With new technology,
it's never been easier
or more convenient to
earn the degree you want
and need. You can earn
an accredited degree
from IU using online
distance education
without putting the rest
of your life on hold.
With online distance
education there are no
on-campus classes to
attend, no commuting, no
parking, no waiting in
lines, no waiting,
period. You learn and
gain a degree on your
own schedule at home, at
work, while traveling -
anywhere, any time -
24/7.
Rather than travel to
classes, sit for quizzes
and tests in the
classroom, you can take
them online and get your
score immediately. You
can register, review
your transcript, get
your grades, account
status, and see other
information at your
fingertips, online. You
will be part of an
online community of
students and educators.
E-mail and chat allow
you to communicate with
your professors and with
fellow students
throughout the nation
and the world. Instead
of sitting for hours in
classes, attending
lectures, you walk step
by step through a course
study guide. The course
study guide is your own
instructor in your own
home, at your office, or
while traveling.
About Online Education
at Independence
University
With new technology,
it's never been easier
or more convenient to
earn the degree you want
and need. You can earn
an accredited degree
from IU using online
distance education
without putting the rest
of your life on hold.
With online distance
education there are no
on-campus classes to
attend, no commuting, no
parking, no waiting in
lines, no waiting,
period. You learn and
gain a degree on your
own schedule at home, at
work, while traveling -
anywhere, any time -
24/7.
How Does Distance
Education Work?
Enroll online, by mail,
or by phone.
Receive your study
materials automatically.
Create a study schedule
for yourself.
Read the assignments.
Take and pass tests
online or on paper.
At completion, your
degree or diploma is
conferred.
We Make Distance
Education Work for You
You are never alone. You
study independently but
you are never alone. You
have access to online
services, qualified
instructors, a student
advisor, and, if needed,
a tutor or study
partner. Our
user-friendly website
provides you access to
student services.
Allied Health
(Associate)
The Associate of Science
in Allied Health online
degree program can help
you complete
qualifications to grow
professionally in the
health and human
services field. Earning
your associate’s degree
online enables you to
progress at your own
pace toward your
professional goals.
Advanced Respiratory
Care (Associate)
This associate’s degree
program in advanced
respiratory care
provides you with the
principles and skills
needed to prepare you
for the National Board
for Respiratory Care (NBRC)
credentialing exam. With
a track record of more
than 25 years, IU is a
leader in respiratory
therapy distance
education. From
introductory to advanced
levels, we have designed
our associate's degree
program to address the
licensing and practical
needs of the respiratory
therapy (RT)
professional. Our AS in
Advanced Respirator Care
program is accredited by
the Commission on
Accreditation for Allied
Health Education
Programs (CAAHEP).
Health Services
Management (Bachelor's)
In this online
bachelor’s degree
program in health
services management, you
learn the principles and
skills you need to
successfully manage a
health care department.
This online degree
program covers a broad
spectrum of
administrative and
health care management
skills. After earning
your bachelor’s degree
online, you will have
the diversity and
experience to become an
effective manager and
stay at the top of your
field.
Nursing (Bachelor's)
The Bachelor of Science
in Nursing is designed
for registered nurses
who wish to enhance
their professional
knowledge and skills and
complete the
requirements for a
baccalaureate degree
while continuing as a
working professional.
Built on a foundation of
biological, physical,
and clinical sciences,
the curriculum provides
the advanced practice
skills required for
growth and advancement
in the nursing
profession. The online
curriculum enables the
student to acquire and
apply new nursing skills
in an exciting virtual
environment. The BSN
program is part of an
accelerated RN to BSN to
MSN curriculum design.
The program enables a
Registered Nurse to earn
a baccalaureate degree
in nursing with the
option of continuing
those studies at the
graduate level. Because
two of the advanced
courses in the BSN
curriculum are part of
the core curriculum of
the MSN program, the
student is able to
shorten the path to the
MSN degree. To enroll in
this program, an
applicant must have a
valid Registered Nurse
(RN) license within the
United States, be a
graduate of an NLN-accredited
nursing program, have an
associate of science
degree or equivalent,
and a minimum cumulative
GPA of 2.5. A minimum of
60 semester credits
beyond the associate’s
degree is required for
graduation, with one
fourth of these credits
in general education.
