Alumni Pathway Grant

As a West Coast University or American Career College graduate, you are able to qualify for a 20% Alumni Pathway Grant to WCU’s online programs.

We have structured our online programs to fit the busy lifestyles of working professionals with all coursework done online via our interactive online classroom.

Students have the opportunity to utilize the West Coast University campuses, our technologically advanced simulation centers and to interact face-to-face with the faculty and student support staff. In addition, students can make contact with fellow professionals and WCU’s Career Services department is there to support you after graduation. This online format provides you the freedom to complete your coursework online with the benefits of going to an on ground campus.

Effective beginning Fall 2 2023 Online Term – Should American Career College or West Coast University Alumni choose to enroll in WCU Online programs within 6 months after their graduation date, the Alumni Pathway Grant will be increased by an additional 5%, resulting in a 25% reduction of tuition charges. The Alumni Pathway Grant will not exceed 25% for the individual student.

West Coast University’s Online Programs include:

• RN – Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)
• Bachelor of Science in Health Administration (BSHA)
  • Finance
  • Strategic Management
• Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
  • Health Administration & Leadership
• Bachelor of Science in Public Health (BSPH)
• RN – Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Advanced Generalist
  • Nurse Educator
  • Nurse Leader
  • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
  • Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 1
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN)
  • Advanced Generalist
  • Nurse Educator
  • Nurse Leader
  • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
  • Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 1
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Post Graduate Certificates
  • Nurse Educator
  • Nurse Leader
  • Adult Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP)
  • Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner (AGPCNP)
  • Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) 1
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
• Master of Health Administration (MHA)
  • Informatics Track
  • Organizational Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Public Health
• Master of Public Health (MPH)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA) – CA Only
  • Health Administration & Leadership
  • Project Management
  • Public Health
• Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling (MSCMHC)
• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP)

Today’s professional nurse and administrators must be a skilled provider, designer, manager and coordinator of care. West Coast University strives to help you meet these market demands.

We’ve structured our programs to fit the busy lifestyles of working professionals with all coursework done online via our interactive online classroom.

At WCU, you are not alone. You will have the support and guidance that will help you achieve your professional goals.  Our online classes are energizing, engaging and enriched with video content, simulations, adaptive quizzing and on the-go resources — to help you stay connected wherever you are. WCU’s programs are simple to navigate and easy to use while we support you with clear and continuous access to your instructors, peers, Student Services and our 24/7 technical support.

The West Coast University Advantage

WCU is 100% focused on healthcare education. We offer working professionals the convenience to earn an advanced degree online with support services available. WCU is a private university founded in 1909, with campuses in Texas, California and Florida. West Coast University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).2 The University’s nursing degree programs are programmatically accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).3

Distance Education programs are delivered out of the Orange County and Texas campuses, and may not be available to residents in all states.

Practice Experience is required in order to graduate from the RN to BSN, RN to MSN, MSN, DNP degree and Post-Master’s certificate programs.

¹Students enrolled through the Orange County campus must complete their OSI’s in California. Students enrolled through the Texas campus must complete them in Texas. Travel costs are not included in tuition and fees, and students are responsible for arranging transportation.

²West Coast University is accredited by WASC Senior College of University Commission (WSCUC), a regional accreditation body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDOE) and the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA). 1001 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 402 Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748- 9001, www.wscuc.org

³The baccalaureate degree program in nursing, master’s degree program in nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice program, and post-graduate APRN certificate program at West Coast University are accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, 655 K Street, Suite 750, Washington DC 20001, (202) 877-6791, www.ccneaccreditation.org

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