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Online Master’s Degree Programs in Delaware

Online master’s degree programs provide Delaware residents with the opportunity to enroll in various types of graduate degree programs without having to regularly attend campus-based classes, and many online master’s programs do not require any campus visits. This means that residents of Delaware have a broad range of convenient options for earning a master’s degree through colleges and universities in their state that offer online programs, as well as through schools located outside of Delaware that offer online master’s programs that accept out-of-state applicants.

This page provides an overview of the schools in Delaware that offer online master’s programs in the state’s most common areas for master’s-level studies, based on an analysis of graduation data collected by the US Department of Education for its Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). In addition, the sections below provide Delaware residents with information on some of the options for earning a master’s degree online via accredited non-profit colleges and universities located in neighboring and regional states.

Schools in Delaware That Offer Online Master’s Programs

Delaware has a relatively small system of public universities that is overseen by the Delaware Department of Education and its Higher Education Office. While there are only two public universities in Delaware that offer bachelor’s and graduate degree programs, both schools offer online degree programs, including online master’s degree programs. The table below lists these two schools and includes the location of each university’s main campus.

School	Location	Online Degree Programs
University of Delaware	Newark	Yes
Delaware State University	Dover	Yes

Delaware is also home to several private, non-profit colleges and universities, some of which offer online programs, including online master’s degree programs. The three largest private degree granting institutions in Delaware are listed in the table below along with information on the location of each school’s main campus and whether or not the school offers online degree programs.

School	Location	Online Degree Programs
Wilmington University	New Castle	Yes
Goldey-Beacom College	Pine Creek Valley	No
Wesley College	Dover	Yes

Schools in the Delaware Region That Offer Online Master’s Programs

Delaware residents have access to a large number of degree programs offered by out-of-state schools, including online programs in many common areas of master’s-level studies. There are many accredited colleges and universities with online master’s programs that accept students who reside out-of-state. Some of these schools are in states that border Delaware. For example, Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, a public university with campuses in New Brunswick, Newark, and Camden that is more commonly known as Rutgers University, offers online master’s programs in business administration, human resource management, education, public administration, social work, liberal studies, and other fields. In addition, Seton Hall University, a large private, non-profit university located in South Orange, NJ, has online master’s programs in accounting, business administration, nursing, healthcare administration, educational leadership, school counseling, and several additional fields.

The state of Maryland is home to two large universities that offer online master’s programs. The University System of Maryland has 12 traditional campuses and a designated online division known as the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). UMGC draws on the combined resources of Maryland System schools to offer a broad array of online degree programs, including online master’s programs in fields such as accounting, biotechnology, data analytics, digital forensics, environmental management, health informatics, information technology, learning design and technology, and teaching. Johns Hopkins University (JHU), a private research university with a main campus in Baltimore and a satellite campus in Washington DC, offers an array of online master’s programs through its Whiting School of Engineering, Kreiger School of Arts and Sciences, Carey Business School, and Bloomberg School of Public Health, as well as through its schools of education, nursing, and medicine.

Finally, Pennsylvania’s largest university, The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), has an administrative academic division devoted to offering online degree programs: Penn State World Campus. Through Penn State World Campus, Delaware residents can pursue an online master’s degree in any of a number of fields and specializations. These include accounting, applied statistics, business administration, criminal justice, cybersecurity, engineering, finance, homeland security, nursing, nutrition, psychology, public administration, special education, and strategic communication.

The 15 Most Common Areas of Master’s Degree Studies in Delaware

OnlineEducation.com has analyzed IPEDS data on the number of students graduating from master’s degree programs offered by schools located in Delaware. Through this analysis, we have identified the 15 most common areas of study for students graduating from master’s programs at Delaware Schools. These areas of study are:

Information Resources Management
Business Administration and Management
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Finance
Computer and Information Sciences
Curriculum and Instruction
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Human Services
Organizational Behavior Studies
Education
Special Education and Teaching
Accounting
Management Information Systems
Registered Nursing/Nursing Administration/Nursing Research
Nursing Education

It is important to note that IPEDS classifications do not align precisely with the names of specific online master’s programs. However, IPEDS designations provide a representative picture of the types of master’s degrees that are most commonly pursued by students attending schools in Delaware. The sections below offer details about online master’s degree programs in most of these fields that are offered by schools in Delaware and neighboring and regional states.

