167 Online Foundation and Pathway Courses Degree Programs

The University of Rhode Island’s Professional Science Master’s (PSM) program combines advanced scientific training with professional skills in leadership, communication, and management to prepare graduates for success in science-driven industries.

The Undergraduate Studies Online Programme offers the flexibility to study creative writing and explore multiple writing approaches to improve your skills while cultivating broader interests in classical and modern studies or art and humanities.

This certificate is presented by The Open University's Institute of Educational Technology and is open to students from countries all over the world. It offers the unique opportunity to study the theory and practice of online and distance education through modules created by experts from the Institute who are reinventing digital learning through the innovative use of new media and technologies.

The SUMAS Foundation Year is a flexible, one-year pathway program that combines rigorous academic learning with hands-on experience in leadership, entrepreneurship and sustainability management.

This Certificate of Higher Education in Arts and Humanities provides a broad introduction to the arts and humanities, including history, art history, philosophy, classical studies, religious studies, music and English. You’ll expand your cultural horizons whilst learning to think and argue clearly.

Advance your skills and abilities as a general science teacher in the 6-12 classroom with an online Master of Education in Secondary Education: General Science concentration from Auburn University at Montgomery. In this program, you will conduct action research, lead professional development sessions, and more. This customizable program is taught fully online and by expert instructors who are dedicated to your success. Learn more and apply today.

The Postgraduate Certificate in Professional Studies in Education qualification introduces the field of education. It offers you the opportunity to explore one specialism from a choice of modules covering a range of areas, all of which encourage you to draw on your own experiences and undertake enquiry in your context. This certificate is also the first stage of a study programme that progresses to a postgraduate diploma and a master's degree.

The Women’s and Gender Studies B.A. in the Interdisciplinary Studies program prepares students to understand how gender and sexuality shape their lives, the lives of others, the production of knowledge, and social institutions. Undergraduate coursework also emphasizes the link between theory and practice and encourages applied learning through internships, community involvement, and service learning. The curriculum is designed to help students understand the dynamics and influence of gender that will shape students’ academic, professional, and personal development and will lead students to ask the kinds of critical questions that are essential to addressing some of the most pressing needs of society. The Women’s and Gender Studies Concentration B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies helps students develop skills needed in business, healthcare, education, government, and the nonprofit sector.

This innovative fourteen-week online program is designed to equip professionals with an understanding of the science behind international challenges and practical skills in negotiation, strategic communication, critical thinking, and policy analysis.

Our bachelor’s program helps you gain knowledge, skills and insights in areas such as leadership, management, communication and more. Enhancing these professional skills will position you to achieve success in a business, organization or government leadership career.

This Diploma of Higher Education in Arts and Humanities encompasses a wide range of fascinating disciplines in the arts and humanities. These include art history, classical studies, creative writing, English literature, history, music, philosophy and religious studies. You can also combine your study of the arts with other options including English language, French, German or Spanish, science, technology, psychology, or social science.

The Foundation Course is a study program, taught in English and primarily aimed at candidates who do not possess the minimum schooling requirements outlined in current legislation for enrolment at Italian universities. Attendance of the Foundation Course is mandatory and students must accumulate all the credits provided by the course in order to obtain the final qualification. The modules available within the Foundation Course are taught in English and a certificate of knowledge of the English language at a B2 level is required.

Foundation Course Science (FCS) is a one-year, in-person preparatory program at the University of Pisa, taught in English. The program consists of 60 CFC credits over two semesters, including mandatory studies in mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, and Italian language and culture, with additional elective modules. The course is designed to prepare students for university-level study and provides Italian language instruction from A1 to B2.

Complete your bachelor's degree and pursue career advancement with Benedictine University's online B.A. in General Professional Studies. You'll gain professional competencies that today's employers are looking for, such as communication, problem solving and critical thinking. Finish your bachelor's degree in 18 months with transfer credits. Request more information today.

This Certificate of Higher Education in Mathematical Sciences provides the basic skills you need for further study in mathematics and statistics and is ideal if you need some mathematics to underpin your studies in other areas. You’ll be introduced to pure mathematics, applied mathematics and statistics; using mathematical software; working with abstract ideas; and modelling real-world problems using mathematics.

This Diploma of Higher Education in Natural Sciences is ideal if you’re curious about the world we live in and enjoy delving into a broad range of scientific topics. You’ll explore aspects of biology, chemistry, earth sciences, environmental sciences, physics, astronomy and planetary science – while developing critical thinking, data analysis and problem-solving skills.