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Newberry Online is the flexible, fast-paced, affordable way to get the credentials you need to add momentum to your career. Our transfer-friendly credit evaluation process gives you maximum credit for previously taken coursework. Even better, our life experience credit allowance recognizes the knowledge you’ve already gained in the workforce, getting you that much closer to your goals after graduation. You get the same high quality academic experience as our traditional face-to-face programs with courses taught by our full-time professors as well as adjunct faculty with years of relevant work experience in your field of study. If your busy life is getting in the way of pursuing a traditional degree program, Newberry Online can get you back on track to complete your education goals.
RN to BSN Online
RX for Career Success
Enhance your credentials and advance your career with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Newberry Online. Courses for this program are 100% online, so you can pursue your degree and still manage your busy life. With our fast-paced program, you can complete your program in as little as 12 months!
Available Majors, Minors and Concentrations
Curriculum Plan
The RN to BSN degree-completion program is designed for working RNs with an associate’s degree or a diploma in nursing who want to complete their BSN degree with Newberry College. Newberry Online courses are offered over 7.5 week terms with five subterms for the year. Students can take a maximum of 15 credits per trimester (two subterms).
Fall – Subterm 1
Online Orientation course (1 credit)
NUR 451: Bridging to Generalist Nursing Practice for RNs (3 credits)
NUR 475: Nursing Leadership & Change for RNs (3 credits)
Fall – Subterm 2
NUR 455: Pathophysiological Bases of Nursing Practice for RNs (3 credits)
NUR 476: Nursing Leadership & Change – RN Practicum (3 credits)
Spring – Subterm 1
NUR 461: Health Assessment Across the Lifespan for RNs (3 credits)
NUR 465: Community Health Nursing for RNs (3 credits)
Spring – Subterm 2
NUR 466: Community Health Nursing – RN Practicum (3 credits)
NUR 471: Nursing Research & EBP for RNs (3 credits)
Summer Term
BIO 110: Human Heredity (3 credits)
NUR 478: Professional Development for RNs (3 credits)
TOTAL -- 31 CREDIT HOURS
Career Possibilities
- Acute Care Nurse
- Assistant Nurse Manager
- Labor & Delivery Nurse
- Travelling Nurse
- Certified Nurse Anesthetist (with additional education)
- Nurse Educator (with additional education)
- Ambulatory Care Nurse
- Pediatric Nurse
- School Nurse
- Faith Community Nurse
- Certified Nurse Midwife (with additional education)
- Occupational Health Nurse
- Critical Care Nurse
- Neonatal Nurse
- Military Nurse
- Home Health Nurse
- Nurse Practitioner (with additional education)
- Emergency Department Nurse
Overview
Program Credit Distribution
To graduate with the Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree from Newberry College, you must complete 120 total credit hours distributed as follows:
| Online Liberal Arts Core | 38/39 credit hours |
| Prerequisite Courses, Non-Core | 11 credit hours |
| Electives/Life Experience Credit | 40/41 credit hours |
| RN-to-BSN Completion Track Courses | 30 credit hours |
| TOTAL | 120 credit hours |
Key Program Dates & Deadlines
Click to view the complete Newberry Online 2017-18 Academic Calendar
| Term | Subterm Dates & Holidays |
Admission & Course Registration Deadlines |
| FALL 2017 Subterm 1 |
August 17 - October 11 |
August 17 |
| FALL 2017 Subterm 2 |
October 16 - December 8 |
August 17 |
| BREAK |
Dec. 18,2017 - Jan. 7, 2018 |
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| SPRING 2018 Subterm 1 |
January 10 - February 28 |
January 3 |
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SPRING 2018 |
March 5 - April 25 Good Friday No classes March 30 |
January 3 |
| SUMMER 2018 Subterm 1 |
April 30 - June 20 Memorial Day No classes May 30 |
April 25 |
| SUMMER 2018 Subterm 2 |
June 25 - August 15 |
April 25 |
| FALL 2018 Subterm 1 |
August 20 - October 10 Labor Day No classes Sept. 4 |
August 15 |
| FALL 2018 Subterm 2 |
October 15 - December 5 Thanksgiving No classes Nov. 22-23 |
August 15 |
Requirements
Eligibility for Admission
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You must hold an active RN licensure, currently employed in nursing role (part-time or full-time)
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You must be a graduate of an accredited ADN program
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You must have earned a grade of “C” or better on all prerequisite courses (See RN/BSN Roadmap)
Program Completion Roadmap
You will work with your program advisor to review your transcripts from other institutions and complete your transfer credit evaluation. Download the Degree Completion Roadmap to ensure you have the correct distribution of courses. You can use this worksheet to record previously completed courses for which we’ve granted credit and plan the remainder of your course requirements with your advisor.
