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Contact: Ozge O. Denizli, MBA
Corporate Regional Manager, Southeast
The College Network
Office Phone: (813) 994-6943
Cell Phone: (813) 317-3521
odenizli@college-net.com
The College Network Southeast Office
1926 Blanchard Court
Wesley Chapel, FL 33543
1-800-39-LEARN
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The College Network partners with leading universities to make educational opportunities more readily available to working professionals.
The College Network is an Indianapolis-based leading provider of high-quality educational materials that provide working adults with units of academic credit that can be used in obtaining their college degrees.
Since 1995, more than 75,000 professionals have advanced their careers through The College Network’s programs.
The focus of the College Network is:
• To research, develop, and produce instructional materials (CLMs: Comprehensive Learning Modules) designed to fulfill the learning objectives of students so they can successfully challenge exams such as CLEP and DANTES.
• To package educational offerings that will enhance the skills and further the education of companies’ workforces.
• To provide a seamless path for employees and all types of students to enroll in distance-learning programs and certificate courses from leading universities.
The College Network contracts with only the top university professors nationwide to write various course study guides. Most of these professors are currently teaching these same courses at such prestigious institutions as Indiana University, University of California, and Boston College. The College Network is confident enough in the writing of our study guides that we guarantee your success in passing final examinations.
* * Comprehensive Learning Modules (Study Guides provided by the College Network) cost $415 individually.
Year Established:
The College Network was established in 1995.
Year Established Locally:
TCN was established in 2004 in Tampa bay area.
Accreditation
All degrees that the College Network offers come from a college or a university accredited by a regional accrediting body.
All Nursing programs from our partnership colleges and universities are accredited by the National league for Nursing (NLNAC) or by the American association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN-CCNE).
** NCACS, SACS, NEASC, IACBE, HLA, HLC-NCA, HCL-NCA, CIHI, AACN, CCNE, NLN ARE SOME OF THE ACCREDITATIONS THAT OUR SCHOOLS HAVE!
Undergraduate Programs:
Associate Level Degrees:
VINCENNES UNIVERSITY:
Incorporated in 1806, Vincennes University is a two-year institution that was the first university in the Indiana Territory. William Henry Harrison, the first governor of the Indiana Territory and later (1841) president of the United States, was the founder and first chair of the board of trustees of the university.
• AS - General Studies
• AS - Law Enforcement Studies
* HS Diploma or equivalent is required for admissions to the program & 62 semester hours are required to complete the program. LEN degree may require Practicum. 32 – 35 semester hours @ $122.00 per SH. It takes 12 to 24 months to complete the programs online.
*The College Network also offers an Associate of Science in Nursing: This degree program requires a total of 66 semester hours. Of the 66 semester hours, 28 will be in the nursing core curriculum and 30 will be in the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and elective areas. The remaining eight semester hours will be obtained upon successful completion of a selected weekend clinical competency examination administered by Excelsior College at one of several regionally designated hospitals throughout the country.
Baccalaureate Level Degrees:
REGIS UNIVERSITY:
Founded in 1877, Regis University, a Jesuit institution, is located in Denver, Colorado. It is the nation’s seventh-largest private Jesuit institution of higher education, has been consistently ranked as one of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News and World Report. Regis has the second largest online business degree program in the country!
• BS - Business Administration
• BS - Marketing
• BS - Management
• BS – Finance
• RN to BSN
ASN + RN License is required for admissions to the RN-to-BSN degree program as well as five years experience.
Clinicals: 90 w/preceptor
In clock hours: 95 w/preceptor +20 Service Learning.
Cost for all programs: 30 SH @$284 per SH
128 semester hours are needed to complete Bachelors degree programs offered by Regis University. It takes 22 months to complete the program online.
INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY:
Founded in 1865, Indiana State University (ISU) is located on the banks of the Wabash River in Terre Haute, Indiana. ISU’s School of Nursing was established in 1963 and has distinguished itself as one of the nation’s premier nursing programs.
• BS – LPN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
LPN License is the admissions requirement. Clinicals are 450 hours w/preceptor. 136 LPB Semester Hours are required to complete the program. It takes 36 to 48 months to complete the program online.
15 SH Comprehensive Study Modules (CSMs): $2,400 (LPB)
45 SH @ $200 per SH (LPB)
• BS – RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
ASN + current RN license is the admissions requirement. Clinicals are 270 hours w/ preceptor. 124 BSN Semester Hours are required to complete the program. It takes 24 months to complete the program online.
15 SH Comprehensive Study Modules (CSMs): $2,400 (LPB)
34 SH @ $200 per SH (RN-BSN)
BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY:
Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is located in Bellevue, Nebraska. Bellevue is a pioneer in online education and has helped the U.S. Department of Defense develop online degree programs.
o BS – Healthcare Administration
o BS - Human Resource Management
o BS - Information Systems
o BS - Criminal Justice
o BS - Technical Studies
HS Diploma is the admissions requirement.