Online Master’s in Information Technology (IT) Programs in Delaware

Delaware residents who are interested in pursuing a master’s degree in an information technology (IT) or IT management field may want to explore three programs offered online by two in-state schools. Wilmington University offers an online Master of Science in Information Systems Technology (MS-IST) program with a curriculum that addresses the technical and organizational challenges of IT management. The program, which requires students to complete 12 courses in order to graduate, has a five-course core and four specializations in which students can take up to seven electives. The program’s specializations include: Information Assurance; Management and Management Information Systems; Web Design; and Technology Project Management. Wilmington also offers an online Master of Science (MS) in Cybersecurity program with a similar structure (12 courses/36 credits) and two specializations: Cyber Terrorism; and SCADA Cybersecurity.

The University of Delaware has an online MS in Cybersecurity program with a flexible, part-time enrollment structure designed for working professionals who are interested in earning their master’s degree while continuing to work full-time. The 30-credit program, which includes coursework in digital forensics, secure software design, and and applied cryptography, can be completed in two years of full-time enrollment.

Residents of Delaware may also want to explore several online master’s programs in IT fields offered by schools in neighboring states. Pennsylvania’s Carnegie Mellon University has an online Master of Science in Information Technology (MSIT) program with four concentrations: Information Technology Management; Business Intelligence & Data Analytics; Information Security & Assurance; and Software Design & Management. Applicants to the Carnegie Mellon program are expected to have prior professional experience in an IT field, preferably a minimum of three years. Drexel University, another school located in Pennsylvania, offers an online MS in Information Systems program that does not require prior professional experience.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) offers an online Master of Science (MS) in IT program, as well as an online MS in Cloud Computing Architecture program. The IT program allows students to choose from among eight specializations, including: Database Systems Technology; Homeland Security Management; Informatics; Information Assurance; Project Management; Software Engineering; Systems Engineering; and Telecommunications Management. Towson University, which is another of Maryland’s public universities, offers an online MS in Applied Information Technology (AIT) program with eight specialization tracks: Computer Forensics; Database Management Systems; Health Information Technology; Information Security and Assurance; Information Systems Management; Internet Application Development; Networking Technologies; and Software Engineering.

In New Jersey, there are online master’s in IT programs offered by the Stevens Institute of Technology, Montclair State University, Thomas Edison State University (TESU), and Rutgers University. The Stevens Institute of Technology program is an online MS in Information Systems program that is offered through the School of Business. The Montclair State program is an online MS in Information Technology (MSIT) program that is designed for students with a degree in computer science, mathematics, or engineering and/or professional experience in an IT field. Students who are interested in Montclair State’s online MSIT but who do not have prior training or experience may be eligible for a CSIT Bootcamp offered by the school. It includes four courses in computer programming, computer systems, and data structures that can prepare students for the MSIT curriculum.

Finally, TESU has an online MS in Information Systems program, and Rutgers has an online Master of Information program with four concentrations: Library & Information Science; Data Science; Technology, Information, & Management; and Archives & Preservation.

Online Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) Programs in Delaware

The University of Delaware, Delaware State University, and Wilmington University are the three schools in Delaware that offer online Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs. The Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics at the University of Delaware offers an online MBA program that has five designated specialization tracks and a flexible structure that allows students to customize their degree by combining courses from two or more of the program’s elective specializations. These specializations include: Business Analytics; Finance; Healthcare Management; Strategic Leadership; and International Business.

The College of Business at Delaware State University has an MBA program that is offered through its Wilmington campus. The program allows students to take courses online and on campus and schedules most classes in the evenings and on weekends in order to accommodate working professionals. In addition, Wilmington University has an online MBA program that offers 13 specialization options: Accounting; Business Analytics; Business Communication; Business Technology Management; Environmental Sustainability; Finance; Healthcare Administration; Homeland Security; Human Resource Management (HRM); Management Information Systems; Marketing Management; Nonprofit Management; and Organizational Leadership.

