College of Choice for the Military
Complete your degree while serving your country
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The college of choice
for those who serve.
Maybe you’re ready to take the next step in your
military career. Perhaps you’re thinking ahead to
civilian life and work.
Either way, the best route to your objective may
be a college degree.
And there’s no better way to earn it than with
a college that has helped more than 65,000
servicemembers achieve their objectives — an
accredited college where you can get credit for
military training, take courses whenever and
wherever you choose, and do it all affordably.
No matter where you are in your career or where
you are serving, Excelsior College brings college
within your reach. That’s what makes us your
best choice.
Excelsior College is a proud recipient of the
Council of College and Military Educators (CCME)
Institutional Award — a selective honor bestowed
upon organizations that have significantly advanced
the cause of military education.
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The most efficient path
for the military.
Why Excelsior College? Because we get you to your
degree more efficiently than any other option.
– We
accept more credits, including credits you
earned through military training and experience,
CLEP and DSST exams, and courses from other
accredited colleges and universities.
– We
help you chart your course with dedicated
military academic advisors and consultants
based at military installations.
– We
give you options for finishing your degree,
all available at a distance. Complete Excelsior
College courses online in 15 and 8 week terms
— or show what you already know by taking
UExcel® Exams for credit.
– We
make it affordable. Having to earn fewer
credits saves you money. So does a range of
financial aid programs such as military tuition
assistance and Veterans Benefits/GI Bill.
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Thanks to these advantages, Military Advanced
Education named Excelsior College one of the
top 20 colleges serving the U.S. military.
And GI Jobs ranked us among the top 15%
of military-friendly colleges.
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Degree and Certificate Programs
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Degree Programs
Business
Associate Degrees
Associate in Applied Science in Administrative
and Management Studies
Associate in Science in Business
Associate in Applied Science in Technical Studies
Technology
Areas of Focus:
– Computer Technologies
– Electromechanical Technologies
– Electronic/Instrumentation Technologies
– Nuclear Technologies
– Power Plant Technologies
Associate in Science in Technology
Areas of Focus:
P.S.*
Nursing
Liberal Arts
– Computer Technologies
– Electromechanical Technologies
– Electronic/Instrumentation Technologies
– Power Plant Technologies
Associate in Arts in Liberal Studies
Associate in Science in Liberal Arts
Associate in Science in Liberal Arts (Human Services)
Associate in Science in Nursing
Associate in Applied Science in Nursing
Associate in Criminal Justice
* School of Public Service
Bachelor’s Degrees
Business
Bachelor of Professional Studies in
Business and Management
Bachelor of Science in Business
Areas of Focus:
– Accounting
– Finance
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Degree Programs
Bachelor’s Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Business
Areas of Focus:
– General Business
– Global Business
– Management of Human Resources
– Management Information Systems
– Marketing
– Operations Management
Business
Bachelor of Science in Business with
dual degree option for MBA
BS Concentrations:
– Accounting
– Finance
– General Business
– Global Business
– Management of Human Resources
– Management Information Systems
– Marketing
– Operations Management
– Risk Management and Insurance
Bachelor of Science in Cyber Operations
Bachelor of Science in Electrical
Engineering Technology
Technology
Areas of Focus:
– Electronics
– Nanotechnology
– Power Systems
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology
(with or without Area of Focus)
Areas of Focus:
– General Option
– Cybersecurity Technology
– Information Security
– Network Management
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology
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Degree Programs
Bachelor’s Degrees (cont.)
Bachelor of Professional Studies in
Technology Management
Areas of Focus:
– Electrical Technology
– Information Technology
– Nuclear Technology
– Renewable Energy Technology
Bachelor of Science in Technology
Areas of Focus:
– Computer Technologies
– Electromechanical Technologies
– Electronic/Instrumentation Technologies
– Nuclear Technologies
– Power Plant Technologies
Technology
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering
Technology with dual degree option for MBA
(without concentration)
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear Engineering Technology
with dual degree option for MBA
Concentrations:
– Cybersecurity Management
– Healthcare Management
– Human Performance Technology
– Human Resources Management
– Social Media Management
– Leadership
– Technology Management
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with
dual degree option for Master of Science Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with
dual degree option for Master of Science Cybersecurity
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with
dual degree option for MBA
MBA Concentrations:
– Cybersecurity Management
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Degree Programs
Bachelor’s Degrees (cont.)
