Everest University Online, a Division of Everest University makes career training convenient and accessible. Our courses are tailored for working students and others who need a more flexible class schedule. Everest University Online allows students to learn from home and offers the same well-respected curriculum available at our traditional campuses.
We offer career-oriented degree programs in Business, Accounting, Criminal Justice and Information Technology (change to Computer Information Science). Choose from our Associate's, Bachelor's or Master's Degree programs and complete all your coursework online.
Financial Aid is available for those who qualifyOur Student Finance Planners will help you explore all of your financing options. We have helped many students identify and apply for Financial Aid to help them earn their degrees. Financial Aid can help students pay for any legitimate school-related costs, including tuition, books, supplies and basic living expenses.
Convenience of online learningThe beauty of an Everest University Online education is that you decide when and where you want to learn. Our virtual classroom is always available to you - morning, noon or night. And you will receive the same support from your professors as students who go to a traditional campus.
Accounting (Associate's)
Job openings in the accounting field are predicted to significantly increase over the next few years. Now is the time to position yourself for this trend by ensuring that you have a solid knowledge of accounting practices and procedures. Our extensive course list encompasses a wide array of business and accounting classes.
You can gain experience in the areas of:
• Principles of accounting
• Financial statement analysis
• Payroll accounting
• Tax accounting
• Cost accounting
• Spreadsheets
• Finance
• Business Law
As with other industries, technology plays an integral role in the accounting field. Computer applications and word processing classes complement the core curriculum with an emphasis on computerized accounting applications.
You can perform a broad range of accounting, auditing, tax, and consulting activities for corporations, governments, non-profit organizations, and individuals. You can choose to work in an office individually or as part of a team, or embark on your own business venture. Armed with the principles of accounting, as well as practical business methods and procedures, you will have the necessary skills to succeed in a competitive industry.
Some career opportunities include:
• Accounting assistant
• Bookkeeper
• Management trainee
The Associate in Science Degree in Accounting offers an introduction to the accounting discipline. It readies you to oversee the financial well being of a company or individual in the preparation, examination and verification of fiscal data.
Accounting (Bachelor's)
Job openings in the accounting field are predicted to significantly increase over the next few years. Now is the time to position yourself for this trend by ensuring that you have a solid knowledge of accounting practices and procedures.
You can gain experience in the areas of:
• Principles of accounting
• Financial statement analysis
• Payroll accounting
• Tax accounting
• Cost accounting
• Spreadsheets
• Finance
As with other industries, technology plays an integral role in the accounting field.
You may learn to perform a broad range of accounting activities for corporations, non-profit organizations, individuals, and the government. You can choose to work in an office individually or as part of a team, or embark on your own business venture. Armed with the principles of accounting, as well as practical business methods and procedures, you can gain the necessary skills to succeed in a competitive industry.
Some career opportunities in accounting include:
• Accountant
• Auditor
• Tax consultant
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting prepares you to measure and report the financial events of an individual or entity. Obtaining an education in accounting could provide you with the ability to understand the elements of the audit process, analyze financial statements, and apply accounting information to management-level decisions.
Business (Associate's)
It's all about choices. With a background in Business Administration, you will have the tools you need to begin an exciting and challenging career in any number of today´s business fields. Learn to apply classroom solutions to real-life business situations with our well-rounded curriculum.
The program provides hands-on computer training, accounting skills and a solid business background with classes such as:
• Basic accounting principles
• Corporate accounting
• Computer applications
• Concepts of finance
• Principles of management
• Introduction to human resources
• Spreadsheets
• Communications
• Advertising
You will be prepared to meet challenges in the ever-changing business world. You can apply the necessary business, decision-making and organizational skills gathered from this program to the corporate world. The core curriculum will enable you to enter the job market in a number of capacities.
Some career opportunities include:
• Management trainee
• Payroll supervisor
• Accounting clerk
The Associate of Business Administration Degree provides a broad knowledge of the practical areas of business rather than specialization in a specific discipline. This program will prepare graduates for entry-level employment in business, industry and government.
Business (Bachelor's)
It's all about choices. With a background in Business, you will have the tools you need to begin an exciting and challenging career in any number of today´s business fields. Learn to apply classroom solutions to real-life business situations with our well-rounded curriculum.
The program provides hands-on computer training, accounting skills and a solid business background with classes such as:
• Basic principles of accounting
• Business Law
• Computer applications
• Introduction to finance
• Business enterprise
• Principles of management
• Introduction to human resources
• Introduction to marketing
• Public relations
You will be prepared to meet challenges in the ever-changing business world. You can apply the necessary business, decision-making and organizational skills gathered from this program to the corporate world. The core curriculum will enable you to enter the job market in a number of capacities.
