Take your career further.
Do you have an associate degree or college credits from an unfinished undergraduate degree? Have you ever wished there was a way to finish your bachelor’s degree that was fast, convenient, and affordable? There is a way! ACE’s bachelor degree completion programs are built just for you, with options in education, healthcare, business, nursing and leadership. We have the program to fit your needs and your lifestyle.
Our faculty are recognized experts and respected instructors who bring you relevant, applicable course content that you can apply immediately in your career. All ACE credit-bearing coursework and programs are stackable, which means that you can start by taking a single class, then apply your credits toward the next credential from a micro-credential to a certificate, or a degree program. Completing your degree is closer than you think. Start today!
of recent ACE graduates believe their professional skills are stronger after completing their program1.
Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction
64 Semester Credits
This customizable degree is designed to help you advance your understanding of a wide range of curriculum development and instructional methods that can improve teaching and learning in diverse educational settings.
Ed.D. in Instructional Technology
64 Semester Credits
This customizable degree is designed to help you advance your understanding of methods of instructional technology for a wide range of educational settings. Through a tailored approach to the dissertation process, you can complete the program in as little as three years.
Ed.D. in Leadership
64 Semester Credits
The Doctor of Education in Leadership program is designed to help you advance your leadership and research skills within your chosen discipline, whatever that may be. Through a tailored approach to the dissertation process, you can complete the program in as little as three years.
Ed.D. in Nursing Education
64 Semester Credits
The Doctorate in Nursing Education is for master’s degree nurses who want to help address the growing need for more RNs in today’s ever-expanding healthcare system. The American College of Education Ed.D in Nursing Education program is a fully online curriculum to prepare nurses as educators in either an academic or professional development setting. The program uses a unique interdisciplinary approach to focus on the science of teaching and learning. Students will engage in scholarly research to support their dissertation while developing the competencies to create and evaluate curriculum, develop effective teaching strategies, use innovative technology to promote learning and much more as they prepare to educate the next generation of nurses.
Ed.D. in Public Health Education
64 Semester Credits
The customizable Doctorate in Public Health Education is designed for healthcare educators and professionals who wish to address public health issues through education in local, national and international communities at the post-master’s level.
Ed.D. in Second Language Instruction
64 Semester Credits
The Doctorate of Education in Second Language Instruction is designed for professionals with a master’s degree who wish to advance their second language instruction skills and knowledge at the post-master’s level. Through a tailored approach to the dissertation process, you can complete the program in as little as three years.
Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction
34 Semester Credits
The Educational Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction degree is for leaders who wish to advance their skills in curriculum development and instructional methods at the post-master’s level without having to complete a dissertation.
Ed.S. in Instructional Technology
34 Semester Credits
The Educational Specialist in Instructional Technology degree for leaders who want to advance their knowledge in instructional technology at the post-master’s level without needing to complete a dissertation. You will use theoretical foundations and current real-world practices to support the development of relevant technology that meet the needs of diverse learners.
Ed.S. in Leadership
34 Semester Credits
The Educational Specialist in Leadership degree is designed for leaders who wish to pursue advanced training at the post-master’s level without having to complete a dissertation. You will learn advanced leadership skills and competencies that will make you a more effective leader.
Ed.S. in Nursing Education
34 Semester Credits
This program is perfect for nurses who want to advance their knowledge in nursing education beyond a master’s degree without completing a dissertation. It’s also stackable, if you decide after completing the Ed.S. program that you would like to continue and complete an Ed.D. program with a dissertation. This means that you can apply your Ed.S. credits to the Ed.D. in Nursing Education and complete that program in just 37 credits.
Ed.S. in Public Health Education
34 Semester Credits
The Education Specialist in Public Health Education degree is designed for educators and healthcare professionals who wish to address public health issues through education in local, national and international communities at the post-master’s level without having to complete a dissertation.
Ed.S. in Second Language Instruction
34 Semester Credits
The Educational Specialist in Second Language Instruction is for professionals with a master’s degree who wish to advance their second language instruction skills and knowledge at the post-master’s level without having to complete a dissertation. Students will become more effective leaders in the field of Second Language Instruction through in-depth knowledge of research-based theories of language acquisition, assessment and instructional methods, strategies that promote cultural understanding, and current best practices to meet the needs of second language learners across diverse educational settings.
