Online Liberal Professional Studies Degree :: Accredited Universities

The Bachelor of Psychiatric Nursing (BPN) is learner-centred, innovative, and accessible, and offers a contextually relevant curriculum.
The balance between liberal and professional education offers depth and breadth of studies, a global perspective, and an opportunity to enhance knowledge, skills and other professional attributes in such areas as community mental health, child and adolescent psychiatry, the criminal justice system, addictions and substance abuse, application of therapeutic modalities, nursing research, and leadership.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be graduates of an approved diploma program in Psychiatric Nursing. In addition, applicants must:
• Have successfully completed the Canadian Registration Examination for Psychiatric Nurses and be actively registered as a Registered Psychiatric Nurse in Canada.
• OR
• Have active registration as a psychiatric/mental health nurse in another country.
• AND
• Present a minimum Admission Grade Point Average (AGPA) of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale.

Provisional Admission

Provisional admission may be assigned to an applicant who is a graduate of an approved diploma program in Psychiatric Nursing and has been offered admission to the program in the above regular admission category. The offer of provisional admission is based on the specified condition within the regular admission category that must be satisfied within the first term of enrolment by the date specified in the offer. Access to courses, activities, and /or field placement or clinical studies may be limited until all provisional requirements are met.
English Language Proficiency
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar Applicable to all admission categories
Spoken English Proficiency
To be evaluated through the Office of the University Registrar Applicable to all admission categories

Within the first term of study, applicants must successfully complete the following courses (or equivalent), each with a minimum grade of C-:
- ENGL 102 Analysis and Argument OR ENGL 108 Introduction to Language and Literature
- NURS 340 Health Assessment

Conditionally accepted applicants are required to submit the following:
- Current, clear security clearance by the academic document deadline.

Applicants who have two or more unsatisfactory academic records from any post-secondary program or institution will not be considered for admission or re-admission to the program. For the purpose of admission or re-admission, an unsatisfactory record is defined as a transcript with the notation 'required to withdraw' or equivalent.

Other Fees

• $53 Application Fees

• $700 Books & Supplies

Notes

All applicants must meet an acceptable level of English language proficiency. We will require official documents such as high school or post-secondary transcripts or proof of successful completion of standardized language evaluation.

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The world awaits all who have a major in sociology. The mission of the Department of Sociology & Rural Studies is to provide students with the theoretical and substantive knowledge to participate as skilled professionals within the institutions and organizations that shape our increasingly diverse and global society. Students receive a broad liberal arts education that will qualify them for many different kinds of occupations, such as group work with youth or the elderly, community development, business, college admissions, family planning, criminal justice, and other government jobs. In addition to four options within the major, the Department also offers a minor in Criminal Justice and in Sociology.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must have completed a diploma from a U.S. high school or equivalent program.

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Our online Master of Sport and Athletic Administration (MASAA) Program gives you the edge of adding a Top-10 NCAA athletic brand to your experience. In addition to this long-standing reputation, you will be inspired to impact the world through a heightened understanding of your personal mission in life. Gain the responsibility and influence of being a Zag.

The curriculum is interdisciplinary, grounded in the liberal arts, and draws on studies in educational and organizational theory. The program prepares students to be leaders in sport, athletic and health professions. The emphasis is on training candidates to administer programs in accordance with best professional practices. This program is offered on-campus as well.

Entry Requirements

Gonzaga Online’s M.A. Sport and Athletic Administration Program provides motivated students who have completed a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution the ability to advance their career without relocating or disrupting current employment.

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Supply chain managers oversee some of the most essential business processes affecting the profitability of corporations today. These managers are responsible for synchronizing the flow of products, information, and funds between their organizations and both their suppliers and customers in a way that adds value for the end consumers of their products. In today’s turbocharged competitive environment, supply chain managers are increasingly part of their organization’s strategic management teams that work to competitively position their organization and their supply chain in a global marketplace.

As logistics and supply chain networks become increasingly complex, with tighter deadlines and greater financial risks from disruptions, supply chain professionals can benefit from additional education and credentials to assist them in their current position or to advance their careers in logistics or supply chain management. A master’s degree in supply chain management can give you the higher-order skills and abilities to think in tandem about the people, processes, and technologies required for world-class integrated supply chain management.

Why Supply Chain Management at Penn State
Penn State World Campus has partnered with Penn State's Smeal College of Business — top ranked in supply chain education — to offer this 2-year, 30-credit online master’s degree in supply chain management. As a student in the Master of Professional Studies in Supply Chain Management degree program, you will study proven theory, industry best practices, and new technologies in supply chain management. Upon graduation, you can be prepared to:

- design and manage an effective supply chain
- improve the operational efficiencies of a supply chain
- understand and apply supply chain analytics
- conduct demand forecasting, aggregate planning, and sales and operations planning for a supply chain
- apply project management techniques in a logistics context
- understand the implications of supply chain initiatives in terms of key financial performance metrics
- recognize and evaluate supply chain vulnerabilities and formulate approaches to mitigate supply chain risk
- assess fundamental dimensions of logistics strategy, innovation, transformation, and organizational leadership
AACSB Accredited

A comprehensive industry report released by Gartner, Inc. ranks Penn State’s supply chain program as the #1 graduate supply chain program in the United States based on industry value, program depth, and scope. Additionally, U.S. News & World Report ranks the Penn State Smeal College of Business supply chain/logistics graduate program as the third best in the nation. Penn State’s Smeal College of Business is AACSB accredited and employers consistently recognize the very high quality of this master's program.

Because the 12-credit Graduate Certificate in Supply Chain Management consists of the first three courses of the master's program, you may also apply for the certificate if you would like to add this quality credential to your transcript even before you complete the full master’s.

Who Should Apply?

The Master of Professional Studies in Supply Chain Management degree program is designed for professionals who want to attain an advanced degree while continuing to work for their respective organizations. Although many individuals in the program have supply chain experience, the program is also appropriate if your education and/or experience may be in disciplines such as the sciences, engineering, or the liberal arts.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

Organizations in virtually every industry, including nonprofit and government sectors, use supply chains in their daily operations. As a graduate of this degree program you can be prepared for a variety of upper-level supply chain management positions such as:

director of supply chain operations
senior supply chain management analyst
performance improvement senior manager
supply chain technical analyst
director of purchasing
logistics management analyst
commodity manager

Entry Requirements

For admission to the Graduate School, an applicant must hold either (1) a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution or (2) a tertiary (postsecondary) degree that is deemed comparable to a four-year bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited U.S. institution. This degree must be from an officially recognized degree-granting institution in the country in which it operates.

The MPS/SCM curriculum is designed for working supply chain management professionals. Accordingly, successful applicants will normally have, before the start of their first semester, at least two years' postbaccalaureate work experience in supply chain management or a closely aligned field. Additionally, prospective students should also be able to demonstrate an acceptable level of skill with Microsoft Office Excel, business statistics (quantitative methods), mathematics for management, and/or financial accounting.

International applicants
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All international applicants must take and submit scores for the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) or the IELTS (International English Language Testing System), with the exceptions noted below. The minimum acceptable score for the TOEFL is 550 for the paper-based test, or a total score of 80 with a 19 on the speaking section for the internet-based test (iBT). Applicants with iBT speaking scores between 15 and 18 may be considered for provisional admission, which requires completion of specified remedial English courses ESL 114G (American Oral English for Academic Purposes) and/or ESL 116G (ESL/Composition for Academic Disciplines) and attainment of a grade of B or higher. The minimum acceptable composite score for the IELTS is 6.5. Graduate programs may have more stringent requirements.

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