Graceland University

An award winning School of Education bringing you online programs developed around the hottest topics in Education.

Graceland is a small, caring university with big programs that make a difference in both a teacher's and their student's lives. The reasons to attend Graceland are compelling to a teacher wanting the best in their education. First, Graceland University is a 2007 United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) Platinum Winner for best practices in online learning. Second, Graceland is in tune with the current hot topics in education such as Differentiated Instruction. Third, Graceland has the highest accreditations starting with NCATE and the Iowa DOE gave us this glowing praise by saying, "We came to review a program and we found a gem, a model of excellence." Fourth, and this is the icing on the cake, 97% of our graduates would recommend our program to a friend.

Graceland University was founded in 1895 and has created a national reputation for quality educational programs and outstanding student support. Our online platform is user friendly and our faculty will give you the personal attention necessary for your academic and professional success. But, for all that we offer, we also hold the notion of making education affordable near to our hearts. We understand the finances of teachers and our tuition reflects that. Plus, all of our programs are eligible for financial aid.

Founded in 1895, Graceland University has been a leader in nursing education for more than 50 years and was the first national provider of distance nursing education. Through a nationally recognized distance learning program started in 1987, we offer undergraduate and graduate degree programs for registered nurses with the same experienced professors and the same solid curriculum Graceland is known for. You complete assignments when it's convenient for you - at home or wherever you have Internet access – and participate in practicums within your own community, anywhere in the US. Graceland also offers:

• Programs that combine the most recent theory with hands-on experience needed to reinforce learning
• Ongoing relationships with some of the finest health care institutions in the nation
• Up to 30 hours of credit for previous undergraduate nursing courses
• No time limit on transfer of previous college credit

All programs are nationally accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE, One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 530, Washington, DC 20036, 202-887-6961, www.aacne.nche.edu) and are approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and the Iowa Board of Nursing.

USDLA

The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) www.usdla.org presented its 2007 Platinum Distance Learning Award to Graceland University's School of Education. Only one other School of Education won this award.

Since 1987, USDLA has been one of the world's premier distance learning associations. "We are honoring Graceland University's School of Education as a leader in the industry," said Dr. John G. Flores, CEO of USDLA. "Graceland University's School of Education has raised the bar of excellence and we are truly honored by their contributions to the distance learning industry."

Accreditations

The Graceland University School of Education is accredited by the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education, 2010 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC, 20036, 202.466.7496, (www.ncate.org). This accreditation covers the online Masters of Education, as well as traditional education programs. Graceland University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, (NCA), 30 North LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, 800.621.7440, (www.ncahigherlearningcommission.org).

Graceland's Virtual Classroom

In our virtual classroom, most students take one course at a time, usually devoting 10-15 hours per week for about seven to nine weeks. They can sign up to participate at whatever hour of the day or night that best fits their schedules. Each class shares its own group mailbox - their electronic classroom. Through this mechanism, assignments, lectures and discussion questions for the week are posted. A computer conferencing system allows you to participate in class discussion, ask questions and receive feedback, asynchronously, like e-mail. Assignments are sent to your instructor online, as are his/her feedback and assessment.