Albany State University
A historically Black university in Albany, Georgia offering over 50 undergraduate and graduate programs. ASU Global brings accredited online degrees to students worldwide with tuition rates among the most affordable in the United States.
About ASU Albany
Albany State University, founded in 1903, is a proud member of the University System of Georgia. With over a century of academic excellence, ASU has built a reputation for producing graduates who lead in education, healthcare, public service, business, and criminal justice.
Through ASU Global, the university extends its reach beyond the physical campus in Albany, Georgia to serve students across the United States and internationally. ASU Global offers fully online associate, bachelor's, master's, and certificate programs with the same accreditation and faculty as on-campus offerings — at tuition rates that are among the lowest in the nation.
Albany State is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, and master's degrees. Individual programs hold additional specialized accreditations from bodies including AACSB, CCNE, NAACLS, and CACREP.
Accreditation
Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Programs individually accredited by AACSB (Business), CCNE (Nursing), NAACLS (Laboratory Sciences), CACREP (Counseling).
Programs Offered
10 programs available from ASU Albany
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Develop strategic leadership and analytical skills to drive organizational growth. ASU's AACSB-accredited MBA emphasizes diversity, ethical decision-making, and real-world business problem-solving.
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Advance your career in law enforcement, corrections, or forensic science with concentrations that match your professional goals. Designed for working professionals in the criminal justice system.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
Advance your nursing career with three specialized tracks: Family Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Educator, or Nursing Informatics. CCNE-accredited and designed for working registered nurses.
Master of Public Administration (MPA)
Prepare for leadership in government, nonprofit, and public service organizations with concentrations in public management, criminal justice administration, or community development.
Bachelor of Science in Management
Build analytical and decision-making skills for careers in healthcare management, operations, quality control, and financial analysis. AACSB-accredited with a specialization in healthcare management.
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Prepare for careers in law enforcement, corrections, juvenile justice, and social justice advocacy. Combines criminological theory with practical fieldwork and leadership development.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN)
Advance from Associate Degree in Nursing to BSN while continuing to work. CCNE-accredited program designed for licensed Registered Nurses seeking career advancement.
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Understand human behavior, cognition, and emotion through scientific methods. Prepares students for careers in counseling, social services, human resources, or graduate study.
Associate of Science in Health Information Technology
Prepare for careers as a health information technician. Learn data management, medical coding, and health information systems in this fully online associate program.
Certificate in Medical Coding
Fast-track your career in healthcare with a focused certificate in medical coding. Prepare for the CCA certification exam and enter one of healthcare's most in-demand fields.
Faculty & Leadership
Dr. Marion Fedrick
President
Office of the President
Dr. Angela Peters
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Academic Affairs
Dr. Kevin Nobles
Dean, College of Business, Education and Professional Studies
Business & Education
Dr. Abiodun Ojemakinde
Dean, Darton College of Health Professions
Health Professions
Dr. Tiffany Townsend
Dean, College of Arts and Sciences
Arts & Sciences
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