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

• Computer Forensics
• Cyber Intelligence
• Cyber Operations
• Cyber Policy
• Data Analytics
• Electronic Crime
• Malware Analysis

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

• 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 a six-course financial crimes investigator certificate that teaches you key skills and techniques for gathering, analyzing, and preserving evidence related to economic and financial misdeeds.

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.

Average Job Growth and Salary*
Financial Examiners – 7 percent growth from 2019 through 2029, earning $81,090 as of May 2019.
* The U.S. Department of Labor

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

The 120-credit online B.S. in Health Sciences degree is available to first-time freshman, as well as those transferring credits from other study.

Program Focus Areas

• Students will have the option to select a special track if interested in switching to nursing after two years.
• Dual degree programs (Health Sciences PT and Health Sciences OT) are available to students.
• 4+1 options: B.S. Health Sciences + MBA or B.S. Health Sciences + M.H.A.

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

UC health sciences alumni have taken leadership positions at the following institutions:

• 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)

Prepare to help others through a management role in health care — enroll in Utica's online B.S. in Health Care Management degree. You'll learn how to use expert business knowledge to navigate the complexities of health care, laws and regulation, and technology to deliver quality health care services while meeting organizational goals.

Focus on the Business of Health Care

Faculty with years of industry experience teach a rigorous curriculum and demonstrate how your business expertise can improve patient outcomes.

Coursework includes:

• Health studies, gerontology, and psychology to understand the physical and psychological needs of patients and clients.
• Economics to understand how economic behavior will affect your organization and how you can deliver quality care while meeting your organization's bottom line.
• Anthropology and social studies to understand how the U.S. health care system operates in the broader contexts of health care delivery.
• Ethics to manage the conflicts between policy, providers, and patient care.

The 120 credit hour program is available to first-time freshmen as well as transfer students.

Career Highlights

Medical health and service managers earn a median annual salary of $100,980 and are projected to have a 32% job growth rate from 2019 to 2029*. Utica graduates hold leadership positions at:

• MEDITECH Inc.
• Mohawk Valley Health System
• NYU Langone Health

They're also prepared for graduate study in the Master of Health Administration (MHA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs.

*Bureau of Labor Statistics

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

Earn your Nursing Home Administrators License* and a master’s degree in this transformative program that provides the tools and skills to improve health care from the executive level while still using a patient-centered approach.

*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.

The online Nursing Home Administrator graduate certificate offers coursework in management and long-term health care. Courses include ethical and legal issues, finance, gerontology, human resource management and nursing home administration. The certificate provides students with the fifteen credit hours of business and health care administrator content required to meet the educational requirements for candidates pursuing a Nursing Home Administrator license in New York State*.

Students who complete the Certificate have the option of applying those credits towards a graduate degree program at UC.

*In some states, the curriculum of Utica College's online advanced Certificate in Nursing Home Administration meets the course requirements for Nursing Home Administrator licensure. Potential applicants should check with their states' licensing agency or contact program admissions manager to verify the necessary coursework. Faculty advisers are available to work with students to offer guidance and help them meet the academic requirements of this field.

Average Job Growth and Salary*

Employment of medical and health services managers is projected to grow 18 percent from 2018 to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations.

* The U.S. Department of Labor

• 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 B.B.A. degree program provides you with a strong foundation in business fundamentals and an understanding of their application in real-world work environments. You’ll learn how companies operate and develop skills in communication and effective business decision-making, all while tailoring your education to meet your professional goals.

The 120-credit online B.B.A. in Business Administration degree is available to first-time freshman, as well as those transferring credits from previous study.

Your courses in business fundamentals are combined with electives you choose. Several exciting and contemporary specializations are offered, or you can design your general elective sequence by choosing from a variety of classes.

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% growth from 2018 through 2028, earning $69,820 as of May 2019
* The U.S. Department of Labor

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

Enter a clinical social work master’s program and learn to develop innovative solutions to complex mental health and social issues among diverse populations. This 60-credit online Master of Social Work prepares students for licensure exams in their state.

Average Job Growth and Salary

Clinical social workers earn an average annual salary of $50,470, and the field is expected to grow by 13 percent by 2029.*

*Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Social Workers,
on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/community-and-social-service/social-workers.htm (visited September 16, 2020).