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National University

National University
9388 Lightwave Ave
San Diego, CA 92123


Fax number: (619) 563-7299
Website: https://www.nu.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students is held prior to start of fall term.
Number and length of summer sessions: A summer session is offered for credit.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 64%
Student:Faculty ratio: 16:1
Total faculty: 1363 men, 1902 women
Full-time faculty: 145 men, 191 women
Part-time faculty: 1218 men, 1711 women
Graduation rate: 22% within six years

National University
REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, independent study, accelerated program, honors program, internships, distance learning, external degree program, online courses
Cooperative programs are offered: yes
Graduate schools/programs are offered: yes

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences, Other
  • Creative Writing
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • General Studies
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • Legal Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Business/Corporate Communications, General
  • Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Community Health and Preventive Medicine
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer Science
  • Construction Engineering
  • Construction Management, General
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Electrical and Electronics Engineering
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering, Other
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies
  • Finance, General
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
  • General Studies
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Services, General
  • Information Technology Project Management
  • International/Globalization Studies
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • Legal Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
  • Management Information Systems, General
  • Management Science
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Office Management and Supervision
  • Organizational Behavior Studies
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Pre-Law Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Administration
  • Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Social Sciences, Other
  • Sociology, General
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Sports Studies
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other
Certificates

  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal
  • Legal Studies
  • Marine Engineering Technology/Technician
Diplomas

  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Banking and Financial Support Services
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Education, Other
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals with Autism
  • Family Practice Nurse/Nursing
  • Forensic Science and Technology
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Management Science
  • Medical Informatics
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Psychology, Other
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Sports Studies
Doctorates

  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Nurse Anesthetist
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Psychology, Other
Master's Degrees

  • Accounting
  • Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems, General
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Communication, General
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance
  • Computer Science
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
  • Creative Writing
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
  • Education, General
  • Education, Other
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
  • Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
  • Educational/Instructional Technology
  • Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
  • Engineering/Industrial Management
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
  • Film/Cinema/Media Studies
  • Forensic Science and Technology
  • Game and Interactive Media Design
  • Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
  • Health/Health Care Administration/Management
  • Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
  • History, General
  • History, Other
  • Homeland Security
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Human Services, General
  • Information Technology Project Management
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
  • Management Information Systems, General
  • Management Science
  • Mathematics and Statistics, Other
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Medical Informatics
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • Multicultural Education
  • Nurse Anesthetist
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology, Other
  • Playwriting and Screenwriting
  • Psychology, General
  • Psychology, Other
  • Public Administration
  • Public Health, General
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • School Psychology
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Sports Studies
  • Statistics, General
  • Statistics, Other
  • Sustainability Studies
  • Visual and Performing Arts, Other

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 2 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • credit for DANTES
  • credit for international baccalaureate

CERTIFICATES OFFERED
  • False
 
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Admission to National University is based on previous academic record, professional experience, motivation, and educational objectives. 

National University Admissions Advisors provide individual program counseling and assist students from registration through graduation.

 
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