Your Path Toward a Career Starts at Athens State

When you pursue an accounting degree, you’re looking for more than a job — you’re looking to open yourself to more growth opportunities in the accounting field by becoming an expert in all things related to budgets, taxes, and finance regulations. Nobody understands that better than Athens State University, which is why our online Bachelor of Science in Accounting is specifically designed to position you for long-term success in your accounting career.

With courses covering everything from forensic accounting and federal tax accounting to law for accountants and international economics and trade, our accounting degree will transform you into a holistic accounting professional who can be the financial expert in any organization. On top of classroom learning, our extensive and long-standing relationships with local accounting firms will help you confidently land a paid internship, doing real accounting work, while you’re still in school so you graduate with the professional experience, insights, and sought-after skills that employers need.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of accounting professionals to grow 7% between 2020 and 2030. Our Bachelor of Science in Accounting can help you expand your growth opportunities in accounting jobs like:

• Financial manager
• Accounting clerk
• Financial analyst
• Payroll specialist
• Forensic accountant

You’ve probably heard about companies acquiring other companies or celebrities signing massive contracts. Such lucrative business agreements are actually wrought with complications and red tape. That’s why businesses need specialists devoted to making sure deals go smoothly. With the Bachelor of Science in Acquisition and Contract Management, you can become the specialist businesses require.

Our program will give you expert knowledge of acquisition and contracting processes, including purchasing goods and services, pricing, contract negotiations, and contract law. The degree emphasizes both federal contracting and commercial contracting, giving you an opportunity to pursue the field that interests you most.

A Bachelor of Science in Acquisition and Contract Management can lead to career opportunities such as:

• Acquisition specialist
• Acquisition analyst
• Contracting specialist
• Acquisition support specialist

As consumer technology advances, so do manufacturing technologies — rapidly. From robotics to automation, the way products are manufactured is under constant change. Industries demand manufacturing professionals who embrace change as an opportunity to adapt. The Bachelor of Science in Advanced Manufacturing Management at Athens State University will prepare you for the constantly shifting manufacturing industry, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of emerging technologies.

Our in-depth curriculum covers almost every aspect of modern manufacturing, from operations management and supply chain to accounting and information systems. You’ll not only learn to leverage all these factors but also gain extensive knowledge of how to apply manufacturing technology and lead more efficient manufacturing operations.

Our BS in Advanced Manufacturing Management can lead to career opportunities such as:

• Advanced manufacturing automation engineering manager
• Advanced production manager
• Engineering project manager
• Manufacturing digital strategist
• Production supervisor

The aerospace management industry — particularly in the state of Alabama and its surrounding area — is experiencing rapid growth. There’s never been a better time to seize your chance to enter the field with organizations like NASA, Boeing, and Lockheed Martin, to name just a few. It’s all possible for our students, and it starts with earning a respected and affordable degree.

As the only online Bachelor of Science in Aerospace Systems Management offered in the state of Alabama, our program equips you with real-world, applicable aerospace management skills in areas like engineering, math, design, analytics, and more, so that you can put what you’ve learned into practice right away. Our Aviation and Space Systems concentrations provide a flexible and supportive learning environment to meet your unique needs because we truly care about your journey — empowering you to become the aerospace management expert that you’ve always known you could be.

Passionate visionaries like you transfer to Athens State for their online BS in Aerospace Systems Management because we know what it takes to get you across the finish line and into a rewarding career. Prepare for careers in a variety of aerospace and aviation settings, including*:

• Aircraft pilot and flight engineer
• Air traffic controller
• Aerospace engineer
• Aerospace engineering technician

The field of criminal justice has reached a tipping point. In today’s society, there is a rare opportunity for transformational leaders to imagine and implement solutions that work for all populations — which is exactly what an online Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree from Athens State University prepares you to do.

Criminal justice is a dynamic, far-reaching field that touches every corner of our society. No matter your unique goals, the online BS in Criminal Justice program provides an affordable, flexible, and supportive learning environment for you to get the skills you need to make an impact and land a rewarding role. You’ll also have the opportunity to select the Juvenile Justice Studies degree option, where you’ll study juveniles with regard to delinquency, justice, advocacy, prevention, intervention, and research.