M.Ed. in Adult Education and Training
31 Semester Credits
The M.Ed. in Adult Education and Training will prepare you to teach and train adults to advance their careers. Focusing on learning technology tools, you’ll learn to identify adult learning needs, develop training materials for adult learners, and assess adult training efficacy to meet career advancement or workforce development goals.
M.Ed. in Advanced Studies
34 Semester Credits
This program is designed to help those wanting to teach at the secondary or college level meet education requirements. With more than 10 majors and more than five Focus of Study areas, it allows you to obtain 18-credit hours in the area of your choosing.
M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction
34 Semester Credits
This program provides PreK-12 educators with a thorough background of current scientific research and pedagogy to help them learn how students learn. It is designed around the “learn, apply, assess” model to maximize gains in student performance.
M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
31 Semester Credits
The Master of Early Childhood Education program focuses on the knowledge and skills needed to engage young children in learning experiences that will influence future educational opportunities. You will learn to create viable, age-specific, and dynamic learning environments.
M.Ed. in Educational Business Administration
35 Semester Credits
The Master of Education in Educational Business Administration program was designed for those who want to develop business and leadership skills in an educational setting. Framed by the standards from the Association of School Business Officials International (ASBO), the program prepares strategic leaders for senior administrative positions in a variety of settings including public, charter, and private schools, as well as community colleges and other educational institutions or learning organizations.
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
34 Semester Credits
Designed to help you become a school principal, the Master of Education in Educational Leadership program will teach you to effectively lead, run, and manage a PreK-12 school.
M.Ed. in Educational Technology
34 Semester Credits
The Master of Education in Educational Technology program prepares educators and other professionals to serve as technology leaders by teaching them to track trends and leverage technology as an effective tool to support learning and meet the needs of school staff, teachers, and students.
M.Ed. in Elementary Education
34 Semester Credits
Specifically designed for elementary teachers who wish to advance their expertise and skills, the Master of Education in Elementary Education degree will build on their current understanding of young students’ learning needs and introduce them to new ways of incorporating technology into the classroom.
M.Ed. in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education
34 Semester Credits
The Master of Education in English as a Second Language and Bilingual program addresses the needs of teachers who are interested in working with linguistically and culturally diverse non-native English speakers. It is aligned to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards: English as a New Language.
M.Ed. in Health and Wellness Education
31 Semester Credits
The Master of Education in Health and Wellness degree will help you teach others about healthy life choices. You will learn about a wide range of health topics, and how to assess a community or an organization to determine health education priorities. Once you graduate, you will be prepared to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam.
M.Ed. in Higher Education
34 Semester Credits
Designed for individuals who wish to advance their skills or career in higher education, this program focuses on the ever-changing global, economic, and technological environments that impact the field of higher education.
M.Ed. in Instructional Design and Technology
31 Semester Credits
This degree is designed for students wishing to use technology to pursue a career in instructional design. You will learn how to evaluate, develop, and implement effective instructional design in a variety of educational settings.
M.Ed. in Integrated Curriculum
31 Semester Credits
This program will help K-12 educators enhance their curriculum in order to improve student performance, close achievement gaps, and prepare students for the future workplace. You will learn how to utilize technology, collaborative environments, and other integrated resources to foster high levels of student achievement and performance.
M.Ed. in Literacy
31 Semester Credits
This program is designed for educators who wish to bring systematic change to schools seeking to improve or enhance reading instruction. You will learn how to develop a supportive curriculum that helps students and teachers meet important reading milestones.
M.Ed. in Special Education
34 Semester Credits
The M.Ed. in Special Education provides educators with the background to support students with exceptionalities in P-12 settings. The courses provide students with evidence-based methods to develop curriculum, design learning environments, and enhance instructional strategies and guidance techniques to support the diverse learning needs of students. The coursework is designed to provide students with an in-depth study of research-based methods to meet the needs of students with special needs in current educational settings. This degree is a non-licensure program but can lead to endorsements in specific states
M.Ed. in STEM Education
25 Semester Credits
This program will help you empower students to think like scientists. It was designed in conjunction with The National Institute for STEM Education (NISE) and Accelerate Learning and offers a holistic overview of historical and current issues impacting integrated science education while cultivating research-based strategies to improve student learning.