Technology
Bachelor of Science in Information Technology with
dual degree option for MBA
MBA Concentrations:
– Healthcare Management
– Human Performance Technology
– Human Resources Management
– Social Media Management
– Leadership
– Technology Management
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences
Emphasis:
– End of Life Care
– Gerontology
– Health and Wellness
– Health Education
– Health Care Management
– Public Health
Health Sciences
Bachelor of Science in Public Health
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management
with dual degree MBA
Bachelor of Science in Health Care Management
with dual degree option MBA
Concentrations:
– Cybersecurity Management
– Healthcare Management
– Human Performance Technology
– Human Resources Management
– Leadership
– Social Media Management
– Technology Management
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with dual
degree option Masters of Science in Health Sciences
Concentrations:
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– End of Life Care
Health Sciences
Degree Programs
Health Sciences
Bachelor’s Degrees (cont.)
Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with dual
degree option Masters of Science in Health Sciences
Concentrations:
– Gerentology
– Health and Wellness
– Healthcare Management
– Health Education
– Public Health
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts in History
Bachelor of Science in History
Bachelor of Arts in Humanities
Lineral Arts
(with or without concentration)
Concentrations:
– Communication Studies
– Cultural Studies
– Fine Arts
– Literature
Bachelor of Science in Natural Sciences
(with or without concentration)
Concentrations:
– Biology
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Psychology
Bachelor of Science in Social Sciences
(with or without concentration)
Concentrations:
NUR.
– Environmental Studies
– Human Services
– International Relations
RN to Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing
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Degree Programs
Bachelor’s Degrees
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Public Service
Concentrations:
– Administration of Criminal Justice
– Homeland Security – Investigative Forensics
– Law Enforcement and Public Safety
Bachelor of Science in Military Studies
Master’s Degree
Master of Business Administration
(with or without concentration)
Business
Concentrations:
– Cybersecurity Management
– Healthcare Management
– Human Performance Technology
– Human Resources Management
– Management of Human Resources
– Social Media Management
– Leadership
– Technology Management
Master of Science in Management
(with or without concentration)
Concentrations:
Health Sciences TECH.
– Business Management
– Human Resources Management
– Organizational Leadership
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Master of Science in Cybersecurity
Master of Science in Health Sciences
(with or without specialization)
Specializations:
– Health Professions Education
Degree Programs
L.A.*
Health Sciences
Master’s Degree
Master of Science in Health Sciences
(with or without specialization)
Specializations:
– Public Health
– Healthcare Informatics
Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
Master of Science in Nursing
Concentrations:
Nursing
– Nursing Leadership and Administration
of Health Care Systems
– Nursing Education
– Nursing Informatics
RN to Master of Science in Nursing
Concentrations:
Public Service
– Nursing Leadership and Administration
of Health Care Systems
– Nursing Education
– Nursing Informatics
Master of Public Administration
Master of Science in Criminal Justice,
Homeland Security and Emergency Management
* School of Liberal Arts
Nursing
H.S.*
TECH.
Certificates
Undergraduate Cybersecurity Certificate
Graduate Cybersecurity Management Certificate
Health Care Informatics Certificate
Nursing Education Post-Masters Certificate
Graduate Certificate in Nursing Leadership and
Administration of Health Care Systems
* School of Health Sciences
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Options to help you
chart your course.
Credit or non-credit, degree programs or certificates,
Excelsior College provides you with a wealth of
choices to meet your objectives:
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xcelsior College Courses. With online
courses in over 30 degree and certificate
programs —including criminal justice —
Excelsior College courses cover the gamut
of academic disciplines.
