University of Cincinnati Online Profile

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University of Cincinnati Online Academics:

The University of Cincinnati devised its menu of distance-learning options primarily from health care, education and criminal justice. In keeping with its distance-learning roots, begun in 1984, Cincinnati continues to offer fire science programs as well. Students are eligible for degrees and certificates, or they can just take a class for its own merit. Most class discussions are conducted through message boards, but some may require same-time participation. Through the university's Blackboard system, students read lectures and required texts, do their homework and take exams. It is recommended that students check in at least every other day. They have all hours to do it. For the few online courses that might entail on-campus visits, that information is posted in the class schedule before the sign-up. The distance-learning branch operates on the quarter system. Students' grades appear on their transcripts at the end of each quarter.

University of Cincinnati Online Accreditation:

The University of Cincinnati is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and the Higher Learning Commission.

University of Cincinnati Online Degrees and Programs:

Among the degrees offered by the university online are Bachelor of Science degrees in health information management and clinical laboratory service, a Master of Science in nursing that focuses on midwifery and women's health nurse practitioner, and a master's of education in educational leadership to become a school principal. Cincinnati's master's in criminal justice can be taken in one or two years. Fire science technology degrees are available at both the associate and bachelor's levels, as is early childhood development.

University of Cincinnati Online Admissions:

Even baseline entrance requirements can vary with each program. For instance, the early childhood development bachelor's degree program requires no SAT or ACT scores for new students, while transfers to program must have at least a 2.8 in previous college coursework. To earn a master's in criminal justice, students need a bachelor's degree but not necessarily in criminal justice. For the master's in nursing, incoming students must have taken the GRE within the last five years or have at least a 3.0 grade point average in undergrad coursework. They must also have an RN license, an undergraduate degree from an accredited school, and one year of  relevant work experience, preferably in labor and delivery. Foreign students will have to prove their fluency in English.

University of Cincinnati Online Costs:

The University of Cincinnati distance-learning undergraduate tuition is $206 per credit hour for in-state students and $216 per credit hour out-of-state. The master's tuition is $412 per credit hour in-state and $422 out-of-state. Fees vary by program. Loans are available. Students must drop a class by the eighth calendar day from the start date to get a full refund.

Interesting Fact:

Women make up 75% of the University of Cincinnati's online students.