Blue Star Families
Welcome, Blue Star Families Members
Through this partnership with the Coalition for the Common Good and co-founders Antioch and Otterbein Universities, Blue Star Families Members are eligible for a 15% discount on tuition for the full catalog of undergraduate and graduate degree programs and certificates. This includes BA Degree Completion, Counseling, MBA programs, and more. Immediate household family members of active Blue Star Families Members are also eligible for these partnership benefits.

Available Programs Include
BA in Applied Studies
If you’ve gained valuable technical expertise through your current trade but long for career or personal advancement, then an Applied Studies degree can help you maximize the skills you have while satisfying your passion for learning. We help you expand upon your practical knowledge, building on the foundation that you’ve worked so hard on to this point. By understanding complex social and ethical issues and fine-tuning your written and verbal communication skills, you’ll be poised to solve the problems leaders in your profession face every day.
BS in Healthcare Administration
The Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration major is a 60 credit bachelor’s completion major. The Healthcare Administration major expands educational opportunities for students who began their education at two-year institutions with a focus on the Allied Health professions. The Healthcare Administration major will also provide a distinct pathway for program graduates to continue their studies with Antioch University Online in the Master of Human Services Administration.
BA in Human Development
Social challenges are constantly evolving as the traditional roles, lifestyles, and conceptions of identity change alongside public policy. Learn to address the changing social structures of contemporary society and their impact on the growth of individuals and families in various cultural contexts. By understanding human development and how it is affected by cultural perspectives, you will be prepared to empower infants, children, adolescents, adults, and elders with the life skills necessary to navigate our constantly evolving society.
BA in Liberal Studies, Individualized Studies
Customized studies are a hallmark of the Antioch educational experience. Benefit from a core of interdisciplinary, liberal arts courses—building foundational skills for any career—while balancing the breadth and depth of specialized topics relevant to your educational interest. The online BA in Liberal Studies offers you the opportunity to align your studies to your interests—not the other way around.
BA in Liberal Studies, Literature, and Creative Writing
Antioch University’s online Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Literature and Creative Writing presents an affordable degree completion option, accelerating your progress toward a career in writing while keeping your financial future intact. This program combines an examination of great works of literature with a perspective on how to use them to inspire your own writing.
BA in Management
Antioch University’s online Bachelor of Arts in Management degree is an affordable program that provides a knowledgeable foundation to understand and lead change in a shifting, globally oriented world. You will examine management situations from a systemic perspective and address human, organizational, and community issues; enhance leadership skills, and explore how to diagnose problems and intervene effectively with both individual and group situations. You will also learn how to increase productivity and how to effectively engage the workforce in making important management decisions.
BS in Applied Technology and Business Leadership
The applied technology and business leadership program curriculum includes the Interdisciplinary Core, a distinguishing factor of Antioch University Online that sets Antioch apart from other universities. Through these core courses, you will learn to take your own experiences and relate them to the greater human experience by studying society, culture, literature, and leadership.
BS in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, and Sciences
Antioch’s online BS in Environmental Studies, Sustainability, and Sciences explores numerous disciplines, including global studies, science, economics, health, ethics, culture, and leadership. within experiential and engaging coursework. This program pays special attention to issues of equity and justice-mindedness, particularly as environmental hazards and climate change disproportionately impact poor and marginalized groups in societies across the globe.
As the healthcare sector expands, the need for competent allied health professionals has never been greater. Antioch University’s graduate program in Allied Health is tailored to educate health professionals in evidence-based practices essential for patient care, disease prevention, and wellness for optimum health.
MS in Allied Health, Healthcare Administration
Antioch University’s MS in Allied Health, Healthcare Administration concentration is one of the only graduate programs focused on developing strong talent to take on managerial roles in the healthcare industry and transform healthcare through a lens of social justice. Whether you are just starting out or are currently employed as a clinician at a doctor’s office or work for customer care at a managed care organization, this highly focused graduate degree will prepare you to make profound impacts at your organization.
At its core, healthcare is a people business. Antioch’s Masters of Science in Allied Health, Healthcare Administration concentration focuses heavily on people management, from patients and doctors to policymakers and human resource professionals at your organization. We strive to instill not only a sense of empathy for your colleagues or other constituents but the actual know-how to implement programs and lead teams at your organization.