Among the many out-of-state colleges and universities that offer online MBA programs are several schools in the Delaware region that Delaware residents may want to explore. Rutgers University in the neighboring state of New Jersey has an online MBA program with specializations in: Business Analytics; Digital Marketing; Investments & Private Wealth Management; and Strategic Leadership. And the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) offers an online MBA program with three specializations: Management Information Systems; Marketing; and Finance.

The University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC) offers one of several options for earning an MBA online through a public university located in Maryland. The UMGC program consists of six courses that cover topics in business communication, organizational leadership, financial decision making, global business management, and technology innovation in business. Among the other universities in Maryland that offer online MBA programs are the University of Baltimore, and Johns Hopkins University (JHU). The University of Baltimore program has specializations in: Data Analytics; Finance; Leadership and Management; and Marketing. The JHU program has seven specializations: Entrepreneurship; Financial Businesses; Health Care Management; Interdisciplinary Business; Leading Organizations; Marketing; and Real Estate and Infrastructure.

Online Master’s in Health Administration (MHA) Programs in Delaware

While there are currently no accredited schools in the state of Delaware that offer a designated Master of Health Administration (MHA) program, the University of Delaware and Wilmington University offer online Master of Business Administration (MBA) programs with Healthcare Administration specializations. Wilmington University also offers an online health administration master’s program. The Wilmington program is an online Master of Science in Management (MSM) program with a Healthcare Administration specialization. Wilmington’s MSM program has six core courses in strategic management and organizational leadership, and the Healthcare Management specialization is comprised of six additional courses in topics like health policy, healthcare sector economics, healthcare marketing, healthcare law, and the health insurance industry.

The University of Scranton, a private, non-profit university in Pennsylvania, is one school in a state bordering Delaware that offers an online MHA program. The University of Scranton program is accredited by the Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME) and features specializations in Health Informatics and Global Health. Students in the program take all of their courses online but must complete 150 hours of site-based field education. In addition, the Global Health specialization includes two study-abroad trips, each of which is approximately ten days long. The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) has an online MHA program offered through Penn State World Campus. The program has a Health Policy and Administration curriculum, CAHME accreditation, and a seven-semester completion plan that includes a capstone project and an independent studies course.

Another online program that may be of interest to Delaware residents and that is offered by a school in the Mid-Atlantic region is American University’s online Master of Science (MS) in Healthcare Management program. While not accredited by CAHME, the program offered by American University has a curriculum designed to align with CAHME standards, as well as with standards set forth by the Association of University Programs in Health Administration (AUPHA) and the Healthcare Leadership Alliance (HLA). American University is located in Washington DC.

Note: Some online MHA programs require students to complete field education hours in-person at sites approved by the program. Delaware residents who are considering online programs, especially online programs offered by out-of-state schools, may want to contact a program representative regarding potential field education sites prior to initiating the application process to ensure that a convenient location can be found.

Online Master’s in Finance Programs in Delaware

There are no online master’s in finance programs currently offered by schools located in Delaware. However, there are several out-of-state schools in the Delaware region that offer online master’s in finance programs that accept applicants from Delaware. The University of Scranton in Pennsylvania offers an online Master of Science in Finance (MSF) program that consists of ten courses that can be completed in as few as 12 months, although students can enroll in the program part-time and extend their time to graduation. Eight of the program’s ten courses are core requirements; students then choose two electives in topics like international finance, banking, and financial reporting.

Penn State World Campus, the online division of The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State), is another school in Pennsylvania that offers an online master’s in finance program. The Penn State World Campus program is an online Master of Finance program that has a two-year cohort format in which students begin and progress through the program in groups. The program requires students to attend a one-week residency session at Penn State’s Great Valley Campus near Philadelphia.

