Online Political Degree :: Accredited Universities

Similar to our MSc Advanced Practice course, this route allows you to apply advanced practice to the specialisation of palliative care.

For a qualified nurse currently working in palliative care, this course provides the opportunity to take the next step to an advanced career role. You'll gain an in depth understanding of the theoretical knowledge and practical skills you need to practice at an advanced level, as well as the ability to critically appraise relevant health and social policy.
You'll also acquire the knowledge and skills you need to address ethical and professional issues, such as the multi-dimensional needs of patients and their families, the interdependent roles of the multi-professional team within palliative care, and the philosophical and methodological underpinning of research applied to palliative care practice.

As a graduate specialising in palliative care, you will enjoy increased employment opportunities in the nursing profession.

You'll develop a combination of theoretical and practical skills in this course, including critical thinking when considering the issues associated with practice, knowledge of research methods and their application, and efficient approaches to time management, prioritisation and workload planning. You will also examine the social, cultural, ethical and political influences on developments within palliative care from a national and global perspective.

palliative care nurse specialist
palliative care nurse consultant
health or social care manager
lecturer, educational manager
education consultant

Entry Requirements

To apply, you must be a practising health or social care practitioner with a BSc, BN or equivalent professional experience.

Other Fees

Home/EU Dissertation: £350

Overseas Dissertation: £1080

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Our Bachelor of Arts in Advertising/Public Relations with an option in Strategic Communications is far more than a communications major. The courses in this program encompass aspects of advertising, marketing, public relations, communications, technology, law, research, social media, and many other disciplines. By studying a diverse range of topics in these fields, you can learn how to select the appropriate medium to reach your chosen audience — and design a powerful communication strategy to influence them.

Career Opportunities for Graduates

You can learn to create, analyze, execute, and evaluate communication strategies that can be applied in many industries and organizations, such as government, health care, public policy, small businesses, and the military. As a successful graduate, you can expand your career opportunities in a wide variety of fields involving communications. In these positions, you may be required to:

- craft a press release about a public issue to change or influence audience perceptions

- analyze advertising and marketing efforts to ensure a positive public image of a company

- develop and maintain relationships and communication channels with community stakeholders to support social responsibility for any organization

- nourish an organization's image based on analysis of the political, economic, technological and social environment to increase their revenues and foster goodwill

- set goals and plan projects to help the audience learn and internalize your message

- conduct communications campaigns to influence the public image of a person or an organization, or to promote a product and increase sales

Who Should Apply?
This program is designed for professionals who need a bachelor's degree to advance their career in strategic communications or are looking to change career paths. It is an ideal program if you want to work in a dynamic environment, analyzing many aspects of a situation, gathering knowledge from different disciplines, setting goals, and creating on-target, comprehensive communication strategies to move your organization’s objectives forward.

Applicants to this program will want to develop or enhance their skills in:

complex problem solving
oral, visual, and written communication
research and analytic techniques
creativity
cultural and social sensitivity and awareness

Entry Requirements

To apply for this program, you must be a high school graduate, or have completed your GED.

International applicants
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International students whose native language is not English must submit proof of English language proficiency.
The scores must be less than two years old. The following are ways in which you can satisfy the language proficiency requirement:

TOEFL: A minimum TOEFL score of 80 on the Internet-based TOEFL or 550 on the paper exam (score reports must be official and cannot be more than two years old (code #2660);

IELTS: A minimum IELTS score of 6.5 on the academic test

SAT score of 530 or higher on the critical reading section (code #2660);

ACT score of 24 or higher on the English section (code #3656);

IGCSE score of A, B, or C on the English language exam,
IB score of 5 or higher on the English Language & Literature (SL/HL) exam,

Other Fees

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The Master of Professional Studies in the field of Advocacy in the Global Environment offers innovative experiential learning opportunities for professionals involved in all aspects of global politics and advocacy, from lobbying to strategic public relations, campaigns and influence building.

The program provides a hands-on education – not simply a theoretical exploration of advocacy around the globe. Beyond being taught by experts in the global advocacy field, the unique Global Perspective Residencies will give participants first-hand ‘in-region’ experiences. Students will get a real sense of how governments are influenced and will have the ability to network with top political, governmental, media and business leaders.

This dynamic graduate program prepares students to succeed in the growing professional of global advocacy – whether they work for multi-national corporations, international non-profits, individual governments or quasi-international government entities.

Entry Requirements

Applicants with an overall undergrad GPA, including transfer credits, of 3.0 (no rounding of GPA) and above are not required to submit scores from the Graduate Record Examination (GRE).

