Boston University

Boston University

Boston University is a private research university, established in 1869, offering a plethora of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through its 17 Schools and Colleges and more than 250 fields of study.

Boston University is a community of activists, a place where students seek experiences in the world around them to enhance their classroom learning. Our students don't just study abroad, they pursue internships in other countries to gain first-hand knowledge. Our students work as journalists in Washington, D.C., attend lectures given by many of the world's top scholars and leaders, see plays before they make it big on Broadway, and enjoy the music of some of the best musicians in the world.

Read on to learn how exciting your educational experience can be at Boston University.

Boston University can meet your needs

We’ve taken great care to assure that you can get the education you want. No matter where you live, no matter what your job, no matter how hectic your schedule is.

At Boston University Online, you can earn your degree during the hours and in the location that work best for you—without settling for anything less than the resources and distinction of a great university.

At Boston University you will...

* Learn from world-class faculty

* Join a respected alumni network of over 250,000 students worldwide

* Interact with other motivated students

* Engage in simulations, discussions, and multimedia presentations

* Gain the knowledge and credentials you need to achieve your goals

Online degrees

Boston University Online is proud to offer outstanding academic opportunities in a wide range of disciplines at both the graduate and undergraduate level. We have programs of interest for almost everyone whether you seek to gain in-depth expertise through a degree program, update your professional skills with a certificate, or explore a topic that catches your eye in an individual course.

Masters programs

Master of Criminal Justice

Professional demands may be shifting and expanding but so are opportunities for career growth and success. The Boston University Online Master of Criminal Justice (MCJ) is designed specifically for the working law enforcement professional who seeks to achieve distinction by blending practical experience with scholarly achievement.

Taught by leading criminal justice faculty who have extensive experience as law enforcement officers, corrections experts, attorneys, and investigators, the online Master of Criminal Justice will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to:

*Advance your career to lead the criminal justice community
*Analyze criminal justice issues using disciplined research methods
*Expand your professional competencies in criminal justice administration and practice
*Assess law enforcement policies
*Implement change within the criminal justice system
*Teach in the field of criminal justice

Distance Education Post-Professional Master of Science in Occupational Therapy

The Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) from Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College is a 22-month post-professional distance education program. It is designed to build on the knowledge and skills practicing occupational therapists have acquired from their BS-level professional program and clinical practice. You will use this foundation in the 11-course MSOT program to develop more advanced critical thinking and problem-solving skills that will support you as an effective practitioner.

Ranked #1 Best Graduate Program in Occupational Therapy in U.S. News & World Report 2008, BU Sargent College is dedicated to providing high-quality education. Come work with award-winning faculty, benefit from our mentorship model and experience the flexibility of the BU difference. Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., one of six nationally recognized accrediting agencies.

Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.

Doctoral programs

Distance Education transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy

The highly-ranked transitional Doctor of Physical Therapy (tDPT) program from Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College prepares graduates to function as independent practitioners and critical thinkers in a changing society and healthcare environment. Our tDPT program bridges the gap between BS/MS degree entry-level practitioners and the current DPT entry-level graduate. Designed specifically for practicing physical therapy professionals, this 8-course distance education program can be completed within 16 months.

As a leader in the field, Boston University is the only private institution in the country with five nationally ranked programs in the health and rehabilitation sciences. Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., one of six nationally recognized accrediting agencies.


Distance Education Post-Professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy

Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College's premier post-professional Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) distance education program prepares healthcare professionals to actively shape health and rehabilitation services. Our 20-month program provides you with the highest level of quality education, flexibility and a strong mentorship model. You are paired in a one-on-one relationship with a peer and faculty member who provides each student with personal guidance throughout the 10-course OTD program.

BU Sargent College is dedicated to providing high-quality education and is ranked #1 for the Best Graduate Program in Occupational Therapy in U.S. News & World Report 2008. Come work with award-winning faculty, benefit from our one-on-one mentorship model and experience the flexibility of the BU difference. Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., one of six nationally recognized accrediting agencies.


Boston University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.

Why distance education?

Boston University Online graduate degree programs are carefully designed to provide students with the tools they need not only to succeed in their careers, but to become leaders in their field.

Boston University Online offers two unique doctoral programs in addition to a variety of graduate degrees at the master's level. These programs provide students with an in-depth theoretical foundation as well as strategies for meeting the challenges and demands of today's marketplace. This dual focus on both the abstract and the practical has become the hallmark of success for our graduates, who are now shaping the future of their professions through their knowledge and leadership.

Boston University Online is busy cultivating rich learning experiences at the undergraduate level. Currently, we offer two courses in genetics and biomedicine as well as a unique degree completion program for students who have earned college credit but have not yet finished their degree requirements.

Whether you are interested in an individual online course or a degree program, you can get started at any time. We accept registrations and applications for undergraduate programs year round. Our students also gain all the advantages of an online education. They are able to achieve the credential they seek by studying from their own location, and during hours that are convenient for them. You can apply to begin a Boston University Online graduate degree program at any time classes are offered throughout the year.