Washington DC’s Georgetown University has an online MSF program that offers part-time and full-time enrollment options. The program requires students to attend a week-long campus residency and has an international finance component that requires a preparatory campus visit and a trip abroad. There are also two schools in Maryland that offer online master’s programs in finance: Johns Hopkins University (JHU) and the University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC). JHU’s online MSF program is offered through the W.P. Carey School of Business and is designed to prepare students for the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification exam. UMGC’s program is online Master of Science in Management (MSM) program with a Financial Management specialization that can prepare students for the CFA certification exam as well as for Certified Financial Examiner (CFEx), Certified Risk Professional (CRP), and Chartered Market Analyst (CMA) credentials.

Online Master’s in Computer Science Programs in Delaware

While none of Delaware’s schools currently offering online master’s in computer science programs, the University of Delaware has an online Master of Science (MS) in Electrical and Computer Engineering program that provides training and instruction in Internet of things (IoT) technology and development, in cybersecurity, and in information processing systems, computer networks, and computer algorithms. The program has an applied focus, no thesis requirement, and a ten-course curriculum that can be completed in roughly two years.

The New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) is one of the schools in the Delaware region that offers an online master’s program in computer science. Offered through the Yin Wu College of Computing Sciences, NJIT’s MS in Computer Science program has three specializations: Database & Data Mining; Cybersecurity; and Networking. The program requires applicants to have prior technical training, but applicants who do not have a background in computer science may be eligible for NJIT’s Fast Track to Computing bridge program, a four-course program that provides foundational computer science training in preparation for the MS in Computer Science program curriculum.

Maryland’s Frostburg State University has an online MS in Applied Computer Science program with a general computer science curriculum and an optional Database Systems concentration. The Whiting School of Engineering at Johns Hopkins University (JHU) offers an online MS in Computer Science program with a ten-course curriculum and ten concentration options: Bioinformatics; Cybersecurity; Data Communications and Networking; Data Science and Cloud Computing; Database Systems and Knowledge Management; Enterprise and Web Computing; Human-Computer Interaction and Visualization; Software Engineering; Systems; and Theory. Applicants who are accepted into the JHU program but who do not have prior technical training are typically required to complete up to eight prerequisite courses in mathematics and computer science before enrolling in the master’s-level curriculum.

Online Master’s in Education and Teaching Programs in Delaware

Online master’s programs for teachers and educators are offered in a broad array of specialization, and there are several Delaware schools that have programs that are offered online. The University of Delaware, for example, offers three types of online Master of Education (MEd) programs: an online MEd in Educational Technology program; an online MEd in Exceptional Children and Youth (Special Education) program; and an online MEd in Literacy program. The Exceptional Children and Youth program is designed for general and special education teachers who have their initial certification and want to pursue one of two additional certifications: Delaware Teacher of Exceptional Children Grades K-12; or Delaware Teacher of Students with Autism or Students with Severe Intellectual Disabilities. Students in the program can choose from three specializations: Elementary Special Education; Secondary Special Education; and Autism/Severe Disabilities.

The MEd in Educational Technology program has a curriculum that accommodates licensed K-12 teachers as well as educators who work in higher education and government and business adult-education fields. The Literacy program is designed to prepare teachers for advanced certification as a Reading/Literacy Specialist and, while it does not require applicants to hold a teaching license, admissions preference is given to candidates who are licensed teachers and who have prior classroom experience.

Wilmington University is another Delaware school that has a number of online master’s degree options for teachers and educators. The College of Education at Wilmington has an online Master’s in Eucation Studies Program for educators who do not work in public schools and thus do not require state licensure, an online Master’s in Education for Current Educators Program for licensed K-12 teachers who want to add new skills without additional certifications, and several other online master’s programs in education specializations. The Master’s in Education Studies Program features online MEd programs in: Elementary Education; Secondary Education; Skilled and Technical Sciences; School Leadership; and Special Education (K-12). The Master’s in Education for Current Educators Program has an online MEd in Applied Technology program, as well as three MEd in Instruction program specializations: Teacher of Reading; Teaching and Learning; and Special Education.

