With three National Center of Academic Excellence designations, Utica’s BS in Cybersecurity arms you with the skills to defend information systems and networks from cyber attacks. The program’s industry-specific coursework focuses on cybersecurity strategy and critical software installation development.

The 120 credit online BS in Cybersecurity degree is eligible for completion by first time freshman, as well as those transferring in credits towards earning their BS degree.

1. Network Forensics and Intrusion Investigation
2. Information Assurance
3. Cybercrime and Fraud Investigation
4. Cyber Operations

Utica College’s online BS in Criminal Justice degree develops your abilities to prevent criminal behavior, catch criminals, rehabilitate offenders, and build a system where justice and rights are continually served. As crimes become more sophisticated with the use of technology, and policy and laws change, the demand for criminal justice professionals with specialized skill sets increases. Utica’s BS in Criminal Justice reflects the world’s current need for diverse crime-fighting and prevention professionals.

To meet the new demands of the industry, the BS CJ program’s six specializations provide focused knowledge and experiential coursework that align to your career goals — you’ll be expertly prepared to step into a core criminal justice role.

Six Specializations Offered

1. Public Policy & Leadership
2. Legal Issues in Criminal Justice
3. Cyber Criminology & Policy
4. Homeland Security
5. White-Collar Crime
6. General

BS in Criminal Intelligence Analysis

Crime analysts lower the rate of violent crimes — like gun, gang and drug activities — using data-driven strategies to analyze patterns in crime and disorder without ever having to physically chase down a criminal.  In under two years, you’ll learn the data-driven strategies that make you a top-rated crime analyst, in an expert-led curriculum, without having to leave your home or your current job.

You’ll Uncover Criminal Patterns To:

• Predict and stop criminal activity
• Guide public policy to permanently reduce crime rates
• Solve critical cases
• Improve the use of police resources through strategic-allocation recommendations

You’ll Be Well Prepared to Pursue Crime Analyst Certification

Earning your BS in Criminal Intelligence Analysis at Utica College delivers the education you need to successfully prepare for the Certified Crime Analyst exam in NY. It also builds the foundation in education and work experience you need to become a Certified Law Enforcement Analyst through the International Association of Crime Analysts (IACA) or a Criminal Intelligence Certified Analyst (CICA) through the International Association of Law Enforcement Intelligence Analysts. 

1. Cyber Intelligence
2. Computer Forensics
3. Cyber Operations
4. Malware Analysis
5. Electronic Crime

Utica College also offers several undergraduate and graduate Cybersecurity Certificates that provide students with an understanding of the tools and techniques used to actively protect cyberspace systems and networks.

Each certificate is 18 credits and can be completed in as few as 12 months. The cybersecurity certificates help to prepare students to take advantage of testing for professional certifications, such as CompTIA A+ and CompTIA Security+. In addition, these credits seamlessly transfer into an advanced degree at Utica College:

• Cybersecurity Technologies Certificate
• Cyber Crime and Fraud Investigation Certificate
• Cyber Network Defense Certificate
• Computer Forensics Certificate of Advanced Studies
• Cyber Operations Certificate of Advanced Studies
• Cyber Policy Certificate of Advanced Studies
• Monitoring, Surveillance, and Intelligence Operations Certificate of Advanced Studies

Information is power—but only if you can use it effectively. Learn how to understand and analyze data to gain valuable insights that can lead to creative solutions and positive change for business, health care, education, and more with the online MS in Data Science.

Five Specializations Offered

• Business Analytics
• Cybersecurity
• Social Science Analytics
• Financial Crime
• General

1. Financial Investigation
2. Fraud Prevention and Detection

• Rare, highly-marketable credential
• Practical, up-to-date curriculum with real-world application
• Supports preparation for the CFE Exam
• Personal attention from expert faculty
• Global networking opportunities

• Mastery of fraud and compliance risk management strategies
• Expertise in current economic crime challenges
• Strong aptitude in organizational theory, management, and legal issues
• Robust critical-thinking skills
• Ability to make decisions in high-pressure environments

Taught by expert faculty, Utica College offers several financial crime and fraud examination certificates that draw from a variety of disciplines, including criminal justice, ethics, compliance, and forensic accounting techniques to create a cutting edge approach to the study of the topic. Learn skills and techniques for gathering, analyzing, and preserving evidence related to economic and financial misdeeds.

