Ashland University

What you'll study

The online offerings span multiple disciplines. Available undergraduate programs include:

• Associate of Arts in Business Administration
• Associate of Arts in Criminal Justice
• Associate of Arts in Emergency Management & Homeland Security
• Associate of Arts in General Studies
• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration
• Bachelor of Arts in Communication
• Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
• Bachelor of Science in Emergency Management & Homeland Security
• Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies
• Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership and Development

Graduate and postgraduate online programs listed include:

• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Science in Supply Chain Management
• Master of Arts in Strategic Communication and Leadership
• Master of Education specializations (Adult Education; Curriculum and Instruction tracks including Intervention Specialist: Mild to Moderate Needs; Reading and Literacy; Talent Development; Teaching and Learning in the 21st Century)
• Master of Education in Educational Leadership + Administrative Licensure
• Doctor of Education in Leadership Studies
• Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
• Master of Arts in American History and Government; Master of Arts in Teaching American History and Government
• Master of Science in Applied Physiology of Exercise
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Certificates, endorsements and licensures available online cover business areas (e.g., Accounting, Business Analytics, Digital Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain Management), criminal justice administration, education endorsements and licensure pathways, nursing educator and school nurse credentials, and professional development courses for license renewal.

Entry requirements

To apply, submit the free application for admission or the Common App. First‑year applicants must provide an official high school transcript. Transfer applicants who have completed fewer than 30 semester hours also submit an official high school transcript; otherwise applicants must submit official transcripts from every college previously attended. Ashland offers unofficial transcript evaluation for applicants who have prior undergraduate or graduate credit to clarify how past coursework may apply toward AU programs.

Career prospects

Career outcomes vary by chosen program and credential; the online portfolio supports pathways into business, communication, criminal justice, emergency management, education (including licensure routes), nursing and leadership roles. Certificates and targeted endorsements can be used to develop specific skills or credentials for professional advancement.

Scholarships & funding angle

Ashland’s online pages refer prospective students to admissions and professional development options but do not list specific scholarships on this page; applicants should contact the Office of Admissions for information on available funding, transcript evaluation impacts, and other financial aid considerations.