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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.
Criminal Justice Online
Get the credentials you need to advance your career. With a broad foundation in the social sciences, the Criminal Justice online degree-completion program at Newberry College prepares students for a wide variety of exciting career paths and you will be well-prepared for graduate school should you wish to pursue an advanced degree.
Available Majors, Minors and Concentrations
The Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice is an online degree-completion program that will allow you to complete their bachelor of arts degree in 18 - 24 months. You must have completed a minimum of 45 credits that are eligible for transfer to Newberry College to enroll in the program. However, because an associate of arts degree will fullfill all but the religion course requirement for the Online Liberal Arts Core, we encourage you to complete your associate's degree before transferring.
CURRICULUM PLAN
You must complete 120 total credit hours to graduate with a B.A. in Criminal Justice from Newberry College. You may transfer up to 72 approved credit hours, which can include 18 hours of Criminal Justice credits and 54 hours of General Education credits. The Criminal Justice online degree-completion program requires 57 semester hours distributed across the following disciplines:
- Criminal Justice Foundation Courses
- Criminal Justice Electives
- Sociology
- Psychology
- Political Science
- Social Sciences
COURSE LIST -- CRIMINAL JUSTICE ONLINE
COL 110: Online Academic Success (3 cr) -- Prepares students with strategies for success in a fully online program.
PSY 120: General Psychology (3 cr) -- Explores basiic principles of behavior: sensation and perception, conditioning and learning, memory and language, emotion and motivation, intelligence, and social influences on behavior and related topics in the broad field of psycholog.
POS 343: Constitutional Law (3 cr) -- Explores the background and significance of significant Supreme Court decisions trom 1789 to present with focus on civil liberties and civil rights.
CRJ 246 (SOC 246): Criminology (3 cr) -- Compares and contrasts theories of criminal behavior from the viewpoint of multiple disciplines including sociology, psychology, social psychology, anthropology, theology, economics and philosophy. Explores explore theories as they related to ethical issues, law enforcement, courts, law, general policy implications, research and current social issues.
CRJ 312: Criminal Justice & the Law (3 cr) [Prerequisite: CRJ 101 or CRJ 246] -- Analysis of the American criminal justice system, focusing on the nature of criminal law, roles and functions of police, the criminal justice process, the court system, and treatment of offenders.
SSC 220: Social Research Methods (3 cr) -- Introduces basic social sciences research methodology focusing on methods of research, experimental design and proper variable manipulation.
CRIMINAL JUSTICE ELECTVE [Choose One]
- Elective -- CRJ 315: Victimology (3 cr) -- Course emphasizes the theoretical and empirical approach to the examination of victims, explores different types of victims and how to assist them.
- Elective -- CRJ 340: Management in Criminal Justice Organizations (3 cr) [Prerequisite: CRJ 101 or CRJ 246 and 212.] -- Explores historical and contemporary management strategies that have been employed in criminal justice organizations.
CRJ 310: Judicial Process (3 cr) [Prerequisite: CRJ 101 or CRJ 246 and 212] -- Explores the purpose and structure of local, state and federal court systems and the process for adjudicating cases.
SSC 230: Introduction to Statistics for Social Scientists (3 cr) [Prerequisite: MAT 111 or higher, excluding MAT 221 or 222] -- Basic skills and concepts, including descriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing, chi-square and correlation analysis. Course satisfies the Quantitative Literacy (QL) criteria for the 2014 Core Curriculum.
CRJ 300: Professional Ethics in Criminal Justice (3 cr) -- Fundamentals of ethical behavior as it relates to the American criminal justice system. Applies classical and contemporary ethical theories to the discussion of such issues as discretion, corruption, use of force, racism, deception, professionalism and the nature and meaning of justice.
CRJ 317: Diverse Populations & Criminal Justice (3 cr) -- Examines race, gender, class, religion and other diversity topics within the U.S. Criminal Justice System with emphasis on the importance of diversity in the development, organization and operation of the Criminal Justice system.
CRJ 403: Capstone Course (3 cr) -- Students plan, research, write and present to the course instructor and audience members a scholarly research paper demonstrating their understanding of a subject relevant to their study in criminal justice.
