Online Degree Programs

Online Degree Programs are the perfect solution for someone with a busy schedule.

Florida Metropolitan University began its venture into online learning in the winter quarter of 1999 by offering five courses on two campuses. After our initial pilot phase, FMU expanded its online course offerings to include all nine FMU campuses for the winter quarter of 2000. At the same time we received approval to develop for online enrollment any of the courses within the standardized Business Administration program. In the Fall of 2001, additional approval was granted to offer the Accounting and Criminal Justice programs. Since winter term 2000, FMU has consistently added courses within these Associate and Bachelor's degrees and today all of the courses necessary to complete the degrees are available online which now includes Master's programs.

FMU Online allows you not only to learn and practice a subject which is integral to your educational objective, but also offers you added flexibility and convenience for the completion of your program while continuing to manage careers, family, and home life.

FMU Online offers degree programs in the following subjects: Accounting, Business, Business Administration, Criminal Justice, Paralegal/Legal Assistant, Master of Business, Master of Science in Criminal Justice.

The Academy of Art University, established in San Francisco in 1929 by Richard S. Stephens, a creative director with Sunset Magazine, was originally opened to teach Advertising Art. In a few years, a distinguished faculty of practicing art and design professionals was assembled and the school's philosophy was formulated: hire established professionals to teach future professionals. The curriculum was expanded in 1933 to include Fashion Illustration and again in 1936 with a Fine Art Department.

Richard A. Stephens took over the presidency from his parents in 1951 and continued their tradition of expanding department majors. By 1966 the school was incorporated and granted authority to offer a Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art by the Council for Private and Postsecondary and Vocational Education of the State of California. The school's Master's program was inaugurated in 1977 and approved by 1983.

Elisa Stephens, the granddaughter of the school's founder, succeeded her father in 1992 as the President of the Academy of Art University. Today the university has close to 8,000 students, making it the largest private school of art and design in the country. Students now have the opportunity to pursue AA, BFA, MFA, and Certificate Programs in twelve different majors including Advertising, Animation & Visual Effects, Architecture (MFA only), Computer Arts – New Media, Fashion, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Illustration, Industrial Design, Interior Architecture & Design, Motion Pictures & Television, and Photography.

Unlike traditional classroom experiences, Kaplan University focuses on adding a human touch to the high technology of learning online. We are committed to providing you the personal attention and academic support when you need it. The flexibility and dynamic interaction of online education at Kaplan University also allows for innovative learning opportunities.