Online Programs at Salem State

Taking Salem State courses online gives you access to our renowned, committed faculty with the flexibility that fits your life. 

Online bachelor's degree programs

• Criminal Justice
• Fire Science Administration
• Healthcare Studies
• Social Work

Online master's degree programs

Education initial licensure programs include an in-person practicum in a MA school with remote supervision.

Education Advanced Studies programs are intended for individuals who already hold an initial license or are seeking further professional development in the field.

• Master of Science, Criminal Justice 
• Master of Science in Geo-Information Science
• Master of Social Work (MSW)
• Master of Arts in Teaching, Spanish (P-6 or 5-12) Initial License
• Master of Arts in Teaching, Spanish (P-6 or 5-12) Advanced Studies
• Master of Education, Early Childhood Education Initial License
• Master of Education, Early Childhood Education Advanced Studies
• Master of Education, Elementary Education Initial License
• Master of Education, Elementary Education Advanced Studies
• Master of Education, Library Media Studies Initial License
• Master of Education, Reading Curriculum and Instruction
• Master of Education, Reading Specialist Teacher of Reading License
• Master of Education, Special Education (P-8 or 5-12) Initial License
• Master of Education, Special Education Advanced Studies

Advanced Graduate Degree

• Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study (CAGS) in Educational Leadership

Online Certificate and Licensure Only Programs

Initial licensure-only programs include an in-person practicum in an MA school with remote supervision.

These programs do not lead to a master's degree. Graduate certificate and licensure-only programs are not eligible for financial aid.

• Graduate Certificate in Autism Spectrum Disorders
• Graduate Certificate in Digital Studies
• Graduate Certificate in Holocaust and Genocide Studies
• Graduate Certificate in Public History
• Graduate Certificate in Sport Development and Management
• Graduate Certificate in Teacher Leadership
• Early Childhood Education, Initial License Only
• Elementary Education, Initial License Only
• Library Media Studies, Initial License Only
• Specialist Teacher of Reading, Initial License Only
• Special Education (P-8 or 5-12), Initial License Only

A large number of Salem State classes are available either partially or completely online. Class formats vary, with some courses meeting online at designated times and others that don't require any scheduled meetings.