M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership
31 Semester Credits
This degree is designed to equip you with the knowledge and tools to help other teachers reach their full potential. You’ll learn to interpret research on leadership models, teacher evaluation, and motivation, and use it to develop professional learning opportunities that promote continuous improvement
M.Ed. in Teaching English Learners
31 Semester Credits
English language learners are the fastest growing student population and educators need specialized training to work with them effectively. This program is built to help teachers reach these students, bridge cultural gaps, and differentiate their curriculum according to individual student needs.
M.A. in Elementary Teaching
34 Semester Credits
The Master of Arts in Elementary Teaching degree is designed for those who want to be elementary teachers but have bachelor’s degrees in non-education fields. By building a solid foundation in elementary education, you’ll earn a master’s degree and be prepared for a career of working with young learners.
M.A. in Secondary Teaching
34 Semester Credits
The Master of Arts in Secondary Teaching is designed for students who have bachelor’s degrees in non-education fields but want to be teachers at the secondary level. By building a solid foundation in secondary education, you’ll earn a master’s degree and be prepared for a career in teaching at the secondary level.
BSN to MSN
31 Semester Credits
Earning your Master’s in Nursing means you’re ready to become a leader in the healthcare field. If you’re a registered nurse with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, this is the next step on the path to be a nurse educator or nurse manager. With an MSN from ACE, students gain greater knowledge and expertise, potential for career advancement or extension through a different role, and more variety in career options.
M.S. in Health Informatics
33 Semester Credits
The M.S. in Health Informatics applies data science to healthcare to enhance decision making and improve patient health outcomes. As a student in ACE’s innovative program, you’ll advance your career by learning to design, implement, and evaluate informatics solutions to complex challenges facing health organizations today. Prepare yourself for a variety of careers in this growing and essential field.
M.S. in Organizational Leadership
34 Semester Credits
ACE’s M.S. in Organizational Leadership helps current and aspiring leaders learn to promote positive change, make data-informed decisions, lead by example, and solve complex problems with sustainable solutions. Using real-world case studies that bring leadership philosophies to life, you will learn to improve organizational performance, strengthen your leadership, and have the tools to advance your career and succeed. In short, you’ll train to be the kind of leader that other leaders seek.
Master of Healthcare Administration
36 Semester Credits
The Master of Healthcare Administration prepares students for advanced leadership roles in the healthcare field, providing real world experience in management and strategy development. It also includes coursework that results in eligibility to take the Lean Healthcare exam.
RN to MSN
55 Semester Credits
Turn your RN into an MSN with this accelerated program that also allows you to earn a bachelor’s degree on the way to your master’s. Designed to help you excel in evidence-based decision making, informatics, global perspectives and innovative thinking, this program prepares graduates to serve in educational or administrative roles in nursing.
B.S. in Applied Management & Leadership
36 Semester Credits
The Bachelor of Science in Applied Management and Leadership is a bachelor completion program that is built as a transfer-friendly degree-completion program, providing adult students with the knowledge and skills to become and advance as managers and leaders within their respective fields. If you only have an associate degree or credits toward an undergraduate program, then this program is for you. Graduates of this program are trained to decipher financial statements and make decisions about future business performance. They develop, prepare, and manage marketing strategies taking consumer data into consideration. Those who earn the degree also determine ways to organize and lead many aspects of a variety of projects. And, by the end of the program, you will have also taken up to 6 credits (two classes) that can be applied to a master’s degree! This allows you to save time and money not just on completing your bachelor’s degree, but you can also have a head start on your master’s degree while still in the bachelor completion program
B.S. in Healthcare Administration
36 Semester Credits
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration is a bachelor completion program designed for working healthcare professionals, or individuals who want to transition to the healthcare field, who have some college credit and want an accessible and affordable option to complete their degree in healthcare administration. Designed for individuals with an associates degree or some college credit, this bachelor’s degree completion program gives you a direct pathway toward earning a bachelor’s degree*. This program explores current legal and ethical issues in the growing and diverse field of healthcare administration, and provides students with a foundation in marketing, finance, human resources, and information management. You will learn leadership skills and other skills critical to a healthcare administrator such as effective communication, technology, critical thinking. This program includes a dual credit course, so by the end of the program you will have three credits that can be applied toward the Master of Healthcare Administration degree.
