Nationwide Children’s Hospital
Advance Your Expertise, Grow Your Leadership and Deepen Your Passion to Serve
Mastering Mission-Driven Excellence
Partnering with Antioch University and Otterbein University, Nationwide Children’s Hospital has unique access to professional development and undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs designed specifically for Nationwide’s working professionals, adult learners, employees, and staff.
Partnering with Us
Our virtual and hybrid programs delivery creates a unique adult learning model and opportunity for ease and accessibility.
All enrolled students will also receive a 15% tuition award as part of this partnership, and their families are also eligible for Otterbein’s Advantage Scholarship.
These programs are designed to build the practical skills, professional network, and knowledge needed to increase your impact, deepen your skillset, and excel at your mission. This also includes mentorship and student-support services.
Nationwide Children’s Hospital Employees
Through this partnership, employees have access to Graduate Management, Graduate Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Undergraduate and Graduate Nursing, and the PhD in Leadership and Change programs. Qualified participants in this program also include immediate household family members of active Nationwide employees.
Available Programs
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.
BA in Liberal Studies, Leadership for Service and Change
You’ve proven yourself as a worthy employee within your organization, and now you want to channel your ambitions toward upper-level management. Our bachelor of management degree will help you learn how to effectively lead and engage a workforce through strategic and systematic management decisions. You’ll then be capable of leveraging new knowledge and enhanced leadership skills to take a human-centric approach to management, increasing productivity and building a more positive workplace.
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
- 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
- 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.
MHSA in Human Services Administration
Antioch’s Master’s degree in Human Services Administration (MHSA) prepares service-minded practitioners who seek the skills and knowledge to lead in organizations where they can help have a positive impact on the lives of others. Whether you want to advance your current career or pursue a role as an executive director, grant writer, or program manager, our master’s degree program could help you meet your educational goals.
MA in Nonprofit Management
Are you looking for a way to make a greater difference in the world? Do you desire to work more effectively toward equity and justice—from human services and environmental issues to the arts, culture, education, and more? Join a community of people who want to bring positive change—while also building a career and earning a livable income.
Antioch University is a nonprofit institution that has prioritized making a difference for nearly 170 years. When you enroll in our Master of Arts in Nonprofit Management (MANM) program, you join a thriving and committed community—led by a team of faculty with decades of leadership experience who are dedicated to the highest level of academic rigor. Our MANM will support you in building the practical skills, professional network, and knowledge you need to increase your impact, advance your career, and excel at your mission.
Antioch’s MANM is designed for working professionals who are ready for the next step in their careers. We have a diverse group of students, from those just starting out in the nonprofit world to people who already have leadership positions in agencies and institutions.
EdD in Educational & Professional Practice
The Doctor of Education in Educational and Professional Practice is intended for professionals who use educational practices in the service of social, economic, and environmental justice in schools and beyond. The program is designed with working adults in mind. Classes are offered online, with a four-day, face-to-face residency each July on one of our campuses. A new cohort will enter the program each summer term, and if you take two courses each term, you should be able to complete the degree in three years. Each semester is launched with a virtual Zoom residency on the first Saturday of each term.
You will study with an accomplished, diverse, and caring faculty who will guide you through a transdisciplinary curriculum that integrates scholarship and practice. Your culminating project will be a dissertation that establishes your place among scholar-practitioners who seek workable solutions to complex issues in schools, communities, and national and global settings.
Antioch University’s Individualized Master of Arts programs offered by the School of Education offer a high degree of flexibility in building a program of study that meets your personal and professional needs. Design a degree program by combining existing courses from graduate areas of the university.
Education on your terms!
- Transfer up to 15-semester credits, which may include up to 9 credits for your professional experience
- Starts in January, March, May, July, August, and October
- Complete your degree in two years or less
- Work closely with a faculty mentor of your choice with expertise in your specialization
- Save time and money with an Antioch University pathway program
MA in Humanities
Start with two Foundations courses to learn broadly about the self-design process and how to conduct research in your field of study.
In a third foundation course, create an individualized degree plan that helps you achieve your personal and professional aspirations. During this time, you will select your mentor, who will review your degree plan and develop action steps for achieving your goals.
Attend free colloquia three times a year. Recent topics include healing practice, environmental justice, spirituality, women in leadership, music and soul, and mental health. Colloquia are curated spaces where the community of students, faculty, the general public, and guest speakers learn together.
Choose from a variety of specializations in the Humanities – Creative Writing, Intercultural Studies, or Interdisciplinary – or create your own specialization!
MA in Social Sciences
Start with two Foundations courses to learn broadly about the self-design process and how to conduct research in your field of study.
In a third foundation course, create an individualized degree plan that helps you achieve your personal and professional aspirations. During this time, you will select your mentor, who will review your degree plan and develop action steps for achieving your goals.
Attend free colloquia three times a year. Recent topics include healing practice, environmental justice, spirituality, women in leadership, music and soul, and mental health. Colloquia are curated spaces where the community of students, faculty, the general public, and guest speakers learn together.
Choose from a variety of specializations in Social Sciences – Education Studies and Human Development, Conflict Resolution, or Management of Human and Natural Systems – or create your own specialization!
We are excited to announce our partnership with Otterbein University and its premier nursing programs! These programs will offer both classroom and clinical experiences relevant to the current, ever-changing, and ever-growing needs of our healthcare systems and professionals. In addition to learning from our faculty, who are committed to providing personal attention and a supportive environment, you will also have opportunities to study abroad and off campus to enrich your nursing skills.
Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, BSN to DNP (MSN included)
The PMHNP majors prepare the graduate to work as an advanced practice nurse. The coursework prepares the student to sit for the national board certification exam from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to become a psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner.
