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Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) - 2 Year Nursing Program
You can complete the Associate in Arts Nursing Program in the University of Charleston's Division of Health Sciences in two academic years. As a graduate, you are qualified to apply to take the licensing examination for Registered Nurses. Upon passing the exam, you will be qualified for employment as a nurse in beginning level positions involving day-to-day bedside care of patients.
An integral component of your nursing program will be a clinical laboratory experience in outstanding health care facilities. Under the guidance and supervision of the nursing faculty, you will receive coordinated clinical instruction and acquire experience in patient care facilities in the Kanawha Valley.
For more information, contact Amy Connery, Associate Director of Admissions , at 1-800-995-GO UC (4682) / amyconnery@ucwv.edu . See detailed program info by clicking at here .
Business Administration
The Business Administration program creates a learning environment that empowers students to achieve a successful career and pursue an enriched life in the ever-changing environment of the 21st century. The core curriculum is modeled on the dynamic relationships among the functional areas of business (marketing, finance, accounting and management) as they occur in the real business world. The emphasis on active learning allows the faculty to break down the barriers between the traditional and functional areas of business as students are challenged to learn individually and in small groups to solve authentic business problems.
Students majoring in Business Administration may choose an emphasis in Finance, Marketing or Management. Those students interested in pursuing a graduate degree may begin work in the Master's in Business Administration program in the senior year, allowing the opportunity to complete both degrees in 5 years or less.
For more information, contact Meghann Slaven, Admissions Counselor , at 1-800-995-GO UC (4682) / meghannslaven@ucwv.edu . See detailed program info by clicking here .
Communications
Students in Communications will experience the following:
- Learn to communicate effectively in digital environments
- Develop research and critical thinking skills
- Four program tracks meet a variety of career interests, including broadcast and print news organizations, businesses, advertising, government, law, and media.
- Program design facilitates double majors
- Earn prestigious internships across the country in print or electronic media
Students may choose any concentration in English, Journalism/Writing, Broadcast/ Digital Communications, and Public Relations/Advertising. Students are urged to choose more than one concentration in order to gain a broader background in critical thinking skills. The program is designed to give students a flexible set of opportunities to develop analytical and critical thinking skills that are valued across a range of professions and careers. Students will use technology-rich classrooms and one-on-one instruction to help them master the hardware and software used in the discipline. Students can find jobs with production companies, broadcast and print news organizations, non-profits, and businesses; they will be prepared for law school and other graduate programs, and for work with emerging media forms using state-of-the art equipment.
For more information, contact Annie Thompson, Admissions Counselor , at 1-800-995-GO UC (4682) / anniethompson@ucwv.edu . See detailed program info by clicking here .
Interior Design
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The program addresses residential, institutional, and commercial design. Students integrate technology, professional practice, and liberal learning skills with creative problem solving while addressing resource sustainability and building and life safety code compliance.
For more information, contact Annie Thompson, Admissions Counselor , at 1-800-995-GO UC (4682) / anniethompson@ucwv.edu . See detailed program info by clicking here .
Pre-Pharmacy
Pharmacists play a vital role in today’s health care system. Because of their important responsibilities in such a thriving industry, pharmacists choose from an array of excellent career opportunities. In fact, the demand for pharmacists has skyrocketed in recent years and shows no signs of slowing down.
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Earn preferential consideration for the University’s new four-year professional graduate program
- Earn the Doctor of Pharmacy degree (Pharm.D.), and
- Begin a challenging, rewarding career as a professional pharmacist.
The Pre-Pharmacy Program offered by the Department of Natural Science and Mathematics is designed to prepare the student for admission to and success in pharmacy school. There are two tracks in the Pre-Pharmacy program at UC: Pre-Pharmacy Scholars and Traditional Pre-Pharmacy.
Check out the University of Charleston School of Pharmacy for details about the Doctor of Pharmacy degree.
For more information, contact Beth Nease, Admissions Counselor , at 1-800-995-GO UC (4682) / bethnease@ucwv.edu . See detailed program information at Pre-Pharmacy Program Information .
Undecided
Not sure about what you want to do???... Join our Discovery Program especially for students that are undecided. We have developed a curriculum for the first year that will expose you to our academic program and assist you in making a positive transition into one of our academic majors without getting behind like you would at many other colleges or universities. Contact Dr. Joe Janisch in the Dept. of Humanities at 304-357-4903 / josephjanisch@ucwv.edu or Meghann Slaven, Admissions Counselor , at 1-800-995-GO UC (4682) / meghannslaven@ucwv.edu .
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