Deborah Rastinehad, PhD, RN, ET, Program Director
7 Columbia Circle
Albany,
NY
(888) 647-2388
nursingmasters@excelsior.edu
https://www.excelsior.edu/Excelsior_College/School_Of_Nursing
Are these online graduate degree programs accredited ?
Yes
Online graduate certificates offered
Certificate in nursing education
Admissions
Minimum requirements for admission?:
Nursing professionals with a baccalaureate degree from a regionally accredited college or university and a license to practice as a Registered Nurse are eligible to apply for admission. Foreign applicants should contact the Graduate Nursing Office to determine their eligibility.
Are students who meet minimum admissions requirements automatically accepted?
No
2008-2009 Enrollment
Year that this school began offering an online graduate degree program:
1999
Total number of students enrolled in online graduate degree program(s) (Fall 2008):
285
Year that this school began offering an online graduate certificate program:
2008
Total number of students enrolled in online graduate certificate program(s) (Fall 2008):
3
2008-2009 Tuition, Fees, and Financial Aid
Institution Type(Public/Private):
Private
Tuition:
$410 Per Credit
Additional fees online students are typically required to pay:
N/A
Is institutional financial aid available?:
Yes, institutional aid is available.
Is federal financial aid available?:
N/A
Technology
Minimum required Internet access speed:
56k
Recommended Internet access speed:
256K or higher
Technologies used in typical courses:
Threaded discussions (asynchronous)
Support:
Yes - 18 Hour(s)
Academics and Learning Environment
Most of this school's online degree programs are not offered in a physical setting.
Exams are typically proctored: in a campus setting, in a non-campus setting.
Excluding chat rooms, more than half of the courses in online programs are offered asynchronously.
In typical courses, online interaction between students and faculty is a requirement
Courses in online programs typically do not require students to work cooperatively with other students online on group projects.
Courses in the school's online programs typically do have a maximum class size of 25.
Students typically are required to log into their online courses N/A time(s) per week.
Residency Requirements
Typical courses in online degree programs do not require all students to meet in a physical setting.
Faculty
Faculty are required to undergo training before teaching online courses. Faculty are required to respond to student comments and queries within 48 hours.
Student Services
Students have access to: Online library; Career counseling and placement assistance; Academic advising; Financial aid office
