest path to a MSN, enabling our graduates to make a difference in their communities quickly. Classes focus on clinical reasoning, policies, management, finances, strategy, HR, and leadership.
The Nursing Administration MSN Degree program covers topics such as:
- Health Policy
- Nursing Administration Seminar
- Biostatistics
- Health Planning
- Organization & Management of Health Care Systems
- Database Management for ANP
- Finance & Economics of Health Care
- Human Resources Management in Health Services
- Leadership Dynamics in Health Care Organizations
- Epidemiological Methods for ANP
- Strategic Concepts & Models in NSA
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Psychiatric & Mental Health (CNS or NP) - Master of Science
UC's CCNE accredited online Psychiatric/Mental Health specialty is for nurses interested in the human mind and behavior. These nurses are focused on quality of life, and their work is based on asking questions. The Nurse Practitioner becomes an expert at treating communities, families, adults, and geriatrics. The Clinical Nurse Specialist works with the same special populations but with an eye towards using their expertise to improve nursing practice, organization, and systems. The CNS also has an opportunity to focus on the growing field of child & adolescent psychiatric/mental health nursing. With their expertise in behavior, many psychiatric nurses may find themselves at the crossroads between health care and the law--working in forensics, the prison system, or with victims of abuse.
The Psychiatric & Mental Health MSN Degree program covers topics such as:
- Health Assessment for ANP
- Advanced Physiology
- Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
- Research Methods
- Biostatistics for Evidenced Based Practice
- Advanced Psych. Nursing I, Assessment and Diagnosis
- Differential Diagnosis
- Child/Adolescent Therapies and Treatment or Adult and Geriatric Therapies and Treatment
- Pharmacology for ANP
- Psychopharmacology for ANP
- Advanced Psych. Nursing II-Interventions Clients
- Scientific Basis for Clinical Reasoning I
- Group and Family Dynamics in Psychiatric Practice
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Nursing / Women's Health Nurse Practitioner - Master of Science
The CCNE accredited Master of Science in Nursing - Women's Health Nurse Practitioner degree program gives nurses the education they need to enter this exciting, challenging and rapidly growing field of Advanced Practice Nursing. Through UC's ground-breaking College of Nursing, learners will become a part of a leading-edge distance learning graduate program that includes nationally respected faculty solely dedicated to women's health nursing. The UC Women's Health Nurse Practitioner program also boasts a 100%, first-time pass rate on the National Certification Corporation (NCC) certification examination for Women's Health Nurse Practitioner. Learners will experience a unique and powerful way to earn this degree that leverages the strengths of traditional programs with new online technologies and time-tested teaching philosophies.
Clinical rotations are integrated to provide learners with a variety of experiences in their local community. During the first year in the program, only one term will include a clinical component. In the second year, clinicals are conducted each term.
The Nursing / WHNP MS Degree program covers topics such as:
- Advanced Reproductive Dynamics
- Pharmacology for Advanced Nursing Practice
- Differential Diagnosis
- Health Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice
- Advanced Physiology & Pathophysiology
- Primary Care of Episodic Illness for Women
- Conceptual Framework for Women's Health Practice
- Advanced Women’s Health
- Women's Health in a Contemporary Global Society
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UC is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
The Health Information Management program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Health Informatics and Information Management Education (CAHIIM). The UC College of Nursing is nationally respected for its high-quality nursing programs and proudly offered the first baccalaureate in nursing in the country in 1916. The College is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).The Nurse Midwifery program is accredited by the ACNM Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (formerly ACNM Division of Accreditation). |