Each certificate is 18 credits and you can graduate in as little as 12 months fully prepared for a dynamic career in the growing industry of prevention, detection, and investigation of white collar crimes. The fraud and financial crime certificates also help to prepare students to take advantage of testing for professional certifications, such as CAMS and CFE. In addition, these credits seamlessly transfer into an advanced degree at Utica College.

• Financial Crimes Investigator Certificate
• Financial Crime and Compliance Operations Certificate of Advanced Studies
• Organizational Risk Assessment and Management Certificate of Advanced Studies
• Regulatory and Compliance Assurance Certificate of Advanced Studies

The online BS in Health Sciences degree is designed for students with interest in human health leading to graduate study or career advancement. You’ll gain a solid educational background in basic and health-related sciences, including the foundation courses required for admission to graduate level clinical programs in health professions like medicine, pharmacy, dentistry, optometry, physician assistant, and physical therapy. The flexibility of this program also prepares you for multiple careers in health sciences.

The 120 credit online BS in Health Sciences degree is eligible for completion by first time freshman, as well as those transferring in credits towards earning their BS degree.

Program Focus Areas

• Students will have the option to select a special track if interested in switching to Nursing after 2 years.
• Dual degree programs (Health Sciences PT and Health Sciences OT) are also available to students.
• 4+1 options: BS Health Sciences + MBA or BS Health Sciences + MHA

Average Job Growth and Salary*
Medical Health Service Managers – 18 percent growth from 2018 through 2028.
* The U.S. Department of Labor

UC Health Sciences alumni have taken leadership positions at:

• The Heckscher Foundation for Children
• CI Investments
• New York Downtown Hospital
• Faxton-St. Luke's Healthcare
• New England Rehabilitation Hospital
• Central Association of Blind and Visually Impaired (CABVI)
• Upstate Cerebral Palsy (UCP)

Gain the advanced skills critical to job performance and career advancement with an RN to BS accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). (http://www.ccneaccreditation.org). This patient-centered degree features an innovative curriculum that is continuously updated, and covers contemporary healthcare topics.

Admission to the online RN to BS in Nursing degree (RN-BSN) requires an associate degree in nursing (ADN) from a regionally accredited program. The student must also have an active RN license or become licensed within 6 months of starting the program.

Program Focus Areas

• Nursing Management
• Clinical Pharmacology
• Community Health Nursing
• Health Assessment

1. Acute Care
2. Service Organizations
3. Nursing Home Administration

*In some states, the program’s curriculum meets the course requirements for Nursing Home Administrator licensure. Potential applicants should check with their states' licensing agency or contact a program manager to verify the necessary coursework.

• Foundations of Autonomous Practice
• Prevention and Wellness
• Diagnostic Imaging

Nursing Masters (FNP, Nursing Leadership, Nursing Education)

Qualify to earn more and work in roles beyond standard patient care with the advanced nursing skills our online Nursing Master’s offers. You can focus your career by choosing from three program options.

Nursing Master’s Offered

1. MS - Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), 48 credits
   Prepare for national certification through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board (AANP).
   
   The FNP specialization mandates a 2-day immersion experience and 720 practicum hours, which can be applied towards the 1,000 hours required for a DNP degree.
    
2. MS - Nursing Leadership, 35 credits
   Prepare to become a Certified Nurse Manager and Leader (CNML) through American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE).
   
   The Leadership curriculum requires 180 hours of practicum experience working with qualified nurse leaders.
    
3. MS - Nursing Education, 42 credits
   Prepare for Certification for Nurse Educators (CNE) through the National League for Nursing (NLN).
   
   The Education curriculum requires 180 hours of practicum experience working with qualified nurse educators.

You must be a licensed RN with a BSN/BS in Nursing degree from an accredited college to apply. Other admission requirements may apply.