Some career opportunities include:
• Office or departmental manager
• Accounting manager
• Marketing director
The Bachelor of Business Degree provides a broad knowledge of the practical areas of business rather than specialization in a specific discipline. The program is designed to prepare graduates for employment in middle-management positions in business, industry and government.
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Do you envision yourself as a leader? With our broad-based program, you will gather the tools to succeed in many facets of business as well as acquire the skills to succeed as an effective manager. You will gain the ability to effectively plan, organize, budget, direct, and manage in a leadership role.
The up-to-date curriculum will enable you to become innovative and skilled in the latest techniques and real-world practices. Our goal is to offer graduates the widest range of possible career choices and opportunities in a variety of business areas.
You can elect to focus on a field of concentration within:
• General Management
• Human Resources Management
• International Business
Coursework is available in the areas of accounting, economics, finance, management, marketing, organizational behavior, quantitative methods, policy and strategy.
This program emphasizes solid communication, leadership, technology, research and problem-solving skills. The specialized nature of the curriculum provides you with the tools to attain success in the business community. Gain employment in all sectors of business such as general administration, public administration, and small business or corporate management.
Some career opportunities include:
• Management consultant
• Vice President of Marketing
• Vice President of Finance
The Master of Business Administration Degree is designed to enhance your effectiveness in business and industry through the attainment of valuable knowledge and skills. The program emphasizes the development of critical thinking, initiative, independence and responsibility to groom you to become valued leaders in the corporate world.
Computer Information Science (Associate's)
Do you like the idea of working with computers? Does developing and managing business computer applications, management information systems, databases, and computer networks interest you? As technology advances, the need for competent computer professionals will also increase. The Computer Information Systems program will equip you with the valuable skills to complete essential operating and programming tasks.
The comprehensive computer courses are built around real-world experience, with classes providing current and relevant instruction on computer applications. The curriculum is designed to enhance job skills and improve opportunities for career advancement.
The Computer Information Science program includes instruction on the following:
• Principles of accounting
• Computer applications
• Database concepts and applications
• Spreadsheets
• Microcomputer operating systems
• Systems administration
• Desktop publishing
• Computer programming
You will learn skills that enable you to oversee the operation of computer hardware systems, including mainframes, minicomputers, or networks of personal computers. You will also be educated to anticipate problems and take preventive action, as well as solve problems that occur during operations. Opportunities will be best for graduates with a formal computer-related education, a familiarity with a variety of operating systems, and up-to-date knowledge of the latest technology. The areas of network operation, user support and database management provide excellent prospects for employment.
Some career opportunities include:
• Computer operator
• Computer programmer
• Network administrator
Computer Information Science (Bachelor's)
Do you like the idea of working with computers? Does developing and managing business computer applications, management information systems, databases, and computer networks interest you? As technology advances, the need for competent computer professionals will also increase. The Computer Information Systems program will equip you with the valuable skills to complete essential operating and programming tasks.
The comprehensive computer courses are built around real-world experience, with classes providing current and relevant instruction on computer applications. The curriculum is designed to enhance job skills and improve opportunities for career advancement.
The Computer Information Science program includes instruction on the following:
• Principles of accounting
• Computer applications
• Database concepts and applications
• Spreadsheets
• Microcomputer operating systems
• Systems administration
• Desktop publishing
• Computer programming
You will learn skills that enable you to oversee the operation of computer hardware systems, including mainframes, minicomputers, or networks of personal computers. You will also be educated to anticipate problems and take preventive action, as well as solve problems that occur during operations.
Opportunities will be best for graduates with a formal computer-related education, a familiarity with a variety of operating systems, and up-to-date knowledge of the latest technology. The areas of network operation, user support and database management provide excellent prospects for employment.
Some career opportunities include:
• Computer operator
• Computer programmer
• Network administrator
The Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Science also offers graduates special training in the development, analysis, and design of computer information systems and database management systems. The program focuses on concepts, principles, goals, functions, and management of information driven business organizations, stressing the development of business applications through the use of computer languages.
Advanced courses in programming languages provide students with better insight into computer programming. Employment in this field is expected to grow much faster than average in the next several years.
Criminal Investigations (Associate's)
The Online Criminal Investigations program provides students with the fundamentals of crime scene investigation science and theory. The online criminal investigations program provides students with personal and professional development skills for successful employment within the criminal investigations field.