Additional courses that may be necessary to fulfill the Online Liberal Arts Core requirements (pending transfer credits)
Gen Ed – Religion (3)
Gen Ed – Fine Arts (3)
Gen Ed -- SPE 110 (3)
Gen Ed – HIS 120 (3)
Gen Ed -- Lab SCI (4)
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Career Possibilities
- Attorney
- Correctional Counselor
- Federal Air Marshal
- Security Analyst
- CIA / FBI Agent
- Criminal Profiler
- Border Patrol Agent
- Computer Forensics
- Park Ranger
- USPS Inspector
- Victim Advocate
- Police Officer
- Some career options may require additional education or training. Consult your adviser.
Overview
LEARNING OUTCOMES
Although law enforcement is the career goal for many Criminal Justice majors, the breadth and depth of the program across the social sciences provides students with ample preparation for a wide variety of career paths. The program helps create a solid foundation in social science principles and scientific inquiry that will prepare you for a wide variety of careers and/or graduate studies.
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 note previously completed courses for which we’ve granted credit and plan the remainder of your course requirements.
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
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Subterm Dates & Holidays |
Admission & Course Registration Deadlines |
| SUMMER 2019 | ||
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Subterm 1
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April 19 – June 19 Memorial Day No classes May 27 |
April 25, 2019
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Subterm 2
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June 24 – August 14 Independence Day No classes July 4-5 |
April 25, 2019
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| FALL 2019 | ||
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Subterm 1
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August 19 – October 9 |
August 15, 2019
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Subterm 2
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October 14 – December 4 |
August 15, 2019
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| Christmas/New Year Break December 20, 2019 to January 1, 2020 |
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| SPRING 2020 | ||
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Subterm 1
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January 6 – February 26 MLK Day Holiday No classes January 20 |
December 5, 2019
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Subterm 2
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March 2 – April 22 Good Friday No classes April 10 |
December 5, 2019
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| SUMMER 2020 | ||
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Subterm 1
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May 4 – June 24 Memorial Day No classes May 25 |
December 5, 2019
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Subterm 2
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June 29 – August 19 Independence Day No classes July 4 |
December 5, 2019
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Requirements
Admission
- Complete the Online Programs application for admission.
- Have official transcripts sent from all academic institutions from which we will be considering credits for transfer.
- Have at least 45 hours of previously earned credit to transfer into the Newberry College online degree-completion program.
- Have a grade of “C” or better on any prerequisite courses for the major.
- 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.
Tuition & Aid
Completion Track Courses -- $395 per credit hour
Effective May 2019 – May 2020
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
Criminal Justice Online Program 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.
APPLY FOR ADMISSION
Questions?
Our admission counselors are ready to answer questions and walk you through the application process. Email admission@newberry.edu or call 1.800.845.4955 to request assistance.
Program News Coming Soon
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Cynthia Eshleman
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Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Office: McClurg 202A
Email:
cynthia.eshleman@newberry.edu
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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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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).
SAMPLE COURSE LIST -- PSYCHOLOGY ONLINE
COL 110: Online Academic Success
PSY 120: General Psychology
PSY 220: Research Methods
PSY 230: Development Psychology
PSY 231: Abnormal Psychology
PSY 236: Social Psychology
PSY 300: History and Systems
PSY 312 Applied Psychology
PSY 350: Learning and Memory
PSY 360: Cognitive Psychology
PSY 370: Physiological Psychology
PSY 400: Ethics in Psychology (1 credit)*
PSY 402: Advanced Research Experience in Psychology (2 credits)*
SSC 230: Introduction to Statistics for Social Scientists
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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
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.
IMPORTANT DATES & DEADLINES
Click here to view the complete academic calendar for 2019-2020.
| FALL 2019 | ||
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Subterm 1
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August 19 - October 9 Labor Day No classes September 2 |
August 15, 2019
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Subterm 2
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October 14 - December 5 Thanksgiving Break No classes November 28-29 |
August 15, 2019
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| SPRING 2020 | ||
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Subterm 1
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January 6 - February 26 MLK, Jr. Day No classes January 20 |
December 5, 2019
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Subterm 2
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March 2 - April 22 Good Friday No classes April 10 |
December 5, 2019
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| SUMMER 2020 | ||
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Subterm 1
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May 4 - June 24 Memorial Day No classes May 25 |
December 5, 2019
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Subterm 2
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June 29 - August 19 Independence Day No classes July 4 |
December 5, 2019
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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.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Psychology Online Tuition (Effective May 2019 to May 2020)
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.
Program News Coming Soon
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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:
Before joining the Newberry College faculty, Dr. Carrie Caudill was an associate professor of Psychology at Columbia International University (2007 - 2016). She previously served as a family counselor for Palmetto Health Recovery… Read More
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Sara Peters
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Associate Professor of Psychology
Office: LMC 221
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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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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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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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).