The program’s ethics-focused curriculum and experiential learning opportunities empower you to move from the classroom to your career seamlessly — our graduates work for organizations such as the FBI, the CIA, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Redstone Arsenal, and more.

Dedicated people like you transfer to Athens State for their online BS in Criminal Justice because we know what it takes to get you across the finish line. Upon completion of the degree, you’ll be prepared for careers such as:

• Private investigator
• Paralegal
• Correctional officer
• Court clerk
• Mental health counselor

While doctors, nurses, and practitioners are responsible for saving patients’ lives, the business professionals behind the scenes are greasing the gears of the healthcare system. Athens State University’s Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management equips students with the skills and strategies to become effective, in-demand healthcare business professionals.

Our degree takes a holistic approach to the business of healthcare, focusing on accounting, finance, policy, management, and more — all within a healthcare context. Offered in multiple modalities — online, on campus, or at satellite campuses — this degree is designed for adult learners seeking flexibility. And our affordable tuition makes our degrees more accessible to more students.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of medical and health services managers to grow 32% between 2020 and 2030, a much faster growth rate than the national average (8%). Our Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management can help you start a career in:

• Insurance companies
• Hospitals
• Long-term care facilities
• Public health agencies
• Outpatient facilities
• Doctors’ offices
• Pharmaceuticals
• Medical equipment sales

Major disasters, whether human-made or natural, seem to happen all too frequently. The truth is, however, homeland security professionals thwart countless more potential disasters before they ever manifest. Athens State University’s Bachelor of Science in Homeland and Corporate Security can prepare you to be a homeland security professional and protect your community.

With a curriculum that blends elements of homeland security, disaster preparedness, and corporate security, the BS in Homeland and Corporate Security transforms students into holistic security professionals who practice the research-backed techniques that mitigate disasters or major crimes. Students can choose to concentrate in homeland security — focusing on terrorism, illegal trafficking, and global security — or corporate security, studying surveillance, business resilience planning, and security in the workplace.

Our BS in Homeland and Corporate Security can lead to career opportunities such as:

• Federal agent
• Emergency management director
• Law enforcement officer
• Fire inspector
• Security analyst

How do textiles developed in a factory in Montana make their way to store shelves in New Jersey? How does coffee from South America end up at your local coffee shop? In large part, it’s thanks to supply chain and logistics professionals. The Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Athens State University can help you become one.

Led by a faculty with decades of hands-on experience in the field, the BS in Logistics and Supply Chain Management will prepare you to plan for and forecast the demand for products, mitigate disruptions, and uncover inefficiencies in the movement of products and raw materials. Plus, you’ll work alongside our collaborative faculty members to launch research projects and develop efficient logistics plans.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of logistics professionals to grow 30% between 2020 and 2030. The Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Athens State can help you start a career in:

• Federal agencies
• Manufacturing
• Wholesale trade
• Corporate retail

How do textiles developed in a factory in Montana make their way to store shelves in New Jersey? How does coffee from South America end up at your local coffee shop? In large part, it’s thanks to supply chain and logistics professionals. The Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Athens State University can help you become one.

Led by a faculty with decades of hands-on experience in the field, the BS in Logistics and Supply Chain Management will prepare you to plan for and forecast the demand for products, mitigate disruptions, and uncover inefficiencies in the movement of products and raw materials. Plus, you’ll work alongside our collaborative faculty members to launch research projects and develop efficient logistics plans.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of supply chain professionals to grow 4% between 2019 and 2029. The Bachelor of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Athens State can help you start a career in:

• Federal agencies
• Manufacturing
• Wholesale trade
• Corporate retail

To jump-start your business career, you need a comprehensive understanding of the basics of good business. Athens State University’s Bachelor of Science in Management will prepare you for success in business, giving you a foundational knowledge of best practices across a multitude of domains.

