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Transform your future in healthcare or nursing with online programs built for working professionals. At American College of Education (ACE), our certificate, bachelor’s completion, master’s and post-master’s programs are affordable and designed to help you keep growing without stepping away from your career.
Learn from experienced faculty who bring real-world knowledge into every course. You’ll build the leadership skills to guide teams, shape policy and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Whether you want to lead in clinical settings, expand into administration or drive change in public health, our programs align with today’s demands. With engaging online coursework and affordable tuition, ACE equips you to move forward with confidence at every stage of your journey.
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Bachelor's Degrees
Master's Degrees
Doctoral Degrees
Certificates
Micro-Credentials
RN to BSN
Elevate your nursing career with this online program designed for RNs who want to qualify for new positions, increase their pay and develop new skills. Coursework emphasizes evidence-based decision-making, informatics and technical skills, innovative thinking, and other career-ready abilities. By engaging with research, theory and practice, you can learn to solve problems in micro- and macro-systems to ensure effective patient care.
Upon completion, you can help fill the growing need for skilled nurses in all areas of the growing field of healthcare.
B.S. in Healthcare Administration
Learn the skills to pursue careers in the growing field of healthcare administration. Designed as a bachelor’s completion program, ACE makes it simple to turn your existing college credits into a clear path forward. With 60 credits to begin and up to 90 transferable, you’re already well on your way to completing your bachelor’s. Develop the foundational skills to become a leader in all types of healthcare settings. With hands-on coursework taught by expert faculty, you will cover data analysis, principles in community health, leadership and more. This program values interdisciplinary collaboration and evidence-based decision-making.
Upon completion, you will have the ability to evaluate research, shape health policy and apply ethical standards to help improve health outcomes.
M.Ed. in Health and Wellness Education
Empower individuals and communities to live healthier lives with advanced teaching skills and strategies in education. Learn how to apply research to formulate effective health programs for schools, community agencies and healthcare settings. With courses rooted in theory and aligned with professional standards, you can position yourself to become a leader in health education.
Upon completion, you will be ready to take the Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) exam. This nationally recognized acknowledgement of your expertise can help you qualify for the career you want in health and wellness education.
Master of Healthcare Administration
Prepare to guide teams and shape decisions as an administrative leader in the dynamic field of healthcare. Develop the skills in strategy, technology, leadership and professionalism that you need to reach the next level. Benefit from application-based coursework taught by expert faculty who can teach you how to translate your learning to real practice. Learn how to communicate and collaborate with personnel, departments and stakeholders in all types of healthcare settings.
The program requires a supervised practicum that provides real-world experience in the rapidly growing and evolving healthcare industry.
Master of Public Health
Prepare for careers in public health, advocacy or education in government, nonprofit or major private organizations. This application-based degree is designed to equip you with the skills you need to impact your community and the world. Expert faculty can help you develop a strong understanding of evidence-based best practices in public health. Coursework includes biostatistics, disaster readiness, public health assessment and more.
Your program culminates in a built-in practicum where you can apply your learning to gain real-world experience in a professional setting.
RN to MSN
Become a nurse leader by transforming your RN to a BSN and then into an MSN with this efficient online program. If you are looking for the best value for your graduate degree in nursing, this degree path was designed for you. Throughout the program you will develop key competencies, all while maximizing the value of your hard work. Learning includes state-of-the-art technology with guidance from expert faculty.
Coursework for your BSN emphasizes population health and nurse informatics. While earning your MSN, you will choose a focus of nurse administrator or educator.
BSN to MSN
Take your BSN to the next level and prepare for leadership positions in nursing. Whether you want to lead, teach or focus on a specialization that fuels your passion for this compassionate career path, this program is designed to help you reach your goals. With coursework that combines core competencies with expert guidance in holistic care, patient safety and community relations, you can learn to turn your advanced education into effective practice.
Through a comprehensive curriculum, you will balance research, theory and hands-on practice to develop expertise in patient-centered care. Learn more about earning your master’s in nursing with this efficient online program.
Ed.S. in Nursing Education
Prepare to teach and mentor the next generation of nurses with this efficient, fully online Ed.S. in Nursing Education program. Help fill the growing need for more RNs in our evolving and rapidly growing healthcare system. Benefit from a unique interdisciplinary approach to learning that explores the science of education and learning.
Coursework helps you develop the competencies to evaluate curriculum, develop teaching strategies and integrate new technology to enhance learning.
Ed.D. in Nursing Educatoin
Prepare to become a nurse educator with this fully online Doctorate of Education in Nursing Education. Designed to meet the urgent demand for more RNs in today’s rapidly evolving healthcare system, the program equips you with the expertise to teach, mentor and lead the next generation of nurses.
Interdisciplinary coursework includes scholarly research to inform your dissertation while helping you develop the competencies to evaluate curriculum, develop teaching strategies and apply technology to promote learning.
Ed.S. in Public Health Education
Take the next step in your public health career with our Education Specialist program—a path designed for healthcare professionals who are passionate about making a real difference in disease prevention and health promotion. Develop the competencies necessary to address public health issues in local and international communities, without the completion of a dissertation. You’ll learn from expert faculty who connect research directly to real-world challenges, so you can confidently address public health concerns wherever they arise. Invest in yourself and the well-being of those you serve with a program built to elevate your career and your ability to drive positive change.
Ed.D. in Public Health Education
Drive change in public health through advanced education and leadership. Prepare to make an impact, whether you aspire to serve schools, your community or global health organizations. Benefit from immersive coursework grounded in evidence-based practices for improving population health, both directly and through public policy. The curriculum blends research, theory and practice to equip you with the skills to lead in this vital field.
As part of the program, you will complete a dissertation that allows you to apply research to real-world challenges and contribute new knowledge to the discipline. Upon graduation, you’ll be prepared to address public health issues in local, national and international communities.
Certificate in Professional Skills in Travel Nursing
Enhance your expertise and grow your travel nursing career with our online certificate program, created in collaboration with The Gypsy Nurse. Led by expert faculty, you can gain a solid foundation in communication, strategy, self-management and other essential areas of this diverse career path. Upon completion, you will be equipped to work in a variety of healthcare settings.
Curriculum is designed to meet the needs of today’s healthcare organizations. Whether you already have a successful career or aspire to become a travel nurse, connect with us to learn more about this efficient program.
Micro-credential in Public Health and Health Leadership
Gain targeted skills in leadership and public health with this efficient, online micro-credential. This course is designed for health professionals and educators who are passionate about making a lasting impact on public health policy and delivery for diverse communities. Courses also teach epidemiology from a leadership perspective. Expert faculty will guide your education and help you understand how to apply your learning in professional practice.
Whether you need to earn credentials for public health requirements or want to advance in your career, learn more about the benefits of this focused micro-credential program.
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Built for Healthcare Professionals
Efficient programs tailored for nurses, health educators and healthcare administrator leaders looking to advance.
Focused Online Learning
100% Online courses structured to keep you on track toward your goals.
Applied Focus
Courses explore real-world care, communication, patient advocacy and public health.
Stackable Credentials
At ACE, credits from a micro-credential and certificate can be applied toward degree completion for a bachelor’s and master’s.
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