MS in Athletic Training
Antioch University’s Master of Science in Athletic Training program is designed for aspiring athletic trainers who want to excel in a dynamic and growing field. This innovative program equips students with the essential clinical skills, evidence-based practices, and critical thinking necessary to provide high-quality care to athletes and active individuals across various settings.
The MSAT program emphasizes hands-on experience through clinical placements, allowing students to apply their knowledge in real-world environments, including schools, sports teams, and healthcare facilities. With a focus on injury prevention, assessment, rehabilitation, and performance enhancement, graduates will be well-prepared to meet the demands of athletic training and improve the health and wellness of their communities.
Technology, globalization, and cultural shifts are changing the way we interact, defying what we constitute as the norm. Evolving advancements, both technically and culturally, have changed the way that business is conducted. We place an emphasis on your practical professional development, building on foundational knowledge to increase savviness and adaptability to developing trends. Our programs are designed to train effective team managers, champion ethical business practices, and develop the next generation of business leaders.
BS in Applied Technology and Business Leadership
Antioch University Online’s bachelor’s in applied technology and business leadership degree blends academic coursework with your professional experiences with the goal of enhancing your career. You’ll develop a broadened outlook to support your ongoing development as a well-rounded professional.
Master of Business Administration
Antioch’s MBA is designed as a series of 7-week online courses taken one course at a time. It’s a demanding program – but work-life balance is important, and graduate school needs to fit into your life.
- 36-credits. Earn your MBA in two years or less
- 100% online learning, 24/7 access to classwork and resources for convenience
- Three entry points – begin your MBA in January, May, or September
- No GMAT is required. We value you and your experiences
Hands-On – Online
We’re an active member of Net Impact. With over 300 chapters in nearly 40 countries, Net Impact programs help new leaders broaden their thinking, build their networks, and scale their impact beyond just individual action; you’ll have an opportunity to participate in special projects and innovative initiatives.
Online does not mean isolation! Faculty are active practitioners in their field. They are engaged and present throughout the class. Video, audio, guest speakers, and other tools keep things vibrant and moving forward
Your classmates are just as intelligent, engaged, and purpose-driven as you are
You’ll love networking and learning from each other
PhD in Leadership and Change
Antioch University’s PhD in Leadership and Change program is dedicated to engaging working professionals in the interdisciplinary study, research, and practice of leading positive change in workplaces, schools, organizations, and communities across the country and the world.
This program offers flexibility for adult students so they can live anywhere and take classes while working full-time. Students stay connected via three residencies each year (for three years) and a thriving online community. Enjoy this innovative and enriching opportunity to expand your professional life and career.
Develop the clinical skills that help your clients while applying your emerging, unique professional style. At Antioch University, we leverage experiential learning, internships, research studies, outreach projects, and other student participation opportunities to enhance the educational experience beyond the classroom. Our counseling and therapy programs intertwine rigorous academic coursework and experiential learning opportunities, giving you the comprehensive training needed to launch your career and start creating lasting change in the world.
Certificate in Trauma Counseling
The Post-Master’s Certificate in Trauma Counseling is designed to provide convenient, high-quality, specialized training for mental health providers who want to specialize in working with trauma survivors and those actively experiencing trauma. The certificate program is offered primarily through online courses and will enable clinicians to understand better-specialized issues, current treatment trends, and advocacy efforts, enhance communication with and effectively support persons experiencing trauma. The certificate program is open to those with a graduate degree in an allied mental health profession. All courses are consistent with CACREP accreditation requirements.
Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling
This Post-Master’s Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) is open to those who already hold a master’s degree in Counseling yet do not meet the current educational requirements for licensure as a clinical mental health counselor or licensed professional counselor in their state. This certificate allows counselors with specializations in other areas (e.g., school, career, vocational rehabilitation counseling) to gain the additional specialized academic courses currently required for professional counseling licensure. The certificate is 9-15 credits, depending on the number of courses you need for licensure.
MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online)
Antioch’s CACREP-accredited Master’s in Counseling program accepts students from all undergraduate degrees looking to learn how to make a positive impact on those who need help the most. The program prepares you to work as a professional counselor to promote mental health, well-being, and social justice for a diverse, multicultural, and global community.
The Online delivery of our Clinical Mental Health Counseling includes online courses, intensive face-to-face clinical learning (either virtual or in person), and experiential learning in fieldwork focused on the development of your professional identity. Our faculty encourages an active, thorough, and continued examination of your development in the role of a professional counselor.