Wilmington also offers an online MEd in Higher Education program, and an online MEd in Special Education program with several licensure tracks, including a Teacher of Students with Disabilities (K-12) track and a Paraeducator to Special Education Teacher (K-12) track.

Wesley College is a third school in Delaware that has an online master’s program for teachers. The Wesley College program is an online Master of Arts in Education (MAE) in Curriculum and Instruction program that is designed to provide certified K-12 teachers with advanced classroom skills.

The School of Education at the University of Pittsburgh, which is located in the neighboring state of Pennsylvania, is one out-of-state school in the Delaware region that offers online master’s programs for teachers and educators. Among the programs offered by the University of Pittsburgh are online MEd programs in: Elementary Education: English & Communication; Mathematics Education; and Social Studies Education. The Pennsylvania State University (Penn State) offers several education master’s programs through Penn State World Campus, including an online MEd in Curriculum & Instruction program with five specializations: Children’s Literature; STEM Education; Elementary Education; Curriculum & Supervision; and Theory & Practice in English, Social Studies, and World Languages. Finally, New Jersey’s Rutgers University has an online MEd in Adult and Continuing Education program and an online MEd in Language Education program.

Note: Some online master’s in education and teaching programs are designed to prepare students to apply for state-specific teaching certifications and licenses, while others are designed for students who are already licensed. Eligibility requirements for these professional credentials vary by state. For students interested in seeking initial licensure it is advisable to review Delaware’s teacher licensing and certification requirements prior to applying to an online program offered by an out-of-state school. Delaware residents should also be aware that some online master’s in teaching and education programs require internships at program-approved sites and should therefore contact out-of-state programs regarding student-teaching placements prior to submitting applications.

Online Master’s in Counseling Programs in Delaware

Currently, there are no online master’s in counseling programs offered by schools in Delaware. There are, however, several online master’s in counseling programs offered by schools in nearby states that Delaware residents may be interested in exploring. New Jersey’s Seton Hall University offers an online Master of Arts (MA) in School Counseling program through its College of Education and Human Services. The program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) and is designed to prepare students to work as mental health counselors in K-12 schools. It utilizes a cohort model, which means that groups of students begin and progress through the two-and-a-half-year program together. In addition to online coursework, the Seton Hall program includes a practicum and an internship that must be completed in person at sites approved by the program.

Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania is another school in a state bordering Delaware that offers an online master’s in counseling program. The Lock Haven program is an online Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. While all of the Lock Haven program’s coursework is offered online, students in the program must complete a 100-hour practicum and a 600-hour internship at program approved sites.

California University of Pennsylvania (Cal U) and Edinboro University of Pennsylvania are two additional state schools in Pennsylvania with online master’s in counseling programs. Cal U has an online MS in Clinical and Mental Health Counseling program designed to prepare students for eventual licensure in clinical counseling. It requires students to complete 750 hours of practicum and internship experiences. Edinboro’s online MA in Counseling program has three concentrations: Art Therapy; College Counseling; and School Counseling. The number of internship hours required by the Edinboro program varies by concentration.

Note: Online master’s in counseling programs require students to complete in-person practicums and internships in order for graduates to qualify for state licensure. Requirements for licensing vary by state. It is thus advisable to review these requirements prior to applying to an online program, particularly if the program is offered by an out-of-state school. This can help to ensure that a program will meet Delaware’s counselor training requirements. In addition, potential applicants may want to contact a program administrator regarding clinical placements, particularly if a program is offered by an out-of-state school.

There are three programs offered by Delaware schools that may be of interest to those who want to pursue a master’s degree in a human services and/or social work field. Wilmington University has an online Master of Science (MS) in Administration of Human Services program with a curriculum that provides training and instruction for administrative careers in the non-profit sector, in social services, and in governmental health and human services agencies. The 11-course program gives students the option of completing a thesis, capstone project, or human services internship. Wilmington also offers an online MS in Applied Family Science program that offers coursework in human development, sex education, parenting, and family dynamics and that provides training that is applicable in the human and social services sector and in educational settings.