The Criminal Investigations program includes training in the following:
• Fingerprints Classification & Latents
• Crime Scene Photography
• Biological Evidence
• Crime Scene Dynamics
• Technology Crimes
• Criminalistics
After training in this program, graduates may work in federal, state and local governments, forensic laboratories, medical examiners offices, hospitals, insurance companies, universities, arson investigation units, homicide investigations, or laboratories.
Some career opportunities include:
• Fingerprint Technician
• Forensic Science Technician
• Private Investigation
Criminal Justice (Associate's)
This online Criminal Justice degree program is designed to prepare you for a career in corrections, probation, and law enforcement*, immigration, and security administration. Through our online criminal justice classes, you can gain the skills necessary to maintain law and order, protect life and property, and conduct administration, planning, and research services.
The online criminal justice classes offer students a balance of theory and application in the areas of criminology and criminal law.
Some of the online criminal justice classes include:
• Introduction to Criminal Justice
• Criminal Evidence
• Criminal Procedure and the Constitution
• Criminal Investigations
• Criminal Justice Communications
• Introduction to Terrorism
• Introduction to Corrections
• Introduction to Interviews and Interrogations
The online criminal justice program includes a comprehensive study of the national criminal justice system, correctional organizations, and law enforcement agencies. You will learn the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, and the cause and explanation of criminal behavior. Rules of evidence, basic investigative techniques and the philosophy of criminal law are additional areas of study.
Students will also take three of the following classes:
• Policing in America
• Introduction to Victims Advocacy
• Current Issues in Criminal Justice
• Introduction to Forensics
• Career Choices in Criminal Justice
You will gain excellent communicative, critical-thinking, research, and organizational skills in the specialized areas of this curriculum, providing you with the foundation required to build a successful career in this field.
Graduates of our online criminal justice degree program may find careers as:
• Airport Security Officer
• Corrections Officer
• Security Officer
*Law enforcement careers may require additional training.
Criminal Justice (Bachelor's)
Would you like to help enforce the law? Through our online criminal justice degree program, you can gain the skills necessary to maintain law and order, protect life and property, and conduct administration, planning, and research services. The online criminal justice degree program is designed to prepare you for a career in corrections, probation, law enforcement*, immigration, and security administration.
The online criminal justice classes offers a balance of theory and application in the areas of:
• Criminal Law
• Criminology
• Criminal Evidence
• Criminal Procedure and the Constitution
• Criminal Investigations
• Criminal Justice Communications
• Introduction to Corrections
• Introduction to Interviews and Interrogations
• Introduction to Terrorism
• Juvenile Justice
• Graphics and Documentation
• Criminal Justice Management
• Criminal Justice in the Community
Online Criminal Justice students will also take eleven of the following classes:
• Policing in America
• Introduction to Victims Advocacy
• Current Issues in Criminal Justice
• Introduction to Forensics
• Career Choices in Criminal Justice
• Computer Crime
• Cultural Diversity for Criminal Justice Professionals
• Concepts of Criminal Law
• Methodology of Economic Crime
The online criminal justice program includes a comprehensive study of the national criminal justice system, correctional organizations, and law enforcement agencies. You will learn the nature and extent of crime and delinquency, and the cause and explanation of criminal behavior. Rules of evidence, basic investigative techniques and the philosophy of criminal law are additional areas of study.
Online criminal justice degree students will also delve into specialized areas such as gang activity, drug operations, probation, and criminal justice management. Further areas of interest include: computer crime, victimology, alternatives to incarceration, and interview and interrogations.
The Bachelor of Science Degree in Criminal Justice offers a specialized overview of the criminal justice system, preparing graduates for entry-level or middle-management positions in a broad array of criminal justice environments.
*Law enforcement careers may require additional training
Criminal Justice (Master's)
Do you want to contribute to the betterment of society? Further your knowledge of crime and the criminal justice system through a comprehensive study in the areas of theory, research methods and statistics, policy and administration. The program will prepare you for management positions in probation, corrections, immigration, law enforcement, and security.
The curriculum offers a balance of theory and application in the areas of:
• Law
• Ethics
• Crime and Criminology
• Applied research methods
• Critical issues in criminal justice
• Statistical methods
• Constitutional theory
• Management skills
• Victimology
The curriculum is designed to provide you with solid leadership and management skills that are applicable to the many disciplines of the program. You will gain the tools necessary to identify, research and solve problems as they relate to the criminal justice system.
The multi-faceted approach prepares you for employment in an agency or department within the criminal justice community. You will also broaden your skills by obtaining job-related knowledge and expertise in the specialized areas of law enforcement administration, corrections, juvenile justice, drug abuse, and abuse counseling.