– UExcel® Exams can help you minimize the
cost of your education by providing you with
a more affordable way to earn college credit.
More than fifty UExcel exams are available in
many subjects. Each exam is worth three to
eight credits, and can be taken at any of 4,000
testing centers around the world. Once you
register for an exam, you can take up to six
months to learn the material through supported
self study. Free content guides outline topics
and learning resources for each exam.
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enter for Professional Development (CPD).
With more than 100 non-credit programs,
the CPD provides instruction in high-demand
fields, from business and construction
technology to video game design and
development and project management.
For more information email [email protected].
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ilitary Spouse Program. Excelsior College
offers military spouses significantly reduced
undergraduate degree program course tuition
costs (Excelsior Course Option). Our Military
Spouse Scholarship Program can help spouses
fund course tuition, exam fees, and Center for
Professional Development courses. Excelsior
College participates in the MYCAA Program for
military spouses.
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uccess Strategies for Military and Veterans
Course. Provides college orientation to veteran
and military members, and teaches transitional
career strategies for those entering the civilian
workforce or continuing with a military career.
This eight week online course helps military
veterans make informed decisions about their
future through the creation of an education plan
and career action plan.
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Whatever you need to succeed.
No matter what your course of study, Excelsior
College provides the resources you’ll need as
you finish your degree:
– Academic Advisors. The Center for Military
Education has Military Admission Counselors
and Academic Advisors, many who are veterans,
standing by to guide you every step of the way.
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xcelsior College Library. The library gives
you access to thousands of online books,
articles, and other tools through its partnership
with the Sheridan Libraries of the Johns
Hopkins University.
– MyExcelsior. Your window into everything at
Excelsior College, MyExcelsior enables you to
customize our online services to your needs.
– Excelsior College Bookstore. From our online
bookstore, you can purchase not only textbooks,
but software, Guided Learning Packages to help
you prepare for exams, and other study supplies.
Also available by fax or phone.
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nline writing and tutoring services.
Take advantage of experienced tutors who can
help you improve your writing skills.
–O
ne Transcript ®. Combine your academic
records into a single transcript, so your
presentation to employers and other colleges
is clear and impressive.
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areer Center. Centralized resources,
services, and tools to provide a strong
foundation for all your future career decisions.
EC JobLinks is also offered as a free online job
search database and resume building tool.
– LtCol Bryant A. Murray Online Veterans
Center. Connect with other veteran students
and get matched to a supportive veteran
mentor. Explore topics via webinar series, how
to use your VA education benefits, learn about
career resources, health and wellness, veteran
partnerships and vet to vet wisdom.
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Military Partnerships
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Military Partnerships
– Air Force Virtual Education Center –
Air University Associate to Baccalaureate
Cooperative Program (AU-ABC). The AU-ABC
Program is an initiative between Air University
and civilian higher education institutions to
offer bachelor’s degree programs via distance
learning that are relevant to an individual’s
Air Force career field. The program is designed
to transfer CCAF credits so students can
obtain a bachelor’s degree with no more than
60 additional semester credits. Air Force
personnel can go to one centralized website,
the Air Force Virtual Education Center, for
their educational needs.
– Coast
Guard (CG) DL Partnership. Excelsior
College partnered with the CG Institute (CGI) to
meet the needs of Team Coast Guard. Excelsior
College offers degree and certificate programs
to match Coast Guard career fields to include
homeland security, criminal justice, liberal arts,
business, technology, and health sciences.
Courses in business subjects are offered.
– GoArmyEd and College of the American Soldier.
Excelsior College is a member of the College
of the American Soldier and participates in the
Career NCO Degree Programs, Army Career
Degrees Program (MOS 51C and 68C) and
Army NCO Degrees Program, Advanced Degree
Program, and Enlisted Education Program.
