Gonzaga University Online

Highlights

• Online arm of Gonzaga University, based in Spokane, Washington
• Ranked among the best colleges in the West by US News & World Report
• Ranked as one of the nation's best universities by the Princeton Review
• Online degrees are the same as on-campus-degrees
• 24/7 technical support
• Students can earn degrees online in 18 months
• Online classes include small student discussion groups
• Regionally accredited

About the School

Established in 1887, Gonzaga University is a private, not-for-profit university located on over 100 acres. The university offers humanistic, Catholic and Jesuit education. The school's online studies provide advanced degree programs in leadership and nursing. According to the university, the students in the online programs study real-world business organizational situations. The online programs are designed by Gonzaga faculty and instructors that hold doctoral degrees. The curriculums are structured to allow students to learn at their own pace.

Academic Programs

Gonzaga is featuring the following online degree programs:

• Organizational Leadership Master's Degree – Blends knowledge from business, social sciences, communications and the humanities into a leadership program. The curriculum is designed for professionals seeking leadership positions in government, corporations, community organizations and not-for-profit organizations.
• Communication and Leadership Studies Master's Degree – Combines a solid foundation in leadership skills with the newest in communication theory. Students are trained to forge alliances, challenge convention and deal with difficult situations. Students also study the influence that communication technologies have on American society and its global implications.

Learning Options

• Individualized program plans
• Online courses have an eight week class schedule

Faculty

The instructors have either a Ph.D. or a Master's degree and work experience as a professional in the areas that they teach. The students have access to their instructors via online discussion boards and office hours.

Student Life

Most of the students are working adults seeking to advance in their careers. The online students have access to academic support from the faculty. The university also provides a variety of student services and a program manager. Gonzaga University also offers the online students 24/7 technical support.

Admissions and Financial Aid

Gonzaga's financial aid department personnel are available to assist students with searching for financial aid opportunities. The school also offers the Gonzaga University Traineeship Grants.