Online BAAS programs at The University of Texas at Arlington help you finish your degree without starting over. The flexible, online format saves you time and money by letting you put prior college credit, military training or workforce experience toward your degree. Each SACS-accredited, healthcare-focused pathway builds career-relevant leadership and problem-solving skills. Prepare for higher-level roles when you choose a BAAS program from UTA that fits your goals.
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UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
Prepare to improve health outcomes at the community and population levels with the online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences – Concentration in Public Health Studies program from UTA. Designed for transfer students with work experience and college credit, this SACSCOC-accredited program focuses on program planning and is grounded in real-world challenges like health disparities, urbanization and vulnerable populations. You can graduate prepared for roles with public health agencies, nonprofit organizations and community-based initiatives.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
Transition into a new role while keeping multiple career paths open with the online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences – Concentration in Health Studies program from UTA. Built for transfer students with work experience and college credit, this SACSCOC-accredited program will expose you to ethics, psychology, business and leadership concepts. Curriculum is aligned with hiring needs at hospitals, clinics and community health organizations.
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
Take the next step in your career with the online Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences – Concentration in Healthcare Administration program from UTA. Designed for transfer students with industry work experience and college credit, this SACSCOC-accredited program covers healthcare-specific budgeting, staffing, compliance, performance management and service delivery, alongside core coursework in accounting, organizational behavior, human resource management and marketing. You can graduate prepared for roles such as practice manager, department coordinator, operations manager and more.
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Duration: 42 months Credit Hours: 76 Tuition: $257 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 10/9/26 Start class: 11/2/26
Transition to advanced practice and achieve your career goals with the online RN to MSN – Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program. This flexible, affordable and CCNE-accredited program will prepare you for high-demand AGACNP positions in emergency departments, intensive care units, specialty clinics and other settings. Develop the clinical expertise required to care for adult and senior patients with urgent medical needs. Learn on your schedule with 100% online coursework.
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing – Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Duration: 42 months Credit Hours: 80 Tuition: $257 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 10/9/26 Start class: 11/2/26
The online Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing – Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner program prepares you for specialized roles in healthcare. Save time and money by choosing a streamlined academic path that empowers you to earn your BSN quickly—and then immediately begin work on a career-focused MSN program.
Master high-level concepts for managing critical pediatric care and gain hands-on experience through advanced practicum coursework. This RN to MSN program is among the most respected in Texas and prepares you to seek licensure as a pediatric acute care nurse practitioner.
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing – Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Duration: 42 months Credit Hours: 76 Tuition: $257 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 10/9/26 Start class: 11/2/26
Elevate your career with the online Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing – Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program. Designed to offer a streamlined path to earning your BSN and MSN degrees, this unique program eliminates overlapping coursework while saving you time and money.
Learn from supportive faculty who empower you with the expertise to provide children and adolescents compassionate preventative and long-term care. Program curriculum develops your leadership and research skills while preparing you to seek certification as a primary care pediatric nurse practitioner.
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing – Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner
Duration: 42 months Credit Hours: 76 Tuition: $257 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 10/9/26 Start class: 11/2/26
This CCNE-accredited online program prepares you with advanced clinical knowledge in primary care for adults across the lifespan. Gain experience in evidence-based practice, develop new skills in pharmacology and explore health management strategies that help older patients maintain their independence. This adult gerontology primary care nurse practitioner program also features accelerated online coursework, so you can study at your convenience and complete your bachelor’s and master’s degrees in less time.
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing - Family Nurse Practitioner
Duration: 42 months Credit Hours: 81 Tuition: $257 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 10/9/26 Start class: 11/2/26
The Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing – Family Nurse Practitioner (RN to MSN - FNP) online program prepares advanced practice nurses to implement evidence-based care in a variety of primary care settings, with an emphasis on health promotion and primary care management of the acute and stable chronically ill patient.
This unique 100% online program equips graduates with the skills needed to excel in the growing field of nursing. The BSN is awarded when undergraduate requirements are met and there is no expiration on previously earned credits. Upon completing the BSN, RNs enter the accelerated online program and save time and money in earning both their BSN and MSN degrees.
Prepare to manage the primary healthcare of individuals and their families across the life span, as an independent provider or as part of a healthcare team, in a changing healthcare system.
Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing
Duration: 36 months Credit Hours: 71 for Admin, 69 for Edu Tuition: $515 {tuition_specification_type_per_course}*
Apply by: 10/9/26 Start class: 11/2/26
The Registered Nurse to Master of Science in Nursing (RN to MSN) online program advances your education beyond the BSN level and equips you to be a leader in nursing education or hospital nursing administration.
Our accelerated 100% online program allows you to earn your MSN in less time and save more money than if you completed the RN to BSN and MSN programs separately. The BSN degree is awarded when undergraduate requirements are met and there is no expiration on previously earned credits. You then have the flexibility to choose between the MSN Nurse Administrator or MSN Nurse Educator degree tracks.
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