Undergraduate, graduate, and certificate
programs delivered through online learning are
offered in areas that match Army career fields.
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Specialized faculty evaluations of Army training
in the Combat Arms and SSD1 enables Soldiers
to maximize credit for Army training combined
courses for Army Soldiers that build upon
Army training.
– Marine
Corps Community Services’
(MCCS) Lifelong Learning Program (LLP)
Academic Explorer (AeX). Excelsior College
is a participating college in this Marine Corps
program. This system provides Marines
and MCCS-LLP staff with a powerful tool for
identifying and exploring higher education
options. Excelsior College degree programs,
course offerings, and credit by exam
are included in this comprehensive online
search tool.
– Navy College Program DL Partnership. As a
partner with the Navy College Program, Excelsior
College offers sailors “rating-relevant” associate
and bachelor’s degrees, through the successful
completion of courses (offered online).
– Servicemembers
Opportunity Colleges (SOC)
Networks. Excelsior College is a current
member of the Servicemembers Opportunity
Colleges Degree Network System (DNS). The
school participates in the DNS-2 (Associate
level) and DNS-4 (Bachelor’s level) system.
The DNS is a group of institutions selected
to provide servicemembers and their eligible
family members the opportunity to complete
college degrees without losing credit because of
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Military Partnerships (continued)
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frequent changes in duty station. Many courses
offered by member institutions have two way
guaranteed transferability to provide more
flexibility and options in order to satisfy
degree requirements. The SOC DNS Student
Agreement issued to all eligible students at
member institutions provides a complete
evaluation of the servicemember’s prior learning,
including courses from other colleges and
universities, military training courses, military
occupational experience, nationally-recognized
exams, and other non-traditional credit, as
well as clearly identifying requirements for
completing the degree.
– US Army Sergeants Major Academy,
Fort Bliss, TX. Excelsior College offers on-site
course instruction at the undergraduate and
graduate level through an MOU with the US Army
Sergeants Major Academy. Graduate degree
programs and instruction is offered on-site
through the College of the American Soldier
Advanced Degree Program.
Sergeant Major Course candidates work with
our team of military academic advisors to map
a path to degree completion. Since 1999,
this partnership has helped more than 2,000
Army leaders complete their degrees with
Excelsior College.
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– Joint Special Operations University.
Excelsior College is an official partner with
Joint Special Operations University (JSOU)
offering bachelor degree programs in liberal
arts, business, military studies, and criminal
justice. JSOU Enlisted Academy course
graduates earn college credit based on
Excelsior College faculty evaluations and receive
customized military academic advising and
degree planning services.
– Association of US Army Warrant Offices.
Excelsior College has partnered with the US
Army Warrant Officers Association (USAWOA)
to provide educational opportunities to Army
Warrant Officers (active Army , National Guard,
Reserve, Retired, and Former Warrants).
Military Academic Advisors and Admissions
counselors provide customized degree planning
and evaluation services to members.
– Enlisted Association of the National Guard
Excelsior College has partnered with the
Enlisted Association of the National Guard of
the United States (EANGUS) to provide
educational opportunities to National Guard
members and veterans. Military Academic
Advisors and Admissions counselors provide
customized degree planning and evaluation
services to members.
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Excelsior College accepts more than 50,000 credits for
military training every year.
Excelsior College is affordable.
Few colleges help servicemembers pay for their
education in the way Excelsior College does.
First and foremost, because we accept more
of your credits, you have fewer left to earn.
That not only generates major savings, but helps
you complete your degree more efficiently.
In addition, a broad range of financial aid programs
makes Excelsior College eminently affordable for
military personnel:
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ilitary Tuition Assistance funds apply toward
the cost of course tuition.
– E
xcelsior College offers payment plans and
scholarship opportunities to help fit college
within your budget.
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ederal financial aid (including Stafford Loans,
Pell Grants, and other programs) is available
under Title IV.