RN to BSN
30 Semester Credits
The RN to BSN is a nursing bachelor completion program designed for current RNs looking to take the next step in advancing their careers. With a BSN you gain advanced nursing knowledge and expanded professional skills to excel in a global and increasingly complex healthcare system. Nurses with a BSN qualify for more jobs and earn higher salaries than associate degree nurses.
You’ll have faculty support as you navigate your courses with our faculty to student ratio of 1:20. Textbooks are included in our cost, and they can be accessed using your mobile device, too! The RN-BSN program can be completed in as few as 12 months and also includes an international experience where you will meet and interact with your colleagues from Peru as you examine healthcare from a global perspective.
Certificate in Adult Education and Corporate Training
18 Semester Credits
This certificate is designed to help you utilize teaching skills in an environment that requires professional development, team building, or training to improve personal, collaborative skills in adults. Theories of interaction are taught through experiential activities that you can apply to training opportunities.
Certificate in Advanced Graduate Study
30 Semester Credits
This program is designed for students wishing to design their own program of study at the post-master’s, advanced level. Students can choose from a variety of courses to study the topics they want to study.
Certificate in Content Area Instruction
18 Semester Credits
This program is designed to help those wanting to teach at the secondary or college level meet education requirements. With over 10 majors, it allows you to obtain 18-credit hours in the content area of your choosing.
Certificate in English as a Second Language and Bilingual Education
18 Semester Credits
This certificate was designed for current K-12 teachers who are interested in working with English language learners. Throughout your coursework, you will get strategies for supporting students as they learn English.
Certificate in Essential Employability Skills
18 Semester Credits
The Certificate in Essential Employability Skills is designed to help students build the skills necessary for success in the workplace. No matter the field or career, the professional, personal and teamwork skills covered in this program are applicable and highly valued in just about any workplace.
Certificate in Executive Healthcare Quality and Financial Management
18 Semester Credits
This graduate certificate is designed for current healthcare professionals wishing to advance their skills in areas such as leadership, strategy, finance and more. It also includes a micro-credential sequence that upon completion results in eligibility to take the Lean Healthcare exam.
Certificate in Higher Education
18 Semester Credits
This program is designed for students wishing to learn more about the key areas of higher education. Students will learn about relevant higher education topics that will allow them to advance their knowledge and career in higher education.
Certificate in Nursing Education and Simulation
15 Semester Credits
If you’re a new nurse educator – or thinking about becoming one – this is the program for you. This graduate-level certificate will prepare you to teach using the latest simulation tools that replicate patient care scenarios. You’ll also explore ways to prepare, design, implement and evaluate teaching strategies that are the right fit for your students.
Certificate in Nursing Leadership and Management
15 Semester Credits
Are you a nurse with your eye on a leadership role? Are you a new nursing manager or director and want to enhance your skills and marketability? If nursing leadership is your goal, this is the program for you. This graduate-level certificate program will prepare you for the challenges you’ll face as a leader in today’s complex and demanding healthcare environment. Discover how to model leadership that reflects ethical and critical decision-making, collaborative relationships, responsible fiscal stewardship, and principles of quality improvement.
Certificate in Organizational Leadership
18 Semester Credits
The Certificate in Organizational Leadership supports leadership as a personal and professional journey preparing graduate students to contribute to their professional communities as highly effective leaders capable of addressing real-world problems through evidence-based decision making, the use of leadership frameworks, theories and philosophies, communication, collaboration, ethics, cultural responsiveness, strategic planning, and innovation, through a variety of settings, including virtual workplaces. The certificate provides leadership skill development that spans across all disciplines including education, healthcare, nursing, administration, and business.
Certificate in Teacher Leadership
18 Semester Credits
Developed to enhance professional skills, this program provides an opportunity for teachers to learn how to support other teachers through learning how to help them reach their potential in teaching.
