Loyola University Online
Overview
Loyola University’s Jesuit-centered quality of academic excellence has been built on their prestigious faculty and programs. Loyola is a leading university because of the numerous academic resources available to students. The Jesuit educational network is one of the largest groups in American higher education with more than 200,000 students currently enrolled in the 28 U.S. Jesuit colleges and universities. Worldwide, Jesuit universities and colleges have graduated more than 1 million students.
Loyola University Chicago has three campuses located in Chicago (Lake Shore, Water Tower and Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood). There is also a campus in Rome, Italy.
There are nine schools and colleges that include arts and sciences, business administration, education, graduate studies, law, nursing, medicine, and professional studies and social work. The different schools offer sixty-nine undergraduate majors, sixty-nine minors, seventy-seven masters’ degrees, thirty-six doctoral degrees and three professional degree programs. Loyola is one of 28 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States.
Loyola University New Orleans is a Catholic institution that emphasizes the Jesuit tradition of educating the whole person. It is open to students of all faiths.
History
Loyola’s prosperous history dates back to 1540, when Saint Ignatius of Loyola founded the Society of Jesus, whose members are called Jesuits. The Jesuits are famous for liberal arts and a commitment to lifelong learning, social justice, and service. From the beginning, Jesuits have believed that scholarly merit plays a key role in helping men and women obtain a strong moral compass. For more than 450 years, excellence in education has been an essential focus of the Jesuits. It was with this concept that the Jesuits first arrived among the earliest settlers in New Orleans and Louisiana, eventually establishing what would become Loyola University New Orleans and continuing the Jesuit tradition of constructing centers of education.
Online Degrees
Loyola University Online provides students with the flexibility to attend class anytime and anywhere they have access to a computer. This allows for no disruption with family and professional life.
The online program uses the Blackboard course management system. Blackboard is simple to navigate and a great way to learn and interact with faculty and classmates. Students will interact with their instructor and classmates by sharing questions and ideas via email.
Students are easily directed through the learning process and coursework. A syllabus guides students through the course content. Many online courses consist of completing exercises and problems. Students are given weekly assignments, and practical student guides, case studies, and weekly assignments. They have the ability to review the materials online as often as they wish. Students will be required to complete projects, write papers, and/or take tests so that the instructors can evaluate their understanding of the material. As well, students have the opportunity to meet other students from many places around the country via the Internet.
Programs Available Online
For 25 years, Loyola University New Orleans has been a renowned leader in the education of Registered Nurses. Loyola prepares Nurses to provide quality care and leadership in improving healthcare in many health settings.
Programs include:
MSN - Healthcare Systems Management (HCSM): For Registered Nurses who have a BSN, The HCSM Master’s specialization prepares students for a number of nursing leadership positions in many types of healthcare organizations.
MSN Blend Program: Registered Nurses with a non-Nursing Bachelor’s degree can take Loyola’s MSN program without obtaining a BSN degree through Loyola’s MSN Blend Program. The HCSM curriculum conforms to the standards identified by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the American Organization of Nurse Executives, and the Standards of Practice for Case Managers (published by the Case Management Society of America). Graduates will be prepared to sit for the American Nurses Association Certification Exam in Nursing Administration Advanced and/or the Commission for Case Manager Certification Exam. All programs are accredited by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission.
Online MSN-Health Care Systems Management (HCSM): Loyola University New Orleans offers a fully online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) with a Health Care Systems Management (HCSM) specialization. Health Care Systems Management (HCSM) provides the knowledge and skills to be successful in many nursing leadership positions.
The program includes: content in Nursing Administration, Management, Leadership, Finance, Quality Assurance, Health Promotions, Disease Prevention/Management, Integrated Delivery Systems, Managed Care Strategies, and Workforce Management.
MSN Blend Program for the RN with a Non-Nursing Bachelor’s Degree: Loyola University New Orleans offers the online Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program with a specialization in Health Care Systems Management (HCSM). Entrance into this program requires that the RN complete Loyola’s MSN Blend program. Topics include: Leadership, Health Promotion, Community, and Professional Development.
Loyola University Chicago Masters of Art in Bioethics online: Loyola University Chicago’s online technology provides programs with the access and benefit of presenting the most experienced contributing faculty in bioethics, medical education, and law and health policy. Courses provide exposure to reputable speakers from lectures and nationally renowned bioethics and medical conferences.
Financial Aid
Students may be eligible to receive Federal and State Financial Assistance in the form of student loans or grants. Loyola University uses the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) to determine award amounts. Loyola offers a number of Scholarships and Grants. Students are encouraged to seek outside financial aid sources.
Tuition and Fees
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