The BS in Management gives you an opportunity to pursue a variety of business fields, offering in-depth courses in accounting, finance, management, information systems, global business, production theory, and marketing. We’ll help you identify the specific area you enjoy most and give you the skills to build a career in that realm.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment in management occupations will grow by 9% between 2020 and 2030. Our program can help you start a career in:

• Banking
• Management consulting
• Sales
• Project management
• Nonprofit management

In our digital world, the threat of cyberattacks is pervasive and exponentially devastating. That’s why we need highly trained cybersecurity professionals now more than ever — and the Bachelor of Science in Management of Cybersecurity Operations at Athens State University can help equip you to answer that need.

Our holistic degree will prepare you to be an interdisciplinary cybersecurity professional. You’ll learn how to assess vulnerabilities in an organization’s security plans and establish more effective policies for keeping information safe.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of cybersecurity professionals to grow a staggering 33% between 2020 and 2030, a much faster growth rate than the national average (8%). Our Bachelor of Science in Management of Cybersecurity Operations can help you start a career in entry-level positions in:

• Information assurance management
• Enterprise architecture
• Risk management
• Security audits and compliance
• Information assurance
• Systems architecture

All businesses rely on technology. No wonder the demand for business professionals who know how, when, and why to use it is so huge. Athens State University’s BS in Management of Technology will give you the opportunity to become the go-to tech expert at any organization.

Leveraging a curriculum rooted in both business and technology principles, our BS in Management of Technology will show you the important roles specialized business technology can play in organizations of all sizes. You’ll graduate poised to be a technology leader, with the expertise to make decisions on when and how to use various technologies in business settings.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of technology management professionals to grow 11% between 2020 and 2030, faster than average. Our Bachelor of Science in Management of Technology can help you start a career in entry-level positions in:

• Telecommunications
• Finance and insurance
• Corporate retail
• Banking
• Data processing

The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted just how critical healthcare professionals like you are to the well-being of our society. It also taught us that many avenues lead to impact, and if you’re in need of a change, there’s never been a better time to advance your credentials. At Athens State University, we offer an affordable and flexible path for registered nurses to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree so that they can fast-track their road to impact in just 15 months.

Whether you’re looking to go on to graduate school or expand your capabilities, our nursing program focuses on the leadership and management skills you need to become a standout nursing professional. You’ll learn to implement evidence-based practices in healthcare settings. You’ll develop a deep understanding of healthcare informatics, healthcare policies, and the technologies that are shaping the industry. Most of all, you’ll receive quality instruction from expert faculty members who truly care about your success.

The online RN-BSN program is the most affordable BSN program in Alabama and 100% asynchronous, meaning that you can complete coursework when it makes sense for your busy schedule without breaking the bank. While nurses with a BSN earn $75,000 per year on average, this degree will also help prepare you for roles such as:

• Nurse educator
• Health policy nurse
• Nurse recruiter
• Health education specialist
• Compliance officer

Federal, state, and local governments establish workplace safety laws, but they’re not the ones who enforce them and keep workers safe. Occupational health and safety professionals dedicate their careers to keeping work environments hazard-free and safe for employees. Athens State University’s Bachelor of Science in Occupational Health and Safety Management will give you the training to protect workers and begin a career in occupational safety.

Our curriculum will expose you to a variety of experiences you can expect in the field. We’ll show you how to identify and mitigate potential risks workers encounter. You’ll develop preventive strategies and response plans that ensure all workers make it home safely.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of occupational safety professionals to grow 7% between 2020 and 2030. Our BS in Occupational Health and Safety Management can lead to career opportunities such as:

• Risk manager
• Safety and health manager
• Environment, health, and safety (EHS) program director
• Loss control specialist

In the modern world, mental health challenges touch everyone. From adolescents all the way to geriatric populations, people need psychology professionals who are ethical, empathetic, and imaginative in uncovering new solutions to improve lives. At Athens State University, we offer an affordable and flexible path for you to take your place at the forefront of driving positive outcomes for individuals, families, and communities.

The dynamic field of psychology presents a wide variety of career opportunities. Our program was built to cater to your unique goals, whether your interests lie in clinical, developmental, or social psychology. Our immersive curriculum emphasizes active engagement, critical thinking, and group discourse, empowering you to become a collaborative leader who can make an immediate impact following graduation. We also provide robust experiential learning opportunities in the form of internships — giving you the skills, experience, and connections to move from the classroom to your career faster.