Applicants with an overall undergrad GPA, including transfer credits, below 3.0 must do AT LEAST one of the following:

- Take the GRE and request ETS to have official scores be sent to GWU (school code: 5246).

- Submit a petition based on three or more years of relevant professional experience, consisting of a descriptive essay and a corresponding portfolio of work as

- Descriptive Essay
- Portfolio
- Relevant experience

International Applicants
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TOEFL, IELTS, or PTE scores are required of all applicants who are not citizens of countries where English is the official language.

To be considered for admission, the minimum required scores are as follows:

Academic IELTS: an overall band score of 6.0 with no individual score below 5.0.
TOEFL: 550 on paper-based or 80 on Internet-based test.
PTE Academic: 53.

Other Fees

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The purpose of the American Government concentration is to educate students who have a passion for government and public policy, so that they are equipped with the competencies necessary to think biblically and to perform skillfully in the public vocation to which God has called them. Specific competencies include learning and understanding our government's legal foundation and the major branches of government. Optional competencies include national security affairs and campaign management.

M.A. in American Government graduates will be able to:

- Study the impact of Judeo-Christian values in U.S. political history, structures of the U.S. Government and the influential thinkers who guided the U.S. experiment.

- Study the components of a Christian worldview, and compare these components to the philosophical underpinnings of competing worldviews.

- Explore the Constitution and other dynamics of the political history of the U.S., including the leadership provided by the presidency and Congress.

- Explore the inner workings of political campaigns and elections and engage in practical experiences in the political domain.

- Explore contemporary and classical economic theory and the interplay of government and markets in developed and less developed nations.

- Analyze, from a theoretical and practical viewpoint, local, state and national legislative processes and the role of the Executive Branch at these levels in implementing policies and laws.

- Examine key policies germane to national security and terrorism issues.

- Study global politics, and specifically the history, politics, and religions in the Middle East.

- Develop and enhance key analytical and critical reasoning skills, tools and techniques in governmental and nonprofit leadership, policy and management.

- Cultivate servant leadership principles in a broad range of governmental settings.

Entry Requirements

Applicants for the Master of Arts in Government must possess an earned undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign university.

International applicants
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For international students in which English is not the primary language of their country, either the TOEFL®, PTE Academic® or the IELTS® exam must be taken to demonstrate one's effectiveness with the English language.

TOEFL

Computer-based - 233
Internet-based - 90
Paper-based - 577

PTE - 61
IELTS - 7

Other Fees

Technology Fee - $250 per semester

Library Course - $50 one-time fee

Academic Writing Course - $530 one-time fee

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From the founding of Jamestown and the struggles for freedom during the American Revolution, to the Civil War and the rise of the United States to a position of world leadership in the twentieth century, courses in the American History degree online program explore the evolution of America. Tracing the expansion and growth of the country provides an compelling perspective on how the United States fits into the dynamic global environment.

During course work for your American History degree online, gain liberal arts skills that apply to many careers. Acquire a valuable understanding of the world by reading, evaluating and discussing events that have influenced society. Develop your critical-thinking and analysis skills of various viewpoints during American History degree online discussions and writing assignments. Learn how to develop, craft, and present ideas and arguments that help you convince, persuade and educate. Use your American History degree online studies to practice your research skills as you learn proven techniques for pinpointing and analyzing information that helps you build support for your ideas and opinions.

Earning an American History degree online gives you skills that are valued in a variety of careers. You could teach or conduct research for the government, military or private sector. You could pursue graduate studies in education, history, law, business and other fields. After earning your American History degree online you could work as an analyst, campaign worker, communications specialist, consultant, editor, intelligence agent, journalist, lobbyist, political scientist or researcher. Graduates with a history degree, online or on campus, are qualified for careers that are growing at a faster rate than average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Entry Requirements

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

International applicants
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Undergraduate applications will be considered for admission to the upcoming term start on a rolling basis. Eligibility for admission is based upon the following:

- Applicants need to have completed the equivalent of a US Secondary School

- Applicants will require the equivalent of a 2.5 on a 4.0 grading scale for admission consideration

- Applicants must demonstrate English proficiency as evidenced by:

TOEFL score of 71 and greater, IELTS score of 6.5 and greater, PTE score of 49 and greater, ELS score of 111 and greater, EF score of 107 and greater, and Michigan score of 85 and greater. The TOIEC examination is not accepted.

Other Fees

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