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Online Bachelor Degree Completion Programs and Certificates

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Complete your degree through one of the online degree completion programs at Minnesota State University, Mankato. These programs allow you to use credits and degrees already earned to advance your career and enrich your life in meaningful ways. We also offer several certificate programs.

Applied Leadership, BS

Our degree completion program allows students to create an individualized plan that emphasizes communications, critical thinking and leadership skills. Existing credits can be applied easily!

Applied Leadership, BS

Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is set up to meet the needs of working students, with BBA courses on an asynchronous five-week schedule. Whether you have an associate’s degree, other previously earned credits or if you are just starting out, we can help you reach your goal.

Bachelor of Business Administration, BBA

Child Development & Family Science, BS

This program blends theory with real-world experience to prepare you for high-demand careers in human services, healthcare, education, and community organizations. Students will learn the skills and theories to support individuals and families in navigating the challenges of daily life and promote positive development in diverse settings. 

Child Development & Family Science, BS

Communication and Media, BS

The program prepares students to become engaged, knowledgeable, and ethical global citizens, advocates, and storytellers. Students are prepared for a wide range of communication and media-specific careers, including – but not limited to – journalism and public relations, corporate communication and reputation management, training and development, and sales.  Students can also supplement an existing career by enhancing their communication skills.  

Communication and Media, BS

Dental Hygiene Post Licensure, BS

This 100% ONLINE program is for current dental hygienists who are licensed, have successfully completed training at a program accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation and want to expand their career possibilities with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. Our 100% ONLINE program allows you to gain new skills that can be applied in your current position, while preparing for new and expanded career opportunities. 

Dental Hygiene Post Licensure, BS

Elementary Education, BS

The B.S. Elementary Education online program offers you an accredited, flexible, and convenient path to complete your degree and get your K-6 Teaching Licensure. Synchronous classes and asynchronous coursework provide flexibility to accommodate your life and work schedules. 

Elementary Education, BS

Interdisciplinary Humanities, BA

The program offers an interdisciplinary approach to examine common issues, ideas and themes that run throughout different cultures and human history. The program prepares students to become deep thinkers, connection makers, and problem solvers. Students will improve their writing skills and expand their critical thinking skills, as well as sharpen their understanding of different human perspectives. 

Interdisciplinary Humanities, BA

RN Baccalaureate, BS

This program is 100% ONLINE which provides flexibility so that you are able to continue in your career and take care of your other responsibilities! Our family-focused curriculum helps students understand how to provide the best possible care to individuals, families, and the community. 

RN Baccalaureate, BS

Special Education: Academic and Behavioral Strategist, BS

The program prepares educators to teach students with mild/moderate learning disabilities, emotional/behavioral disorders, autism spectrum disorders, and developmental disabilities. The program prepares new teachers for the classrooms of today where special education teachers often have students with a variety of learning needs.

Special Education: Academic and Behavioral Strategist, BS

Certificate Programs

Accelerated Accounting (CERT)

The Accelerated Accounting certificate is designed for individuals who have completed, or are pursuing, undergraduate degrees outside of accounting. It consists of the core accounting classes necessary to succeed in the profession. 

Accelerated Accounting (CERT)

Child, Youth, and Family Services (CERT)

The Child, Youth and Family Services (CYF) Certificate prepares students for employment in a variety of in-demand helping professions. 

Child, Youth, and Family Services (CERT)

Non-Profit Leadership (CERT)

The NPL Certificate is an 18-credit program that includes core courses in nonprofit management and leadership, elective courses in the areas of program planning and evaluation, program administration, and financial management and development, as well as a hands-on internship in the nonprofit sector.

Non-Profit Leadership (CERT)

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (CERT)

The Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) certificate prepares students to teach English to English learners in international contexts. 

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (CERT)

Additional Online Programs

BS, Applied Leadership

Our degree completion program allows students to create an individualized plan that emphasizes communications, critical thinking and leadership skills. Existing credits can be applied easily!

BBA, Bachelor of Business Administration

The Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) is set up to meet the needs of working students, with BBA courses on an asynchronous five-week schedule. Whether you have an associate’s degree, other previously earned credits or if you are just starting out, we can help you reach your goal.

BS, Dental Hygiene

Take your education and career to the next level with our program that allows you to proceed at your own pace to earn your BS in Dental Hygiene. This is designed for licenses dental hygienists who have an associate degree.

BS, RN Baccalaureate Completion

Open up a whole new set of career possibilities by completing your bachelor degree in nursing. Our family-focused curriculum helps students understand how to provide the best possible care to individuals, families and the community.

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