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Discover an online education that balances convenience and quality at Winthrop University. We offer student-centered experiences elevated by personal attention, small class sizes and opportunities to collaborate with your faculty and peers. You’ll also take classes that blend professional growth, global awareness and civic engagement, developing knowledge, skills and values that position you for success.
Winthrop incorporates emerging technology into each program, enhancing the academic experience for all students. Plus, get access to support services that bolster your performance in programs dedicated to rigorous standards.
Prepare for a more promising future with a degree from Winthrop University. Take the first step by completing the form to receive a free brochure.
- Enriching lives and preparing students for the future for more than 135 years
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
- Ranked a Top Public School by U.S. News & World Report1
- Offering a student-centered experience with opportunities to collaborate with your instructors and peers
Find Your Online Program
Seek your online degree with Winthrop and experience the same rigorous curricula as you would in an on-campus program. Take classes in the format that fits your schedule and get the support to succeed by engaging with our dedicated faculty and your classmates. Many of our programs bolster the coursework with hands-on learning through internships, practica, interactive assignments and capstone projects.
- Modality: Online CBE
- Credit Hours: 120 (typically 60 transfer)
- Duration: Flexible
Maximize your prior credits with a highly flexible degree completion program. With a personalized transfer evaluation, you may transfer up to 90 total credits and receive credit for your prior professional experience. Gain leadership, decision-making and problem-solving competencies that can be applied to any industry.
- Choose a Concentration: Health Informatics, Community & Health Services, Interdisciplinary Studies, Organizational Leadership or Organizational Operations.
- Flexible Subscription Model: Pay a flat rate per 14-week subscription. Part-time and full-time options available. Potential to save time and money with full-time subscription.
- Competency-Based (CBE): Earn built-in credentials in lieu of traditional test taking. Offered 100 percent online.
*The Interdisciplinary Studies concentration is pending approval from the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.
- Modality: Online CBE
- Credit Hours: 120 (typically 60 transfer)
- Duration: Flexible
Earn a quality business education with a degree-completion program that allows you to transfer up to 90 total credit hours and receive credit for your prior professional experience. Finish what you started and graduate fast with this accelerated program that offers competency-based education (CBE) delivered with affordable subscription pricing.
2 Concentrations Available
- General Business
- Accounting and Financial Management
30-36 credit hours | 12-18 months
Gain the skills needed to succeed as a business leader. Our STEM-designated, online M.B.A. includes built-in micro-certificates in Business Analytics, Financial Analysis, Healthcare Leadership and Leadership in Organizations. Further tailor your M.B.A. for your goals by adding an optional concentration.
- Concentrations available in Healthcare Management, Marketing and Strategic Leadership
- GMAT Waivers Available
- AACSB-Accredited
60 credit hours | 3 years (7 semesters)
Over the course of one residency, two practicums and two internships, you’ll learn from experienced faculty within a small cohort. Faculty are deeply engaged in your learning and dedicated to your development as a practitioner in this important field. Graduate with the education and experience you need to attain licensing and work as a practicing counselor in the specialty you choose.
- Choose a Concentration: School Counseling or Clinical Mental Health
- CACREP-Accredited
- Prepare to Sit for Licensing Exams
36 credit hours | 2 year duration
Prepare for excellence in your new K-12 principal role. You’ll develop skills in the eight standards set by the National Policy Board for Educational Administration (NPBEA) and graduate with three internships under your belt, ready to improve student achievement and be a strong community collaborator who advocates for all children. The program is accredited by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
39-60 credit hours | 2-3 year duration
With guidance from our expert faculty, you’ll develop specialized skills to make a difference as a social worker. The online classes focus on empowerment practice, enabling you to promote the well-being of vulnerable populations, affirm your clients’ strengths and contribute to social justice. Traditional and Advanced Standing program options are available.
Winthrop Rankings and Recognition
Winthrop is a public, comprehensive university committed to excellence, ranking among the top institutions of our kind in the nation. With our highly qualified faculty and high-quality curricula, we attract a diverse student population dedicated to achievement and social responsibility.
No. 14 Top Public University in the South1
U.S. News & World Report, 2027
No. 13 Best College for Veterans in the South1
U.S. News & World Report, 2027
No. 28 Best Regional University in the South1
U.S. News & World Report, 2027
No. 40 Best Value University in the South1
U.S. News & World Report, 2027
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- U.S. News & World Report. Best Regional Universities South Rankings, 2027. “Winthrop University Rankings.” Retrieved Oct. 9, 2026, from https://www.usnews.com/.