DOWNLOAD DEGREE COMPLETION ROADMAP
Tuition & Fees
RN to BSN Tuition
(Effective May 2017 to May 2018)
$395 per credit hour
RN to BSN Expenses
- Application fee – No fee to apply at Newberry College
- Student Services fees – Included in your tuition
- Course Resource fee – Included in your tuition
- Testing fees – Included in your tuition
- Books and Supplies – Varies by course requirements; approximately $100 -- $300 per course
- Transcript fees (transferring schools) – Varies by institution; typically $20 - $30 per school.
Financial Aid
You may be eligible for tuition assistance through the South Carolina Tuition Grant. We encourage you to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at https://fafsa.ed.gov
Newberry College school code: 003440
Apply for Admission
Applying for admission in two easy steps!
- Complete the Online Programs application for admission.
- Send official transcripts from all academic institutions.
If you are admitted to the program we’ll conduct a free credit evaluation and provide you with a Degree Completion Roadmap so you’ll know exactly where you stand now and what comes next.
Apply Now
Questions?
We're Here to Help!
Our admission counselors are ready to answer questions and walk you through the application process.
Call 1.800.845.4955 or email admission@newberry.edu
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Betsy McDowell
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Chair, Department of Nursing, Professor of Nursing
Office: SCM 125
Office Phone: 803-321-5104
Email:
betsy.mcdowell@newberry.eduBio:
Dr. McDowell received her B.S. in Nursing degree from the University of South Carolina in Columbia, her M.S. in Nursing degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and her Ph.D. in Nursing Science from the University… Read More
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Meredythe Goodreau
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Assistant Professor of Nursing
Office: SCM 116
Office Phone: 803.321.5118
Email:
meredythe.goodreau@newberry.eduBio:
Meredythe Goodreau received her Associate Degree in Nursing from Greenville Technical College, her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of Phoenix, and her Master of Science in Nursing from the University… Read More
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Dwaine Thomas, MSN, RN
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Assistant Professor of Nursing
Office: SCM 118
Office Phone: 803-321-5186
Email:
dwaine.thomas@newberry.eduBio:
Dwaine Thomas received her Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from the University of South Carolina-Columbia, and her Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University with a focus on Nursing Education.
Prior… Read More
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Lillian Bouknight, MSN, RN, CNE
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Assistant Professor of Nursing
Office: SCM 111
Office Phone: 803-321-5671
Email:
lillian.bouknight@newberry.eduBio:
Lillian Bouknight received her Diploma of Nursing from Greenville General Hospital School of Nursing, Bachelor in the Science of Nursing from University of North Carolina-Charlotte and Masters in the Science of Nursing from University… Read More
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Laurie Harden, MN, RN
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Assistant Professor of Nursing
Office: SCM 213
Office Phone: 803-321-5118
Email:
laurie.harden@newberry.eduBio:
Laurie Harden has enjoyed a varied career in nursing including positions in critical care, community/health department, and nursing education settings. She has been continuously employed in nursing education since 1989, directing… Read More
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Respiratory Therapy Online
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Get the credentials you need to advance your career. The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy seeks to provide students with educational development in a variety of topics relevant to the professional, including patient education, ethics, disease management, nutrition, critical care monitoring, community health challenges and emergency preparedness.
Available Majors, Minors and Concentrations
Curriculum Plan
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy is an online degree-completion program designed for licensed respiratory therapists seeking to earn their baccalaureate degree from Newberry College. Newberry Online courses are 7.5 weeks per subterm. Students can take a maximum of 15 credits per term (two subterms).