Technology, globalization, and cultural shifts are changing the way we interact, defying what we constitute as the norm. Evolving advancements, both technically and culturally, have changed the way that business is conducted. We place an emphasis on your practical professional development, building on foundational knowledge to increase savviness and adaptability to developing trends. Our programs are designed to train effective team managers, champion ethical business practices, and develop the next generation of business leaders.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
This Post-Master’s Certificate in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (CMHC) is open to those who already hold a master’s degree in Counseling yet do not meet the current educational requirements for licensure as a clinical mental health counselor or licensed professional counselor in their state. This certificate allows counselors with specializations in other areas (e.g., school, career, vocational rehabilitation counseling) to gain the additional specialized academic courses currently required for professional counseling licensure. The certificate is 9-15 credits, depending on the number of courses the student needs for licensure.
This program is NOT designed to lead to state licensure. This degree is offered by Antioch University's New England campus.
Mindfulness for Educators
Mindfulness isn’t just self-care. New research shows that when designed for educators, mindfulness training can deepen social-emotional and cultural competencies, strengthen professional agency, and foster collaborative well-being in school communities. ScienceDirect
At Antioch University, our Mindfulness for Educators program brings together evidence-based practice and educationally grounded training to help you thrive personally and professionally—enhancing your presence in the classroom, your relationships with students, and your impact within your school.
This certificate is a national, fully online program offered by Antioch University's New England Campus.
Explore and register for Antioch University’s upcoming professional development and learning courses and opportunities.
Your Financial Benefits As A Partner
As a Coalition for the Common Good partner, Blue Star Families Members are eligible for the following benefits:
- 15% Tuition Discount - As a partner of the Coalition for the Common Good, Blue Star Families Members receive a 15% Tuition Discount on degree programs. The Tuition Discount also extends to include all immediate household family members.
- $500 Tuition Bonus - Attend a university degree program Information Session Event, and receive a $500 tuition bonus that will be applied toward your program when you enroll at Antioch University. See all events here.
- $6000 President’s Merit Scholarships - New students seeking a master’s degree with a minimum 3.40 GPA and work/life experience are eligible for awards of $6000, distributed equally over the first two academic years of the student’s program, and students must remain enrolled full-time.
- $12,000 President’s Doctoral Fellowship Scholarship - Beginning in Summer 2026, 24 students per year will be awarded fellowships of $12,000 that can be applied to any of Antioch University’s doctoral programs.
- Otterbein University’s Advantage Scholarship - Dependents of Blue Star Families Members are eligible for Otterbein University’s Advantage Scholarship, which includes up to $80,000 for tuition for undergraduate programs at Otterbein.
Learn more about the Advantage Partnership Scholarship for Blue Star Families Members-affiliated students and families.
Additional Financial Assistance
Scholarships
Students can apply for various grants and scholarships to help fund their education, and all institutional scholarships and scholarships from outside organizations are now housed under one site here - Scholarship Universe
Financial Aid
Many students take advantage of financial aid options to fund their education. Antioch University’s Financial Aid team can design an aid package based on your eligibility and personal level of need. We’ll help you explore a variety of federal, state, and institutional financial aid options. You’re welcome to either contact the Financial Aid Office or apply now to see what choices are available for you.
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"As an educator, military and veteran advocate, and spouse-turned-caregiver to my hero husband, I have dedicated my work at Blue Star Families of Dayton & Southwestern Ohio to supporting military, veteran, and caregiver families through connection, advocacy, and resource access. Education played a vital role in my transition from National Guard spouse to caregiver, shaping both my personal and professional journey. Through my work with Blue Star Families and this partnership, I hope to open doors to greater opportunities and help pave a path forward for others whose journeys may be similar to mine."
Dr. Geri Lynn Maples
Program Director, Blue Star Families of Dayton and Southwestern Ohio
About the Coalition for the Common Good

Unbound by geography, Coalition for the Common Good uses the combined resources of the member institutions to develop and deliver targeted educational and professional development programs that meet the unique requirements of our communities through academic partnerships with local businesses and employers.
The Coalition for the Common Good is designed to be a unique national university system — truly the first of its kind — of multiple institutions of higher education with complementary, high-quality academic programs, geographic diversity, and innovative approaches to undergraduate and graduate education and lifelong learning.

