The Boler Online MBA program is designed with the same rigor, curriculum, and benefits as other Boler MBA programs with the additional flexibility of being completely online to eliminate location restrictions.
This 30-42 credit hour program (depending on prior business coursework) leads to a Master of Business Administration (MBA) and can be completed in as little as one year or at your own pace.
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The Clinical Mental Health (M.A.) program exposes students to in-depth training—featuring three semesters of fieldwork experience—and evidence-based teaching to prepare students for today’s mental health challenges and to become leaders in the field. This 60 credit hour program leads to Master of Arts degree and license eligibility in the State of Ohio for license of Professional Counselor (PC).
Coursework is delivered fully online and completed in 2 years (or 6 semesters), with onsite practicum and internship required for program completion.
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The Digital Marketing & Communication Strategy (M.S.) program takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding digital marketing. The program combines coursework from the Tim Russert Department of Communication and the Boler College of Business to give students a marketplace advantage through integrated studies in marketing, communication, PR, and advertising.
This fully online program is composed of three stackable (9-credit) certificates and culminates with a (3 credit) capstone course for a 30 credit hour program which can be completed in as little as 1 year. Stand alone or stackable certificates available in:
- Digital Marketing Analytics
- Content Marketing
- Digital Advertising and Social Media Marketing.
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The Sports Leadership (M.A.) program is fully online and emphasizes key areas that sports professionals draw on every day, including psychology, communication, marketing, finance, and ethics. It offers opportunities for hands-on experience in the industry through project-based work, internships, and other practical training.
This 30 credit hour program can be completed in a year or at your own pace.
Program courses include:
- Psychological Aspects of Sport
- Management of Sport Organizations
- Legal and Ethical Aspects of Sports
- Sports Finance
- Summer Sports Symposium (annual)
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Hybrid Degrees
- Advanced Studies (M.Ed.)
- Applied Behavior Analysis (M.S.)
- Boler MBA Program
- Boler Professional MBA Program
- Clinical Mental Health Counseling (M.A.)
- Educational Psychology (M.Ed.)
- Exercise Physiology (M.S.)
- Nonprofit Administration (M.A.)
- Professional Teacher (M.Ed.) with Initial Licensure
- School-Based (M.Ed.) with Initial Licensure
- School Counseling (M.Ed.)
- Theology and Religious Studies (M.A.)
The Advanced Studies (M.Ed.) program is for certified and licensed teachers. It is designed to encourage individual interest and to develop further the competencies of a master teacher. Students choose from multiple specialization areas including
- Child & Adolescent Health and Wellness
- Literacy
- Substance Use Disorders
- Middle and Secondary Education
- Educational Psychology
- Specialized Sequence
This 30 credit hour program leads to a Master of Education (M.Ed.) degree. Students will learn through in-person, hybrid and online instruction with in-person field practice. The degree can be completed at your own pace, anywhere from 2-5 years.
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The Applied Behavior Analysis (M.S.) program combines an in-depth and diversified academic curriculum with real-world experience to prepare students to seek professional certification as a Behavior Analyst. Students are prepared for a wide range of careers—such as working with individuals with autism, education, counseling, and other roles across a range of industries.
This 39 credit hour program is delivered using a mix of in-person and synchronous online instruction and can be completed in 2 years.
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The Boler MBA program prepares recent college graduates, early career professionals, and those with little business background to lead in a rapidly changing workplace.
This 30-42 credit hour program (depending on prior business coursework) leads to a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Students will learn through in-person and select online elective and summer courses, and complete the degree 1-3 years.
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The Boler Professional MBA is designed to accelerate the career progression of those currently in the workforce with 2-10+ years of full-time career experience, helping them to move into positions of increasing leadership and responsibility.
This 33-45 credit hour program (depending on prior business coursework) leads to a Master of Business Administration (MBA). Students will learn through in-person and hybrid instruction, and complete the degree in as little as 21 months.
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The Clinical Mental Health (M.A.) program exposes students to in-depth training—featuring three semesters of fieldwork experience—and evidence-based teaching to prepare students for today’s mental health challenges and to become leaders in the field.
This 60 credit hour program leads to Master of Arts degree and license eligibility in the State of Ohio for license of Professional Counselor (PC). Coursework is delivered in-person and online, with onsite practicum and internship required for program completion. Students can go at their own pace to finish the program in as little as 2.5 years.
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The Educational Psychology (M.Ed.) program focuses on learning theories, human development, research methods, assessment, and measurements which could be utilized in a variety of settings and fields.
This 30 credit hour program also prepares graduates to apply for doctoral programs in Educational Psychology or related fields. This program does not prepare students for a career as a school psychologist. Students will learn through in-person and hybrid instruction.
