WHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY #1 University in West Virginia for the Past 20 Years Graduate and Professional Studies
THE Wheeling Way 2 Wheeling Jesuit University
At Wheeling Jesuit University, going back is going forward. With 93% OF WHEELING JESUIT STUDENTS EMPLOYED OR CONTINUING THEIR EDUCATION within one year of graduation, WJU certainly prepares our graduates for growth in their careers and service to their communities. Whether you re starting your career or advancing in it, our graduate and professional programs are dedicated to busy individuals like you, with real lives and real responsibilities. Our on-campus and online graduate and professional programs are in high-demand areas like business, education, and health sciencesome can be completed in as little as one year. PA NJ OH MD WV VA KY wju.edu 3
Business 4 Wheeling Jesuit University
Our ONLINE MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) prepares the next generation of business leaders in a flexible, online format. New students are able to enroll during six start terms every year, providing plenty of opportunities to continue their educations and advance their careers. Our students are able to complete their MBA in one to two years. The Wheeling Jesuit MBA was the first graduate business program to be offered in our region and is taught by experienced business leaders. In addition to core business classes, MBA students also have room in their schedule for three elective courses providing space for students to specialize. wju.edu 5
Education 6 Wheeling Jesuit University
Wheeling Jesuit University s online education programs PREPARE EDUCATORS FOR A VARIETY OF INSTRUCTIONAL AND LEADERSHIP POSITIONS in schools. The online ACCELERATED CERTIFICATION FOR TEACHING program leads to certification in Biology, Chemistry, English, General Science, Social Science/History, and Special Education/Multi-Categorical. Students receive individualized programs of study based on their academic backgrounds and state certification requirements. The MASTER OF EDUCATION LEADERSHIP is also offered online with two tracks: School and System Leadership (leading to licensure for principals, curriculum supervisors, and superintendents), and Instructional Leadership (preparing teachers for additional leadership responsibilities in their classrooms and schools). The Master of Education Leadership can be completed in as little as one year. wju.edu 7
Nursing & Health Sciences 8 Wheeling Jesuit University
The MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING is offered online and has three tracks NURSING ADMISTRATION, NURSING EDUCATION SPECIALIST, AND FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER. Students who have already earned a master s degree in nursing are able to complete a POST-MASTER S NURSING CERTIFICATE in one of these three tracks. The SECOND DEGREE NURSING program is offered on-campus and allows students who have completed a bachelor s degree in a field other than nursing to complete their BSN in 18 months. Our ONLINE RN TO BSN DEGREE allows licensed nurses with diplomas or associate degrees in nursing to complete their BSN. Students are given academic credit for completed nursing courses with an addition of liberal arts and nursing courses, culminating in a BSN degree based on the AACN Baccalaureate Essentials. Wheeling Jesuit s DOCTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY combines stateof-the-art facilities with small classes. The WJU DPT program uses a problem-based learning curriculum and offers hands-on service and research opportunities. wju.edu 9
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How To Apply The first step in continuing your education is to complete your free, online application at www.wju.edu/admissions. Our graduate admissions team will be in touch after you apply to answer your questions and assist you with submitting required documents. We are dedicated to making your transition to our graduate and professional programs a smooth one. Wheeling Jesuit University strongly encourages graduate and professional students to submit their FAFSA (school code 003831) in order to be considered for additional financial assistance. wju.edu 11
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