SPRING TERM 2018
Subterm 1
Online Orientation course (1 credit)
RES 310: Ethics and Professionalism (3 credits)
RES 312: Education Theory and Practice (3 credits)
Subterm 2
RES 314: Pharmacology in Disease Management for Respiratory Care (3 credits)
SUMMER TERM 2018
RES 321: Advanced Airway Management for Respiratory Care (3 credits)
FALL TERM 2018
Subterm 1
RES 330: Advanced Critical Care Monitoring (3 credits)
(co-requisite RES 321)
RES 331: Cardiopulmonary Nutritional Care (3 credits)
Subterm 2
RES 333: Emergency and Disaster Management (3 credits)
(prerequisite RES 321)
SPRING TERM 2019
Subterm 1
RES 401: Advanced Pathophysiology in Critical Care (3 credits)
(prerequisite RES 321)
RES 402: Community Health and Rehabilitation (3 credits)
SPRING TERM 2019
Subterm 2
RES 403: Applied Disease Management (3 credits)
(prerequisite RES 330)
SUMMER 2019
RES 410: Respiratory Therapy Capstone (3 credits)
(prerequisite RES 401 and RES 403)
TOTAL: 33 credit hours
Apply for Admission
Career Possibilities
- Intensive Care Unit
- Outpatient Clinical Practice
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
- Newborn/Pediatric Unit
- Surgical Operating Room
- Home Health Care
- Long Term Care Case Manager
- Skilled Nursing Facility
- Public Education
- Sleep Laboratory
- Air Transport/Ambulance Program
Overview
Program Goals
The Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program will provide students with additional knowledge, skills and attributes in leadership, management, education, research or advanced practice to meet their current professional goals and prepare them for practice as advanced degree respiratory therapists.
Program Learning Outcomes
- Students in the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy program will:
- Articulate current professional and clinical roles, reviewing the history and changes in technology and knowledge base and future anticipated advancements.
- Demonstrate knowledge in critical care pathophysiology to interpret pertinent clinical information and make recommendations for appropriate therapeutic interventions.
- Demonstrate effective written and oral communication skills.
- Demonstrate the ability to access, critically assess and interpret literature related to clinical practice, administration, education and/or research.
- Demonstrate the ability to solve complex clinical situations as part of an inter-professional team, considering all viewpoints while remaining focused on patient-centered care.
- Develop the research skills related to clinical practice, administration, education and general industry for a successful career in respiratory therapy.
Program Credit Distribution
To graduate with Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy degree from Newberry College, you must complete 120 total credit hours, distributed as follows:
| BSRT Completion Track Courses | 33 credit hours |
| Online Liberal Arts Core (included Online Orientation course) |
15 credit hours |
| Transfer Credit | 72 credit hours |
| Electives | Per transfer credit evaluation |
| TOTAL | 120 credit hours |
Important Dates and Deadlines
Click to view the complete 2017-2018 Academic Calendar
| Term | Subterm Dates & Holidays | Admission & Course Registration Deadlines |
| SPRING 2018 | ||
| Subterm 1 | January 10 - February 28 | January 3 |
| Subterm 2 | March 5 - April 25 | January 3 |
| SUMMER 2018 | ||
| Subterm 1 | April 30 - June 20 | April 25 |
| Subterm 2 | June 25 - August 15 | April 25 |
| FALL 2018 | ||
| Subterm 1 | August 20 - October 10 | August 15 |
| Subterm 2 | October 15 - December 5 | August 15 |
Requirements
Eligibility for Admission
You must fulfill the following requirements to be accepted to the Newberry College BSRT degree-completion program:
- Completed a regionally accredited associate’s degree program in Respiratory Therapy with a 2.0 GPA or better
- Passed the RRT Credential offered by the National Board of Respiratory Care
- Active state license to practice Respiratory Therapy
- Active membership in AARC
- Active NBRC credential
Complete the Online Programs application for admission. Request a free credit evaluation by sending official transcripts from all academic institutions we will be considering for transfer credit. If you are accepted for admission, we’ll provide a free credit evaluation and Degree Completion Roadmap so you’ll know exactly where you stand now and what comes next.
Program Completion Roadmap
Work with your program advisor to review your transfer credit evaluation, using the Program Completion Roadmap to ensure you have the correct distribution of courses. You can record previously completed courses for which we’ve granted credit and plan the remainder of your course requirements.