Certificate in Teaching English Learners
16 Semester Credits
This program is designed to prepare educators to bridge cultural gaps and differentiate curriculum to meet the needs of the fastest growing student population: English language learners.
Certificate in Telehealth
9 Semester Credits
With just a few taps on a smartphone, patients are connecting with their health care professionals from whenever and wherever they are. The goal of this certificate program is to help you become the kind of health care manager or administrator who is prepared for wherever that technology takes you and your organization. Find out how to use telehealth to improve access for patients, increase the efficiency of healthcare delivery and work toward better outcomes for your patients.
Certificate in Texas Educational Leadership
18 Semester Credits
This program is offered in Texas only. It is for educators who wish to become an assistant principal or principal and need the Principal as Instructional Leader (EC-12) certification. It will prepare candidates for the Principal as Instructional Leader (EC-12) licensure exam and ensure they are ready for school leadership.
Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Elementary Education
24 Semester Credits
This program is designed for those who want to be elementary teachers but have bachelor’s degrees in non-education fields. By building a solid foundation in elementary education, it will prepare you for a career of working with young learners.
Certificate Transition to Teaching in Secondary Education
18 Semester Credits
This Certificate in Transition to Teaching in Secondary Education program is designed for those who want to be teachers but have a bachelor’s degree in a non-education field. By building a solid foundation in secondary education, it will prepare you for a career in teaching at the secondary level.
Certificate in Virtual Instruction
22 Semester Credits
The Certificate in Virtual Instruction will help you transform your teaching strategies to fit virtual formats. Grounded in current research and best practices, your assignments will help you become a leader in this rapidly evolving field. This transferable certificate can lead to a full degree by adding additional coursework.
Non-Degree/Individual Courses
0 Semester Credits
Students-at-large are eligible to take individual graduate courses at ACE, with the exception of student teaching, field experience or internship courses. Please see below for further admission requirements.
M.B.A. in Social Impact
37 Semester Credits
The online MBA in Social Impact from American College of Education combines the rigor of a traditional MBA with the power of doing good. This unique program is for business professionals with a desire for more – more knowledge, more opportunities and more impact. It’s the right choice for students who want to become leaders in their field or excel as entrepreneurs in the complex global community while also using the power of business for good.
Micro-credentials
0 Semester Credits
Micro-credentials are smaller, shorter programs of study (4 designated courses) that are narrowly focused so that you can get specific skills in your chosen field. You'll earn a digital badge and official credit — it even goes on your transcript.
Take A Class
0 Semester Credits
At the American College of Education, you can enroll in a single class to get started right away, without a long-term commitment.
Program Spotlight
MBA in Social Impact
This unique program is for business professionals with a desire for more – more knowledge, more opportunities and more impact. It’s the right choice for students who want to become leaders in their field or excel as entrepreneurs in the complex global community while also using the power of business for good.
$10,325
37 SEMESTER CREDITS, 18 MONTHS
M.Ed. in Educational Leadership
You’ll develop the strategies to design and implement a shared school vision — one that reflects a core set of values surrounding equity, diversity, digital citizenship, and community. Through systematic problem solving and data-driven decision making, this program will shape you to be a reflective and responsive educational leader.
$9,500
34 SEMESTER CREDITS, 18 MONTHS
RN to MSN
Turn your RN into an MSN with this accelerated program that also allows you to earn a bachelor’s degree on the way to your master’s. Designed to help you excel in evidence-based decision making, informatics, global perspectives and innovative thinking, this program prepares graduates to serve in educational or administrative roles in nursing.
$19,755
55 SEMESTER CREDITS, 31 MONTHS
Professional Development
Non-Degree/Individual Courses
Students-at-large are eligible to take individual graduate courses at ACE, with the exception of student teaching, field experience or internship courses. Please see below for further admission requirements.
Micro-credentials
Micro-credentials are smaller, shorter programs of study (3 designated courses) that are narrowly focused so that you can get specific skills in your chosen field. You’ll earn a digital badge and official credit — it even goes on your transcript.
Take A Class
At the American College of Education, you can enroll in a single class to get started right away, without a long-term commitment.
1Source: ACE Student Right to Know