Norwich University

Norwich University has designed an innovative Internet campus, using the constant and combined efforts of instructors, support staff, administrators, students and graduates. Our educational environment encourages networking, student-to-student support and is individualized with Norwich teaching staff.

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The web-based educational environment brings the traditional classroom to a new level, and this is why:

• Student-focused attention - With web-a based education, you become empowered by learning on your own and even helping your fellow students to learn. You are provided with a chance to explain, share, comment upon, and critique course materials by the discussion group mode. You also gain knowledge from experts in the profession as your teachers interact with you and mentor you.
• Discussion - You can participate in online discussions anytime. This arrangement gives you time to think about questions and formulate well-crafted answers creating invaluable interchanging of thoughts and ideas.
• Writing - Written communication is the primary mode of communication in an online course. Communication, including discussions, assignments, requests for assistance, projects and tests, is conducted mostly in writing. Writing is a crucial skill.
• Wide access to resources - Students and faculty of the entire Norwich University are able to access the Kreitzberg Library, both online and on-campus. Through our library, students currently have access to 100 online databases, 22,000 full-text electronic journals and tens of thousands of e-Books. Additionally, for those resources that are not available on the Internet, the library provides books in print and journal articles through the Document Delivery service. This allows you to perform professional and scholarly research in the comfort of your own home. Our Reference Librarians provide research assistance via e-mail, telephone, or instant messaging, and we have a dedicated Distance Learning Librarian who will show you how to maximize the resources available to you through the library.
• Immediate response and feedback - For an online course, office hours are available round-the-clock, so you can get a response very quickly. Expect to receive feedback within 24 hours when with just a click, you can send questions and requests to professors, program directors, or fellow students.
• Flexibility - Distance is not an issue and online learning knows no time zones and location, so there is flexibility. This program is based on a cutting-edge asynchronous model. Therefore it isn't necessary to attend instruction in real time.
• Small class size - Each class includes not more than a group of 15 students, called a cohort. Students in the same cohort will participate in learning activities including online discussions, and progress through the program together. Bringing tremendous value to the learning experience, our cohort members have varying backgrounds.
• Networking - You benefit from individual attention from your instructors and you will also form close relationships with your peers, developing a large professional network through these interactions. This will pave your way for long-term relationships at personal and professional levels.

Criminal Justice Studies

The Criminal Justice program offered by Norwich University is a liberal arts based curriculum with its focus on development of knowledge and critical thinking among its students on such issues as crime, criminal law, criminal justice system as well as socio-cultural environments influencing human behavior. The program explores the interdependence between theory and real life experience. Development of leadership qualities, community service to society and integrity, and having a commitment to improving the ideals of fairness are something it strives to do.

Guest-lectures, simulations, field trips, observing police and court preceding, incorporated curriculum case analysis, pre-law advising, counseling for a career, and internships are tools that you can use to gain the complete experience that is necessary to be well prepared for a well-paid and exciting career in criminal justice. The Criminal justice faculty from Norwich operates the Vermont Center for Justice Research (VCJR) which offers students the opportunity to participate in internships and obtain positions in the field of work-study. VCJR is only one of seven university-affiliated centers in the United States that analyze crime statistics and shape the criminal justice system. The Information Assurance Scholarship Program at the school awards scholarships and provides a separate minor for computer crime and forensics.

Minor

Students must successfully complete six courses (18 degree credits) with a grade of C or better, to achieve a minor in criminal justice.

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Nurses are the most sought after professionals in the nation. The Department of Nursing offers a four-year program for Bachelor of Science in Nursing, leading to eligibility to take the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Graduates of the nursing program have a large number of job opportunities due to the lack of skilled nurses.

The certificate which the graduating student receives after passing the program is the Bachelor of Science nursing certification. Upon achievement of the standards set by the state board for nursing in the state in which they intend to practice, the student will then be qualified to attempt to pass the National Council Licensure Exam for Registered Nursing Professional, or NCLEX-RN.

A student has to pass the NCLEX-RN examination in order to obtain certification and a license to practice as a RN from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission. The BSN program is one of the best available of its kind and has received both the approval of the Vermont State Board of Nursing and the accreditation of the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.

Master of Science in Nursing

Master of Science in Nursing Degree Program: The Master of Science in Nursing program consists of 6 semesters requiring 6 credits each for a total of thirty-six credits. Each seminar lasts approximately 11 weeks and culminates in a one week residency and graduation ceremony in June at Norwich University. The specially designed program allows all coursework to be completed in only 18 months.

The program is designed to achieve the following outcomes.

• Effectively communicate with stakeholders in regards to nursing and healthcare program aspects by employing a wide range of strategies.
• Recognize issues and interject to ensure effective conclusions for health care presentation by utilizing productive critical thinking and decision-making abilities with relevant information.
• In order to develop collaborative partnerships across healthcare disciplines, apply leadership and management theory in practice settings.
• For making decisions it is imperative that appropriate data is used for determining effective use of human and fiscal resources.
• Supported by evidence practice utilizing research should be produced to upgrade the quality of healthcare.
• Apply the role of the advanced practice nurse as a nurse leader/manager as defined by the scope and standards of practice.
• The Advance Practice Nurse leader/manager will exhibit the responsibilities and abilities as outlined by the AACN.
• In the performance of healthcare services, applying numerous theories within nursing, using technology and giving the choice practices of guidance and giving direction.

RN to BSN Curriculum

In order to assume responsibility for planning and providing health care for individuals, groups and populations, the RN to BSN Curriculum prepares professional nurses as generalists. This educational institution grants the foundation for graduate study. Graduates can increase their academic and professional exposure with courses of study including associate degree and diploma nursing programs designed to do just that. The educational experiences offered in the program assure students will acquire the wisdom, manners and abilities required in professional nursing businesses.

Full Listing of Online Programs Offered by Norwich University