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Learn MoreNational University is proud to partner with Palomar College to provide students with seamless academic pathways toward earning a bachelor’s degree. This partnership builds on Palomar College’s coursework and offers tuition reduction scholarships to support you in achieving your educational goals. Through this collaboration, National University and Palomar College offer a clear pathway from an Transferable Associate Degree (AA-T, AS-T or ADT) to a bachelor’s degree.
At National University, each class is 4.5 quarter units, equivalent to 3-semester units at Palomar, with 180 quarter units equaling 120-semester units required for a bachelor’s degree. A minimum GPA of 2.0 is required, and guaranteed admission is available for eligible students. After completing your Transferable Associate and the California General Education Core Curriculum at Palomar College, you will qualify for the ADT Scholarship, a 46% tuition reduction scholarship and can seamlessly transition into one of NU’s program Pathway.
National University offers exclusive tuition reduction scholarships for Palomar College students, alumni, and employees. Upon eligibility verification, students will receive one of the following scholarships:
For Palomar College Students & Alumni
For Palomar College Employees
Military friendly and Yellow Ribbon funding to all eligible students
This partnership is designed to empower Palomar College students to achieve their academic and career aspirations while making higher education more accessible and affordable.
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If you’re an ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) transfer student from Palomar College, NU’s RN to BSN program is designed to help you advance your nursing career while balancing school and work.
With flexible four- and eight-week online courses, you can focus on one class at a time while managing your full-time job. Plus, as an ADN transfer student from Palomar College, you may qualify for dual/bridge enrollment with a 46% tuition reduction scholarship, available if you fully transfer to NU’s RN to BSN program within one year of passing the NCLEX and earning your RN license.
This program will expand your clinical knowledge, critical thinking, communication, and therapeutic skills, giving you a strong foundation for professional nursing practice at the baccalaureate level.
In today’s fast-growing technological landscape, the demand for skilled tech experts is increasing exponentially — particularly in cybersecurity. The exciting career path of a cybersecurity professional requires established knowledge and the ability to enforce the security and protection of valuable data.
The Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity program allows students to take the cybersecurity field head-on, giving them a comprehensive understanding of information technology management and security practices. Those interested in a more nuanced understanding of cybersecurity can choose from three specializations: Computer Network Defense, Digital Forensics, and Information Technology Management.
Palomar students interested in this exciting field can learn more about the course sequence below and join the next cohort of students in January 2023!
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Benefits of a BS in Cybersecurity Degree
Those with a BS in Cybersecurity degree have options for employment: finance and insurance, manufacturing, information services, health care, administrative support services, and scientific and technical services all call upon cybersecurity experts.
Additionally, the field is growing, with the employment of information security analysts projected to grow 33 percent from 2020 to 2030, which is dramatically faster than the average for all occupations, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. National University’s BS in Cybersecurity program allows you to fundamentally understand operating systems, networks, and cloud computing — all critical concepts to understand in many fields.
Register for an information session here: BS in Cybersecurity Information Session for Palomar Students and Alumni.
National University and Palomar College proudly support military servicemembers and Veterans interested in leadership. Skilled, developed leaders offer the crucial support and development required for a competent workforce, and a competitive edge will help you stand out in today’s market.
A Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership from National University provides you with foundational knowledge in leadership theory and frameworks, which, in turn, prepares you to make an impact — and potentially move up the ladder — wherever you choose to pursue your career.
Palomar students interested in this exciting field can learn more about the course sequence below and join the next cohort of students!
Benefits of an Organizational Leadership Degree
Honing your leadership skills gives you more confidence while helping you gain influence and capital in your field. You’ll walk away with a unique approach to motivating and evaluating your team members.
As you learn how to communicate using proper business terms and approaches, you’ll begin to understand the strategies and frameworks for making decisions and initiating change. You’ll analyze classic studies, applications, and negotiating styles, and compare and contrast the concepts of power and management to further inform your leadership style.
With a growth mindset and the ability to lead, you’ll be able to identify the challenges and advantages of diverse groups within a global context while evaluating the ethical impacts of decisions and strategies. Your study and practice will pay dividends as you become a more capable and confident leader.
Are you passionate about advocating for justice at the local, state, and federal levels? With the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, you can make a difference and be prepared for a variety of career options.
National University’s Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice Administration program is designed to meet the educational and professional needs of individuals interested in law enforcement who are interested in professional development or career advancement. The program also prepares individuals for other employment opportunities like teaching, training assignments, private security employment, research, or employment as consultants within the field.
Palomar students interested in this exciting field can learn more about the course sequence below and join the next cohort of students!
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Benefits of a Degree in Criminal Justice Administration
Earning a criminal justice degree from National University ensures you’ll gain a thorough understanding of the cross-section between laws, processes, and the systems that make justice a reality. Your comprehensive understanding of the system will make you knowledgeable and helps increase marketability in your field as you assist individuals and the community you serve.
Plus, your degree allows you to broaden your career pursuits: you can go to law school, graduate school, or be part of the administration of justice. With a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, you can choose from a variety of careers.
The construction sector is growing rapidly, and individuals with a well-rounded education in written and verbal communication, technical construction fundamentals, math, business, law, and other relevant courses are in high demand.
In National University’s Bachelor of Science in Construction Management, you’ll learn to apply modern methods and metrics for surveying, use appropriate technical tools to solve engineering problems, and demonstrate a fundamental understanding of building mechanical and electrical systems. Our curriculum is designed to prepare you to pursue a career as a construction executive, project manager, field engineer, planning and scheduling engineer, cost engineer, cost estimator, as well as other positions in the field.
Palomar students interested in this exciting field can learn more about the course sequence below and join the next cohort of students!
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Benefits of a Degree in Construction Management
The construction sector is experiencing substantial growth, causing a shortage of individuals with the proper training due to a lack of alignment of academic programs and industry needs. National University’s BS in Construction Management was developed with guidance and assistance from current leaders in the industry and provides relevant training for future managers in the field.
Our curriculum focuses on preparing you with a well-rounded education in written and verbal communication, technical construction fundamentals, math, business, law, and other relevant courses. It’s designed to provide you with a well-rounded education in written and verbal communication, technical construction fundamentals, math, business, law, and other relevant courses and prepare you for numerous in-demand careers in the fields of architecture, engineering, and construction management.
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Best of all, we’ve simplified and streamlined our application process so you can get enrolled in your chosen program right away. And because we accept and review applications year-round, you can start learning as soon as next month, depending on your program of study and location of choice.
National University’s Department of Health and Human Services achieved Planetree Silver Recognition for Significant Advancement in Person-Centered Care in October 2017. National University is proud to be the first and only academic institution in the world to achieve a Planetree International recognition.
To attain this honor, National University integrated person-centered principles into the curriculum of each of its health care programs of study. In preparing the next generation of healthcare leaders, National University transformed the academic culture of its health science programs into a student-centric model, using person-centeredness as the conceptual framework to support all learning activities. Integrating these principles means students can gain knowledge and application of the principles throughout their coursework, preparing them to support a culture of person-centered care.
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