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Apply NowA leader in online learning, the University of West Florida offers numerous online programs to help you become a part of the next generation of big thinkers. Ranked in the top 10 in Public Universities of the South by U.S. News & World Report in 2024, we are committed to providing an affordable, future-focused education designed for modern learners.
Our online degree programs are designed to fit your demanding schedule. We offer multiple start dates each year, so you can begin your degree program when it works best for you. Choose from programs in health sciences, nursing, social work, education, technology and more. Achieve your educational and professional goals with a degree from UWF Online.
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UWF Online Degrees
Bachelor’s Programs
- Accounting, BSBA
- Bachelor of General Studies, BGS
- Clinical Lab Sciences, B.S. - MLT to MLS
- Criminal Justice, B.A.
- Exceptional Student and Elementary Education, B.A.
- Finance, BSBA
- General Business, BSBA
- Global Hospitality and Tourism, B.S.
- Health Sciences, B.S. – Behavior Analysis
- Health Sciences, B.S. - General
- Health Sciences, B.S. - Healthcare Administration
- Human Resource Management, BSBA
- Instructional Design and Technology, B.S.
- Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, B.A. - Community Education
- Maritime Studies, B.A.
- Psychology, B.A.
- Public Health, B.S.
- RN to BSN
- Supply Chain Management, BSBA
Master’s Programs
- Accountancy, M.Acc.
- Behavior Analysis, M.S.
- Computer Sciences, M.S.
- Criminal Justice, M.S.
- Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed.
- Curriculum and Instruction, Ed.S.
- Cybersecurity, M.S.
- Data Science, M.S.
- Educational Leadership, M.Ed.
- English, M.A.
- Environmental Science, M.S.
- Exceptional Student Education, M.A. - Applied Behavior Analysis
- Exceptional Student Education, M.A. - Special Education
- Executive MBA: Leadership Practice and Purpose
- Family Nurse Practitioner FNP, MSN
- Geographic Informational Science Administration, M.S.
- Health Promotion and Wellness, M.S.
- Healthcare Administration, MHA
- Information Technology, M.S.
- Instructional Design and Performance Technology, M.Ed.
- International Affairs, M.A.
- Master of Business Administration, MBA
- Mathematical Sciences, M.S.
- Movement Sciences & Health, M.S. – Sports Performance and Coaching Specialization
- Nursing Education, MSN
- Nursing Leadership, MSN
- Political Science, M.A.
- Public Administration, MSA
- Public Health, MPH
- Reading, M.Ed.
- Social Work, MSW
- Sport Administration, MSA
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
- Advanced Business Analytics Certificate
- Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate
- Business Analytics Certificate
- Business Essentials Certificate
- Chemistry for Laboratory Health Sciences Certificate
- Data in the Workplace Certificate
- Data Science Certificate
- Engineering Professional Certificate
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate
- Essentials of Accounting Certificate
- Finance Certificate
- Fraud Examinations Certificate
- GIS Certificate
- Human Resources Management Certificate
- Information Security Management Certificate
- Intelligence Analysis Certificate
- Management Development Certificate
- Medical Laboratory Sciences Certificate
- Special Topics in Healthcare Administration Certificate
Graduate Certificate Programs
- Acquisition and Contract Administration Certificate
- Advanced Data Science Certificate
- Applied Behavior Analysis Certificates
- Business Analytics Graduate Certificate
- Current and Emerging Instructional Technology Certificate
- Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate
- Cybersecurity Management Certificate
- Data Science Graduate Certificate
- Entrepreneurship Graduate Certificate
- GIS Graduate Certificate
- Graduate Business Foundations
- Health Informatics Certificate
- Human Performance Improvement Certificate
- Human Resources Management Graduate Certificate
- Managing Sustainability and Resiliency
- Nursing Education Graduate Certificate
- Online Teaching and Learning
- Public Health - Emergency Management and Infection Control
- Public Health - Environmental and Occupational Health
- Sport Analytics Graduate Certificate
- Supply Chain Logistics Management Graduate Certificate
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Administration
Business
- Accountancy, M.Acc.
- Accounting, BSBA
- Executive Business Administration: Leadership Practice and Purpose, MBA
- Finance, BSBA
- General Business, BSBA
- Global Hospitality and Tourism, B.S.
- Human Resource Management, BSBA
- Master of Business Administration, MBA
Earth and Environmental Science
- Environmental Science, M.S.
- Geographic Information Science Administration, M.S.
- Maritime Studies, B.A.