Respiratory Care
(Bachelor's)
This online bachelor’s
degree program provides
you with the special
knowledge you need to
advance in today’s
health care environment.
This respiratory care
degree also includes
courses covering current
issues and trends to
ensure that all
graduates are aware of
the latest developments
in respiratory care. The
bachelor’s degree for
respiratory care
practitioners provides
students with a sound
general education, a
thorough foundation in
the cardiopulmonary
sciences, and a solid
education in the
traditional respiratory
care specialties of
critical care, perinatal
and pediatrics, and
cardio-pulmonary
diagnostics. To enter
this bachelor’s degree
program, you must be a
Registered Respiratory
Therapist (RRT) or be a
graduate of an advanced
therapist level program
with 60 credits. To meet
this requirement, you
may enroll in our
Associate of Science
program, or select a
different Bachelor of
Science degree.
Applicants must have a
high school diploma, GED,
or the equivalent, as
well as pass an entrance
examination and complete
prerequisite courses.
Must be a Registered
Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
or be a graduate of an
advanced therapist level
program with 60 credits.
Health Care
Administration
(Master's)
The merits of keeping
people healthy are clear
from a physiological and
psychological
standpoint. But the
material value of a
healthy population is
equally certain —
healthy people save
society and industry
money. The rising cost
of medical care has
forced the health-care
and insurance industries
to evaluate wellness
strategies. Wellness
promotion is founded on
the philosophy of
prevention and
education. Wellness
experts and health
educators work hard to
help the public
understand and maintain
healthy living
standards. They attempt
to balance the
psychological, cultural,
and social aspects of
healthy behavior through
weight management,
nutrition, smoking
cessation, exercise, and
many other programs. The
strategic tools of the
wellness professional
are needs assessment,
behavior change, program
planning,
implementation,
evaluation, and
administration. With a
firm grasp of the
principles of wellness
promotion, you can be a
significant factor in
promoting health
awareness and promotion
in your community or
facility. Applicants
need a bachelor's degree
from an accredited
college or university
with a grade point
average of 2.0 or
better.
Health Services –
Community Health
(Master’s)
The Master of Science in
Health Services –
Community Health
prepares graduates for
administrative positions
within the community
health care industry.
Individuals from a
variety of health care
fields enhanced career
opportunities. Courses
in a variety of areas
are presented with a
specific emphasis
identifying the special
needs of a community and
managing programs
focused on those needs.
Health Services-Wellness
Promotion (Master's)
The merits of keeping
people healthy are clear
from a physiological and
psychological
standpoint. But the
material value of a
healthy population is
equally certain —
healthy people save
society and industry
money. The rising cost
of medical care has
forced the health-care
and insurance industries
to evaluate wellness
strategies. Wellness
promotion is founded on
the philosophy of
prevention and
education. Wellness
experts and health
educators work hard to
help the public
understand and maintain
healthy living
standards. They attempt
to balance the
psychological, cultural,
and social aspects of
healthy behavior through
weight management,
nutrition, smoking
cessation, exercise, and
many other programs. The
strategic tools of the
wellness professional
are needs assessment,
behavior change, program
planning,
implementation,
evaluation, and
administration. With a
firm grasp of the
principles of wellness
promotion, you can be a
significant factor in
promoting health
awareness and promotion
in your community or
facility. Applicants
need a bachelor's degree
from an accredited
college or university
with a grade point
average of 2.0 or
better.
Nursing (Master's)
The online master’s
degree program in
nursing is designed to
enable nurses to pursue
more challenging careers
in healthcare. This
master’s level program
combines nursing theory
with the advanced
practice concepts
necessary to work
successfully within the
structure and culture of
a variety of health-care
organizations. The MSN
curriculum consists of
five (5) core courses
and seven (7) advanced
courses that provide
specialization in one of
four concentration
areas: nursing
administration,
community health,
wellness, and
gerontology. This
master’s degree program
is part of an
accelerated RN to BSN to
MSN curriculum design
that allows students who
complete the BSN program
with CCHS to shorten the
time required to earn
the MSN degree by
completing two of the
core courses as part of
the BSN program.