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The Exercise Physiology (M.S.) program prepares students to attain certification and competitively enter careers in the fields of healthcare and sport/human performance with a concentration in Clinical Exercise Physiology or Human Performance.
This 30 credit hour program is delivered primarily in-person with synchronous online and hybrid course options, and can be completed in as little as 1 year.
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The Nonprofit Administration (M.A.) program is an interdisciplinary professional degree housed in the Boler College of Business. The program is intended for those who have, or expect to have, careers managing or administering nonprofit organizations in areas in which direct assistance is provided to people in need. It prepares students to serve their organizations and their communities by learning leadership, team-building, ethical values and practices, and nonprofit financial, fundraising and resource management.
This 36 credit hour program leads to a Master of Arts (M.A.) degree. Students will learn through in-person and hybrid instruction, and complete the degree in 2 years.
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The Professional Teacher (M.Ed.) with Initial Licensure program is designed for students who hold a bachelor's degree and wish to obtain a teaching license while completing an M.Ed. degree, but need to learn at their own pace.
Instruction is delivered in-person and online with in-person student teaching requirement in the last semester. The number of credit hours varies by teaching licensure requirements. The program can take 2-3 years to complete.
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The School-Based (M.Ed.) with Initial Licensure program is a full-time, accelerated 11-month program designed for students who hold a bachelor's degree and wish to obtain a teaching license while completing an M.Ed. degree.
Instruction is primarily online with in-person teaching internship at a partner school for a full academic year (Fall/Spring). Students are matched with a master teacher in their licensure field who will guide you through each phase of classroom development: teaching, pedagogy, curriculum, and assessment.
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The School Counseling (M.Ed.) program provides the needed skills, expertise, and hands-on experience to help children, adolescents, and young adult students with their academic, personal, and career development.
This 60 credit hour program leads to a Master of Education Degree (M.Ed) and license eligibility as a school counselor in the State of Ohio. Coursework is delivered in-person and online, with onsite practicum and internship required for program completion. Students can go at their own pace to finish the program in as little as 2.5 years.
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The Master of Arts (M.A.) in Theology & Religious Studies is 30-credit-hour program that provides a broad foundation in the field of theology and religious studies and can be completed in as little as two years.
The entire program can be completed either on-campus, hyflex, or online. The synchronous-only online classes reflect the department's commitment to education as an ongoing conversation.
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In-Person Degrees
The Biology (M.S.) program is a 30 credit hour in-person program that prepares students for a variety of field-relevant careers, such as educators, environmental consultants, and governmental biologists, as well as doctoral studies in a variety of biological disciplines. All students applying to the M.S. program will be considered for a Graduate Teaching Assistantship.
The Biology (M.A.) program is a 30 credit hour in-person program that is ideal for those preparing for a position in education or other graduate or professional programs, such as medical or dental school.
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Online Graduate Certificates & Endorsements
The Content Marketing Certificate (9 credit hours) is designed for students who want to expand their understanding of content creation, explore a range of tools and strategies for generating brand awareness, increase audience engagement, and create effective communications across emerging media channels and platforms. Instruction is 100% online and the 3 course certificate can be completed in 2 semesters.
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The Digital Marketing Analytics Certificate (9 credit hours) helps students acquire practical knowledge and skills in collecting, parsing, visualizing and analyzing marketing data through digital marketing analytics techniques and traditional market research methods. Instruction is 100% online and the 3 course certificate can be completed in 2 semesters.
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The Digital Advertising & Social Media Marketing Certificate (9 credit hours) helps students examine various strategies to effectively engage consumers and the public using social media and digital advertising. Instruction is 100% online and the 3 course certificate can be completed in 2 semesters.
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The K-12 Online Reading Endorsement program is a four- to five-course (12-15 credit hours) program depending on previous coursework taught completely online over the course of a fall and spring semester during convenient evening class times. For licensed K-12 educators looking to increase their skills and gain a competitive (and sometimes required) resume enhancement, this completely online program prepares teachers in designing equitable literacy curriculum, selecting reading assessments to diagnose literacy skills, and administering literacy intervention.
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The Pastoral Ministry Certificate (18 credit hours) is a program that covers the principal areas of Catholic theology relevant to ministering in today's church. Students can take the classes on-campus, hyflex, or online. This program meets the academic requirements needed to become a Certified Lay Ecclesial Minister in the Diocese of Cleveland. The certificate courses can be used toward the Master of Arts in Theology & Religious Studies.
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The Theological Education Certificate (15 credit hours) is a part-time program designed for high school theology teachers and open to anyone engaged in the ministry of religious education. A flexible distance learning model allows you to participate in once-a-week classes on-campus, hyflex, or online.
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The Substance Use Disorder Counseling Certificate is a five- to six-course (15-18 credit hours) program. It is designed for individuals seeking licensure as a chemical dependency counselor and can be completed 100% online.
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