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Educational Opportunities
National University has become the second-largest private, nonprofit institution of higher education in California by continually increasing educational opportunities to a diverse, growing population of students.
It starts with enrollment. We streamline the process so students get started quickly and receive credit for everything they have learned
along the way. Students and admissions counselors together map out a course of study that will take the students where they want to go.
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Earning a Degree with a Flexible Schedule
To accelerate the process even more, National offers a manageable one-course-per-month format. If a student needs four courses for a professional certificate, they can finish in four months. If they need 18 courses for an associate’s degree, they can finish in 18 months. Our evening-focused, accelerated format means earning an associate’s, bachelor’s, or master’s degree does not interfere with the student’s personal or professional obligations.
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Something for Everyone
At National University, students can pursue a course study they truly care about, choosing from among more than 100 graduate and undergraduate degrees, 16 teacher credentials, and numerous professional and personal enrichment certificates offered through the University’s five schools and one college:
School of Business and Management:
accounting, business administration, finance, human resources, leadership, management, and marketing;
School of Education:
teaching, administration, school counseling and psychology, early childhood and special education;
School of Engineering and Technology:
applied engineering, computer science, cyber security, information systems, environmental engineering, and sustainability;
School of Health and Human Services:
nursing, community health, allied health, healthcare administration, and informatics;
School of Media and Communication:
strategic communications, digital filmmaking, digital television production and engineering, “new media” journalism, screenwriting, and video gaming;
College of Letters and Sciences:
arts, humanities, psychology, mathematics, natural sciences, professional studies, social sciences, criminal justice, and forensic sciences;
Division of Extended Learning:
education, engineering and technology, health and human services, business and management, and professional and personal development;
National University Polytechnic Institute:
marine technology, construction management, and biotechnology;
National University Golf Academy:
professional golf management, sport psychology, business administration.
A Reputation that Speaks for Itself
Accredited and approved by 17 separate entities, including the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), National is known for its quality—a reputation that gives our graduates an edge in today’s competitive labor market.
From business and information technology to psychology and education, our curriculum combines concept, theory, and application so what students learn in the classroom is relevant to the workplace.
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The University of Values
Anchored by the core values of quality, access, relevance, accelerated pace, affordability, and community, National University is dedicated to educational access and academic excellence. It meets those lofty goals by providing challenging and relevant programs that are student-centered, success-oriented, and responsive to technology.
For Students, Not Profit
A nonprofit institution, National uses its considerable resources to provide an academically rich learning environment for its students.
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A Place for Everyone
Founded in 1971, National University has been dedicated to making lifelong learning
opportunities accessible, challenging, and relevant to a diverse student population. In fact, National provides more master’s degrees in education to minority students than any other college or university in California. National University also ranks first in California and in the top 10 nationally in granting master’s degrees to women. Other notable diversity rankings include:
Convenient Locations
With 27 campuses throughout California and Nevada, National University is easily
Firstin the nation in enrollment of Hispanic graduate students;
Firstin the nation in awarding master’s degrees in education to Hispanics and Asians;
Thirdin the nation in granting master’s degrees in education to minority students;
Firstin California in awarding master’s degrees to Hispanics and African Americans;
Thirdin the nation in granting master’s degrees to Hispanic Women.
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accessible to thousands of students who prefer traditional classrooms. The University also operates Online Information Centers (OICs) in retail centers where students can get information about National University and its various degree, credential, and certificate programs; experience online classes; enroll;
and get educational counseling details and information about financial aid.
Classes in the Workplace
To make learning even more accessible, National University partners with
private companies to offer classes to employees. Any program can be tailored to meet specific organizational goals while also helping to maximize training budgets. A variety of learning environments are available,
including the classroom, the workplace, and online to ensure that our programs fit into the students’ already demanding schedules. In addition to individual courses, corporate training for organizations is also available. Some courses qualify for academic credits.
A Leader in Online Education
National University is a world leader in online education, offering 4,400 online classes to more than 16,350 students in 2009 alone. Moving beyond the walls of a traditional classroom, online classes use sophisticated resources and communications tools that enhance learning, including instructor-led online discussions, sharing of applications between faculty and students, an electronic whiteboard, instant polling for student feedback, and access to internet-based resources.
Resources
National University supplies onsite students with state-of-the-art amenities, including more than 60 computer labs containing over 2,700 PCs. To ensure the online learning experience is as rich as traditional one, National University provides access to 87 electronic databases, more than 24,000 full text journals, and various services for online users, including Journal Direct, Books Direct, RefDesk e-mail reference, and eReserves. The award-winning National University Library System, which has more than 315,000 volumes, also includes one of the largest e-book collections in the United States.
Answers and Advocacy
To make sure students can get answers and assistance when they need it, National University established Student Concierge Services. Advocates from Student Concierge Services are available from 7 a.m. to midnight Pacific Time seven days a week to answer a wide range of student questions, from financial
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aid and admissions to grades and graduation. Technical assistance for students is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Stability Students Can Count On
Since 2002, National University’s endowment assets have more than doubled, from
$162 million to $346 million, making it the 183rd largest endowment in the United States, according to the most recent National
Association of College and University Business Officers’ survey of the leading 796 colleges and universities in the United States and Canada.
The University’s endowment ranks 15th among colleges and universities in California and second among colleges and universities in San Diego.
Affordability Means Accessibility
With its own financial stability established, National University is able to make higher education affordable by maintaining reasonable per-course tuition rates. According to the College Board’s Trends in College Pricing report, the University’s undergraduate tuition is 59 percent lower than the average private, four-year college, making National even more accessible to a diverse population.
Funding an Education
Financial aid advisors are available to help National University students navigate the financial aid process so they can find a way to pay for school. Our counselors help students find out if they qualify for state and federal grants, scholarships, loans, or tuition reimbursement.
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A Distinguished Community
The end result of National University’s attention to its key values, finances, programs and facilities for students is more than 125,000 alumni, a city-sized population of highly
educated professionals and academicians who distinguish themselves as leaders in their fields. For example, five School of Education alumni in four California counties earned Teacher of the Year awards in 2009. Another alumna, Jami Parsons of Laguna Beach, California, was one of eight nationwide finalists for the Counselor of the Year award presented The American School Counselor Association (ASCA). National alumnus Lt. Gen. Willie J. Williams USMC was appointed by President Obama to serve as director, Marine Corps Staff.
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Accreditations and Approvals
Accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and
Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Approved by the Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CCTC)
Approved by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) Accredited by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Approved by the Nevada Department of Education (NDE)
Approved by the Nevada State Board of Education/Nevada State Board for Career and Technical Education Approved as meeting the requirements mandated by the Board of Examiners for the State of Nevada Provisionally approved by the Nevada State Board of Nursing (NSBN)
Accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
Accredited by the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP) for its English Language Programs Accredited by the International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
A Member of American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education (AACTE) A Member of the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences (CCAS)
A Member of the National Association of International Educators (NAFSA) A Member of the American Association of Intensive English Programs (AAIEP)
A Member of the National Association of Self-Instructional Language Programs (NASILP) Authorized by the State of Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education (NCPE)