For Delaware residents who are interested in earning a master’s degree in social work online, Delaware State University offers an online Master of Social Work (MSW) program. The program has an advanced generalist curriculum that includes training and instruction in both clinical and macro practice social work. Students can choose between a four-semester, full-time format for the program, or a six-semester part-time completion plan. The program also has an Advanced Standing track for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in social work (BSW) from a program accredited by the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). Advanced Standing students can complete the Delaware State program in two semesters (full-time) or three semesters (part-time).

Delaware residents may also want to explore online MSW programs offered by out-of-state schools in the region, such as the program offered by the School of Social Work at New Jersey’s Rutgers University. The Rutgers program is a clinical social work program with an optional Violence Against Women and Children certificate. It is designed to take three years for traditional students to complete and roughly half that time for students who are eligible for the program’s Advanced Standing track.

Another New Jersey school, Montclair State University, offers an online Master of Arts (MA) in Child Advocacy and Policy program that provides training for human services work in child welfare agencies and social service organizations that specialize in youth mentoring, domestic violence prevention, and youth education and advocacy. The program includes coursework in substance abuse, family crisis, family empowerment models, and child welfare advocacy and policy.

Widener University in Pennsylvania is another out-of-state school in the Delaware region that offers an online MSW program. The Widener program has a trauma-focused social work curriculum and a part-time enrollment structure that takes an average of three years to complete for traditional students and two years for students who hold a BSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program and thus qualify for Widener’s Advanced Standing track.

Note: MSW programs and some master’s in human services programs require students to complete field education hours at program-approved sites. Delaware residents who are considering programs offered by out-of-state schools may want to contact a program administrator in advance regarding potential field placements. It is also important to note that licensing requirements for clinical social workers vary by state. Delaware residents who are considering applying to an online MSW program with the aim of qualifying for eventual licensure should review Delaware’s licensing requirements prior to submitting an application.

Online Master’s in Organizational Leadership Programs in Delaware

Wilmington University is currently the only school in Delaware offering an online master’s program in organizational science or leadership. Wilmington has an online Master of Science in Management (MSM) program with a specialization in Organizational Leadership. The program features coursework in organizational theory, leadership development, decision science, and team management. The degree requires the completion of 11 courses, which can be done is as few as 12 months by students who enroll full-time.

Maryland’s Johns Hopkins University (JHU) offers an online Master of Science in Organizational Leadership (MSOL) program through its Advanced Academic Programs initiative. The ten-course program is designed to be completed in roughly two years of part-time enrollment. Students are required to take eight core courses in topics that include change management, organizational behavior, project management, and strategic leadership. The remaining credits required to graduate are then earned through a leadership capstone project and one elective course. Among the program’s electives are courses in managerial economics, institutional fundraising, and portfolio management.

Another school in the Delaware region that offers an online master’s in organizational leadership program is The George Washington University (GW). The program offered by GW is an online Master of Arts (MA) in Education and Human Development in Organizational Leadership and Learning program. The program includes coursework in organizational behavior and learning, adult learning, organizational change leadership, and team leadership. Students in the program must complete 30 credits of coursework, which can be done in two years.

Online Master’s in Accounting Programs in Delaware

The University of Delaware and Wilmington University are two schools in Delaware that offer online master’s in accounting programs. The University of Delaware’s Alfred Lerner College of Business and Economics has a Master of Accounting Practice program that consists of 11 courses designed to help prepare students to sit for the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) exam. Students can complete the program requirements in as little a one year, although the typical time to completion is 18 months. Wilmington University has an online Master of Science (MS) in Accounting program that is designed to help prepare students to sit for the CPA exam. It consists of ten courses, two of which are electives that can be selected from a wide range of online business courses offered by Wilmington.

In addition to the programs offered by the University of Delaware and Wilmington University, there are a number of options for earning a master’s in accounting degree online from schools in neighboring states, including two schools in Pennsylvania. Clarion University of Pennsylvania offers an online MS in Accounting program designed for students who have an undergraduate degree in accounting. Applicants who do not hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting but who have completed a number of undergraduate prerequisites in accounting may be eligible for the Clarion University program. And the University of Scranton offers an online Master of Accountancy (MAcc) program that includes a bridge program of introductory courses for students who do not hold an undergraduate degree in accounting.