It takes 15 months to complete any of the above programs online & 127 Semester Hours are required to complete the BS programs.
Costs: 9 SH @ $195 per SH & 36 SH @ $270 per SH
DEACONESS COLLEGE OF NURSING:
Deaconess College of Nursing, in St. Louis, Missouri, has been a national leader in nursing education for over 100 years. In 1983, Deaconess became one of the first hospital-based schools in the country to offer a fully accredited degree program.
BS - Diploma RN to BSN
Admissions Requirements: ASN Diploma or Foreign-Trained + Current US RN License.
270 Clinical hours with local preceptor needed.
128 Semester Hours are required to complete the program.
It takes 17 months to complete the program online.
Cost: 33 SH @ $435 per SH
January & August are the start dates for the BSN program.
ANGELO STATE UNIVERSITY:
Established in 1928, Angelo State University (ASU) is part of the Texas State University System. Located in San Angelo, Texas, ASU is home to one of the finest online RN to BSN programs attuned to the needs of both rural & metro area nurses in the area.
• BS - RN to Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Admissions Requirements: ASN + current RN license
180 Clinical Hours needed with the local preceptor.
ASN degree and 64 Semester hours are required to complete the program.
It takes 24 months to complete the program online.
Cost: 43 SH @ $142.50 per SH (in-state)
43 SH @ 400.50 per SH (out-of-state)
Graduate Level Programs:
REGIS UNIVERSITY:
Founded in 1877, Regis University, a Jesuit Institution, is located in Denver, Colorado. It is the nation’s seventh-largest private Jesuit institution of higher education, has been consistently ranked as one of “America’s Best Colleges” by U.S. News and World Report.
MSN- MASTERS IN NURSING
BSN degree required for admissions. 105 Clinical Hours required for the MSN degree. 39 Semester Hours are required to complete the program. It will take 24 months to complete the program online.
Cost: 30 SH @$328 per SH & CLMs cost $2,658
MED-MASTERS IN EDUCATION
BACHELOR degree required for admissions. 39 Semester Hours are required to complete the program. It will take 24 months to complete the program online.
Cost: 27 SH @$365 per SH & CLMs cost $2,958
SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY:
Founded in 1934, Salve Regina University is located in Newport, Rhode Island. Salve Regina is often ranked as one of the top schools in the Northeast.
• MBA - General
• MBA - Finance
• MBA - International Relations
• MBA - Marketing
• MBA - Management
• MBA – Healthcare
Admissions Requirements, Semester Hours & Cost for the Program:
• BA OR BS AS WELL AS MAT, GRE OR GMAT & 2 LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION NEEDED FOR ADMISSIONS.
• 36 SEMESTER HOURS NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM & IT TAKES 15 TO 18 MONTHS TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAMS ONLINE.
• COST: 27 SH @ $340.00 PER CREDIT HOUR & $2,673 FOR CLMS (COMPREHENSIVE LEARNING MODULES).
BELLEVUE UNIVERSITY:
Founded in 1966, Bellevue University is located in Bellevue, Nebraska. Bellevue is a pioneer in online education and has helped the US Dept of Defense develop online degree programs.
Masters in Healthcare Administration
Admissions Requirements, Semester Hours & Cost for the Program:
BS OR BA DEGREE WITH GPA OF 2.5 IS NEEDED FOR ADMISSIONS. 1 TO 15 HOURS OF CLINICALS NEEDED PER WEEK. 42 SEMESTER HOURS ARE REQUIREDTO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM. IT WILL TAKE 15 TO 18 MONTHS TO COMPLETE THE PROGRAM ONLINE.
COST: 33 SH @ $310 PER SH & $2,430 FOR CLMS.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA:
USC Viterbi School of Engineering Distance Education Network (DEN):
USC GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE ONLINE VIA DEN:
M.S. in Aerospace Engineering (General)
M.S. in Aerospace Engineering (Astronautics)
M.S. in Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering (Computational Fluid & Solid Mechanics)
M.S. in Aerospace & Mechanical Engineering (Dynamics & Control)
M.S. in Biomedical Engineering (Medical Imaging & Imaging Informatics)
M.E. in Computer-Aided Engineering
M.S. in Computer Engineering
M.S. in Computer Science (General)
M.S. in Computer (Computer Networks)
M.S. in Computer Science (Computer Security)
M.S. in Computer Science (Multimedia & Creative Technologies)
M.S. in Computer Science (Software Engineering)
M.S. in Electrical Engineering (General)
M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Computer Networks)
M.S. in Electrical Engineering (Multimedia & Creative Technologies)
M.S. in Electrical Engineering (VLSI Design)
M.S. in Engineering Management
M.S. in Industrial & Systems Engineering
M.S. in Integrated Media Systems
M.S. in Mechanical Engineering (General)
M.S. in Medical Device & Diagnostic Engineering
M.S. in Petroleum Engineering (General)
M.S. in Petroleum Engineering (Smart Oilfield Technology)
M.S. in Product Development Engineering
M.S. in Systems Architecture & Engineering
M.S. in System Safety & Security
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS FOR USC:
Formally admitted to pursue degree
Requirements for Formal Admission to the University
B.S. degree in engineering, math or science
Regionally-accredited institution
Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale)
Satisfactory general GRE scores (within 5 years)
650 Quantitative
400 Verbal
USC Graduate Admissions Application
Requirements to Earn the M.S. Degree
Minimum 27-34 units of approved graduate course work
with at least 3.0 GPA.
