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Overview of Norwich University
Norwich University, founded in 1819, is a small yet prestigious university located in Northfield, Vermont. It carries the distinction of being the first private military college in the United States and also the first private college in the nation to teach engineering. The school offers a balance of strong professional and liberal arts programs at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Its academic offerings include a variety of Online Graduate Programs which extend Norwich’s educational reach to distance learners worldwide.
Points of Distinction
Areas of Study
Norwich's Online Graduate programs have a unique structure and pace which allow students to earn their degree in less than two years. Each graduate degree program consists of 36 credits of coursework, split into three semesters. This format allows for multiple start times during an academic year. Programs available online include the following:
Norwich University Admissions
Qualifications for admittance to the graduate degree programs include an undergraduate degree from a regionally accredited university. Some programs may have specific additional requirements. Those interested in applying should first contact an Admissions Advisor, who will walk the applicant through the admissions process.
Norwich University Faculty Quality
Norwich's faculty rank much higher than average in student appreciation and teaching capability on nationally standardized surveys. Instructors are trained to teach online and are able to draw on a range of learning approaches. In addition to experience and knowledge in their field, faculty members are proficient in online learning and in specialized techniques needed to be effective online educators.
Norwich University Student Body
Online graduate students at Norwich are mostly business professionals looking to improve their careers by broadening their business training with minimal disruption to current jobs or lifestyles. Full enrollment at the University is around 2,500 students. The student body is predominantly male.
Norwich University Student Life
Online graduate students typically require 15-20 hours of study per week which many carve out creatively around their busy schedules. Online discussions are asynchronous, affording students extra time to contemplate questions and compose well-crafted responses. Class sizes are limited to 15 students or less and "virtual office hours" for faculty and staff are round-the-clock. The Kreitzberg Library serves all University students, both on-campus and online. The library provides access to 100 online databases, 22,000 full-text electronic journals and tens of thousands of e-Books.
(Note: Not all programs are necessarily available at all locations.)
Business And Management
Computer Science And Engineering
Engineering
Family And Social Work
Liberal Arts
Nursing And Emergency Medicine
(Note: Not all degrees and coursework are necessarily available for all programs of study.)
Degrees or Coursework
Online
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