Average Job Growth and Salary*

• FNPs earn an average salary of $100,910 and expect 31% job growth through 2026
• Nurse leaders earn well above 6 figures within a healthcare system:
  • CNO/CNE
    52% earn $250,000 or more
  • Nurse directors
    47% earn between $120,00 and $159,000
• Nurse Educators earn an average salary of $69,130 and expect employment to grow 24% through 2026

*Sources

• The U.S. Dept. of labor
• http://www.clinicaladvisor.com/2017-nurse-practitioner-and-physician-assistant-salary-survey/slideshow/4046/#1
• https://nursejournal.org/nurse-practitioner/7-future-job-trends-for-nurse-practitioners/
• https://nursejournal.org/nurse-practitioner/nurse-practitioner-salary-statistics/
• https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/36-statistics-on-nurse-leader-salary-and-bonuses.html
• https://www.nursing.org/careers/nurse-educator/

For master's prepared nurses, you can take key family nurse practitioner, nursing leadership, or nursing education courses to add to your nursing toolkit through three available certificates:

1. Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) Certificate, 31 credits

   Help others, advance the ideals of health and wellness, and provide care to people of all ages as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). This online certificate supports your preparation for FNP certification through American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board (AANP).

   
   

   The FNP Certificate includes an in-person, three-day immersion experience as well as 720 practicum hours that can be applied towards the 1,000 practicum hours required for FNP certification.

   
   

2. Nursing Leadership Certificate, 18 credits

   Explore ethical leadership principles, technology integration, governance structures, and policy implications in delivering health care and graduate with the knowledge to promote health on a high level as a nurse leader. The residency, clinical work, and field work requirements will equip you with a unique skill set to secure a nursing leadership certification and enter leadership positions across an array of health care settings.

   
   

3. Nursing Education Certificate, 25 credits

   The urgent need for nursing educators means new opportunities for you. Beyond a higher salary, you can take on a meaningful new role where you ensure new nurses are well-prepared to deliver high quality patient care.

   
   

   The residency, clinical work, and field work requirements will equip you with the knowledge base and confidence to accomplish the nurse educator certification.

   
   

   You must be a licensed RN with an MSN or M.S. in Nursing degree from an accredited college to apply. Other admission requirements may apply.

Average Job Growth and Salary*

• FNPs earn an average salary of $115,800
• Nurse leaders earn well above 6 figures within a health care system:
  • CNO/CNE
    52% earn $250,000 or more
  • Nurse directors
    47% earn between $120,00 and $159,000
• Clinical Nurse Educators earn an average salary of $75,960

*Sources

• The U.S. Dept. of Labor
• http://www.clinicaladvisor.com/2017-nurse-practitioner-and-physician-assistant-salary-survey/slideshow/4046/#1
• https://www.payscale.com/research/US/Job=Pediatrics_Nurse_Practitioner_(NP)/Salary
• https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/36-statistics-on-nurse-leader-salary-and-bonuses.html
• https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes251072.htm

The online BBA degree program provides students with a strong foundation in business fundamentals and an understanding of their application in real-world work environments. You’ll learn key principles of how companies operate and develop skills in communication and effective business decision-making.

The 120 credit online BBA in Business Administration degree is eligible for completion by first time freshman, as well as those transferring in credits towards earning their BS degree.

Your studies in business fundamentals are paired with electives you choose. Several exciting and contemporary specializations are offered, or you may design your own elective sequence by choosing from a variety of courses.

Specializations Offered

1. Financial Crime
2. Healthcare Management
3. Human Resource Management
4. Public Relations and Marketing
5. Risk Management and Insurance
6. General

Average Job Growth and Salary*
Business and Financial occupations – 7 percent growth from 2018 through 2028, earning $69,820 as of May 2019.
* The U.S. Department of Labor

1. Finance/Accounting
2. Cybersecurity
3. Cyber Policy
4. Data Analytics
5. Entrepreneurship
6. Health Care Management
7. Insurance and Risk Management
8. General

Learn the accounting frameworks and best practices to prevent business problems, make data-driven decisions to ensure financial stability, and provide ethical accounting leadership in any public, private, or government organization with an M.S. in Accounting from Utica College.

As you develop your skills, you'll prepare for your CPA exam and complete 30 credit hours toward the academic course requirements for licensure as a CPA.

In as little as two years, graduate ready to use the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) Accounting Standards Codification (ASC) to perform audits, methodically identify accounting problems, and clearly present solutions.

Average Job Growth and Salary

In 2017, accountants and auditors earned a median salary of $69,350, with the top 10 percent earning more than $122,220.

Opportunities in the field are expected to grow at a rate of 10 percent between 2016 and 2026. (Occupational Outlook Handbook, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2017)