A grade of C or better required in each class.
Thesis is available but not required.
Maximum of 4 units may transfer from another school with approval.
USC Tuition and Fees Academic Year 2004-2005 (Credit): Admitted & Limited
Tuition for 500 or 600 level course $1036/unit
DEN fee $500/class
Computer access fee $35/semester
Topping Student Aid fund $6/semester
Total for a 3 unit course $3,649
Certificate Programs, Professional Development & Training Programs Offered by the College Network:
BOSTON UNIVERSITY:
Boston University (BU) was founded in 1839 and is the fourth-largest independent university in the United States. A charter member of the Project Management Institute, BU is the only university on the Institute's Corporate Council.
Boston University is also recognized as a top institution of learning and research as well as a top-tier school, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report. Boston University is also recognized as a top institution of learning and research as well as a top-tier school, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.
• Certificate in Project Management (PM)
• Fundamentals of PM
• PM Framework
• PM Professional Preparation
* EACH PROGRAM CAN BE COMPLETED IN AS LITTLE AS EIGHT WEEKS. TOTAL COST WHEN ALL THREE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS ARE PURCHASED INDIVIDUALLY IS $6,110 & WHEN PURCHASED SIMULTANEOUSLY, COST IS $5,395.
ECORNELL BY CORNELL UNIVERSITY:
• An online-learning company established in 2000, wholly owned by Cornell University
• Created to present the best of Cornell University’s knowledge and proven professional skills development programs in an effective, easy-to-access online format
• All course content has been developed and instructed by the faculty of Cornell University
Certificate Programs by eCornell:
• Hospitality Management
• Management Essentials
• Executive Leadership
• Financial Management
• Proactive Leadership
• Business Leadership Skills
• Human Resources Studies
• Foodservice Management
COST OF CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS VARIES: $1,999 TO $6,864
NO ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS. COURSES ARE EITHER TWO WEEKS LONG OR FOUR WEEKS LONG. PROGRAMS CAN BE COMPLETED BETWEEN TWO TO EIGHT MONTHS.
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (USC):
USC Viterbi School of Engineering Distance Education Network (DEN)
USC GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS AVAILABLE VIA DEN:
Aerospace Engineering (Astronautics)
Systems Architecture & Engineering
System Safety and Security
M.S. and Graduate Certificate in System Safety and Security (Homeland Security):
Entire degree is available online via DEN
USC SAP Academic Certification Available Via DEN:
USC has established a formal university alliance program with SAP to offer a collaborative certificate with SAP entirely online providing our students with a unique experience utilizing hands-on training in the SAP/R3 System
Class Format(s) for All Degree Programs:
Blended Learning: Comprehensive Learning Modules & ONLINE: (except USC programs are all online)
The definition of blended learning is the use of two or more distinct methods of instruction to help solve the educational needs of students.
** STUDY GUIDES+CHALLENGE EXAMS+ONLINE COURSES= GRADUATION
CLASS FORMAT(S) FOR ALL CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS:
ONLINE DELIVERY!
LENGTH OF TERMS/SEMESTERS & NUMBER OF TERMS/SEMESTERS PER YEAR:
VARIES WITH EACH UNIVERSITY; DETAILS HIGHLIGHTED ABOVE & GO TO THE COLLEGE NETWORK WEBSITE FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AT: www.college-net.com
ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:
REFER TO EACH SCHOOL’S INFORMATION ABOVE.
COST PER CREDIT HOUR:
REFER TO EACH SCHOOL’S INFORMATION ABOVE.
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABILITY:
FINANCIAL AID AVAILABLE FOR EACH UNIVERSITY IN COLLEGE NETWORK’S ALLIANCE EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS BY ECORNELL & BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
OTHER AID:
FLEXIBLE FINANCING OPTIONS AND GRANTS OFFERED BY THE COLLEGE NETWORK TO ALL PROSPECTIVE STUDENTS.
QUESTIONS:
PLEASE CONTACT OZGE DENIZLI AT (813) 994-6943 IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
odenizli@college-net.com
* THE COLLEGE NETWORK CONTINUES TO ADD NEW PARTNERS OF EDUCATION IN ITS ALLIANCE!
