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Roseman University of Health Sciences is regionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and each academic program is accredited or is a candidate for accreditation by its respective accrediting body.
— University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) (www.unlv.edu) is a comprehensive research university of approximately 28,000 students and 3,100 faculty and staff. Founded in 1957, UNLV offers more than 220 undergraduate, masters and doctoral degree programs, including internationally recognized hotel administration programs, professional degrees in law, architecture and dental medicine and leading programs in fine arts, sciences and education. UNLV is located on a 350-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in dynamic Southern Nevada. The university is classified in the category of research universities (high research activity) by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
OTHER AREA UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS
Residents interested in furthering their education or supplementing a college degree can find plenty of options in the Las Vegas Valley. Numerous national schools and neighboring universities have realized that growing industries in the region will need to be supported with a base of employees who have the proper skill sets to help organizations thrive. Following are some of the schools that have established campuses in the valley.
— DeVry University
DeVry University (www.devry.edu) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Students select from associates, bachelors, or masters degree programs within five distinguished colleges—the College of Business & Management, College of Engineering & Information Sciences, College of Health Sciences, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and College of Media Arts & Technology. In the Las Vegas area, the DeVry campus is located in Henderson.
— Everest College
Everest College (www.everest.edu), formerly Las Vegas College, is located in Henderson. Everest offers its students diplomas and associates degrees from instructors with real-world experience. The hands-on career training encourages group discussion among students in its small work teams. Programs offered include accounting, business administration, criminal justice, medical administrative assistant, medical assistant, medical insurance billing and coding, nursing and paralegal.
— National University
Since 1971, National University (www.nu.edu) has been dedicated to making lifelong learning opportunities accessible, challenging and relevant to a diverse student population. National University offers a wide range of educational opportunities that will help students earn an associates, bachelors or masters degree or teaching credential. In Southern Nevada, the campus is located in Henderson and an information center is located in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas.
— Regis University
Regis University (www.regis.edu) offers a nationally recognized bachelors or masters degree online or at its Henderson campus backed by more than 130 years of Jesuit academic excellence. Regis University serves the adult student and provides flexible online- and campus-based learning, five- and eight-week accelerated classes, multiple start dates per year and faculty who bring real-world theory to the classroom.
— Sierra Nevada College (SNC)
Sierra Nevada College (SNC) (www.sierranevada.edu) combines the liberal arts and professional preparedness through an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes entrepreneurial thinking and environmental, social, economic and educational sustainability. General education includes the humanities, arts, sciences and social sciences that allows for a more inclusive education and gives students historical and social perspectives on society’s contemporary issues. In Southern Nevada, SNC’s campus is located in Henderson.
— University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE)
UNCE (www.unce.unr.edu) is an outreach arm of the University of Nevada, Reno, funded by county, state and federal dollars that extends unbiased, research-based knowledge from the university to residents of Southern Nevada. This outreach school delivers nondegree education programs in agriculture; children, youth and families; community development; health and nutrition; horticulture; and natural resources. For more information about the program in Clark County, call (702) 222-3130.
— University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix (www.phoenix.edu) has more than 100 degree programs at the associates, bachelors, masters and doctorate levels in employment areas ranging from business and technology to health care and education. Working to remove the barriers to education, Phoenix offers flexible scheduling that allows students to enroll at any time as well as convenient learning formats that enable students to learn online at times and places they choose or in person at the nearby Henderson Learning Center location as their schedule permits.
— University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) (www.unlv.edu) is a comprehensive research university of approximately 28,000 students and 3,100 faculty and staff. Founded in 1957, UNLV offers more than 220 undergraduate, masters and doctoral degree programs, including internationally recognized hotel administration programs, professional degrees in law, architecture and dental medicine and leading programs in fine arts, sciences and education. UNLV is located on a 350-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in dynamic Southern Nevada. The university is classified in the category of research universities (high research activity) by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.
OTHER AREA UNIVERSITIES, COLLEGES AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS
Residents interested in furthering their education or supplementing a college degree can find plenty of options in the Las Vegas Valley. Numerous national schools and neighboring universities have realized that growing industries in the region will need to be supported with a base of employees who have the proper skill sets to help organizations thrive. Following are some of the schools that have established campuses in the valley.
— DeVry University
DeVry University (www.devry.edu) is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Students select from associates, bachelors, or masters degree programs within five distinguished colleges—the College of Business & Management, College of Engineering & Information Sciences, College of Health Sciences, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and College of Media Arts & Technology. In the Las Vegas area, the DeVry campus is located in Henderson.
— Everest College
Everest College (www.everest.edu), formerly Las Vegas College, is located in Henderson. Everest offers its students diplomas and associates degrees from instructors with real-world experience. The hands-on career training encourages group discussion among students in its small work teams. Programs offered include accounting, business administration, criminal justice, medical administrative assistant, medical assistant, medical insurance billing and coding, nursing and paralegal.
— National University
Since 1971, National University (www.nu.edu) has been dedicated to making lifelong learning opportunities accessible, challenging and relevant to a diverse student population. National University offers a wide range of educational opportunities that will help students earn an associates, bachelors or masters degree or teaching credential. In Southern Nevada, the campus is located in Henderson and an information center is located in the Summerlin area of Las Vegas.
— Regis University
Regis University (www.regis.edu) offers a nationally recognized bachelors or masters degree online or at its Henderson campus backed by more than 130 years of Jesuit academic excellence. Regis University serves the adult student and provides flexible online- and campus-based learning, five- and eight-week accelerated classes, multiple start dates per year and faculty who bring real-world theory to the classroom.
— Sierra Nevada College (SNC)
Sierra Nevada College (SNC) (www.sierranevada.edu) combines the liberal arts and professional preparedness through an interdisciplinary curriculum that emphasizes entrepreneurial thinking and environmental, social, economic and educational sustainability. General education includes the humanities, arts, sciences and social sciences that allows for a more inclusive education and gives students historical and social perspectives on society’s contemporary issues. In Southern Nevada, SNC’s campus is located in Henderson.
— University of Nevada Cooperative Extension (UNCE)
UNCE (www.unce.unr.edu) is an outreach arm of the University of Nevada, Reno, funded by county, state and federal dollars that extends unbiased, research-based knowledge from the university to residents of Southern Nevada. This outreach school delivers nondegree education programs in agriculture; children, youth and families; community development; health and nutrition; horticulture; and natural resources. For more information about the program in Clark County, call (702) 222-3130.
— University of Phoenix
University of Phoenix (www.phoenix.edu) has more than 100 degree programs at the associates, bachelors, masters and doctorate levels in employment areas ranging from business and technology to health care and education. Working to remove the barriers to education, Phoenix offers flexible scheduling that allows students to enroll at any time as well as convenient learning formats that enable students to learn online at times and places they choose or in person at the nearby Henderson Learning Center location as their schedule permits.
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