Some career opportunities include:
• Forensics scientist
• Crime prevention specialist
• Criminal investigator
The Master of Science in Criminal Justice Degree offers a specialized overview of the criminal justice system, preparing graduates for management-level positions in a broad array of criminal justice environments.
Homeland Security (Associate's)
Would you like to aid in the protection of our country? Due to recent terrorist events, there is an increased demand for trained safety and security employees throughout the nation. The Homeland Security program will provide you with a solid foundation in planning, implementing, and managing security operations for an organization.
This program evolved out of a need for increased protection and awareness of outside threats to national security. You can embark on a career in a new field with great employment potential.
The Homeland Security program includes:
• Civil & criminal justice
• Emergency planning and security measures
• Principles, planning and procedures of safety
• Tactical communications
• Domestic and international terrorism
• Emergency medical services and fire operations
• Business and ethics for security specialists
You will acquire the education and skills needed for a career in corporate or government security. Whether you aid in the prevention of terrorist attacks or the preparation of emergency procedures, you can apply your knowledge and expertise to the workplace.
Gain employment in security and public safety in a business, airport, homebuilding association, stadium, amusement park, and other settings.
Some career opportunities include:
• Law enforcement
• Border patrol agent
• Homeland security officer
Homeland Security (Bachelor's)
Would you like to aid in the protection of our country? Due to recent terrorist events, there is an increased demand for trained safety and security employees throughout the nation. The Homeland Security program will provide you with a solid foundation in planning, implementing, and managing security operations for an organization.
This program evolved out of a need for increased protection and awareness of outside threats to national security. You can embark on a career in a new field with great employment potential.
The Homeland Security program includes:
• Civil & criminal justice
• Emergency planning and security measures
• Principles, planning and procedures of safety
• Tactical communications
• Domestic and international terrorism
• Emergency medical services and fire operations
• Business and ethics for security specialists
You will acquire the education and skills needed for a career in corporate or government security. Whether you aid in the prevention of terrorist attacks or the preparation of emergency procedures, you can apply your knowledge and expertise to the workplace.
Gain employment in security and public safety in a business, airport, homebuilding association, stadium, amusement park, and other settings.
Some career opportunities include:
• Law enforcement
• Border patrol agent
• Homeland security officer
Paralegal (Associate's)
Join a profession that is ranked among the fastest-growing occupations in the United States! There is a growing need for legal assistants and paralegals in the legal profession. They continue to assume a growing range of tasks and perform many of the same jobs as lawyers. This program will give you the training you need, providing a complete overview of practical litigation skills and tasks.
The program prepares future Legal Assistants and Paralegals to carry out tasks such as:
• Researching legal issues
• Drafting legal documents
• Preparing pleadings
• Summarizing documents
• Organizing trial notebooks
• Interviewing clients
Learn fundamental knowledge about the formation of contracts, breach of contracts, and remedies for the breach of contracts. Become familiar with the terminology, policies and procedures applied to: estate planning, wills, trusts, estate taxes, estate sales, and joint tenancy.
Family and criminal law are other principal subjects covered in this program. Family law specializes in: divorce, separation, custody, adoption, guardianship, and community property. Criminal law covers: common law, statutory crimes and punishment, crime classification, principles of liability, and basic criminal procedure concepts.
Some career opportunities include:
• Legal secretary
• Litigation secretary
• Executive assistant
The Associate in Science Degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal provides you with the skills to interview, gather, review, and analyze factual situations; research the law; prepare and interpret legal documents; conduct day-to-day operations of a legal office.
Paralegal (Bachelor's)
Join a profession that is ranked among the fastest-growing occupations in the United States! There is a growing need for legal assistants and paralegals in the legal profession. They continue to assume a growing range of tasks and perform many of the same jobs as lawyers. This program will give you the training you need, providing a complete overview of practical litigation skills and tasks.
The Bachelor of Science degree in Legal Assistant/Paralegal prepares graduates, under the guidance of an attorney, to interview, gather, review and analyze factual situations; research, prepare and interpret legal documents; and conduct day-to-day operations in a legal office.
Graduates may find employment in legal offices, state and federal government agencies, corporate legal departments, insurance companies and legal aid societies.
This program includes courses in:
• Introduction to Paralegal
• Legal Research and Writing I, II
• Civil Litigation I, II
• Torts
• Contract Law
• Family Law
• Law Office Management
• Rules of Evidence
• Legal Ethics and Social Responsibility
• Oral Communications
• Report Writing