The B.S. in Health Sciences, with a Community Health emphasis, is an entirely web-based program designed primarily for working health professionals. The program enhances theoretical and clinical knowledge and promotes career advancement in management, education, public health, sales, marketing, and research. This degree has an emphasis in Community Health Education. This degree program is available as a BS (Bachelor of Science) or BAS (Bachelor of Applied Science).

In an innovative new initiative, the Department of Health Sciences at NAU offers an online degree completion program in Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy. This allows current or prior students at a regionally accredited community college in one of the Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy associates' degree programs to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from NAU. This degree was developed to provide flexible bachelor's degree completion programs designed to meet the individual needs of students in one of the Diagnostic Medical Imaging and Therapy programs.

In an innovative new initiative, the Department of Health Sciences at NAU offers an online degree completion program in Medical Assisting. This allows current or prior students at a regionally accredited community college in a Medical Assisting associates degree program to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from NAU. This degree was developed to provide flexible bachelor's degree completion programs designed to meet the individual needs of students in Medical Assisting.

The Department of Health Sciences at NAU offers an online degree completion program that allows current or prior students with a Paramedic level associates degree, to receive a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences degree from NAU..

In an innovative new initiative, the Department of Health Sciences at NAU offers an online degree completion program in Physical Therapist Assisting. This allows current or prior students at a regionally accredited community college in a Physical Therapist Assisting associates degree program to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from NAU. This degree was developed to provide flexible bachelor's degree completion programs designed to meet the individual needs of students in Physical Therapist Assisting.

In an innovative new initiative, the Department of Health Sciences at NAU offers an online degree completion program in Respiratory Care. This allows current or prior students at a regionally accredited community college in a Respiratory Care associates degree program to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from NAU. This degree was developed to provide flexible bachelor's degree completion programs designed to meet the individual needs of students in Respiratory Care.

In an innovative new initiative, the Department of Health Sciences at NAU offers an online degree completion program in Surgical Technology. This allows current or prior students at a regionally accredited community college in a Surgical Technology associates degree program to earn a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences from NAU. This degree was developed to provide flexible bachelor's degree completion programs designed to meet the individual needs of students in Surgical Technology.

The Department of Nursing has expanded the opportunities for study at the graduate level. The emphasis of the entire program is to prepare nurses to work at advanced levels of practice in rural areas. The MS Nursing program is open to nurses who hold a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing. For those who hold a Baccalaureate degree in another field, please contact the Nursing Department for alternative options. There is a choice of three tracks that you can focus on. These are: Family Nurse Practitioner, Rural Health Clinical Nurse Specialist and Rural Health Nurse Education.

We offer this program to prepare you for teaching or administration in Career & Technical Education (CTE), secondary career and technical teaching, or post-secondary career and technical education. Three emphasis areas are offered: Administration, Teaching, or Educational Technology. While this program does lead to CTE certification, it does not lead to a standard secondary teaching certificate. Those interested in teaching at the secondary level are advised to complete a program that provides standard teacher certification first. Those interested in pursuing teaching certification for the secondary level should contact a program advisor prior to applying for this program.

The M.Ed. Early Childhood Education, a 36 credit hour program, is aimed at teachers who intend to develop skills working with preschool and primary children, and to enhance teaching skills. Completion time varies with course availability and the number of total courses you are able to take in one semester. This degree does not lead to teacher certification.

The Masters of Education in Educational Technology Degree Program includes a variety of courses that can be taken completely online. Furthermore, students can complete coursework at a variety of computer labs located throughout most regions in Arizona. Students unfamiliar with the use of technology in education should consider taking ETC 447 (Technology in the Classroom) as a basic introductory course that addresses basic technology applications such as multimedia, spreadsheets, and databases. Successful students will have expertise and skills in software use and integration of educational technologies. They will have a vision of roles and impacts of technology in educational environments, have developed a philosophy of technology integration based on theories of learning and experiences in the program, have a deep understanding of how human beings learn. They will also have an awareness of and know how to implement standards for teachers and students, be active participants in self-assessment and personal growth, and have an understanding of the use of technologies and their integration in a culturally, linguistically, and physically diverse learning environment. Many national reports cite the critical need for prospective teachers to have training in technology. Several states have already mandated an undergraduate course in computer education for all teachers. Many school districts in Arizona look for a course in educational technology on the transcript of applicants for teaching positions. For this degree, it is recommended, but not required, that students have a basic teaching certificate.

Discover the value of inquiry, reflection, application, and evaluation of your practice through interaction with outstanding full and part-time teachers and mentors in this M.Ed. in Elementary Education. Through courses in curriculum design and development and teaching methods, you will learn to apply practical strategies in your classroom that work to reach all of your students. Within this 36 hour program, you will take 9 credit hours of education foundations, 18-21 hours of elementary education courses, and 6-9 hours of cognate courses. You can embed a reading endorsement or ESL endorsement in this degree program. This degree requires a bachelor's degree and a separate application to the College of Education. This degree program does not lead to AZ state certification.

