THE DIVISION OF EXTENDED LEARNING 2017 CATALOG NU.EDU/EL A Private Nonprofi t University Serving the Public Good™ 2 WWW.NU.EDU/EL | 800.628.8648 EXT 8600 Welcome September 14, 2016 Dear Students, In the pursuit of life-long learning, the Division of Extended Learning at National University offers professional development and personal enrichment courses in a variety of subjects including business, leadership, marketing, education, human resources and many more. Most can be taken completely online so you don’t have to leave the comforts of home as you manage work and family. If you’re working full-time, check with your employer on your company’s tuition reimbursement plan. This is a great way to fund your education while learning a valuable skill that can strengthen your value to your employer and broaden your career options. Do something for yourself by expanding your professional development, pursuing a special interest, or acquiring a new skill. Most courses provide continuing education units (CEUs) of credit that you may need to stay relevant in your industry. To speak with a student advisor, please call (800) 628-8648 x8600 or email us at [email protected]. Sincerely, Roxanne J. Kymaani, PhD Executive Director The Division of Extended Learning National University Table of Contents SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES PROGRAMS OFFERED IN DIVISION OF EXTENDED LEARNING ............................................... 2 DIVISION OF EXTENDED LEARNING 3678 Aero Court, Suite 236 San Diego, CA 92123 ACADEMIC TUITION RATES ............................................................. 4 [email protected] www.nu.edu/el GENERAL INFORMATION ................................................................. 3 Phone: 800.628.8648 ext. 8600 Mission Statement .................................................................... 3 Fax: 619.563.7309 About Division of Extended Learning ....................................... 3 ADMINISTRATION Course Numbering System ....................................................... 3 Roxanne Kymaani, Ph.D., Leadership Studies Executive Director, Division of Extended Learning Course Levels and Numbers ..................................................... 3 and National University Polytechnic Institute Grading System ......................................................................... 4 Sarah Spicci, MS Organizational Leadership Refund Policy............................................................................. 5 Director, Continuing and Professional Education Course Drop and Withdrawal Policy ......................................... 5 Kaila Mangrum, MA Leadership Studies Operations Manager Attendance Policy ..................................................................... 6 Francisco Martinez, MBA PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATE AND COURSE OFFERINGS ........... 7 Senior Director, EMS Regional Operations Business Professional Programs ............................................... 7 Cody Rogers, EMT-P Senior EMS Regional Coordinator Sanford Institute of Philanthropy ............................................. 9 Keil Miller, MA Higher Education Leadership Education Programs and Courses ........................................... 10 Program & Events Coordinator Emergency Medical Services Programs and Courses ............ 11 Lily Duong, BA Psychology Preparation Courses ............................................................... 15 Student Services Coordinator Health Program .......................................................................16 Brandon Rivera, MA Communication Transfer Credit ......................................................................... 18 Student Services Coordinator Faith Beiderbecke, BS Human Resource Management PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING ................................ 19 Assistant to Executive Director Online Personal Enrichment ................................................... 19 NATIONAL UNIVERSITY POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE Online Personal Enrichment Course Series/Suites ................ 21 3570 Aero Court Online Career Training ............................................................ 24 San Diego, California 92123 Phone: 800.432.3483 Teacher Professional Development Self-Paced Online Courses ........................................................................25 ADMINISTRATION NATIONAL UNIVERSITY POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE .................... 26 Bill Hyder, MBA General Manager, NUPI Professional Certificate in Marine Technology ....................... 26 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS WITH FEES ............................................. 31 2 WWW.NU.EDU/EL | 800.628.8648 EXT 8600 Extended Learning Programs PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SANFORD INSTITUTE PROGRAMS AND COURSES OF PHILANTHROPY • Athletic Coaching Education with Certificates in: • Alternative Dispute Resolution » Educational Foundation Leadership • Autism Education Certificate » Fundraising Academy • Clinical Lab Science Didactic Certificate NATIONAL UNIVERSITY • CSET Preparation POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE » English • Professional Certificate in Marine » Social Science Technology » Multiple Subject with Specializations in: » Math Subtest I » Underwater Inspection Technology » Math Subtest II » Dive Medic Technician • Emergency Medical Technician • Online Health Continuing Education PRIOR LEARNING TRANSFER CREDIT • Online Career Training Programs • Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice • Online Personal Enrichment Programs Administration • Unmanned Systems Certificate • Bachelor of Science in Homeland Security • Paralegal Specialist Certificates and Emergency Management with Specializations in: • Bachelor of Science in Information » Corporations Technology Management » Criminal Law • Bachelor of Science in Organizational » Litigation Leadership • Reading Instruction Competence • Bachelor of Public Administration Assessment (RICA) Preparation UC SAN DIEGO PARTNERSHIP • Teacher Professional Development Self-Paced Online Online Course • Sustainable Business Practices Certificate and Master of Science in Sustainability • US Constitution Test Prep & Exam Management Entire program can be completed online. On-site program with possible online courses or prerequisites. Not all courses or programs are available at every campus. Consult an admissions advisor for online course availability. NATIONAL UNIVERSITY 2017 3 SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES DIVISION OF EXTENDED LEARNING CATALOG General Information Division of Extended Learning Mission Statement Undergraduate and Graduate Credit: 5000X-5999X The Division of Extended Learning is committed to providing personal Courses for which undergraduate and graduate credit may be allowed and professional learning opportunities through innovative and rele- toward degree requirements. vant programs and resources to a diverse community in an evolving global environment. Graduate Academic Credit: 6000X-6999X Courses for which graduate credit may be allowed toward degree About Division of Extended Learning requirements. The Division of Extended Learning meets the needs of National University’s diverse community of adult learners through a variety Lower Division CEU (would transfer into academic program): of innovative Academic and Non-Academic programs. The courses 3000X-3999X facilitate professional and organizational development, giving adults Courses offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and upon satisfac- the opportunity to meet the ongoing challenges of changing careers. tory completion, may transfer into particular degree programs as Many certificates, certifications, and certification training programs lower division academic credit at National University up to 22.5 units. are directly linked to increased earnings. The transferability of these courses as credit to a particular program at another school, college, or university is determined solely at that Many of these programs are approved for Continuing Education Units school’s discretion. (CEUs) for various professional organizations. The CEU is a uniform measure of non-credit continuing education learning experience. One Upper Division CEU (would transfer into academic program): CEU is awarded for every 10 contact hours of participation. Employers 4000X-4999X and others who routinely examine and evaluate individual accomplish- Courses offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and upon satisfac- ments generally accept this unit of measurement. tory completion, may transfer into particular degree programs as upper division academic credit at National University up to 22.5 units. Please note that some EMSX courses are awarded different Continuing The transferability of these courses as credit to a particular program Education Unit credit hours, as the courses are approved by the Emer- at another school, college, or university is determined solely at that gency Medical Services Authority (EMSA) and accepted for EMTs, school’s discretion. AEMTs, and Paramedics toward recertification. The credits are included in the price of the course. California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) Graduate CEU (would transfer into academic program): continuing education units are available for a fee of $15 for every 4 7000X-7999X hours. These credits may be used by Nurses and Respiratory profes- Courses offer Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and upon satisfac- sionals. tory completion, may transfer into particular degree programs as graduate academic credit at National University. The transferability Course Numbering System Credit Courses of these courses as credit to a particular program at another school, Academic credit