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Advance Your Career in Education: UofL Launches Online Master’s in K-12 School Counseling

By Heather Henley | July 9, 2025 | Comments 0 Comment

The University of Louisville has launched a new fully online Master of Education in Counseling and Personnel Services with a concentration in K-12 School Counseling—designed for working professionals, career changers and Kentucky educators ready to take the next step in their careers.

Offered through UofL’s College of Education and Human Development, the program prepares students to become certified K-12 school counselors in Kentucky. It also fulfills the academic requirements for Rank I certification, making it an ideal pathway for Rank II certified teachers who want to transition from the classroom into school counseling or administration roles.

This flexible online master’s program allows you to balance coursework with your current job or personal responsibilities. Whether you’re a licensed teacher seeking career advancement or a professional exploring a new field in education, UofL’s program equips you to support students’ academic, emotional and social development—while building a meaningful career in K-12 education.

Graduates of the program are prepared for certification as school counselors in Kentucky and gain the skills to make an immediate impact in school communities across the state.

Now enrolling for upcoming terms.

Learn more and apply at louisville.edu/online/programs/masters/online-master-of-education-in-counseling-and-personnel-services

Transform Healthcare with UofL’s Online MS in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine

By Heather Henley | July 8, 2025 | Comments 0 Comment

Are you future ready?

The University of Louisville’s online Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Medicine (MS AIM) prepares professionals to lead in one of healthcare’s fastest growing sectors. This fully online program was recently featured in Business Insider as a national leader in graduate AI education and is designed to equip you with the skills to make a measurable impact in diagnostics, data science and healthcare innovation.

Why choose UofL?

Among the schools featured in Business Insider’s roundup of AI graduate degrees, the University of Louisville stands out as one of the most affordable options. You’ll learn from regionally and nationally recognized faculty in a program that prioritizes both academic excellence and real-world application. The curriculum covers key areas in:

Artificial intelligence

Machine learning

Medical imaging

Biostatistics

This graduate program is delivered by faculty from UofL’s J.B. Speed School of Engineering and the Department of Bioinformatics and Biostatistics.

Why now?

The MS AIM program was built for working professionals who want to stay ahead of the curve. With 100% online coursework, a 30-credit hour structure and no GRE required, you can earn your degree on your schedule without putting your career on hold.

UofL offers rolling admissions, but if you’re planning to start this fall, apply by Aug. 1 to begin the Fall 2025 term.

Ready to lead the future of healthcare with AI?

Take the next step toward a career in medical AI, health analytics or digital diagnostics with a world-class online degree from Kentucky’s flagship public research university.

Start your application today.

Why the Name Change? How UofL’s MS in Industrial and Systems Engineering Reflects the Future of the Field

By Heather Henley | May 8, 2025 | Comments 0 Comment

The University of Louisville’s newly renamed Master of Science in Industrial and Systems Engineering (MSISE) program isn’t just a title refresh—it’s a reflection of the evolving challenges and opportunities in modern engineering careers.

Historically known as the MS in Industrial Engineering, this 100% online degree has been updated to better represent the systems-oriented, data-driven skillset required in today’s industries. The inclusion of “Systems” highlights the program’s emphasis on optimization, human factors, and engineering analytics.

Whether you work in manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, or tech, systems thinking is central to reducing waste, improving outcomes and making better decisions with limited resources.

Key features of UofL’s MSISE program:

100% online—designed for working professionals

No GRE required for admission

STEM-designated program

Focus areas include operations research, ergonomics, data analytics, and systems design

Earning your degree online from UofL means joining a nationally respected program with the flexibility to advance your career on your schedule.

Ready to take the next step?

Visit https://louisville.edu/online/programs/masters/online-master-of-science-in-industrial-and-systems-engineering to learn more.

According to LinkedIn, MBAs are back in style; we say, they never left.

By Conner Mackowiak | April 10, 2025 | Comments 0 Comment

A recent LinkedIn news story shared that professionals are seeking MBAs and similar graduate business degrees once again. The story cited a recent application trends survey indicating that 2-year MBA applications had grown 19% in 2024.

UofL’s online MBA program director, Dr. Zac Goldman, had this to say of the article:

“Given current economic uncertainties, these trends are not terribly surprising. When career or industry outlooks worsen, many people invest in pursuing an MBA to enhance their future prospects. Like anything, MBA applications can trend up or down year-over-year; but long-term, the MBA degree continues to be one of the most resilient and valuable credentials across industries. Those who earn an MBA consistently have greater access to promotions and other opportunities, while also earning more on average than those without an MBA. Our team in the College of Business at UofL is always ready to support and assist professionals who are ready to take this important next step in their careers.”

UofL’s online MBA is designed with the future in mind. This program was created with built-in graduate certificate opportunities and innovative electives, all meant to prepare you for leadership in the workplace of tomorrow. This program also features a 10-day business trip built into the program, intentionally added to give students a global perspective from a program which can be completed from your living room, 100% online.

This program also features the Cardinal Choice Assignment, an exciting deliverable completed throughout the course of the program which allows you to tailor your degree to the Career, Industry or Issue that matters most to you. Doing so allows you to show a prospective employer the diligent work that you completed while still a student in the program.

If you’re interested in joining the growing number of future business leaders looking to energize their future with an MBA, learn more about our program and start your application today!

The Priority Deadline for fall semester applications is May 1.

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