TERM 1
Subterm 1
Online Orientation course (3 creditd)
RES 310: Ethics and Professionalism (3 credits)
This course considers ethical theories and leadership applicable to the respiratory care practitioner using scholarly inquiry including case studies. Students will analyze ethical dilemmas in acute and chronic care. Students will discuss ethical and legal circumstances across the life span in diverse socioeconomic and cultural circumstances. Students will conduct a review of various leadership models and the application of the perspectives in respiratory care.
RES 312: Education Theory and Practice (3 credits)
This course will review the basic processes of education. Topics will include learning styles, developing objectives, teaching methods, questioning and problem-solving methods, characteristics and roles of the clinical instructor and the use of appropriate evaluation instruments.
Subterm 2
RES 314: Pharmacology in Disease Management for Respiratory Care (3 credits)
This course takes a disease management approach to patient care with an emphasis on the role of pharmacology in disease management. Content advances a basic understanding of the concepts and principles of pharmacology used in the treatment of the cardiopulmonary patient.
TERM 2
RES 321: Advanced Airway Management for Respiratory Care (3 credits)
This course will provide instruction of airway management to include artificial airways, intubation, and specialty gases.
TERM 3
Subterm 1
RES 330: Advanced Critical Care Monitoring (3 credits)
(co-requisite RES 321)
A study of advanced cardiopulmonary monitoring used in critical care. Emphasis will be placed on hemodynamic monitoring, ECG interpretation, mechanical ventilation waveform graphic analysis, diagnostics lab values, imagining and capnography.
RES 331: Cardiopulmonary Nutritional Care (3 credits)
A review of the nutritional needs, fluids and electrolyte balances of the cardiopulmonary patient. Emphasis will be placed on the nutritional components associated with various pathophysiological states associated with acute and chronic needs.
Subterm 2
RES 333: Emergency and Disaster Management (3 credits)
(prerequisite RES 321)
This course will discuss methods of emergency preparedness including public outreach and education as well as the development of emergency operational plans as they apply to the cardiopulmonary patient.
TERM 4
Subterm 1
RES 401: Advanced Pathophysiology in Critical Care (3 credits)
(prerequisite RES 321)
An in-depth review of adult disease processes affecting the body. Particular attention will be placed on the correlation of disease processes and the infectious processes as they affect the respiratory system.
RES 402: Community Health and Rehabilitation (3 credits)
This course focuses on determinants of health of individuals and the challenges faced by communities as they work to improve the health of their residents. The student will develop plans to maximize the use of community resources to address both acute and chronic respiratory conditions.
TERM 5
RES 403: Applied Disease Management (3 credits)
(prerequisite RES 330)
This course will present disease states and the management strategies associated. Students will review and analyzed effectiveness of therapist driven protocols. Utilizing assessment outcomes, students will develop protocols applicable to the disease process.
TERM 6
RES 410: Respiratory Therapy Capstone (3 credits)
(prerequisite RES 401 and RES 403)
Experience within a chosen area of focus area (pediatric care, neonatal, adult critical care, trauma, management, or education). This course is the culmination of the BSRT program. The successful capstone project is vested in a research effort that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of a tactic within the focus area. The intent is documented expansion of the body of knowledge within respiratory care.
TOTAL: 35 credit hours
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Career Possibilities
- Intensive Care Unit
- Outpatient Clinical Practice
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Program
- Newborn / Pediatric Unit Care
- 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 provides students with additional knowledge and skills in leadership, management, education, research or advanced practice. All this to help ensure students meet their professional goals, prepared for practice as advanced-degree respiratory therapists.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Click to view the complete 2019-2020 Academic Calendar
| Term | Subterm Dates & Holidays | Admission & Course Registration Deadlines |
| FALL 2019 | ||
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Subterm 1
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August 19 - October 9 Labor Day No classes Sept. 2 |
August 15, 2019
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Subterm 2
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October 14 - December 4 Thanksgiving Break No classes Nov. 28-29 |
August 15, 2019
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| SPRING 2020 | ||
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Subterm 1
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January 6 – February 26 MLK Day Holiday No classes January 20 |
December 5, 2019
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Subterm 2
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March 2 - April 22 Good Friday No classes April 10 |
December 5, 2019
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| SUMMER 2020 | ||
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Subterm 1
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May 4 – June 24 Memorial Day No classes May 25 |
December 5, 2019
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Subterm 2
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June 29 – August 19 Independence Day No classes July 4 |
December 5, 2019
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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
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
Newberry College Confers Its First Respiratory Therapy Degrees
Newberry College recently conferred degrees upon its inaugural class of nine graduates in the Respiratory Therapy online degree-completion program, launched in January 2018. Read the full story.
