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˿ƵAPP Announces Expansion of Online Degree Programs

Twelve new programs will launch this fall, opening higher education pathways to more students locally, nationally and globally.

˿ƵAPP today announced the expansion of its . Twelve additional programs — two master’s degrees and 10 bachelor’s degrees — will be offered in the fall of 2019 to allow students to pursue an accessible and flexible education.

The expansion of Maryville’s online degree portfolio aligns with the University’s student-centered approach, which aims to meet the higher education needs of all adult learners, regardless of location, age or circumstance. Working to create greater access to higher education, ˿ƵAPPfeatures convenient online programs, accepts transfer credits and does not require application fees or entrance exams. The new online degree programs include:

Master of Arts

Master of Science

Bachelor of Arts



Bachelor of Fine Arts

Bachelor of Science



“We are thrilled to continue our online programs expansion. ˿ƵAPP offers increased options to determined students whose life situation may not permit a traditional campus or classroom experience,” said President Mark Lombardi, Ph.D. “New, specialized programs, including data science, will position students to capitalize on growing career fields, while liberal arts staples such as English and history will strengthen the quality of the students’ education.”

The new online programs build on nearly 150 years of academic excellence at ˿ƵAPPand a tradition of innovation that adapts to meet the changing needs of students. Nationally ranked ˿ƵAPP continues to grow impressively, reporting a 16 percent overall increase in enrollment this year and educating students from 50 states and 60 countries. The university also boasts a 97 percent job placement rate for graduates and will soon expand cutting-edge learning spaces across campus.

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Founded in 1872, ˿ƵAPP is a comprehensive and nationally ranked private institution with an enrollment of more than 9,200 students. ˿ƵAPPoffers more than 90 degrees at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels to students from 50 states and 55 countries. Among recent graduates, 97 percent are employed or attending graduate school. More than 17,000 ˿ƵAPPalumni work and live in the St. Louis region.


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