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A dedicated practitioner-based faculty

More than 85% of our faculty hold the highest degree in their fields

Open Educational Resources

AUO utilizes digital, openly licensed resources to help reduce textbook costs.

A tight-knit, welcoming community

Connect with professors and peers to build lasting relationships

Online Degree Programs

Advance your career with an online degree from Aurora University. Learn from practitioner-based faculty members focused on helping working professionals reach their goals. Experience what it means to study in a flexible and convenient learning environment, while receiving the personal attention and support you expect of a small college.

Online Bachelor's Degree Programs

Pursue your career goals in a flexible format built around your busy life. These adult degree programs are designed for students who have relevant life experience and some previous college coursework.

Business Administration (BA) Business Management (BA) Communication (BA) Criminal Justice (BA) Cybersecurity (BS) General Studies (BA) Online BSW Psychology (BA)

Online Master's Degree Programs

Earn a graduate degree that boosts your employment opportunities and accommodates your personal and work schedule.

Digital Marketing and Design (MS) Exercise Science (MS) Mathematics Education (MA) Online Dual MSW/MBA Online Dual MSW/MPA Online MBA Online MPA Online MSW

Online Endorsement Courses

Enhance your teaching career with an in-demand credential. You’ll learn how to meet the linguistic and academic needs of the fast-growing English Language Learner population.

Post-MSW PEL: School Social Work

Doctoral Degrees

Enhance your teaching career with an in-demand credential. You’ll learn how to meet the linguistic and academic needs of the fast-growing English Language Learner population.

Doctor of Education (EdD)

Our online degree programs are designed to help you succeed.

As an inclusive community dedicated to the transformative power of learning, Aurora University Online offers the wide-ranging programs of a university with the personal attention of a small college.

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Admission & Financial Aid

A few reasons to entrust your future to Aurora University Online

Aurora University is a participant in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements initiative.

Aurora University is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission to grant bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees.

The Aurora University baccalaureate social work and master of social work programs are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE).