Clarion University of Pennsylvania
Online Education at Clarion University
About Clarion
Clarion University-founded in 1867-is a public state university with an annual enrollment of 7-000 students in undergraduate and graduate programs. It is located on an historic 100-acre campus in northwestern Pennsylvania. In the 21st century-Clarion University combines its tradition of academic excellence with online technology to bring you a range of high-quality degree and certificate programs.
Accredited. Accessible. Anywhere.
Faculty and Degree Programs
Clarion professors draw upon a broad mix of academic expertise and field experience in their teaching and research. Most faculty members hold doctorates-and have worked extensively in their fields. But most importantly-our faculty is dedicated to your success. They are passionate about teaching-and will work closely with you to craft a program of study that works for you.
The courses required to support online degrees at Clarion University meet the same curricular and instructional standards as classes delivered on campus-and are taught by the same faculty currently teaching in the traditional classrooms. As a result-the degree you earn online offers the same quality and accreditation as a degree you would earn through the university's traditional on-campus program.
Student Services
Clarion University's Distance Education program is supported by a skilled team of student services professionals. They will work alongside you to navigate admissions-financial aid-registration and ultimately-success in your course work and graduation.
Technology and Delivery
At Clarion-you can earn a certificate or degree from anywhere in the world with 100 percent online-asynchronous course work. Using the Blackboard course management system-you can communicate with your professors-e-mail fellow students-post assignments-take tests and view your grades. Blackboard integrates high-quality multimedia and interactive features to maximize your learning experience.
About the Online Degree Programs Offered by Clarion
Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Degree Completion
This 60-credit program builds upon the background and knowledge of registered nurses (RNs)-and enables them to continue their education at a professional level.
Master of Science in Business Administration (MBA)
Designed especially for part-time professional students-this accredited program allows participants anywhere from thirty months to six years to complete the degree.
Accreditation
Clarion University is recognized by twenty-five separate accrediting agencies. These include the Middle States Commission on Higher Education (3624 Market St-Philadelphia-PA-19104-2680; (215) 662-5606)-as well as the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) and AASCB International-The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
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Institutional Accrediting Agency:
Middle States Commission on Higher Education-National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission-AACSB International - The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
Address:
840 Wood Street
Clarion-PA 16214
US
Institution Type:
Public Higher Education
Calendar Type:
Semester based Calendar
Cost Per Credit:
BSN: $216 for PA residents and $220.32 for non-residents-MBA: $450.98 PA residents and $480.98 for non-residents.
Delivery Format:
Courses are delivered using state-of-the-art technology. The Blackboard learning management system offers students access to all course elements including lectures-assignments and threaded discussions. Technical support is available 24-7.
Carnegie Classification:
Masters College or University I
Technical Requirements:
PC with Microsoft Windows 2000 or higher or Macintosh OS 10.2 or 10.3; Internet Explorer 5.5 or about OR Safari 1.2 or above.
Geographic Restrictions:
US Only
Scholarships Offered:
Students are encouraged to work with the Universitys Financial Aid office to obtain information about organizations that can help them find sources of funding (scholarships-grants-loan forgiveness programs-etc.)
Loans Offered:
Loans may be available. Applicants may apply by completing the Federal Application for Free Financial Aid (FAFSA).
Registration Details:
A University representative will contact the student to walk them through the application process.
