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Drexel's College of Arts and Sciences empowers you to develop modern solutions to society’s challenges. Liberal arts degrees allow graduates to choose from a wide range of industry fields, including politics, law, psychology, social work, health care, public relations, entertainment, and more.
With six programs to choose from, Drexel’s online bachelor’s, master’s and certificate programs in communication, criminology, psychology, and creative writing will prepare you to advance your career path and put your best foot forward.
ONLINE ARTS & SCIENCES DEGREES AT DREXEL UNIVERSITY
Prepares you for. . . Senior-level communication positions in any organization
Recommended for. . . New and experienced communication professionals looking for a flexible, personalized curriculum that prioritizes the specific skills you need to meet your goals and advance your career
Coursework covers. . . Core concepts in communication policy, ethics, theory, and the role of media in the digitized world, with electives available in topics like PR writing and planning, crisis communication, strategic social media communication, and digital publishing
Prepares you for. . . A career as an author or college composition professor
Recommended for. . . Writers seeking a low-residency program to deepen their understanding of the craft and refine their unique writing voice
Coursework covers. . . Writing workshops, packet exchanges with notable published writers, reading tutorials, career readiness residencies, and a concentration in fiction writing as well as electives in areas such as young adult and creative non-fiction
Optional in-person teaching fellowships let you gain experience and a salary that can be put toward your degree.
Prepares you for. . . A career as a public relations (PR) professional, whether you are new to the field, looking to expand upon current knowledge of PR, or in need of additional PR training in your current position
Recommended for. . . Current or future PR professionals who are interested in learning or brushing up the day-to-day skills needed on the job
Coursework covers. . . Strategic social media communication, corporate social responsibility, public relations planning and writing, reputation management, crisis communication, media relations, and more
Prepares you for. . . A career as a professional communication specialist or graduate study in areas such as law, business, or communication
Recommended for. . . Those with a career interest in public relations, or in technically-oriented positions such as social media analytics
Coursework covers. . . Public relations, journalism, mass media and society, new technologies in communication, and publication design
Prepares you for. . . A 21st century career in criminal justice, private security, and the legal profession, or for graduate study
Recommended for. . . Those seeking a well-rounded view of the criminal justice system and the practical technological skills to process and analyze evidence
Coursework covers. . . Topics from domestic violence to terrorism to online crime, expanding across fields such as sociology, political science, and biotechnology
Prepares you for. . . A wide array of professional fields such as business, education, applied neuroscience, forensics, law, health sciences, and counseling, or for graduate study
Recommended for. . . Those interested in finding and framing answers to important questions regarding human behavior, cognition, and emotion, and applying those findings to improve lives
Coursework covers. . . Research methodology and statistics, as well as other key foundational skills sought after by employers in both corporate and research settings
Take the first step toward earning your Drexel degree online.
- Drexel is among the top 50 private, non-profit, national research universities in the United States, offering online programs since 1997 (Lombardi Report)
- Classes designed for busy, working professionals—learn when it's convenient for you
- Our wide variety of electives let you further hone or diversify your expertise
- 15-40% new student tuition savings for military, alumni, and members of partner organizations
- You can transfer up to 135 quarter credits (equivalent to 90 semester credits) to any bachelor program as long as the credits are from a regionally accredited institution with a grade of C or better
Prepares you for. . . A career in government and private sectors, including computing, engineering, healthcare, networks and communications, and sensors and materials
Recommended for. . . Those with backgrounds in physics, chemistry, materials science, engineering, and related fields
Coursework covers. . . The physics of quantum computing, different quantum bit (qubit) technologies, full hardware and system level aspects, the postulates of quantum physics necessary for quantum computing, and how quantum information is stored and processed (e.g. quantum bits, quantum gates, quantum algorithms)