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ADVANCE YOUR CAREER ON YOUR TIME.

FLEXIBLE ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS

Going back to school as an adult trying to balance work and family priorities shouldn’t be so hard. Whether you are looking to advance in your career, try something new or start pursuing your passion, Mount Vernon Nazarene University is here to give you the convenient, quality and affordable education that fits your busy life. 
MVNU MBA

Discover a program that matches your career goals.

Mount Vernon Nazarene University designs all online degrees around the needs of busy adults. Our wide array of programs gives you the options to choose the right path to advance your career. With classes 100% online, you can learn on your schedule and start investing into your future. 

UNDERGRADUATE ONLINE PROGRAMS

Social Work (BSW)

Earn our Bachelor of Social Work degree through MVNU’s well-respected program, now offered entirely online! This program prepares students to become effective social work professionals.

 

Elementary Education (BA)

Accredited by the Ohio Department of Higher Education, the Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education degree program helps students qualify to earn their PreK–5 teacher’s license. Although all coursework may be completed online, the program requires a full-time in-school student teaching experience.

Bachelor of Business Administration

  • Business Administration

  • Digital Marketing

  • Finance

  • Human Resource Management

  • Management

  • Marketing

  • Project Management

Christian Ministry (BA)

The Bachelor of Arts in Christian Ministry degree prepares students of all ages to be competent and compassionate ministers in the 21st century ready to instruct others in the Bible’s teachings. The curriculum also includes an approved and certified concentration that leads to ordination in the Church of the Nazarene.

Public Administration (BA)

Geared toward professionals wanting to advance in nonprofit and government sectors, the Bachelor of Arts in Public Administration program covers the essential skills for crafting and shaping public policy, planning projects, and helping an organization achieve its objectives.

Leadership (BA)

Designed for adult learners with leadership aspirations, the Bachelor of Arts in Leadership program centers around a business-based curriculum and equips students with the skills needed to direct teams, manage or coordinate departments, and improve organizational efficiency.

General Studies (AA)

The Associate of Arts in General Studies interdisciplinary degree lays down a solid foundation for a range of career paths. In the process of earning 60 credit hours, students enhance their critical thinking, interpersonal, and writing skills and fulfill all general requirements for pursuing an online bachelor’s degree at MVNU.

CONTINUING EDUCATION
ONLINE PROGRAMS

Making progress in your career frequently involves earning a new credential, attending professional development seminars, or obtaining additional training. MVNU’s certificates, endorsements, and workshops help you strive toward these milestones without putting your career on hold.

Education Workshops

Education Workshop offerings feature a variety of topics to keep you informed about the most current issues surrounding education today.

ECE Generalist Endorsement

For educators who have received a PreK–3 Ohio Teaching License, Mount Vernon Nazarene University allows you to return to school to supplement your knowledge and expand your career potential with our fully online Early Childhood Education (ECE) Generalist Endorsement.

Certificate of Ministry Preparation

The Certificate of Ministry Preparation program is designed for individuals with a calling to ministry and/or a desire to pursue ordination within the Church of the Nazarene.

Bachelor of Business Administration

  • Business Administration

  • Digital Marketing

  • Finance

  • Human Resource Management

  • Management

  • Marketing

  • Project Management

General Studies

Need to take a few classes or fill the gap of credits you have to finish a degree? MVNU offers all of our General Studies courses online on a year-round, rotating basis.

WHAT'S DIFFERENT ABOUT MVNU'S ONLINE DEGREE PROGRAMS?

25 YearsThe School of Graduate & Professional Studies emerged over 25 years ago as a solution to the problems working adults across the country encounter when pursuing an advanced degree. MVNU set up the Executive Center for Lifelong Learning (EXCELL) in 1993 to offer adult education classes based on the skills and degrees workplaces wanted in job candidates. Into the 2000s, we expanded not just the program offerings to suit market demands but the formats they were available in.

“Today, our adult education division—named Graduate & Professional Studies (GPS) in 2010—offers a range of online-only degrees across business, education, ministry, and nursing disciplines specifically geared toward the learner who has to balance their aspirations with life’s other obligations. As a result, online classes are offered in accelerated formats, and all tuition is based on a per-credit, course-by-course structure, allowing you to work toward your goal on your own timeframe.”
“At the same time, online learning doesn’t compromise the values and characteristics for which MVNU is known. Our faith-based cohort model shapes the structure and atmosphere for all online programs. Students, in the process, gain an ethical mindset they can take into the workplace and build strong connections with fellow students and their professors. Woven into this, course content is drawn up with input from industry leaders, ensuring the skills you acquire can be applied in the workplace—even in your current full-time job.”
“Through this approach, MVNU’s online degrees for working adults have won a number of accolades over the years. Among the more recent distinctions, Affordable Colleges Online named GPS the Best Online College in Ohio in 2018 and recognized the program for Online Learning Excellence in 2017, basing its decision on financial aid, student-to-teacher ratio, graduation rate, and regional accreditation.”

LEARN MORE ABOUT MVNU’S ONLINE DEGREES FOR WORKING ADULTS

Ready to work toward the next stage of your career? Whether you’re interested in one of MVNU’s online undergraduate or graduate degrees, contact GPS at 800-839-2355 or request information about our programs today.