Online Learning at University of San Francisco
Since 1855, students have walked through the doors of University of San Francisco for the knowledge and skills needed to succeed as people and professionals. The University of San Francisco is one of only 28 Jesuit Catholic colleges in the country and the oldest university in the city of San Francisco, California.
School of Nursing
Looking to develop your expertise in the field of nursing and make a difference? We transform our students into nursing leaders who change the face of healthcare. Our Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) program is designed for nursing professionals with an associate or bachelor degree. The online curriculum’s flexible and convenient format lets you access your courses from anywhere, day or night.
Recognized for Academic Excellence
The University of San Francisco is ranked in the top 50 "Nursing Grad Schools" in the country for 2012 by U.S. News & World Report as well as being one of the 123 colleges named a "Best Western College" by The Princeton Review. The University of San Francisco is recognized by Forbes magazine and The Princeton Review as the top 25 most entrepreneurial campuses in the nation.
The University of San Francisco was recently named one of the top 100 universities in the country as ranked by Washington Monthly, which based its rankings on schools' contribution to the public good.
Accreditation
The University of San Francisco is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The University of San Francisco is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC), an accreditation first granted in 1950 by the Western College Association (WCA), the antecedent of WASC. In 2009, WASC reaccredited USF for 10 years. http://www.acswasc.org.
The School of Nursing MSN program is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) is an autonomous accrediting agency, contributing to the improvement of the public's health. The Commission ensures the quality and integrity of baccalaureate, graduate, and residency programs in nursing. The Commission serves the public interest by assessing and identifying programs that engage in effective educational practices. As a voluntary, self-regulated process, CCNE accreditation supports and encourages continuing self assessment by nursing programs and supports continuing growth and improvement of collegiate professional education and post-baccalaureate nurse residency programs. http://www.aacn.nche.edu.
Additional Information
For additional information and to learn more about the online MSN degree program from University of San Francisco, please complete the online "Request for Information" form.
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