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Boston University Online students will:

• Learn from expert instructors
• Become part of a reputable network of more that 250,000 alumni throughout the world
• Communicate with peers
• Be involved in real-world simulations, discussions, and presentations using a variety of media
• Obtain the education and qualifications required to fulfill your career goals.

There are currently more than 20 distinguished degrees, certificates, and courses offered at Boston University Online. And we are constantly adding new ones.

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• The Graduate Degrees that we confer - like the Master's Degree in Criminal Justice, the biggest and most auspicious program in its category - are reputed for their academic excellence
• Undergraduate Programs - like our Undergraduate Degree Completion Program - are gaining recognition for taking an innovative approach to subject areas like biology, philosophy, and economics
• Our Graduate Certificates offer a timely and intensive concentration on innovative topics that today's professionals need to know about - including emergency management, clinical investigation, and project management

Boston University Online is pleased to provide students with superior educational opportunities in a variety of disciplines to satisfy the educational goals of both graduate and undergraduate students. Whether you are looking to acquire broad subject expertise through a degree program, bring your professional skills up to date through a certificate program, or take a single course to explore a topic that has always been of interest, we have programs to meet the needs of almost anyone.

With any luck you will take the time to check out the programs we offer. Visit frequently because we are continually adding new courses; you may see the course or program you are seeking weeks or months from now even if you didn't find it on your first visit to our site.

Criminal Justice Studies

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice

Students are encouraged to develop an in-depth knowledge of criminal activity, criminal court procedures, social policy, and also of policing and corrections as they are related to controlling crime. They also gain a general knowledge about the theories and methods of social sciences.

Through criminal justice core courses and electives students gain skills in critical thinking, computer applications and quantitative analysis in relation to criminal studies.

Master of Criminal Justice

The Master of Criminal Justice program is aimed at students who are pursuing careers in criminal justice, administration and research. On completion of the Master in Criminal Justice (MCJ) program students are prepared to enter specialized law enforcement units, government or management.

A liberal arts foundation is integrated with a concentration of disciplines related to the criminal justice field in the criminal justice Masters program. Students in our Criminal Justice Degree program will learn about the evolution, philosophy, politics and social implications of the American justice system.

Medical Transcriptionist Training

The five year program which combines liberal arts and professional education will, at the end of four years, have you on the way to the Bachelor of Science in Therapeutic studies. After five years of course work and at least 24 weeks of guided fieldwork, you will be on your way to the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy. Then the student is qualified to take the National Board for Certification in Occupational Therapy (NBCOT) National Certification Examination. Once the NBCOT exam has been successfully completed, students will be able to practice as an Occupational Therapist, Registered (OSR).

Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

To improve the health and well-being of others in a wide variety of settings is the goal of the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy program. In this program students are prepared to be excellent practitioners and leaders. The students are made fully capable of applying occupational theory knowledge and expertise.

We offer the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program for those with baccalaureate degrees in other fields. The MSOT is ideal for students who can be responsible for their own growth, be flexible and dynamic in the workplace, and can deal with a wide cross-section of people and problems. This program will make the student ready for practice as an occupational therapist in both traditional and non-traditional settings. Academic courses with integrated experiences in fieldwork are combined in this program.

The course contains two years of classes, plus twenty four weeks of internship. Most classes will be during the day, with occasional evening labs. There is no spring entrance option, as each course builds off of prior courses. This creative solution lets students get their MS degree from home while continuing their career. The program increases the practitioners' ability to apply current theory, research, and knowledge of health systems and social service systems in their clinical practice setting.

Doctor of Occupational Therapy

The future of occupational therapy is molded by a Doctor practicing Occupational Therapy.

A new online post-professional course by the name Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) is being offered by the Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. The clinical distance education doctoral degree promotes advancement in studies beyond entry or post-professional levels for the working professional. Since accommodating demanding home and work life schedules, this doctoral program is designed to ready students to take a lead role in practice related settings. With this program, students can access the best curriculum available, no matter the time or where they may be.

Doctor of Physical Therapy

For those who have a baccalaureate degree, we offer a Degree of Physical Therapy (DPT). Graduates will become qualified physical therapists.

To achieve competence in their field of expertise, students will learn all of the physical thereapy aspects in order to gain adequate clinical experiences, while under the direct supervision of an instructor.

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