Earn your degree online, on a schedule that fits your life.

FAU Online

Flexible learning, backed by Florida Atlantic University

FAU Online delivers the same high-quality education you expect from attending in-person programs at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) with the flexibility to study when and where it works for you. Whether you’re earning a degree, completing a certificate or starting college from home, you’ll have access to faculty, peers and support designed for online collaboration and aimed at success.

Why Choose FAU Online?

Online learning at Florida Atlantic combines high standards, student support, and flexibility so you can move toward your goals without putting your life on hold.
  • Courses taught by the same faculty who teach on campus.
  • Courses that meet rigorous quality standards and include opportunities to connect with instructors and classmates.
  • Student support built in, with academic, technical and advising resources available as you progress.
  • Flexible pacing so you can study at times that fit your schedule and lifestyle

Support for Online Students

Florida Atlantic provides a suite of support services specifically for online learners so you never feel alone in your studies.

Online Enrollment and Student Success (OESS)

The OESS team helps guide you from first inquiry through graduation with personalized support for online learners.
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Writing Center and Tutoring

Get help with writing assignments, research, and coursework with online tutoring and writing support.
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Veteran Owls and Specialized Services

Florida Atlantic’s online student support includes services tailored for veterans and other groups to ensure everyone has the resources they need to succeed.
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24/7 Technical Support

Access help any time for technical issues, learning management system (LMS) questions and software needs so that technology never slows your work.
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Making Credits Count: State Authorization and Accreditation

Want to make sure your credits count where you live? FAU Online participates in the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreements (NC-SARA), which helps ensure online programs meet state and national standards for distance education.  

State authorization impacts where Florida Atlantic can offer online programs and how your credits may transfer or be recognized. Check details if you live outside Florida or plan to take courses while traveling.

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Online Programs

Advanced Geographic Information Sciences Certificate

Develop advanced skills in geographic information systems, programming, spatial data analysis, and geospatial technologies.
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Aerospace Engineering Certificate

Build graduate-level knowledge in aerospace engineering through specialized engineering coursework.
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Bachelor of Arts Criminal Justice

Study crime, delinquency, law, and the criminal justice system while preparing for careers in criminal and juvenile justice or related fields.
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Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies

Develop communication, critical-thinking, and messaging skills to analyze contemporary cultural issues and communicate effectively.
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Bachelor of Arts in Geosciences: Geography Concentration

Explore physical and human geography, spatial patterns, and geographic information sciences through an online geosciences curriculum.
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Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

Study social behavior, social structures, and social change while developing research, data-analysis, writing, and critical-thinking skills.
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