Online Programs Welcome to Brescia Online!

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Brescia University Online was ranked 2nd best Online College in Kentucky for 2016-17 by Affordable Colleges Online. Schools were recognized for a balanced combination of affordability, academic rigor, support and flexibility.


Associate degrees

Associate of Science in Business

The online Business major at Brescia University provides students with an introduction to the basic business models and modern business practices. Students also learn skills needed for the conduct of business in a variety of organizations and environments.

Associate of Science in Psychology

The online Associate of Science in Psychology provides students an introduction to Psychology and provides a strong foundation for multiple career paths. Students can also continue on to the completely online Bachelor’s degree of Psychology and Masters of Science in Clinical Psychology at Brescia University.

Associate of Arts or Science in Integrated Studies

The online Associate of Art or Science in Integrated Studies at Brescia University allows students the ability to create a customized program to help them meet their personal and career goals. Students experience a broad education and learn a number of critical skills, including communication and math literacy.

Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts

The Liberal Arts online associate degree provides students with a wide knowledge-base in areas of communication, language and literature, religion and philosophy, fine arts, natural science and math, and studies in social and behavioral sciences.

Associate of Arts in Human Services

Human Services is the study and provision of human and social services to individuals and communities. The Human Services associate degree prepares students for entry-level positions in a variety of human service agencies.

Associate of Arts in Theology

The Theology Program is grounded in the Roman Catholic faith tradition and reflects the Second Vatican Council’s commitments to ecumenism, religious liberty, a deeper study of the wellsprings of the sources of the Catholic tradition, and a reaffirmation of traditional religious vocations. This associate’s degree provides the foundation of knowledge and skills and will prepare graduates to continue to Brescia University’s Bachelor of Arts Degree in Theology. Supported by a strong liberal arts tradition, Brescia students are empowered to aspire to an independent spirit, creative adaptability to change, and openness to lifelong learning.

General Education Courses

Brescia University is bringing online general education courses to you! The online courses will provide an excellent alternative route to the exclusively on-campus general education courses and will decrease scheduling conflicts and gaps. Brescia’s online courses are the ideal way to maximize your time and realize your potential.

Communication Sciences and Disorder Prerequisites

Brescia University offers Communication Sciences and Disorders prerequisite courses online for students with bachelor’s degrees in other fields. Students can become eligible to apply for the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology in as little as one year. Learn more at: Pre-SLP


Bachelor degrees

Bachelor of Science in Business

The business world is competitive and fluid. As business models and theories evolve, so must the skills of today’s business men and women. If your career is starting to stagnate, stir things up by going back to school. The Bachelor of Science in Business from Brescia University is administered fully online by faculty members who are experienced and accomplished in the field.

Bachelor of Science in Business with an Emphasis in Human Resource Management

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Business, Emphasis in Human Resource Management, provides students with knowledge of business models and modern business practices, as well as an in-depth study of Human Resources.  According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Human Resource Managers are vital to the strategic operation of any business, and service as an important link between management and employees.  Employment of human resources managers is projected to grow 6 percent from 2019 to 2029, faster than the average for all occupations.  The Bachelor of Science in Business from Brescia University with an Emphasis in Human Resource Management from Brescia University is administered fully online by faculty members who are experienced and accomplished in the field.

Bachelor of Science in Accounting

The online Bachelor of Science in Business degree offered at Brescia University is designed with the adult student in mind. The online business degree can be completed all while attending class and completing assignments from the convenience of your own computer wherever and whenever you choose.

Bachelor of Science in Communication Science and Disorders

Brescia University’s 100% online bachelor’s degree in Communication Science and Disorders encompasses classroom learning and practicum experiences that embrace individuality among students pursuing their education in a positive learning environment. Speech-language pathologists are health care professionals who evaluate and treat problems related to speech sound production, comprehension and production of language, cognition, voice, stuttering, swallowing, and hearing for individuals across the lifespan that result from various etiologies. At Brescia, we adhere to the current standards of the American-Speech-Language-Hearing Association to challenge and prepare our students as they continue into their Master’s program at Brescia University.