Applicants need a
bachelor's degree from
an accredited college or
university with a grade
point average of 2.0 or
better.
Nursing-Administration
(Master's)
The online master’s
degree program in
nursing is designed to
enable nurses to pursue
more challenging careers
in healthcare. This
master’s level program
combines nursing theory
with the advanced
practice concepts
necessary to work
successfully within the
structure and culture of
a variety of health-care
organizations. The MSN
curriculum consists of
five (5) core courses
and seven (7) advanced
courses that provide
specialization in one of
four concentration
areas: nursing
administration,
community health,
wellness, and
gerontology. This
master’s degree program
is part of an
accelerated RN to BSN to
MSN curriculum design
that allows students who
complete the BSN program
with CCHS to shorten the
time required to earn
the MSN degree by
completing two of the
core courses as part of
the BSN program. Must be
a registered nurse.
Applicants need a
bachelor's degree from
an accredited college or
university with a grade
point average of 2.0 or
better.
Nursing-Community Health
(Master's)
The online master’s
degree program in
nursing is designed to
enable nurses to pursue
more challenging careers
in healthcare. This
master’s level program
combines nursing theory
with the advanced
practice concepts
necessary to work
successfully within the
structure and culture of
a variety of health-care
organizations. The MSN
curriculum consists of
five (5) core courses
and seven (7) advanced
courses that provide
specialization in one of
four concentration
areas: nursing
administration,
community health,
wellness, and
gerontology. This
master’s degree program
is part of an
accelerated RN to BSN to
MSN curriculum design
that allows students who
complete the BSN program
with CCHS to shorten the
time required to earn
the MSN degree by
completing two of the
core courses as part of
the BSN program. Must be
a registered nurse.
Applicants need a
bachelor's degree from
an accredited college or
university with a grade
point average of 2.0 or
better.
Nursing-Gerontology
(Master's)
The online master’s
degree program in
nursing is designed to
enable nurses to pursue
more challenging careers
in healthcare. This
master’s level program
combines nursing theory
with the advanced
practice concepts
necessary to work
successfully within the
structure and culture of
a variety of health-care
organizations. The MSN
curriculum consists of
five (5) core courses
and seven (7) advanced
courses that provide
specialization in one of
four concentration
areas: nursing
administration,
community health,
wellness, and
gerontology. This
master’s degree program
is part of an
accelerated RN to BSN to
MSN curriculum design
that allows students who
complete the BSN program
with CCHS to shorten the
time required to earn
the MSN degree by
completing two of the
core courses as part of
the BSN program. Must be
a registered nurse.
Applicants need a
bachelor's degree from
an accredited college or
university with a grade
point average of 2.0 or
better.
Nursing-Wellness
Promotion (Master's)
The online master’s
degree program in
nursing is designed to
enable nurses to pursue
more challenging careers
in healthcare. This
master’s level program
combines nursing theory
with the advanced
practice concepts
necessary to work
successfully within the
structure and culture of
a variety of health-care
organizations. The MSN
curriculum consists of
five (5) core courses
and seven (7) advanced
courses that provide
specialization in one of
four concentration
areas: nursing
administration,
community health,
wellness, and
gerontology. This
master’s degree program
is part of an
accelerated RN to BSN to
MSN curriculum design
that allows students who
complete the BSN program
with CCHS to shorten the
time required to earn
the MSN degree by
completing two of the
core courses as part of
the BSN program. Must be
a registered nurse.
Applicants need a
bachelor's degree from
an accredited college or
university with a grade
point average of 2.0 or
better.
Public Health (Master's)
A Master of Public
Health is an esteemed
degree, valuable in a
variety of health-care
occupations. It is a
requirement in many
public-health positions
and preferred for
others. Perhaps most
important, those who
hold the degree can
anticipate continued
growth in career
opportunities over the
next decade due to new
roles in the emerging
health-care system. The
field of public health
is charged with the
maintenance and
promotion of
high-quality health
standards in the
community. Included are
federal, state, and
local health and
environmental
organizations. The
public health practice
comprises, but is not
limited to, health care
and research including
biostatistics,
environmental health,
epidemiology, health
policy and planning,
mental health, and
population studies.