DOWNLOAD DEGREE-COMPLETION ROADMAP
Tuition & Fees
BSRT Tuition (Effective through May 2018)
Degree-Completion Courses $395 per credit hour
BSRT Expenses
Application fee – No fee to apply at Newberry College
Student Services fees – Included in your tuition
Course Resource fee – Included in your tuition
Testing fees – Included in your tuition
Books and Supplies – Varies by course requirements; approximately $100 -- $300 per course
Transcript fees (transferring schools) – Varies by institution, typically $20 - $30 per school.
Financial Aid
You may be eligible for tuition assistance through the South Carolina Tuition Grant. We encourage you to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at https://fafsa.ed.gov
Newberry College school code: 003440
Apply for Admission
Apply for admission in two easy steps!
- Complete the Online Programs application for admission.
- Send official transcripts from all academic institutions.
APPLY FOR ADMISSION
Questions?
We're here to help! Our admission counselors are happy to answer questions and discuss financial aid and payment options. Call 1.800.845.4955 or email admission@newberry.edu.
BSRT Program Director: Dr. Jerry Alewine, Ed.D., RRT. Call 803.321.3320 or email jerry.alewine@newberry.edu
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Jerry Alewine
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Chair, Department of Respiratory Therapy
Office: Keller Hall 103
Office Phone: 803.321.3320
Email:
jerry.alewine@newberry.eduBio:
Dr. Jerry Alewine, a highly qualified and well-respected educator and industry professional who joined Newberry College in July 2017 to lead the newly created Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Therapy degree-completion program for… Read More
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Psychology Online
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Get the credentials you need to advance your career. The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree helps equip you with the skills you need to progress to graduate school or pursue a career in a variety of fields. Get the credentials you need to take your career in an exciting new direction.
Available Majors, Minors and Concentrations
Curriculum Plan
The Bachelor of Arts in Psychology is an online degree-completion program designed for students who are transferring at least 45 credits to Newberry College to complete their undergraduate degree. Because an associate of arts degree will fulfill all but the religion course for the Newberry Online Liberal Arts Core, students should consider completing their two-year degree before transferring into the Newberry online degree-completion program. Newberry Online courses are 7.5 weeks per subterm with two subterms per trimester. Students can take a maximum of 15 credits per term (two subterms).
SPRING TERM 2018
Subterm 1
Online Orientation (1 credit)*
PSY 120: General Psychology (3 credits)
PSY 220: Research Methods (3 credits)
PSY 231: Abnormal Psychology (3 credits)
Subterm 2
PSY 360: Cognitive Psychology (3 credits)
PSY Elective (3 credits)
SUMMER TERM 2018
Subterm 1
PSY 350: Learning and Memory (3 credits)
Subterm 2
PSY 312 Applied Psychology (3 credits)
FALL TERM 2018
Subterm 1
SSC 230: Introduction to Statistics for Social Scientists (3 credits)
PSY 300: History and Systems (3 credits)
Subterm 2
PSY 236: Social Psychology (3 credits)
PSY 370: Physiological Psychology (3 credits)
SPRING TERM 2019
Subterm 1
PSY Elective (3 credits)
PSY 230: Development Psychology (3 credits)
Subterm 2
PSY 400: Ethics in Psychology (1 credit)**
PSY 402: Advanced Research Experience in Psychology (2 credits)**
TOTAL: 39 credit hours
* Online Liberal Arts Core Course Requirement.
**PSY 400 and PSY 402 are co-requisite courses that are taken together.
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Career Possibilities
- Case Worker
- Youth Program Director
- Marketing Researcher
- Behavior Analyst
- Market Research Analyst
- Juvenile Justice
- Behavior Analyst
- Research Assistant
- Human Resources
- Child Care Specialist
- Social Services
- Training Specialist
- Sales Representative
- Probation/Parole Officer
- Laboratory Assistant
Overview
Program Goals & Learning Outcomes
Psychology is the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. The Psychology major teaches you how to apply psychological knowledge in a variety of issues encountered in everyday life. You will be better equipped to understand yourself and the world around you through courses that nurture critical thinking and skeptical inquiry. Academic exploration combined with applied learning creates a rich learning experience in the program. You will build a solid foundation in psychological principles and scientific inquiry that will prepare you for a wide variety of careers and/or graduate studies.
