$342 per credit hour
for undergraduate programs
$608 per credit hour
for graduate programs
Associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, plus add-on certificates
Make Your Impact in the Helping Professions
In the Social Impact, Public Service, and Health programs at Champlain College Online (CCO), we help motivated professionals gain the confidence, perspective, and language to become thoughtful, human-centered leaders who positively impact their communities and industries.
Programs in our Healthcare and Social Science areas of study help you hone adaptable skills in healthcare administration and analytics, social science, sociology, psychology, criminal justice, and communications. Through collaborative, applied, and immediately relevant coursework, you’ll develop the practical self-assurance to strengthen your professional identity, explore new career possibilities, and continue evolving as your career advances.
At CCO, we know there’s power in taking action, and there’s no better time to get started. Find out how our programs can help you take the next step.
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Bachelor of Science (BS) in Healthcare Administration
Build your knowledge and skills in business, finance, and economics to make a meaningful impact in healthcare.
Master of Science (MS) in Healthcare Administration
Develop skills to become a strategic change agent in healthcare through improved financial performance, workplace practices, and patient care models.
Master of Science (MS) in Healthcare Analytics
Learn principles of database management, advanced analytics, and information system operations to transform healthcare data into actionable insights.
Graduate Certificate in Healthcare Administration
Prepare to lead change in healthcare organizations by developing knowledge of healthcare system design and innovation, information systems, financial management, and project management.
Available as a stand-alone credential or as an add-on certificate for current degree-seeking students at CCO.
Online Social Sciences Programs
Associate of Arts (AA) in Communication Studies
Learn practical and strategic techniques for communicating effectively with audiences across different contexts and platforms.
Associate of Arts (AA) in Social Sciences
Gain a broad understanding of psychology, sociology, and criminal justice while developing key skills in critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication.
Associate of Science (AS) in General Studies
Build a versatile skill set that connects knowledge from various subject areas while developing critical workplace skills to support your unique career goals.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Applied Psychology
Learn psychological principles and techniques that you can use to find solutions in personal and professional contexts.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Criminal Justice
Gain foundational knowledge of the criminal justice system, corrections, and the legal industry to make a difference in your community.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Sociology
Develop an understanding of social behavior, community dynamics, and family frameworks to prepare for a wide range of human-centered careers.
Bachelor of Science (BS) in Integrated Studies
Create your own focus area by combining your existing college credits and professional experience with professional courses, general education courses, and electives at CCO.
Communication Studies Undergraduate Certificate
Develop effective strategies to connect and communicate with others in an increasingly digital world.
Only available as an add-on certificate for current degree-seeking students at CCO
Psychology for Professionals Undergraduate Certificate
Gain foundational, research-based insights into human behavior to increase your professional impact.
Only available as an add-on certificate for current degree-seeking students at CCO
“There was a sense of belonging at Champlain. I felt like I belonged here. We were all lifelong learners working to make a change.”
Jessie Anderson
Class of 2024, Champlain College Online
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Transfer-Friendly Admissions
CCO acknowledges that learning comes in many forms and grants transfer credit to students from various backgrounds and life experiences, including prior community college coursework, military service, corporate training, and industry certifications.
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Engage in Interdisciplinary Problem-Solving
Programs in our Healthcare and Social Science areas of study reflect the complexity of today’s challenges and prepare you with the cross-functional skills to address them collaboratively. You’ll study alongside peers from different backgrounds and disciplines, learning to synthesize diverse perspectives, frameworks, and theories to solve organizational problems holistically.
Rankings and Recognition
Champlain College ranks No. 18 (tied) among U.S. News & World Report’s Most Innovative Schools — Regional Universities North for 2026. We were also named one of The Princeton Review’s Best Colleges for 2026.
Online programs at CCO are offered through an institution that’s regionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), which grants accreditation to postsecondary educational institutions that demonstrate academic quality, innovation, and student success.
Champlain College is designated as a Military Friendly® School, earning a Silver ranking in 2025–26 from VIQTORY in recognition of its support for military-connected students, including credits for life experience and training, military education benefits, and dedicated tuition assistance.
Serving Students Across the U.S.
Champlain College Online (CCO) blends the institution’s 148-year history of high-quality higher education programs with a proven 30-year reputation of delivering innovative online programs that empower students to advance their professional goals while equipping them with adaptable, agile skills to thrive in the modern workplace. Our mission to serve working professionals extends far beyond our brick-and-mortar campus in Burlington, Vermont, inviting students from all 50 states and across the globe to experience life-changing education in a format that makes sense for them.