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猫咪头条 Online Programs in Nursing, Cybersecurity, Human Services, Homeland Security and Criminal Justice Start March 7

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Earn Your Bachelor鈥檚 Degree from Experienced Educators in Flexible Format

BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.鈥擮btaining a bachelor鈥檚 degree through 猫咪头条 Online offers students access to the University鈥檚 highly-qualified professors from wherever they are. Aimee Burgess, of Simpsonville, S.C., earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing in December 2024 through the Davis RN-BSN online program. Being out-of-state and online was never a problem for her. 鈥淭hey were so responsive, providing great feedback on assignments and always available by email, phone, or Zoom when I had questions,鈥 she shared.

Classes for the Davis RN-BSN program and programs in cybersecurity, homeland security, human services and criminal justice in the College of Arts and Sciences will start on March 7. Graduates with these degrees have the skills that are in high demand. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in professional, scientific, and technical services is projected to increase in the next 10 years by 10.5%, more than double the 4.2% growth rate for total wage and salary employment.

Robert Prickett
Dr. Robert Prickett

The faculty in the College of Arts and Sciences and Hunt School of Nursing are dedicated to preparing students to enter these fields. College of Arts and Sciences Dean Dr. Robert Prickett observed, 鈥淲hat truly sets GWU Online and our programs apart is our unwavering commitment to student success, combining the faculty鈥檚 academic rigor with their compassion and personalized support.鈥

He continued, 鈥淲e want students to not only complete the program but excel beyond the program. Our faculty and staff go above and beyond. They meet the students where they are (academically, professionally, personally) and provide not only the academics in the class but the support outside of the class, as well. They ensure success is possible.鈥

Ashley Triplett, who lives in Caldwell County, N.C., earned her bachelor鈥檚 in human services in December 2024 through the online program. She deeply appreciated the academic experience and personal attention she received from her professors. 鈥淭he most meaningful aspect of this program is the deep dive you take learning about yourself, your areas of improvement, areas of understanding, and areas where growth is needed,鈥 she observed. 鈥淭his program gave me a broader understanding of my role as a helping professional and how best to continue self-growth while helping others. GWU encourages each student, whether on campus or online, to grow in Christ while obtaining a higher educational degree.鈥

Erin Montgomery
Dr. Erin Montgomery

Dr. Erin Montgomery, assistant professor of nursing and chair of the Davis RN-BSN program, notes that the faculty鈥檚 goal is to engage with students. 鈥淎t GWU, faculty are real people who genuinely care about student success,鈥 she affirmed. 鈥淚n the Davis RN-BSN program, faculty prioritize meaningful connections, offering frequent interaction, personalized feedback, and prompt responses to student questions. At GWU, nursing faculty stay actively engaged in clinical practice, ensuring our RN-BSN curriculum is current, relevant, and grounded in real-world experience. We focus on meaningful learning鈥攏o busy work, no wasted time鈥攋ust practical, high-impact education that prepares you for success. And the results speak for themselves.鈥

Burgess encouraged anyone considering earning their BSN to enroll in 猫咪头条鈥檚 program. 鈥淚f you’re feeling apprehensive, especially if it’s been a while since you were in school, I want to tell you: it’s 100% doable,鈥 she affirmed. 鈥淟ike me, I graduated with my associate degree in 1997, before all this new technology, like Blackboard and Zoom even existed, and I was terrified to go back. But from my very first eight weeks, I knew I’d made the right choice.鈥

Burgess praised the instructors, both in nursing and general education, who were responsive and provided great feedback on assignments. 鈥淎nd this support continued throughout the entire program until I graduated,鈥 she stated. 鈥淏ut the biggest difference? The faculty’s genuine commitment to student success, and their shared faith in Jesus, truly made all the difference.鈥

Programs starting March 7

College of Arts and Sciences

Cybersecurity

Develop the skills and knowledge to help you master the fundamentals of identifying and protecting against security threats and organizational risks. The curriculum is based on the standards of the National Security Agency and will prepare graduates for the professional certification tests in the field. Learn more here.

Human Services

Obtain a solid foundation in the principles, theories, and skills needed to provide services as a human services practitioner and helping professional. By the end of the program, students will have the ability to relate to consumers on multiple levels. The curriculum consists of courses and experiences so that a graduate will have the knowledge and skill to perform entry-level work in public, not-for-profit, and private settings. Learn more here.

Homeland Security Administration

Gain insight into nature and complexity of current national and international public safety issues and the critical need for all law enforcement levels of communication and cooperation to address evolving transnational crime. Interrelated topics include intelligence gathering, global threats, and terrorist groups, that dominate 21st Century law enforcement concerns on the local, state, and federal level, and are critically important to our communities and nation. Learn more here.

Criminal Justice Administration

Study cybercrime, homeland security, terrorism and intelligence, while incorporating science and technology into investigative strategies. 猫咪头条 provides a student-centered program of study based on current law enforcement, societal and political demands of criminal justice officers designed to meet the growing local, national, international law enforcement and homeland security concerns. Learn more here.

College of Health Sciences

Davis RN-BSN

Designed for registered nurses with an associate degree who desire to obtain their BSN. Emphasizing holistic healthcare grounded in Christian values, the curriculum focuses on clinical competence, therapeutic relationships, and social awareness. 猫咪头条 maintains productive partnerships with community healthcare facilities, providing students with valuable opportunities for service learning. Learn more here.

Contact Enrollment Development Officers at (704) 406-4000 or email [email protected] to discuss next steps.

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