Program Credit Distribution
To graduate with Bachelor of Arts in Psychology degree from Newberry College, you must complete 120 total credit hours, distributed as follows:
| Online Liberal Arts Core* | 38/39 credit hours |
| Transfer Credit | Up to 72 credit hours |
| Psychology Major Courses | 39 credit hours |
| TOTAL | 120 credit hours |
* Includes Online Orientation course
Important Dates & Deadlines
VIEW THE COMPLETE ACADEMIC CALENDER (2017-2018)
| SPRING 2018 | ||
| Subterm 1 | January 10 - February 28 | January 3 |
| Subterm 2 | March 5 - April 25 | January 3 |
| SUMMER 2018 | ||
| Subterm 1 | April 30 - June 20 | April 25 |
| Subterm 2 | June 25 - August 15 | April 25 |
| FALL 2018 | ||
| Subterm 1 | August 20 - October 10 | August 15 |
| Subterm 2 | October 15 - December 6 | August 15 |
Requirements
Program Completion Roadmap
Work with your program advisor to review your transfer credit evaluation, using the Program Completion Roadmap to ensure you have the correct distribution of courses. You can record previously completed courses for which we’ve granted credit and plan the remainder of your course requirements.
DOWNLOAD DEGREE-COMPLETION ROADMAP
Tuition & Financial Aid
Psychology Online Tuition (Effective May 2017 to May 2018)
Completion Track Courses $395 per credit hour
Psychology Online Expenses
Application fee – No fee to apply at Newberry College
Student Services fees – Included in your tuition
Course Resource fee – Included in your tuition
Testing fees – Included in your tuition
Books and Supplies – Varies by course requirements; approximately $100 -- $300 per course
Transcript fees (transferring schools) – Varies by institution, typically $20 - $30 per school.
Financial Aid
You may be eligible for tuition assistance through the South Carolina Tuition Grant. We encourage you to complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) at https://fafsa.ed.gov
Newberry College school code: 003440
Admission Requirements
- You must have at least 45 hours of previously earned credit to transfer into a Newberry Online degree-completion program.
- Complete the Online Programs application for admission.
- Have official transcripts sent from all academic institutions from which we will be considering credits for transfer.
- Review your free credit evaluation and complete your Degree Completion Roadmap with your program advisor so you’ll know exactly where you stand now and what comes next.
APPLY FOR ADMISSION
Questions?
Our admission counselors are ready to answer questions and walk you through the application process.
Call 1.800.845.4955 or email admission@newberry.edu to request more information.
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Sara Peters
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Assistant Professor of Psychology
Office: SCM 119F
Office Phone: 803-321-5242
Email:
Sara.peters@newberry.eduBio:
Sara Peters received her Ph.D. in Experimental Psychology with a Quantitative Area of Emphasis from the University of South Carolina in 2013. Her early work focused on cognition and language processing, and her dissertation work… Read More
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Vinetta Goodwin Witt
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Chair, Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Professor of Sociology
Office: McClurg 207
Office Phone: 803-321-5209
Email:
vinetta.witt@newberry.eduBio:
Dr. Witt received her B.A. in Sociology with a cognate in Psychology from South Carolina State University, her M.A. in Sociology from Clark-Atlanta University, her Graduate Certificate in Gerontology and Ph.D. in Sociology from the… Read More
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Marilyn Marek Schroer
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Associate Professor of Psychology
Office: SCM 105
Office Phone: 803-321-5256
Email:
marilyn.schroer@newberry.eduBio:
Dr. Marilyn Marek Schroer received her baccalaureate degree from Graceland University with a major in Elementary Education and a minor in Music. Her graduate degrees are both from Texas A&M University. Her M.S. is in Educational… Read More
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Carrie Caudill
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Assistant Professor of Psychology
Office: McClurg 308
Office Phone: 803.321.5262
Email:
carrie.caudill@newberry.eduBio:
Dr. Caudill's current research involves exploring relational quality, college students and depression, and spirituality and psychological health. Before joining the Newberry College Faculty, Dr. Caudill taught psychology… Read More
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