Identifying needs and
administering programs
to meet those needs is
the province of the
public health
administrator.
Applicants need a
bachelor's degree from
an accredited college or
university with a grade
point average of 2.0 or
better.
Accounting (Associate)
The Associate of Science
in Business from
Independence University
offers a solid
foundation in the
essential skills and
knowledge of business
operations. Employment
and career opportunities
in virtually any field
are greatly enhanced
through completion of
this degree. The A.S. in
Business also prepares
students to continue
their educational
endeavors in bachelor's
level programs.
Finance (Associate)
The Associate of Science
in Business from
Independence University
offers a solid
foundation in the
essential skills and
knowledge of business
operations. Employment
and career opportunities
in virtually any field
are greatly enhanced
through completion of
this degree. The A.S. in
Business also prepares
students to continue
their educational
endeavors in bachelor's
level programs.
General Business
(Associate)
The Associate of Science
in Business from
Independence University
offers a solid
foundation in the
essential skills and
knowledge of business
operations. Employment
and career opportunities
in virtually any field
are greatly enhanced
through completion of
this degree. The A.S. in
Business also prepares
students to continue
their educational
endeavors in bachelor's
level programs.
Management (Associate)
The Associate of Science
in Business from
Independence University
offers a solid
foundation in the
essential skills and
knowledge of business
operations. Employment
and career opportunities
in virtually any field
are greatly enhanced
through completion of
this degree. The A.S. in
Business also prepares
students to continue
their educational
endeavors in bachelor's
level programs.
Marketing (Associate)
The Associate of Science
in Business from
Independence University
offers a solid
foundation in the
essential skills and
knowledge of business
operations. Employment
and career opportunities
in virtually any field
are greatly enhanced
through completion of
this degree. The A.S. in
Business also prepares
students to continue
their educational
endeavors in bachelor's
level programs.
Accounting (Bachelor's)
Professionals in every
field of business find
their careers enhanced
through possession of a
bachelor of science in
business. The degree
provides the ability to
advance your career with
the flexibility to work
in virtually any
business setting.
Today's business
environment demands the
broad mix of skills
provided by the
innovative courses
taught at Independence
University.
Finance (Bachelor's)
Professionals in every
field of business find
their careers enhanced
through possession of a
bachelor of science in
business. The degree
provides the ability to
advance your career with
the flexibility to work
in virtually any
business setting.
Today's business
environment demands the
broad mix of skills
provided by the
innovative courses
taught at Independence
University.
General Business
(Bachelor's)
Professionals in every
field of business find
their careers enhanced
through possession of a
bachelor of science in
business. The degree
provides the ability to
advance your career with
the flexibility to work
in virtually any
business setting.
Today's business
environment demands the
broad mix of skills
provided by the
innovative courses
taught at Independence
University.
Management (Bachelor's)
Professionals in every
field of business find
their careers enhanced
through possession of a
bachelor of science in
business. The degree
provides the ability to
advance your career with
the flexibility to work
in virtually any
business setting.
Today's business
environment demands the
broad mix of skills
provided by the
innovative courses
taught at Independence
University.
Marketing (Bachelor's)
Professionals in every
field of business find
their careers enhanced
through possession of a
bachelor of science in
business. The degree
provides the ability to
advance your career with
the flexibility to work
in virtually any
business setting.
Today's business
environment demands the
broad mix of skills
provided by the
innovative courses
taught at Independence
University.
Healthcare (MBA)
Independence University
also offers an MBA
program with an emphasis
on Health Care
Administration. This
program offers all the
challenging courses in
essential business
leadership skills with
an emphasis on using
these skills in a health
care environment.
Entrance requirements
include a bachelor's
degree from an
accredited institution
and at least one year of
full-time health care
experience.
Master General Business
(MBA)
The Master of Business
Administration program
provides students many
opportunities to advance
their management
careers. This
prestigious degree
offers students from a
variety of work
backgrounds the
knowledge and skills to
become leaders in their
fields. Entrance
requirements include a
bachelor's degree from
an accredited
institution and at least
one year of professional
full-time work
experience.
