2020-2021 GPS Programs Brochure

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GRADUATE & PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Accredited by the IACBE1, Waynesburg’s MBA Program is designed for the working professional, offering six enrollment sessions per year and online coursework. Flexible, convenient and highly respected, Waynesburg’s MBA Program features ten options of study.

ATHLETIC TRAINING Waynesburg’s CAATE3 accredited program prepares individuals for successful careers in athletic training and healthcare through a blend of industry-focused classroom concepts and handson clinical experience.

DEGREE: Master of Science in Athletic Training (MSAT) CREDITS: 56 FORMAT: In-person on the Waynesburg University main campus and clinical locations which vary

DEGREE: MBA with options in Applied Business, Accounting, Corporate Social Responsibility, Data Analytics & Visualization, Energy Management, Finance, Healthcare Management, Human Resources, Integrated Marketing, and Project Management.

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION Taught by highly qualified faculty with federal, state and local law enforcement experience, Waynesburg’s Criminal Investigation Program is on the cutting edge of advanced investigatory techniques and crime scene analysis. Degree completion is possible in just ten courses, with six enrollment sessions per year.

CREDITS: 30 FORMAT: 100% online

DEGREE: Master of Arts in Criminal Investigation (MACI) CREDITS: 30 FORMAT: 100% online

COUNSELING Waynesburg’s CACREP2 accredited Counseling programs feature a Master of Arts (MAC) in Counseling in Clinical Mental Health or Addictions, and a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision. Graduates assume leadership roles in counseling, research, education, supervision and advocacy. Our MAC Program provides all of the academic requirements needed for licensure as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), while the Ph.D. Program prepares individuals for employment as counselor educators at colleges and universities or as a leader in various counseling settings.

EDUCATION Innovative programs for today’s educators include Waynesburg’s Master of Education in Instructional Technology, Online Teaching, Curriculum and Instructional Leadership or Special Education.

Waynesburg’s Master of Arts in Teaching provides a pathway to secondary teaching certification in Math, Science, History or English.

DEGREES: Master of Arts in Counseling (MAC) Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision CREDITS: MAC 60; Ph.D. 54 FORMAT: A hybrid blend of in-person and online coursework. MAC also available 100% online

DEGREES: Master of Education (MED) Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) CREDITS: 30-36 credits depending on program FORMAT: 100% online

NURSING As one of the top nursing schools in the nation, Waynesburg graduates ascend to the height of the nursing profession. Whether it’s a flexible RN-BSN Program, a respected Master of Science in Nursing administration, education or informatics, or the prestigious Doctor of Nursing Practice, Waynesburg University offers what career-focused nurses are looking for. Our CCNE4 accredited programs enroll students year-round.

DEGREES: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN-BSN) Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) CREDITS: RN-BSN in as little as 27 credits; MSN 36-39 credits; DNP 36 credits FORMAT: In-person, 100% online and hybrid course offerings which vary by program

AFFORDABILITY

FLEXIBILITY & CONVENIENCE Classes...

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are held in 8-week sessions or semester long formats year round depending on the program, are offered face-to-face at one of our convenient locations in the Pittsburgh region, Monday through Thursday from 6-10 p.m., or in an online format anytime day or night

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Deferred tuition is available for students with employer reimbursement

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Financial aid is available; complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid at fafsa.ed.gov

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10% tuition discount offered to employees of Waynesburg’s Education Partners *see website for list of partners

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One of the least expensive private higher education institutions in Pennsylvania and the nation

APPLY TODAY! Our online application is free and easy to complete. Simply create an account in our Application Status Portal, fill out your application and click submit.

To see a listing of our admission requirements, please visit our website.

The Department of Business Administration has received specialized accreditation for its business programs through the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE) located at 11374 Strang Line Road in Lenexa, Kansas, USA. 2Waynesburg University’s Counseling Program is accredited by CACREP of the American Counseling Association (ACA). 3Waynesburg University Athletic Training Program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education (CAATE). The program has been placed on Probation as of February 23, 2018, by the CAATE, 6850 Austin Center Blvd., Suite 100, Austin, TX 78731-3101. 4The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, the master’s degree program in nursing, and the Doctor of Nursing Practice program at Waynesburg University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street NW, Suite 750, Washington, DC, 20001, (202) 887-6791.

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For more information, visit waynesburg.edu/graduate 724-743-4420 | graduateprograms@waynesburg.edu