This degree provides the education and skills necessary to enter into or seek promotion within the criminal justice system. Employment opportunities exist in the areas of law enforcement, corrections, probation, legal offices, court personnel, private security, Human Services Assistant, etc. These fields are highly selective and require intensive background checks; thus, employment in these areas is not guaranteed by earning this degree. Students will develop decision making and leadership skills within the field of law enforcement. At the same time, students learn the skills needed for effective interpersonal communication, administrative decision-making and personnel management. Students will be able to understand the structure, organization, function, policies and practices of the criminal justice system. They will also understand the policy implications of crime, as well as develop their research skills. This degree program is also available as a BAS (Bachelor of Applied Science) or BA (Bachelor of Arts) in Interdisciplinary Studies. An advisor can help you determine which is best for you.

The Bachelor of Applied Science specializing in Public Agency Administration is designed for students with an associate degree from community college to provide the education and skills to enter into or seek promotion within careers in government, private, or public agencies whose focus is on public service, administration, and management. Within this program, you focus on Public Agency Administration including budgeting, planning, and organizational issues in public agencies. You choose courses that are designed to help you acquire a general knowledge of management, organizational, and policy issues while advancing your professional communication, computer, and quantitative skills. To specialize in Public Agency Administration, you choose from courses such as: Discretion and Decision Making, Concepts in Management, Environment and Society, Diviance, Government Budgeting, Government Budgeting, Public Agency Organizational Theory, Public Agency Personnel Administration, Policy and Community, Conflict Resolution. You also complete 21 units/hours in four areas: communication, public administration and management, technical and quantitative, and values, ethics and policy.

The purpose of the Master of Administration is to offer a degree designed for mid-career professionals who would like a comprehensive understanding of administration and seek to strengthen and update their administration skills. Advance your career in community planning by gaining theory and knowledge of budgeting, research and management, along with the fundamentals of land use planning and community development. The community planning emphasis builds upon your applied experience to expand your career opportunities as a public sector planner in local government, a private sector land use planning consultant, or a community planner for a nonprofit organization.

The purpose of the Master of Administration is to offer a degree designed for mid-career professionals who would like a comprehensive understanding of administration and seek to strengthen and update their administration skills. This emphasis prepares students for leadership roles in the construction industry, in addition to helping them successfully anticipate and respond to societal and technological changes throughout their career. Students will learn the skills and abilities needed to succeed in personal construction activities and entrepreneurial endeavors.

The purpose of the Master of Administration is to offer a degree designed for mid-career professionals who would like a comprehensive understanding of administration and seek to strengthen and update their administration skills. Designed for working health professionals, the health sciences emphasis will prepare you to plan, implement, and evaluate health promotion and health education programs and serve in professional, leadership, and administrative roles in health services organizations.

The purpose of the Master of Administration is to offer a degree designed for mid-career professionals who would like a comprehensive understanding of administration and seek to strengthen and update their administration skills. Students pursuing the Leadership Emphasis will develop knowledge of leadership through opportunities to assess personal leadership attributes, develop leadership skills, and through the study of both current and classical literature. This Emphasis will provide students with the ability to lead change, the understanding of various models of problem solving, and the ability to lead in diverse organizations. The Leadership Emphasis is offered both online and in a classroom at the following locations in the Phoenix area; East Valley, North Valley, West Valley, Scottsdale, and in Tucson area at the North Valley campus.

The purpose of the Master of Administration is to offer a degree designed for mid-career professionals who would like a comprehensive understanding of administration and seek to strengthen and update their administration skills. The professional writing emphasis is functional, practical, and useful for people working in business, industry, science, and government. Based on standard writing skills, this emphasis also involves designing and editing both print and Web documents. Enhance your ability to create documents that are clear, easy to navigate, and effective in producing the results you want.

The purpose of the Master of Administration is to offer a degree designed for mid-career professionals who would like a comprehensive understanding of administration and seek to strengthen and update their administration skills. Students in this Emphasis will learn how to successfully manage projects to meet goals and timelines aligned with identified budgets and resources. Opportunities abound for project management professionals in numerous disciplines that include the design and construction of buildings, organizing political campaigns, launching a software product, developing an advertising campaign, or coordinating events.

The purpose of the Master of Administration is to offer a degree designed for mid-career professionals who would like a comprehensive understanding of administration and seek to strengthen and update their administration skills. The public management Emphasis offers courses in important components in public management - including the theory and practice of organizational management, budget management, and problem-solving of issues faced by managers in today's organizations.