Education
- Curriculum & Instruction, M.Ed.
- Curriculum & Instruction, Ed.D
- Curriculum & Instruction, Ed.S
- Educational Leadership, M.Ed.
- Exceptional Student Education, B.A.
- Exceptional Student Education, M.A. - Applied Behavior Analysis
- Exceptional Student Education, M.A. - Special Education
- Instructional and Performance Technology, Ed.D.
- Instructional Design and Performance Technology, M.Ed.
- Instructional Design and Technology, B.S.
- Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, B.A. - Community Education
- Reading, M.Ed.
Medical and Health Sciences
- Behavior Analysis, M.S.
- Clinical Lab Sciences, B.S. – MLT to MLS
- Health Promotion and Wellness, M.S.
- Health Sciences, B.S. – Behavior Analysis
- Health Sciences, B.S. – Healthcare Administration
- Health Sciences, B.S. - General
- Healthcare Administration, MHA
- Movement Sciences & Health, M.S. – Sports Performance and Coaching Specialization
- Psychology, B.A.
- Public Health, B.S.
- Public Health, MPH
- Social Work, MSW
Military/Law Enforcement
Nursing
Technology and Computer Science
Bachelor’s Programs
- Accounting, BSBA
- Bachelor of General Studies, BGS
- Clinical Lab Sciences, B.S. - MLT to MLS
- Criminal Justice, B.A.
- Exceptional Student and Elementary Education, B.A.
- Finance, BSBA
- General Business, BSBA
- Global Hospitality and Tourism, B.S.
- Health Sciences, B.S. – Behavior Analysis
- Health Sciences, B.S. - General
- Health Sciences, B.S. - Healthcare Administration
- Human Resource Management, BSBA
- Instructional Design and Technology, B.S.
- Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, B.A. - Community Education
- Maritime Studies, B.A.
- Psychology, B.A.
- Public Health, B.S.
- RN to BSN
- Supply Chain Management, BSBA
Master’s Programs
- Accountancy, M.Acc.
- Behavior Analysis, M.S.
- Computer Sciences, M.S.
- Criminal Justice, M.S.
- Curriculum and Instruction, M.Ed.
- Curriculum and Instruction, Ed.S.
- Cybersecurity, M.S.
- Data Science, M.S.
- Educational Leadership, M.Ed.
- English, M.A.
- Environmental Science, M.S.
- Exceptional Student Education, M.A. - Applied Behavior Analysis
- Exceptional Student Education, M.A. - Special Education
- Executive MBA: Leadership Practice and Purpose
- Family Nurse Practitioner FNP, MSN
- Geographic Informational Science Administration, M.S.
- Health Promotion and Wellness, M.S.
- Healthcare Administration, MHA
- Information Technology, M.S.
- Instructional Design and Performance Technology, M.Ed.
- International Affairs, M.A.
- Master of Business Administration, MBA
- Mathematical Sciences, M.S.
- Movement Sciences & Health, M.S. – Sports Performance and Coaching Specialization
- Nursing Education, MSN
- Nursing Leadership, MSN
- Political Science, M.A.
- Public Administration, MSA
- Public Health, MPH
- Reading, M.Ed.
- Social Work, MSW
- Sport Administration, MSA
Doctorate Programs
Undergraduate Certificate Programs
- Advanced Business Analytics Certificate
- Applied Behavior Analysis Certificate
- Business Analytics Certificate
- Business Essentials Certificate
- Chemistry for Laboratory Health Sciences Certificate
- Data in the Workplace Certificate
- Data Science Certificate
- Engineering Professional Certificate
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation Certificate
- Essentials of Accounting Certificate
- Finance Certificate
- Fraud Examinations Certificate
- GIS Certificate
- Human Resources Management Certificate
- Information Security Management Certificate
- Intelligence Analysis Certificate
- Management Development Certificate
- Medical Laboratory Sciences Certificate
- Special Topics in Healthcare Administration Certificate
Graduate Certificate Programs
- Acquisition and Contract Administration Certificate
- Advanced Data Science Certificate
- Applied Behavior Analysis Certificates
- Business Analytics Graduate Certificate
- Current and Emerging Instructional Technology Certificate
- Cybersecurity Graduate Certificate
- Cybersecurity Management Certificate
- Data Science Graduate Certificate
- Entrepreneurship Graduate Certificate
- GIS Graduate Certificate
- Graduate Business Foundations
- Health Informatics Certificate
- Human Performance Improvement Certificate
- Human Resources Management Graduate Certificate
- Managing Sustainability and Resiliency
- Nursing Education Graduate Certificate
- Online Teaching and Learning
- Public Health - Emergency Management and Infection Control
- Public Health - Environmental and Occupational Health
- Sport Analytics Graduate Certificate
- Supply Chain Logistics Management Graduate Certificate
- Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Administration
Business
- Accountancy, M.Acc.
