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Earning this BSW will prepare you to become a social work generalist who provides services to people across the lifespan. Social workers interact with a range of people from individuals and groups to communities and larger societal systems. As a social worker, you’ll engage in direct practice with those affected by issues related to mental health, aging, child maltreatment, criminal sentencing, disability policy, human rights and more.

This program is open to those with a variety of backgrounds. Whether you work or volunteer in direct services environments or broad areas of social service, you may be a good fit for this social work degree. Standout candidates have a passion for working with people and want to address complex social issues that impact vulnerable communities.

The skills you’ll develop in this online BSW

In this program, you’ll take courses sequentially, allowing you to build a foundation in social work concepts and apply them in practice. The curriculum is designed to build your abilities as a social work generalist. Key areas of learning include advocacy, consultation and education, as well as providing direct services. Career-focused skills you’ll build center around:

• Assessment.
• Engagement.
• Evaluation.
• Intervention.
• Intake.
• Research.

This online BSW is accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE). Upon graduating, you may be eligible for licensure through your state's licensing agency.

Gain hands-on experience close to home

As part of this BSW program, you’ll build tangible skills when you complete a supervised 480-hour practicum. You’ll work with the School of Social Work’s Practicum Education Office to identify a site. Because your site will be located in your geographic region, you’ll be able to immediately make an impact in your community.

The practicum will solidify your competencies as a practitioner. You’ll have the opportunity to explore your professional identity, enhance your social work skills and practice working in a professional environment. You can tailor your practicum to your interests and choose from settings including schools, hospitals, nursing homes, correctional facilities and more.

Additionally, if you want to pursue advanced positions in social work, you can earn an advanced standing Master of Social Work in as little as one year after graduating with your BSW. Note: you must meet all admission requirements to be admitted.

In this program, you’ll gain an understanding of the interactions among physical, chemical and biological processes that define Earth’s surface environment. You’ll explore biogeochemical cycles, ecosystems, natural hazards, drivers of climate change, human-environment relationships and the natural resources that sustain human societies. Additionally, you’ll build quantitative and analytical skills, preparing you to develop evidence-based environmental solutions.

In addition to gaining base knowledge about Earth as a complex system, including geology, oceans, climate, soils, life and more, you’ll also tailor your degree to your career interests. You can choose from six elective tracks to focus your studies, or you can take courses from multiple areas. Available tracks include:

• Climate and environmental change.
• Environmental education.
• Environmental management.
• Environmental policy.
• Natural resources.
• Sustainability.

Who’s a good fit for this program?

This Earth and environmental sciences program is designed for those interested in Earth’s natural processes and systems, as well as their impacts on sustainability. You’re an ideal candidate if you’re passionate about solving complex environmental challenges from addressing climate change and natural hazards to environmental degradation and pollution.

Additionally, you may choose this program to support your science-focused career goals. Upon completion, you can seek scientist roles with a specialization in environmental protection and remediation, monitoring and natural hazards assessment. You’ll also have the knowledge needed to pursue science- and sustainability-focused graduate programs.

What are the differences between this BS and a BA in Earth and environmental sciences?

This Bachelor of Science in Earth and environmental sciences encompasses quantitative training in areas such as physics and calculus. You’ll also develop fundamental skills in chemistry related to the remediation of soil and water contaminated by common chemical pollutants.

By comparison, ASU’s Bachelor of Arts in Earth and environmental sciences online has a lower math requirement, leaving room for an extra elective course. Whether you choose the BS or BA program, you’ll graduate with an understanding of the natural processes that define planet Earth and support the development of ecosystems.

Project management is an interdisciplinary field that involves planning, overseeing projects, meeting deadlines and delivering successful outcomes. This project management degree prepares you with the skills needed to develop, implement and manage projects in a variety of settings from engineering and health care to government and manufacturing.

