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National University

National University
11255 North Torrey Pines Road
La Jolla, CA 92037

Official telephone: (800) 628-8648
Fax number: (619) 563-7299

Website: www.nu.edu



Screen last updated on: January 12, 2009
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: every month.
Number and length of summer sessions: Several summer sessions of 10 days to two months each.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: computer science, behavioral sciences, business administration
Majors with the lowest enrollment: mathematics, operations management, null
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 100%
Student:Faculty ratio: 20:1
Total faculty: 1,681 men, 1,724 women, 3,405 total
Full-time faculty: 125 men, 107 women, 232 total
Part-time faculty: 1,556 men, 1,617 women, 3,173 total
Graduation rate: 56% within six years

National University
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: no
Minimum GPA required to graduate: 3.0

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, independent study, accelerated program, internships, distance learning
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in accountancy, addictive disorders, business administration, business studies, computer science, counseling, criminal justice administration, economics, global studies, history, information technology, legal studies, mathematics, multimedia arts, psychological research, and video gaming.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, early childhood education.
Education certifications are offered: yes
Education certifications:
early childhood, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education, bilingual/bicultural
Cooperative programs are offered: no
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: yes
Other special or unique academic programs:
Extensive online education. Partnership programs with public and private schools for students to complete student teaching.
Army ROTC: offered off-campus at San Diego St U.
Navy ROTC: offered off-campus at San Diego St U.
Air Force ROTC: offered off-campus at San Diego St U.

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Health Sciences
  • Nursing
  • Pre-Nursing
  • Teaching
  • Video Gaming
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accountancy
  • Allied Health
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Engineering
  • Construction Management
  • Criminal Justice Administration
  • Design Engineering
  • Domestic Security Management
  • Earth Sciences
  • Environmental Science/Policy
  • Financial Management
  • Information Systems
  • Life Sciences
  • Mathematics
  • Nursing
  • Organizational Behavior
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Software Engineering

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
    (scores of 3 or higher)
  • placement for CLEP general
  • placement for CLEP subject
  • credit for Regents College Exams (RCE)
  • placement for DANTES
  • placement for school's own challenge exams
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Admission to National University is based on previous academic record, professional experience, motivation, and educational objectives. 

National University Admissions Advisors provide individual program counseling and assist students from registration through graduation.

 


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