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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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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 degree in as few 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 earn their bachelor's degree. 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).
SAMPLE COURSE LIST -- RN-to-BSN ONLINE
- Bridging to Generalist Nursing Practice for RNs
- Nursing Leadership & Change for RNs
- Pathophysiological Bases of Nursing Practice for RNs
- Nursing Leadership & Change – RN Practicum
- Health Assessment Across the Lifespan for RNs
- Community Health Nursing for RNs
- Community Health Nursing – RN Practicum
- Nursing Research & EBP for RNs
- Human Heredity
- Professional Development for RNs
APPLY FOR ADMISSION
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
Key Program Dates & Deadlines
Click to view the complete Newberry Online 2019-2020 Academic Calendar
| Term | Subterm Dates & Holidays |
Admission & Course Registration Deadlines |
| FALL 2019 |
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Subterm 1
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Aug. 19 - Oct. 9 Labor Day No classes Sept. 2 |
August 15, 2019 |
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Subterm 2
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Oct. 14 - Dec. 4 Thanksgiving Break No classes Nov. 28-29 |
August 15, 2019
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| SPRING 2020 |
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Subterm 1
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January 6 – February 26 |
December 5, 2019
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Subterm 2
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March 2 – April 22 |
December 5, 2019
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| SUMMER 2020 |
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Subterm 1
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May 4 – June 24 Memorial Day No classes May 25 |
December 5, 2019
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Subterm 2
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June 29 – August 19 Independence Day No classes July 4 |
December 5, 2019
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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
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.
Tuition & Fees
RN to BSN Tuition
(Effective May 2019 to May 2020)
$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
Apply 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.
Newberry College Appoints New Department of Nursing Chair
Newberry College has named Dr. Susan Ludwick to serve as chair of the Department of Nursing effective Jan. 3, 2019. Ludwick replaces Dr. Betsy McDowell, who retired this month after 10 years with the College. Susan Ludwick comes to Newberry College from Charleston Southern University where she was assistant professor of Nursing. Her teaching responsibilities focused on pediatrics and pharmacology and coordinating student clinicals in these areas. Read the full story.
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Ava Culbertson
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Administrative Support - Department of Nursing
Office: SCM 125
Office Phone: 803-321-5670
Email:
ava.culbertson@newberry.edu
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Susan Ludwick
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Chair, Department of Nursing
Office: SCM 125
Office Phone: 803.321.5104
Email:
susan.ludwick@newberry.eduBio:
Dr. Susan Ludwick, DNP, MSN, RN (Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Nursing) is originally from Kansas City, MO and grew up in Overland Park, KS. She obtained her BSN from Wichita State University in Wichita, KS;… Read More
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Jennifer Bickley, MSN RN
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Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
Office: SCM 118
Office Phone: 803.321.5671
Email:
jennifer.bickley@newberry.eduBio:
Jennifer Bickley obtained her BSN from Newberry College in 2014 and her MSN from South University in 2017. She earned her graduate degree from South University with a specialization in nursing education. Though not currently enrolled,… Read More
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Jenny Lindler , RN, MSN, CMSRN
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Assistant Professor of Nursing
Office: SCM 119G
Office Phone: 803.321.5630
Email:
jenny.lindler@newberry.eduBio:
Jenny Lindler's professional goal has always been to become a nurse educator who empowers students to become the best nurse they can be, contribute to nursing research and help in shaping the future of nursing.
… Read More
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Susie Pippin
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RN-to-BSN Advisor and Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
Office Phone: 803.321.5670
Bio:
Susie Pippin obtained her MSN from University of Phoenix, her BSN from University of South Carolina and an ADN from Midlands Technical College. She worked at Lexington Medical Center for 41 years. She has worked at Newberry College… Read More
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Melissa Taylor, DNP, MSN, RN
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Assistant Professor of Nursing
Office: SCM 119B
Office Phone: 803.947.2112
Email:
melissa.taylor@newberry.eduBio:
Melissa Taylor holds graduate nursing degrees with education specializations. Her master’s work focused on the perceived barriers present in RN to BSN education. Her doctoral work examined the impact of computerized adaptive… Read More
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Dwaine Thomas, MSN, RN
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Assistant Professor of Nursing
Office: SCM 111
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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