You’ll build a set of technical and interpersonal skills, such as:

• Delegation and decision making.
• Facilitating meetings.
• Managing project scope.
• Planning and forecasting.
• Team building and collaboration.
• Tracking and monitoring tasks.
• Writing and reporting.

What you’ll learn in this online project management degree

The curriculum in the project management degree is designed based on globally accepted professional standards developed by the Project Management Institute (PMI). In this program, you’ll complete simulations and other career-connected learning, ensuring you’re prepared for your next step.

Whereas the bachelor’s in organizational leadership with a concentration in project management emphasizes the leadership framework, this program focuses on the technical aspects and theories of project management. In your courses, you’ll learn how to use an analytical lens to approach:

• Cost estimation.
• Project execution.
• Project planning.
• Risk management.
• Quality control.

Will I become a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) with this degree?

No, earning this project management degree does not result in a PMP certification. However, upon completion of the project-management-specific coursework, you'll have the 23 education hours required to sit for the Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) credential and the 35 hours of education required to sit for the PMP certification exam.

Additionally, with 36 months of practical experience hours logged in your applied project, you’ll be one step closer to meeting the requirements to sit for the PMP certification exam. Holding both a bachelor’s in project management and PMP certification is the gold standard for companies and organizations filling project-related positions.

This online pre-med degree can set you on the path toward your future career in health care. Your courses will provide you with the prerequisite knowledge needed to apply to a variety of professional programs and prepare you for entrance exams. Health-related graduate programs you may pursue include:

• Dentistry
• Medicine (MD/DO)
• Naturopathy
• Occupational therapy
• Optometry
• Pharmacy
• Physician assistant
• Podiatry
• Veterinary

Please note, you must research the admission requirements for any professional schools you plan to apply to.

What you’ll learn in this pre-med bachelor’s degree

This program focuses on building your competencies as a future member of a health care team. While you’ll gain core knowledge in the sciences, you’ll also learn about evidence-based decision-making, health communication and cultural competence. You’ll graduate with a refined toolkit in leadership, critical thinking and professionalism in health care settings.

Customizable to your future goals, you’ll also have the opportunity to take courses that support your career path. You’ll complete an experiential learning course in your area of interest to culminate the program. In an internship, research or clinical health care course, you’ll apply what you learn to a supervised practical experience in a health-related setting.

Gain hands-on experience with in-person lab sessions

This pre-med program has an in-person, organic chemistry lab requirement at ASU’s Tempe campus. During a one-week summer session, you’ll conduct hands-on experiments, connect with fellow students and engage with faculty. The skills you’ll build in this lab experience are designed to support your post-graduation goals.

An applied business degree is ideal for those looking for growth in their current roles or are preparing for leadership and management positions. In this program, you’ll gain a variety of business skills, such as:

• Analytical research and problem solving.
• Cross-functional communication and collaboration.
• Data analytics and visualization.
• Global applications and cultural sensitivity.
• Leadership and management.
• Personal ethics and integrity.

Additionally, you can tailor your learning by choosing up to two specializations in your areas of interest. Explore topics in more than 15 focus areas ranging from human resources and diversity, equity and inclusion to human factors engineering and marketing. This provides you with the opportunity to direct your learning and tailor coursework to your professional goals.

The careers an applied business degree prepares you for

Employers of all sizes and industries value broad-based business skills. Whether you want to advance in your current role, seek opportunities in a new organization or follow entrepreneurial pursuits, you’ll be on the path to accomplish your goals.

As a graduate, you can pursue a wide array of careers in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. You may find opportunities in communications, leadership and management, human resources, sales, training and more.

How does this program compare to a business administration degree?

While both programs provide insight into business practice and strategy, they have key differences. ASU Online’s bachelor’s in business administration concentration emphasizes building general management and operations skills.

By comparison, this applied business degree allows you to explore multiple areas of interest. You’ll have the flexibility to take courses in a variety of disciplines and understand how they integrate to form valuable business solutions.