– P
ost-9/11 GI Bill. Benefits can include
tuition and fees, monthly housing allowance,
and books/supplies stipend up to $1,000
(some restrictions apply). Veterans are eligible
if they have accumulated at least 90 days of
aggregate service on or after September 11,
2001 (at least 30 days for those discharged
with a service-connected disability). You must
have received an honorable discharge.
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2015 – 2016 Fee Schedule
Undergraduate Program Fees
Excelsior Course Option:
Students are required to take a portion of their courses through Excelsior
College. Tuition under this option may be covered up front by Tuition Assistance.
Course Requirement
Military Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve Personnel, and Military Spouses:
AAS Programs 1
Minimum 6 credits
Other Associate Programs
Minimum 12 credits
Baccalaureate Programs
Minimum 12 credits
Veterans and DoD Civilians:
AAS Programs 1
Minimum 6 credits *
Other Associate Programs
Minimum 12 credits *
Baccalaureate Programs
Minimum 12 credits *
Multi-Source Option:
Students are allowed maximum transfer of credit.
Military Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve Personnel, Veterans,
DoD Civilians, and Military Family Members:
All Associate Degree Programs
Bachelor’s Degree Programs
* When student chooses to take
Excelsior Course(s)
American Soldier Enrollment Option also available.
For more information, visit www.excelsior.edu/army
Graduate Program Fees
Military Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve Personnel, Veterans,
DoD Civilians, and Military Family Members
Graduate Programs 6
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This does not include the programs in the School of Nursing.
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Non-matriculated students incur an additional fee of $20 per course.
3$70 annual fee will be waived if 6 semester credits of Excelsior courses are completed
per enrollment year.
4Student Service Annual Fee (SSAF) is waived if student takes 6 credits for AAS Business & Tech
and 12 credits for all other degree programs of Excelsior courses in the previous year.
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5$250/credit for Military Active Duty, National Guard Reserve Personnel and Military Spouses.
$495/credit for Veterans and DoD civilians. Reduced tuition available for veterans through
Veteran Partnership programs outlined at www.excelsior.edu/veterans
Army active duty and Reserve soldiers must register for
Excelsior College Courses and obtain TA authorization through
the GoArmyEd.com portal.
$130 Enrollment Fee is waived for Undergraduate Course Options
Tuition
Enrollment Fee
Annual Fee
Graduation Fee
$250/credit 2
$0
$ 70 3
$130
$490/credit 2
$0
$495 4
$495
Enrollment Fee
Annual Fee
Graduation Fee
$740
$495 4
$495 6
$250/$490/credit 5
* RECEIVE A $15 DISCOUNT on your Program Completion
and Graduation Fee for every credit earned through Excelsior
College courses.
Tuition
$275/$620/credit 2
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Application Fee
Annual Fee
Graduation Fee
$100
$265 8
$130
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Master of Arts in Liberal Studies students who are enrolled in the thesis option will incur a
$135 Degree Completion Plan fee once it is completed.
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$275/credit for Military Active Duty, National Guard, Reserve Personnel;
$595/credit for Veterans, DoD Civilians, and Military Family Members.
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This fee is paid upon enrollment and annually thereafter, while enrolled in a graduate program.
Fees and tuition effective through the Spring 2016 term. Excelsior College
reserves the right to make changes at any time. Visit military.excelsior.edu
for more details.
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Next steps to success.
1. Enroll
Submit your Undergraduate Enrollment Form*
(see pages 22-23) via online or downloadable
PDF at excelsior.edu/military. Once enrolled, you’ll
work with advisors on your degree completion
plan. You’ll have the option to choose from two
course options:
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xcelsior Course Option offers you greatly
reduced fees when you earn 6-12 credits
through Excelsior College courses (depending
on the degree program). Courses are covered up
to 100% by Military Tuition Assistance. Tuition
funding options for this audience include: GI Bill
benefits, the Coast Guard Mutual fund, and the
Coast Guard Foundation Grant.