Another program that Delaware residents may want to explore is the Rutgers University School of Business online Master of Accountancy (MAcc) in Government Accounting program. The program’s curriculum is designed to provide students with training and instruction in the specialized work that public sector and governmental agency accountants perform. Finally, Seton Hall University, which like Rutgers is located in New Jersey, has two online master’s in accounting programs: an online MS in Accounting program designed for students who have some business training but do not hold an undergraduate degree in accounting; and an MS in Professional Accounting that is designed specifically for students who hold a bachelor’s degree in accounting.

Note: Online master’s in accounting programs can help prepare students to sit for the CPA exam in most states. However, CPA eligibility requirements vary by state. Delaware residents who intend to apply for CPA licensure upon completion of an online master’s in accounting program offered by an out-of-state school should review Delaware’s eligibility requirements in advance in order to determine if a program’s curriculum aligns with state standards for CPA licensure.

Online Master’s in Nursing (MSN) Programs in Delaware

Registered Nurses (RNs) in Delaware can earn their Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree online from two schools located in the state: Delaware State University; and Wilmington University. Delaware State offers an online MSN program for RNs who hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN). The program has two specialization options: Global Leadership; and Nursing Education. Both specializations have two-and-a-half-year completion plans. The Global Leadership specialization culminates with an applied capstone practicum in which RNs apply what they have learned to the practice of nursing leadership in a clinical or administrative setting; the Nursing Education specialization culminates with a supervised teaching practicum.

Wilmington University offers an online MSN program for RNs with a BSN degree that has a Nursing Leadership focus and four leadership specialization options: Nurse Executive; Nurse Educator; Legal Nurse Consultant; and Public Health Nursing. The Nursing Leadership program requires students to complete clinical hours at a program-approved site and is designed to be completed within three years, although students are given up to five years to finish the program. Wilmington also offers an online Nurse Practitioner (NP) MSN program with two specializations: Adult-Gerontology NP (AGNP); and Family NP (FNP). The NP specializations can be completed in three years and allow students to spend up to five years earning their degree. In addition to online coursework, the NP specializations include a limited number of lab sessions and in-person clinical hours that must be completed at program-approved sites.

The George Washington University (GW) in Washington DC is among the out-of-state schools in the Delaware region that offer online MSN programs. GW offers an online MSN in Nursing Leadership and Management program, as well as an NP MSN program with four specializations: Adult-Gerontology Acute Care NP (AGACNP); Adult-Gerontology Primary Care (AGPCNP); FNP; and Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP). The online Nurse Leadership and Management program does not require any campus visits; the NP specialization programs require students to attend a limited number of campus sessions at GW’s Washington DC campus. GW’s School of Nursing also offers a mostly online MSN in Nurse-Midwifery program that requires campus visits. All of GWU’s online MSN program specializations are structured to accommodate RNs who hold a BSN degree. However, GW’s AGPCNP, FNP, and Nurse-Midwifery specializations have RN-to-MSN tracks that are designed for RNs who hold an associate degree in nursing (ADN) rather than a BSN.

Finally, New Jersey’s Montclair State University has an online MSN program with Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, and Clinical Research specializations. The Montclair State program is designed to accommodate RNs who hold a BSN degree, as well as RNs who have a non-nursing undergraduate degree and thus require additional bachelor’s-level nursing coursework prior to enrolling in a master’s-level courses.

Note: Online MSN programs require students to complete clinical rotations at sites approved by the program. Prior to applying to an online program, especially a program offered by an out-of-state school, it may be advisable to contact a program representative regarding potential clinical placements. RNs who intend to become NPs or enter other advanced practice clinical nursing fields upon completion of an online MSN program typically must apply for state licensure. Eligibility requirements for licensure in nursing vary by state. Thus, students should review Delaware’s requirements prior to applying to an online program offered by an out-of-state school.