Bachelor of Arts or Science in Integrated Studies

The Bachelor of Arts or Science in Integrated Studies is designed to offer students the freedom and responsibility to develop individualized programs. Upon completion of Integrated Studies requirements, the B.A. or B.S. degree is conferred according to the university standards for those degrees.

Bachelor of Arts in Theology with Emphasis in Pastoral Studies

The Bachelor of Arts in Theology with Emphasis in Pastoral Studies Degree Completion Program delivers efficient and high quality courses in theology and pastoral studies. This online degree completion provides an avenue for church volunteers and ministers to complete their degrees in theology.

Bachelor of Social Work (BSW)

The Bachelor of Social Work Program provides degree-seeking students with the knowledge required for the social work field, as well as opportunities for practical application.

Bachelor of Science in Psychology

The Bachelors of Psychology degree completion program provides students with advanced training in Psychology and provides a foundation for multiple career paths including business, law school, social science, behavior sciences, and more.


Master degrees

Certificate in Accounting Program – Post Baccalaureate

Brescia University offers an accelerated online certificate program in accounting that is designed specifically for persons who have already completed a bachelor’s degree in another field. Those individuals who cannot participate in traditional classrooms can now take accounting courses online.

Master of Business Administration

Brescia University’s Master of Business Administration program is designed specifically for the experienced, time-conscious professional with leadership potential and strong quantitative skills. The primary goal of the MBA program is to equip participants with skills and competencies needed to function effectively and ethically as organizational leaders in an increasingly competitive global work environment. International students can benefit from curriculum practicum training (CPT) upon enrollment.

Master of Science in Clinical Psychology

Brescia University’s Master of Science in Clinical Psychology program is designed to prepare students for various health care services. Direct and supportive services include diagnosis and treatment of an emotional, mental, anxiety, or addictive disorder that affects the function of individuals, groups, or families. The Master of Science in Clinical Psychology program prepares students to meet the educational and practicum requirements necessary to become licensed as a psychological associate (LPA) in the state of Kentucky. For licensed psychological associates who are ready to apply for the next level of licensure in Kentucky, Brescia University offers the additional coursework some students may need to become licensed as psychological practitioners.

Master of Science (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology

Brescia University’s Master of Science (M.S.) in Speech-Language Pathology program is designed to prepare students for the growing field of speech and communication disorders and to train speech-pathologists to provide a full range of communicative services.The Master of Science (M.S.) education program in speech-language pathology {distance education} at Brescia University is a Candidate for Accreditation by the Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology (CAA) of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2200 Research Boulevard, #310, Rockville, MD 20850, 800-498-2071 or 301-296-5700. Candidacy is a “preaccreditation” status with the CAA, awarded to developing or emerging programs for a maximum period of 5 years.

Communication Sciences and Disorder Prerequisites

Brescia University offers Communication Sciences and Disorders prerequisite courses online for students with bachelor’s degrees in other fields. Students can become eligible to apply for the M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology in as little as one year. Learn more at: Pre-SLP

Master of Social Work

Brescia University’s Master of Social Work degree prepares advanced generalist social workers with the specialized skills to offer therapy, address complex problems, use evidence-based practice interventions, engage in scientific inquiry, and take leadership roles within their work environments and on behalf of the profession. Brescia’s MSW program teaches the advanced skills needed by social workers across the country.


Certificates Online

Theology Certificate Program

Brescia University Theology Certificate Program prepares students who wish to serve the Church in catechetical and/or lay ministerial roles in the Church, to provide continuing education for students who may already be serving the Church, to cultivate the personal, spiritual, theological, pastoral, and professional qualities needed for effective Christian ministry, to assist students in discerning their vocation to love, and to provide a foundational knowledge base for students who wish to later pursue a Theology/Pastoral Studies degree.