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ulti-source Option affords you the
opportunity for maximum transfer of credit into
your degree program from UExcel Examinations,
ACE-approved military training, and other
accredited institutions.*
Please note: Undergraduate nursing programs,
all graduate programs, and certificates require an
application before enrolling.
* Excelsior College accepts credit from a wide variety of
sources. They are listed on the Sources of Undergraduate
Credit page in our academic catalogs (also available
online). Excelsior College accepts credit from colleges
that are regionally accredited, those recognized by the
New York State Education Department, and those that
have been evaluated by the College faculty and are found
to follow acceptable education practices — such as ACE—
and apply to our degree programs.
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Active Army, Army National Guard, and Army
Reserve Soldiers: you must go the GoArmyEd.com
portal before enrolling. A special College of the
Army Soldier Enrollment Option with waived
fees is available. With this option, there are
no administrative fees; enrollment, annual, or
graduation fees. For more information on degree
programs offered, visit excelsior.edu/army.
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2. Meet your requirements
Earn your remaining credits through:
Excelsior College Courses
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ne of the most affordable ways to earn
college credit
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onvenient — available online in engineering
technology subjects
– 8 and 15-week online courses available
UExcel Exams
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hoose from a variety of upper- and lowerlevel exams and earn three or more college
credits each
– R
ecognized by colleges and
universities nationwide
3. Graduate!
Excelsior College confers degrees and certificates
every month, so you can stay on track and move
your career forward. Graduates may attend the
annual July commencement ceremony in Albany,
New York, or participate in onsite commencements
sponsored by military education centers.
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Take the next step in your career…
…with the most efficient path to your college
degree. For details, contact our Center for
Military Education:
[email protected]
888-647-2388, ext. 1352
(From outside the United States and Canada, call
518-464-8500.)
Visit us online.
excelsior.edu/military
facebook.com/ECmilitary
(designed specifically for military
servicemembers and veterans)
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Accreditation
Excelsior College is accredited by the Middle States Commission
on Higher Education, 3624 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104,
telephone: 267-284-5000. The Middle States Commission on
Higher Education is an institutional accrediting agency recognized
by the U.S. Secretary of Education and the Council for Higher
Education Accreditation.
The associate, bachelor’s, and master’s degree programs in nursing
at Excelsior College are accredited by the Accrediting Commission for
Education in Nursing (ACEN), formerly known as the National League
for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC), 3343 Peachtree Road NE,
Suite 850, Atlanta, GA 30326, telephone: 404-975-5000. The ACEN is a
specialized accrediting agency for nursing recognized by the U.S. Secretary
of Education and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
The bachelor’s degree programs in electrical engineering technology
and nuclear engineering technology are accredited by the Engineering
Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, 111 Market Place, Suite
1050, Baltimore, MD 21202, 410-347-7700; www.abet.org. ABET is
a specialized accrediting agency recognized by the Council for Higher
Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Excelsior College has received specialized accreditation for its business
programs through the International Assembly for Collegiate Business
Education (IACBE), 11374 Strang Line Rd., Lenexa, KS 66215;
913-631-3009; www.iacbe.org. The IACBE is a specialized accrediting
agency recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation
(CHEA). The business programs in the following degrees are accredited
by the IACBE: Master of Business Administration and Bachelor of
Science in Business.
All the College’s academic programs are registered (i.e., approved)
by the New York State Education Department.
Recognition
The Master of Arts in Liberal Studies program has been accepted
into full membership by the Association of Graduate Liberal Studies
Programs (AGLSP).
The American Council on Education’s College Credit Recommendation
Service (ACE CREDIT) has evaluated and made college credit
recommendations for Excelsior College Examinations and UExcel exams.
The National League for Nursing (NLN) has designated the Excelsior
College School of Nursing as a Center of Excellence in Nursing Education,
2011-2016. This distinction has been awarded in recognition of the
College’s sustained achievements in creating environments that promote
student learning and professional development and it is the third
consecutive designation the School has received since the NLN began the
program in 2005.
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