Both the online Bachelor of Science in Psychology and the online Bachelor of Arts in Psychology are built for flexibility, meaning that you can complete coursework when and where it makes sense for your busy schedule. For the BA option, an approved minor is included, allowing you to specialize your learning and streamline your path to graduate studies. The BS option does not require a minor and could be a better fit if you wish to enter the workforce immediately after completing your undergraduate degree.

Upon completion of the bachelor’s degree in psychology, you’ll be prepared for roles such as:

• Substance use disorder, behavioral disorder, or mental health counselor
• Human resources specialist
• Child, family, or school social worker
• Correctional treatment specialist
• Social and community service manager

In 2024, the CPA Evolution initiative will set a new standard for the accounting industry. Whether or not you’re planning on taking the CPA exam, understanding these new standards and mastering the strategies behind them will make the difference between being on the industry’s cutting edge and falling behind. With an online Master of Accountancy (MAcc) from Athens State University, you can get ahead of the industry shift through a brand-new accounting curriculum firmly rooted in the updated standards established by the upcoming CPA certification evolution.

You’ll experience a practical, cutting-edge education that provides you with access to the latest accounting software so you can get hands-on experience under the guidance of seasoned industry professionals. We’ll make sure you’ve developed the skills every modern accountant needs, from data analysis and visualization to corporate communications.

The need for accounting leaders is growing, with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projecting a 7% growth in accountant jobs between 2020 and 2030. Athens State’s MAcc will prepare you for jobs like:

• Senior accountant
• Director of accounting
• Chief financial officer
• Senior audit manager
• Senior financial analyst

You’re experienced, driven, and ready to seize an opportunity for growth in your career. And you know exactly what skills you need to develop. A traditional master’s degree just won’t do; you’re looking for something different — a degree that allows you to get all the skills you need and none you don’t. With Athens State University’s Master of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies, you’ll get a flexible, entirely customizable graduate degree that allows you to pick the exact courses you need to meet your career goals.

By applying the traditional doctoral degree process to a master’s education, the MA in Interdisciplinary Studies gives you complete agency over your academic experience. Aside from three required courses — Introduction to Research, Basic Statistics, and a capstone thesis — the program is entirely made up of electives, offering you the chance to pick and choose graduate courses from across Athens State’s colleges and degrees.

Though your specific course load and curriculum are dependent on your goals and desired skill set, the MA in Interdisciplinary Studies will prepare you for immediate career advancement and instill in you a mastery of research methods. Regardless of the courses you take, the interdisciplinary studies degree will help you:

• Develop advanced critical thinking and analysis skills
• Communicate more effectively with professionals and experts from a variety of fields and industries
• Market your new skills to potential employers or hiring managers
• Design and pursue in-depth research projects

Religion has existed since the dawn of humanity, with evidence showing our earliest societies engaging in some sort of religious practices. Considering this ever-present nature of religion, what does our everlasting devotion to higher powers say about the very nature of human beings? Athens State University’s online Master of Arts in Religious Studies allows you to explore that question to the fullest extent, fueled by a dedicated PhD-level faculty who will push you to develop the critical thinking and leadership skills you’ll need to passionately pursue research and career opportunities that explore humanity’s connections to religion.

As one of the few religious studies graduate degrees that are nondenominational and unaffiliated with any specific religious groups, our online religious studies master’s program examines religion from an objective, neutral perspective. We offer our MA in Religious Studies in two tracks, based on your goals — thesis and non-thesis:

• The 30-credit thesis track is perfect for students who are interested in the academic pursuit of religious studies, as it is specifically designed to propel them toward doctoral degrees, teaching positions, or research-related careers.
• The 36-credit non-thesis track helps students develop the skills to advance to leadership positions in faith-based communities and nonprofits with additional courses such as Advanced Study of Social Change and Transformational Leadership and Advanced Study of Leading Change in Faith Communities and Other Nonprofits.

