Wheeling Jesuit University

Academics

Distinguishing Characteristics

Graduate program(s)
Name: Degree Type: Master's of Science in Nursing (Nursing Administration and Education ) masters Master's of Science in Nursing (Family Nurse Practitioner) masters Master's in Nursing (Education Specialist) masters
Distinguishing characteristics of online program (as submitted by school)
Students know that this is a difficult program with high expectations that can be done online with minimal travel to campus. They are also aware of the success of the program.
School type	Private
Grad programs CCNE accredited	Yes
Corresponding undergraduate program CCNE accredited	Yes
Grad programs NLNAC accredited	No
Corresponding undergraduate program NLNAC accredited	No
Terms	Semester

Program Offerings

Online master's in nursing degree programs	3
Concentrations with highest demand
Nursing practitioner
Concentrations offered
Nursing practitioner Nursing administration/leadership Nursing education
More specialized departments/concentrations offered
Family/primary care

Course Offerings

Credit-granting courses

27

Veterans

G.I. Bill certified	Yes
Yellow Ribbon Program member	Yes
SOC Member	No
Credit-granting DANTES course(s)	No

Faculty

Instructional faculty that teach courses accessible online	5 full-time; 3 part-time
Instructional faculty with Ph.D. or terminal degree	60% full-time; 0% part-time
Tenured or tenure-track faculty	4
Average experience teaching online courses	7 years
Program fully finances faculty training	No
Tech staff supporting faculty	1 full-time

Class Size

Average class size	0
Maximum class size	25

Integration With Campus

Can earn degree entirely online	Depends
Can earn degree entirely abroad	N/A
Possible in-person attendance requirements
Orientations Yes Classes No Group projects/simulations Yes Exams No
Same academic track as campus-based program	N/A

Retention

One-year retention rates

Graduation

Graduation rates
Most frequent duration of time for new students to graduate	3.0 years
Program target time to graduate	3 years
Required time to earn degree	7 years