- Accounting, BSBA
- Executive Business Administration: Leadership Practice and Purpose, MBA
- Finance, BSBA
- General Business, BSBA
- Global Hospitality and Tourism, B.S.
- Human Resource Management, BSBA
- Master of Business Administration, MBA
Earth and Environmental Science
- Environmental Science, M.S.
- Geographic Information Science Administration, M.S.
- Maritime Studies, B.A.
Education
- Curriculum & Instruction, M.Ed.
- Curriculum & Instruction, Ed.D
- Curriculum & Instruction, Ed.S
- Educational Leadership, M.Ed.
- Exceptional Student Education, B.A.
- Exceptional Student Education, M.A. - Applied Behavior Analysis
- Exceptional Student Education, M.A. - Special Education
- Instructional and Performance Technology, Ed.D.
- Instructional Design and Performance Technology, M.Ed.
- Instructional Design and Technology, B.S.
- Interdisciplinary Social Sciences, B.A. - Community Education
- Reading, M.Ed.
Medical and Health Sciences
- Behavior Analysis, M.S.
- Clinical Lab Sciences, B.S. – MLT to MLS
- Health Promotion and Wellness, M.S.
- Health Sciences, B.S. – Behavior Analysis
- Health Sciences, B.S. – Healthcare Administration
- Health Sciences, B.S. - General
- Healthcare Administration, MHA
- Movement Sciences & Health, M.S. – Sports Performance and Coaching Specialization
- Psychology, B.A.
- Public Health, B.S.
- Public Health, MPH
- Social Work, MSW
Military/Law Enforcement
Nursing
Technology and Computer Science
Why Join UWF Argos Online?
With competitive tuition costs and financial aid opportunities, we work with our Argos to provide access to further their education to unleash their full potential.
World-renowned faculty and robust support resources provide the dynamic opportunities our students need to make an impact in the world.
With multiple start dates per year and convenient online access, UWF students receive a dynamic, high-quality online learning experience.
UWF is recognized as a Gold-level University and ranked No. 5 in the nation for Military Friendly Schools and designated a Military Spouse Friendly School.
Although I live 800 miles away from the UWF campus, I am so proud to be an Argo! I chose UWF because they support military members and military spouses (like me). I love that I am able to pursue my education degree and I hope to become a Florida certified teacher.
As an online student, pursuing my second master's degree, I chose UWF because of its credibility and affordability. The reputation of UWF makes me proud to be a part of the student body.
I am proud to be a part of a top-ranked university in Florida! And my experience is not just based on academic achievement—all of my professors have made a significant impact in my life. The UWF faculty members have not only equipped me with knowledge but also nurtured my character and instilled in me the values that will guide my journey beyond the university walls. I feel truly cared for and recognized as an individual. Go Argos!
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Ranked Best Online Bachelor’s Programs
$53,000 median wages a year after graduation
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UWF Online News
UWF online programs rank among best in U.S. News and World Report
The University of West Florida ranked among the best in the nation in the 2025 U.S. News and World Report Best Online College rankings. UWF ranked 39th among more than 350 institutions for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs and 25th for Best Online Bachelor’s Programs for Veterans in the rankings released on Jan. 21. This marks an improvement from 2024 when UWF’s online bachelor’s programs ranked 45th overall and 30th for veterans, and this is UWF’s highest ranking to date in the veterans category.
UWF students win first place in the 2024 Southeastern Hedge Fund Strategy Competition
University of West Florida Lewis Bear Jr. College of Business students took home a first-place win at the 2024 Southeastern Hedge Fund Strategy Competition. The competition is hosted by the J. Mack Robinson College of Business at Georgia State University. The student team beat out students from 28 other universities, including Duke, University of Florida and University of Texas. The two students will split a $10,000 award.
UWF’s student-managed Argo Bond Fund places second in national competition
The University of West Florida’s student-managed Argo Bond Fund placed second among the nation’s student-managed bond funds at the Quinnipiac University Global Asset Management Education’s (QGAME) Global Portfolio Competition held on March 20-21 in New York City. More than 150 universities and 1,400 students participated in the competition.