Athens State University’s MEd in Career and Technical Education can transform you into the educator our workforce needs, equipping you with the technical, leadership, and training skills to pass your knowledge on to the next generation of professionals.

Rather than spend unnecessary time on the traditional learning theory taught in programs focused on K-12 teaching, our MEd in Career and Technical Education shows you how to specifically train adult learners in technical and hands-on jobs. We’ll show you how to make the most of instructional technologies so you can craft engaging experiences for your students that ensure they develop the skills they need. Plus, our flexible online courses make it easy for you to earn your degree as you work, and there’s no GRE requirement.

As the resurgence of career-focused education continues, the need for new educators will grow. That’s why the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts a 5% growth in jobs within career and technical education between 2020 and 2030. With an MEd in Career and Technical Education, you may be able to land jobs such as:

• Corporate trainer
• Career counselor
• Workforce development manager
• Training instructor
• Adult educator

In today’s global marketplace, industries need efficient international supply chains. Our world’s increasing reliance on global networks opens the door for more frequent disruptions, meaning logistics professionals must be prepared to face the challenges of modern supply chains. Athens State University’s Master of Science in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management helps current supply chain professionals gain a global and advanced understanding of logistics, inventory management, and procurement.

Our MS in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management features three tracks: Executive Leadership, offering a National Society of Leadership Success Executive Leadership Certificate alongside supply chain insights; Logistics Information Systems, preparing students to use data and information analysis in a supply chain context; and Artificial Intelligence, giving students the chance to earn the IBM Artificial Intelligence Practitioner badge.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of logistics professionals to grow 30% between 2020 and 2030. The MS in Global Logistics and Supply Chain Management from Athens State can help you become a leader in the following supply chain settings:

• Federal agencies
• Manufacturing
• Wholesale trade
• Corporate retail

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 32% increase in medical and health services manager positions in the next decade. This projection demonstrates a clear need for healthcare administrators prepared to tackle the challenges facing our healthcare infrastructure. That’s why Athens State University launched the Master of Science in Strategic Healthcare Management and Administration — to prepare future healthcare management professionals to serve their communities.

This flexible master’s degree will give you a holistic perspective on the business of healthcare, with coursework covering finance, organizational management, human capital management, cultural competence, informatics, healthcare policy, and more. You’ll graduate from the program with the confidence and expertise to take on senior healthcare management roles.

Our MS in Strategic Healthcare Management and Administration can help you take on leadership roles in the following settings:

• Insurance companies
• Hospitals
• Long-term care facilities
• Public health agencies
• Outpatient facilities
• Doctors’ offices
• Pharmaceuticals
• Medical equipment sales

As businesses become more employee-centric, the role of human resources managers grows more important — and more complex. Today’s HR managers oversee the cultivation of sustainable work environments that ensure employees feel validated and are poised to succeed.

The Master of Science in Strategic Human Resource Management at Athens State University will prepare you for this new frontier of human resources, showing you how to develop policies and procedures that serve organizational goals and employees’ needs. You’ll develop a legal and ethical framework that allows you to implement strategies that lead to productive and fulfilling workplaces.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of human resources professionals to grow 10% between 2020 and 2030. Our MS in Strategic Human Resource Management can help you start a career in the following settings:

• Federal agencies
• Municipal agencies
• Manufacturing
• Healthcare and social assistance
• Technology

If you’re going to be a true decision-maker in business, you need a strategic understanding of data analysis. Designed specifically for busy professionals, Athens State University’s Master of Science in Strategic Leadership and Business Analytics offers you a foundational understanding of leadership and the technical know-how in business analytics to allow you to become an influential data leader in your organization.

This degree program will bolster your professional acumen by immersing you in tried-and-true strategic leadership models you can immediately put to work. We’ll show you how to strategically harness the power of data analytics so you can make effective decisions and guide business innovation.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects the employment of business analytics professionals to grow 22% between 2020 and 2030, much faster than average. Our MS in Strategic Leadership and Business Analytics can help you advance your career into positions such as:

• Market research analyst
• Data scientist
• Operations research analyst
• Chief data officer