Otterbein’s curriculum, beginning summer semester each year, is designed as an online program allowing you to study and participate in clinical experiences in your location. The clinical component comprises courses in wellness, therapy, and diagnosis and management of mental illness across the lifespan in outpatient and inpatient settings. Clinical courses are precepted by a practicing mental health professional in your community and arranged by the student with support from faculty and staff.
Upon successful completion of the requirements for certification, either the Master of Science in Nursing degree or the Post-Graduate Certificate is awarded to enable you to take the certification exam and begin working as an advanced practice nurse before you complete your doctorate. Recipients of the MSN may choose to continue for an additional year to complete a scholarly project that leads to the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Graduates who wish to begin practicing upon earning their MSN degree may return within five years to complete their DNP.
Otterbein’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (Master’s Degree to DNP)
Otterbein’s Doctor of Nursing Practice (Master’s Degree to DNP) is a practice-focused doctorate designed for expert advanced practice nurses and for nurse executives. The program develops advanced practice nurses and nurse executives committed to scholarly evidence-based practice, innovation, testing of care delivery models, and evaluation of health outcomes for the good of all members of society.
The curriculum culminates in a capstone experience that focuses on a clinical project related to the student’s area of interest and expertise.
- Six semesters
- Can be completed in 2 years, taking 2 courses at a time
- Courses offered online
- Required on-campus meetings: summer orientation day, project proposal presentation day, and final scholarly project report presentation day
- Culminates with a practice-based project in the student’s area of interest
- Part-time 3-year option available
Family Nurse Practitioner, BSN to DNP (MSN included)
The FNP majors prepare the graduate to work as an advanced practice nurse. The coursework prepares the student to sit for the national board certification exam from either the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioner Certification Program (AANPCP) to become a family nurse practitioner. Otterbein has consistently achieved an exceptional FNP pass rate.
Our curriculum is designed with a core online component and a science core comprised of advanced health assessment, advanced pharmacology, and advanced pathophysiology. We value offering you the opportunity to practice advanced assessment and procedures/skills in our on-campus lab. The clinical component comprises courses in wellness, acute/common illnesses, and complex/chronic illnesses for adult, women, and child populations. Clinical courses (600 clinical hours) are precepted by a nurse practitioner or physician in your community and arranged by the student in collaboration with the nursing faculty.
Upon successful completion of the requirements for certification, either the Master of Science in Nursing degree or the Post-Graduate Certificate is awarded to enable you to take the certification exam and begin working as an advanced practice nurse before you complete your doctorate. Recipients of the MSN may choose to continue for an additional year to complete a scholarly project that leads to the Doctor of Nursing Practice degree. Graduates who wish to begin practicing upon earning their MSN degree may return within five years to complete their DNP.
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.
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 Human Services Administration
Our Human Services Administration degree will give you the skillset to become a leader in your field and move with confidence into supervisory or administrative roles. Understand the diverse functions that occur within organizations to have a comprehensive vision of the wider social context of their inner workings. This new holistic comprehension develops your leadership, analytical and communication skills, as well as knowledge and expertise focused on enhancing the quality of life for individuals, families, and communities.
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, Leadership for Service and Change
The Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies, Leadership for Service & Change, prepares committed individuals for lives of engagement in social justice work within local or global contexts. The goal of this interdisciplinary program is to prepare organizers, advocates, and changemakers who understand the self, their communities, and the forces that disadvantage certain groups and individuals within those communities in order to provide leadership for the common good.
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.
Advancing Conscious Leadership
The Advancing Conscious Leadership certificate program invites professionals, citizens, and change-makers to build their leadership acumen to meet 21st-century leadership challenges.
Drawing on evidence-based knowledge, learning is grounded in a tri-lens framework that focuses on building authentic aptitude, relational competence, and adaptive capability. The framework encourages leadership practice that is bold, creative, and responsible.
Building the Resilient Organization
Today’s challenge is not simply to bring the company “back.” The most successful organizations will be those that have learned resilience: the ability to anticipate, adapt, and learn from disruption.
This professional certificate offers an approach to organizational resilience based upon the principles of “deep learning,” a mindset that embraces challenges to existing worldviews.
Leading Transformative Change
The current work landscape has been impacted by so many recent historical events—racial injustice, a world pandemic, an economy that has been turned upside down. We can choose to react, or we can choose to create our work futures.
This professional certificate in Transformative Change will take an asset-based approach toward what leaders may do to create engaged strategic directions, proactively address disruptive forces, and create new organizational and community drivers of success now and in the future.
Leading for Inclusion and Racial Justice
This professional certificate offers a systematic approach to engaging with the fundamental issues at the heart of leading for inclusion and racial justice, whether that leadership is happening at the organizational, community, or societal levels. It will provide frameworks and models to help participants both unravel the dynamics of race and racism while also offering the opportunity to practice behaviors that can help participants develop the capacities required to lead from a more inclusive orientation.
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Financial Aid & Scholarships
Financial Aid
Many students take advantage of our financial aid options to fund their education. Our 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.
Additional Opportunities
Nationwide Children’s Hospital is also a Participating Advantage Partner with Otterbein University.
Otterbein University is proud to partner with companies and organizations to offer the Otterbein Advantage Partnership Scholarship, a special educational benefit that offers the advantage of a private university education at public school prices. Advantage Partner employees, their spouse/domestic partner, AND their dependent children are able to take advantage of a transformative educational opportunity. What distinguishes the Otterbein Advantage Partnership is the broadened benefit of eligibility through the Advantage Scholarship.
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.
