Norwich University Online

Founded in 1819, Norwich University's tradition of excellence and its proud military heritage continue to be reflected in its academic values. Norwich University is a quality university with a strong balance of professional and liberal arts programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Norwich has always been a leader in traditional and online higher education.

Accreditation

Norwich University is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. – the oldest regional accrediting body. Regional accreditation is the highest form of accreditation an institution can receive.

Highly Customized, Relevant Curriculum

Each Norwich University program is designed to provide you with the most comprehensive in-depth study into your area of specialty. Specific tracks are available to help you further customize your learning experience. As the founders of experiential learning, our programs emphasize the practical application of knowledge to produce a truly involving, interactive culture that fosters new ways of thinking and new ideas.

Learning from the Best

Our expert faculty are drawn from all corners of industry and professional practice. They bring current, real world experience to the classroom and draw on a range of learning approaches including case studies, lectures, group work and real-world projects.

Small Class Sizes; Dynamic, Interpersonal Environment; Community

Due to the personal attention provided to our students by faculty and instructors, Norwich University has produced retention and graduate completion rates higher than the industry standard in many of our graduate programs (90%). Students experience a warm, interactive classroom environment and enjoy being a part of a substantive, established university.

Convenient Online Distance Learning

The Norwich Online programs are delivered asynchronously to give you the ability to factor in the demands of your personal life and professional duties. Norwich University also provides 24/7 technical support for access issues in the online classroom, to ensure you can learn anytime of the day. The 15-24 month online coursework is capped off with a 1-week graduation and residency trip in June to Norwich University, located in the heart of Vermont's Green Mountains.

Master of Science in Nursing

The Norwich University Master of Science in Nursing program will provide the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in leadership and educator positions in the contemporary health care environment. Our graduates are skilled in critical thinking, communication, leadership, and possess a solid foundation in business practices to manage both human and fiscal resources at a time when both are in short supply. The program uses a balance of theoretical and experiential tools to ensure that you are able to participate in the development of health care delivery, the shaping of health care policy, and the future of the nursing profession. The Master of Science in Nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), the premier accreditor of graduate nursing programs.

MSN - Nursing Administration

The Nursing Administration concentration provides nurse leaders the knowledge and competencies to effectively create work environments that promote professional and collaborative nursing practices and ultimately achieve quality patient care. Students will implement the role of the nurse leader/manager, as defined by the ANA scope and standards of practice and demonstrate the abilities of the advanced practice nurse leader/manager, as outlined by the AACN.

MSN - Nursing Educator

The Nursing Educator concentration is designed for nurses who desire to function within the educational environment as a leader and change agent. Students will face challenges in the classroom such as student diversity, the wide variety of learning needs, changing student expectations, an explosion in educational technology, and the complexity of the clinical environment in which their students will practice.

Information

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