The way beyond Liberal Arts

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You’re not the type of person who likes to be put in a box. You know what drives you, and you know that passion is what’s going to push you ahead. With Missouri Online, you don’t get just a liberal arts education. You get an accredited University of Missouri-St. Louis (UMSL) degree that is the definition of flexible.

Whether you’re inspired by history, dedicated to making a better world, or interested in crafting your own path forward, our degrees and certificates provide the marketable skills to achieve your goals. And because our programs are built around your real life, you can get an award-winning education anytime, anywhere.

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Your Path

Push yourself forward by taking a magnifying glass to the past. Connect to history to take on the challenges of tomorrow and build the versatile skills to succeed in a variety of fields. You can complete the degree at your pace with two-, four-, eight- and sixteen-week semesters and summer classes.

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Advance in your career with management skills that impress. A flexible degree where you can tailor courses to meet your interests in different areas of leadership. This program’s interdisciplinary approach to business, communication, sociology and more will give you a competitive edge in the job market and a strong foundation for your career.

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Looking for the way beyond a designated degree path? With a BLS, shape your own future by declaring multiple areas of study with either two minors or a minor with an undergrad certificate. You can complete your degree in two to three years with a program designed around your goals.

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Make an impact alongside world-renowned faculty in a transformative program focused on the fundamentals of scientific-based inquiry, the postulating of cause-effect relationships and the marshaling of evidence to overcome political obstacles.

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Quick
Facts

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AFFORDABLE

A career-focused education at an incredible value. Domestic undergraduate and graduate students in an online UMSL program listed on this site pay in-state tuition regardless of residency.

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ACCREDITED

UMSL is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), one of six regional institutional accreditors in the US.

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FLEXIBLE

Course work is 100% online: no campus visits required. It’s a flexible, interactive experience that fits into your busy life.

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CONNECTED

UMSL boasts the largest alumni network in the St. Louis region, including more than 75,000 graduates who live and work in the area.

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AWARD-WINNING EDUCATION
THAT WORKS FOR YOU

  • No. 1 in Missouri for affordability (Business Insider)
  • Tier 1 national research university (U.S. News & World Report)
  • Four-time recipient of the Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award (INSIGHTS into Diversity magazine)

Take your
next step

It’s time to move from “it’s just a job” to “it’s my calling.” This is where you’ll achieve it, because this is the way beyond.

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