Founded in 1946 as an independent, private institution, Utica College offers a broad range of opportunities to grow personally and intellectually within a flexible and affordable online format. Earn a career-advancing bachelor's degree, master's degree, doctorate degree, or certificate in one of the fastest-growing industries.
Online Programs Offered
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Cybersecurity and Criminal Justice Programs
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.
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.
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:
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.
MPS in Cyber Policy and Risk Analysis
MS in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity Certificates
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:
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
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.
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
*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.
Nursing Masters (FNP, Nursing Leadership, Nursing Education)
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
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*
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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)
Utica Offers Online Programs with Areas of Specialization in
Cybersecurity, Financial Crime Prevention, Data Science, Business, and Healthcare
At Utica, you’ll get the academic quality and opportunities of a large university with the intimate class sizes and personal attention of a small college. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
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