December 3, 2011
COSTA MESA, CALIF. – Three affiliates of the National University System, including: National University, the second-largest private, nonprofit institution of higher education in California; John F. Kennedy University; and WestMed College; will be featuring their degree and certificate programs in the fields of health and wellness at an information session from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, January 12, 2012, at their combined campus located at 3390 Harbor Boulevard, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626.
Prospective students who attend the information session will be able to speak with expert health and wellness faculty and admissions staff, tour the campus, and preview state-of-the-art simulation and skills labs.
National University offers a wide range of healthcare-related programs at the Costa Mesa campus, including: an Associate of Science in Health Informatics; and Bachelor of Science programs in Nursing, Clinical Laboratory Science, Radiation Therapy, and Healthcare Administration. National University also offers a Master of Science in Health Informatics, and Master’s programs in Public Health (M.P.H.) and Healthcare Administration.
John F. Kennedy University offers a Bachelor of Arts Completion Program in Health Sciences, as well as Master of Arts programs in Holistic Health Education and Sport Psychology. John F. Kennedy University also offers a Graduate Certificate in Exercise and Sport Performance.
WestMed College offers Certificates for Medical Assistants and Nursing Assistants.
Prospective students interested in attending the information session can RSVP to costamesarsvp@nu.edu.
To learn more about National University, visit www.nu.edu. To learn more about John F. Kennedy University, visit www.jfku.edu. More information about WestMed College can be found at www.westmedcollege.edu.
ABOUT NATIONAL UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1971, National University is the second-largest private, nonprofit institution of higher education in California and the 12th largest in the United States. With 22,000 full-time students and 129,000 alumni, National University is the flagship institution of the National University System. National University is dedicated to making lifelong learning opportunities accessible, challenging, and relevant to a diverse population of students. Four schools and one college – the College of Letters and Sciences; the School of Business and Management; the School of Education; the School of Engineering, Technology and Media; and the School of Health and Human Services – offer 100 graduate and undergraduate degrees and 22 teacher credentials at more than 45 locations throughout California and across the nation. A leader in online education, National University offers more than 70 degree programs via the Internet. National University is headquartered in La Jolla, California. To learn more, visit www.nu.edu.
ABOUT THE NATIONAL UNIVERSITY SYSTEM
The National University System was established to meet the emerging challenges and demands of education in the 21st century. The System is uniquely aligned to connect a diverse population of students to a network of innovative educational programs that are relevant to their lives, careers, and the marketplace and are delivered in a format that respects competing life priorities. Dr. Jerry C. Lee has served as the System’s Chancellor since it was founded in 2001. The affiliates of the National University System are: National University; John F. Kennedy University; National University International; the Division of Pre-College Programs, consisting of National University Virtual High School and National University Academy; Spectrum Pacific Learning; and WestMed College. Entities related to the System include the National University System Institute for Policy Research, the Center for Integrative Health, the Center for Performance Psychology, and the National University Golf Academy. For more information, visit: www.nusystem.org.
ABOUT JOHN F. KENNEDY UNIVERSITY
Founded in 1964, John F. Kennedy University was among the first institutions of higher education in California committed to lifelong learning for adults. Today, the University’s three Colleges provide innovative higher education opportunities to more than 2,000 professionals who, despite a full range of life responsibilities, are determined to advance their education and improve their future. The Continuing and Extended Education division provides professional development education to more than 2,500 individuals per year. A pioneer of education that integrates theory and practice, John F. Kennedy University and its students touch the lives of more than 30,000 people in Bay Area communities every year through their support of outreach centers and public programs. John F. Kennedy University is an affiliate of the National University System. For more information, visit www.jfku.edu.
ABOUT WESTMED COLLEGE
WestMed College offers education and training for jobs and careers that are in high demand. WestMed College provides motivated adult students with the learning tools necessary to obtain their educational and career goals. Course certificate offerings include Vocational Nursing, Paramedic, Medical Assistant (MA), and Nursing Assistant (NA). WestMed College also offers a wide range of healthcare-focused Continuing Education courses. To learn more, visit www.westmedcollege.edu.
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