Arcadia University Online Graduate Programs

• $875 per credit
• 30-36 credits
• ACBSP-Accredited
• No GMAT required

In as few as 12 months, you’ll build executive-level skills and experience in key management areas of business, learning from industry experts. Complete the general studies option or choose a concentration in one of the top three growth industries in the U.S. — financial analysis, healthcare finance, or organizational leadership.

• $780 per credit
• 33 credits total
• ABAI-Accredited

The online Master of Education in Applied Behavior Analysis program offers the academic credential required to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA) licensure exam. You’ll graduate fully prepared to take your next professional step as a licensed clinician.

• $18,300 total tuition
• 30 credits total
• Complete in 2 years
• No GRE Required

Take your education career to new heights with a custom program designed for your success. The online Master of Education in Social Emotional Learning degree combines two, built-in graduate certificates and a career-focused capstone course to create one marketable master’s degree.

• $25,740 total tuition
• 33 credits total
• Complete in 1 year
• No GMAT/GRE Required

Advance as a leader in education with Arcadia’s online Master of Education in Educational Leadership program. You’ll build skills for resolving organizational challenges and creating programs and policies that contribute to learning success. You may also choose a track that prepares you for the following Pennsylvania certifications: principal K-12, superintendent, supervisor of curriculum and instruction, supervisor of special education, and supervisor of pupil personnel services.

• $780 per credit
• 30-49 credits total
• Complete in 1-2 years
• No GMAT/GRE required

Become a learning advocate with the online Master of Education in Special Education degree. You’ll learn to design data-driven, evidence-based, and inclusive instructional techniques to address the specific needs of diverse learners. Two certification tracks prepare you for Pennsylvania PK-12 special education certification — one for current educators seeking an add-on certification, and one for aspiring teachers seeking initial certification. The literacy coursework in the program has been recognized as meeting the standards of The International Dyslexia Association.

• $56,610 total tuition
• 51 credits total
• Complete in 3 years
• Dissertation support available

Discover your full potential with Arcadia’s online Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership program. Strengthen your skills for building educational success, driving educational innovation, and improving organizational effectiveness in your community and globally.

• $780 per credit
• 21 credits total
• Complete in 1 year

Explore ABA certification essentials including behavior assessment techniques, human services training, educational research, and more. You’ll also earn the credential required to sit for the Board Certified Behavior Analysis (BCBA) licensure exam.

• $780 per credit
• 12 credits total
• Complete in 18 months

The online Graduate Certificate in Autism explores applied behavior analysis and effective teaching techniques for children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. You’ll graduate with the expertise to take the next step in your career as a leader in special education.

• $875 per credit
• 12 credits total
• Complete in 1 year

The online Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Finance will give you a theoretical and pragmatic understanding of the financial management of healthcare organizations. You’ll graduate with the skills to pursue management roles in healthcare.

• $875 per credit
• 12 credits total
• Complete in 1 year

Enhance your leadership skills and open doors to new opportunities in business and beyond. You can earn this interdisciplinary credential in just one year with the option to apply your credits toward our MBA or Modular Master’s programs. Explore topics related to contemporary leadership, human resources, power and politics, global organizational development, and more while preparing for leadership and management-level roles in a diverse range of fields.

• $780 per credit
• 12 credits total
• Complete in 1 year

Learn to employ culturally and emotionally responsive approaches to education in this program built to support educators in more positively engaging with their schools and communities. If you hold a valid Pennsylvania Educator Certificate, you will also earn the PK-12 Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Wellness Endorsement upon completion of this program.

• $780 per credit
• 24 credits total
• Complete in 1 year

Build the knowledge needed to lead at the school level, from instructional supervision and school law to human resources, finance, and data-driven decision-making. This program includes a three-semester, 360-hour internship that prepares you for Pennsylvania Principal PK-12 certification. Earn this certification independently or while completing your MEd in Educational Leadership.

• $780 per credit
• 15 credits total
• Complete in 1 year

Prepare to take on district-level leadership with coursework in strategic planning, school finance, human resources, policy analysis, and data-informed decision-making. You’ll also complete a three-semester, 360-hour internship designed to prepare you for a Pennsylvania Superintendent Letter of Eligibility certification. Complete this credential on its own or alongside your MEd in Educational Leadership.

• $780 per credit
• 24 credits total
• Complete in 1 year

Move from shaping one classroom experience to defining instruction across an entire district. This certification covers curriculum design and evaluation, professional learning, and data-driven continuous improvement. As part of this Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction certificate program, you’ll complete a three-semester, 360-hour internship. You can pursue this certification on its own or while earning your MEd in Educational Leadership.

• $780 per credit
• 24 credits total
• Complete in 1 year

Available on its own or as part of your MEd in Educational Leadership, this Supervisor/PPS certification program prepares counselors, psychologists, social workers, and nurses to lead student services districtwide. You’ll study program supervision, needs assessment, and equitable access planning, then apply your heightened skill set during a 360-hour internship.

• $780 per credit
• 24 credits total
• Complete in 1 year

The online coursework for the Supervisor of Special Education Certification explores program supervision, regulatory compliance, and instructional support for students with disabilities. Complete it as a standalone credential or while finishing your MEd in Educational Leadership, and you’ll be ready to lead special education services at the school or district level.