Computer science graduates are in demand in fields ranging from health care and business to nonprofits and transportation. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment for computer and information research scientists is expected to grow 26% from 2023 to 2033, much faster than average for all occupations. Additionally, the median annual wage was $145,080 in 2023. Check out our article to learn more about what computer scientists do.

With the knowledge you’ll gain, you can design and analyze software for various applications including networks, graphics, artificial intelligence and database systems. You’ll have training in programming languages, such as Java, C and C++. Upon graduation, you can find roles improving software reliability, network security, information retrieval systems and more.

The skills you’ll gain in this online CS degree

Unlike other engineers, computer scientists focus on designing computers, computational processes and information transfer. In this program, you’ll build on your aptitude for mathematics and reasoning while applying concepts to computer science. Coursework builds your expertise in artificial intelligence, algorithm analysis, formal languages, natural language processing and cybersecurity. Additional transferable skills include:

• Analyzing complex computing problems.
• Applying computer science theory and software development fundamentals.
• Designing and evaluating computing-based solutions to meet requirements.
• Solving technical problems from a broad perspective of computer science, including business, societal and regulatory issues.
• Understanding how computer hardware and software interact.

As a computer science major, you’ll also refine professional skills to lead teams, such as ethical decision-making, collaboration, innovation and communication. Combining these skills with technical acumen can set you apart from other candidates.

What sets ASU’s online computer science program apart

This program has Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) accreditation, which will signal to employers that your degree meets the global standard for technical education. Upon graduation, you’ll have opportunities to work globally because ABET accreditation is recognized and respected worldwide through international agreements. Further, earning a degree through an ABET-accredited program is a step toward earning many professional certifications, registration and licensure.

Additionally, if you want to pursue further education, you can complete this bachelor’s degree as part of an Accelerated Master’s program. When accepted, you can earn a master’s degree in as little as one year after completing your undergraduate degree. This opportunity saves you time and money while giving you advanced knowledge in your field. Applicable master's degrees include:

• Master of Computer Science.
• Master of Computer Science – big data systems.
• Master of Computer Science – cybersecurity.

Administrators are critical in all settings that address mental and physical health. Administrative work centers on meeting patient needs, evaluating key services, budgeting, improvement and daily oversight of operations. Health care policy involves collaborating with leaders to establish industry standards, develop standard operating procedures, advocate for key issues and work with the government to create or amend regulations.

In this program, you’ll gain the competencies to achieve management or administrative roles within the health care system. You’ll also be equipped to work at the local or federal government level to shape laws and policies or advocate for meaningful health policy changes through nongovernmental organizations. Additionally, if you’re a practitioner, this program can help you develop the skills to effectively manage your practice.

The knowledge and skills you’ll develop

The curriculum covers the history and current implementation of policies, as well as the organization of various parts of the U.S. health care delivery system. This program offers you more flexibility if you're unsure whether you want to pursue a career path in the administration, operations or policy side of health care. You’ll also gain specialized skills related to:

• Budget and finance processes using Excel.
• Cultural humility.
• Data analysis and visualization with Excel.
• Economic analysis.
• Ethical decision-making.
• Leadership and professionalism.
• Knowledge of U.S. health care system organization.
• Policy analysis.
• Population health management.
• Process engineering/quality improvement.

Health care administration roles are in demand and well paid

The need for a nonclinical professional workforce continues to grow due to a rise in chronic conditions, changes in technology and increasingly complex regulations. This demand creates various opportunities for those passionate about working to ensure providers can deliver top-quality patient care. In this program, you’ll learn through a multidisciplinary approach taught by a diverse group of experienced faculty members. You’ll graduate prepared to become an administrative leader or team member in health care facilities, private practices, hospitals and more.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in health care occupations is projected to grow much faster than the average for all occupations from 2023 to 2033. Medical and health services managers are especially in demand, with projected job growth of 29% in the same time frame. Additionally, the median annual pay for the role was more than $110,000 as of 2023.