University Of Saint Mary Online

University of Saint Mary Online Programs Highlights

• Online extension for University of St. Mary, a Kansas-based liberal arts college with a history dating back to 1923
• Princeton Review has repeatedly named the University of St. Mary a "Best College in the Midwest"
• Students taking online classes receive the same degree as those on campus
• Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE)and by the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE)
• Institutional accreditation by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA)

About University of Saint Mary Online

The University of St. Mary Online is a part of the main University, which has several campuses in Kansas. The University states its mission as educating students from a wide range of backgrounds to ready them for value-oriented lives and work that adds to the well being of global society. The school is guided by the educational mission of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth.

The University's online school began in 1999 with a Master of Arts in Teaching program. Online courses at the University of Saint Mary are offered in eight-week sessions, with five terms in a school year. The school emphasizes that enrollment in online programs is both affordable and convenient. The programs are completely online.

University of Saint Mary Online Academic Programs

The University makes no distinction between students who earn their degrees online or on-campus. Programs available online include:

• Master of Arts in Teaching – For teachers with at least one year in the classroom. This masters degree can enhance students perception of their teaching experiences and after graduation can lead them to satisfying and higher paying work. The program follows the graduate education conceptual model: Knowledge in Action. The complexity of decision making is at the core of this model.
• Certificate in Health Care Management – This program helps develop the skills necessary for successful managers and leaders in any healthcare field. Undergraduate or graduate credit is available for completing the certificate.
• Bachelor of Science in Nursing – This program is for registered nurses who want to earn their bachelors degree without losing time from their work and family. Students are required to complete two mentoring projects in their place of work that are assigned by their course instructors. The BS degree provides students the degree that helps qualify them to be supervisors and leaders in their field.

Learning Options for University of Saint Mary Online

The University's programs are 100% online to maximize the flexibility and convenience of attending for students. There is no need to visit the University's campus.

A student can finish a Certificate in Health Care Management in one year, an RN to BS degree in 18 months, and a Master of Arts in Teaching degree in 18 months.

Faculty

Faculty are dedicated to helping students in online programs reach their educational goals. The university's faculty are the same for online and on campus programs. Faculty give students one-on-one attention and the space to be creative.

Student Notes

• Students get as much personal assistance as they need to become comfortable with the online learning systems before classes begin
• The IT helpdesk is available 24/7 for students in online programs
• Students typically study 15-20 hours a week
• The university has an online bookstore where students find new or used textbooks or sell theirs.
• The Financial Aid department helps identify loans, employment, scholarships, and other aid for students after analyzing their needs