Finally! A leadership degree flexibly designed for the working student.
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Designed for Working Adults: The program is offered in a fully online, accelerated format with 8-week courses running continuously. 
Seamless Credit Transfer: Newman University makes it easy for students with previous college credit to complete their degree. Transfer credits 
Practical, Career-Focused Curriculum: The coursework focuses on developing essential, real-world skills in leadership, communication, organizational behavior, and talent management.
Ready to advance your career?
Newman University's online Organizational Leadership degree is designed for busy adults.
With flexible 8-week courses and a generous credit transfer policy, you can finish your bachelor's degree faster. Develop the essential skills in communication, conflict resolution, and team-building to become the effective leader you're meant to be.
Programs in Organizational Leadership
Majors
Minors
About Our Faculty
Organizational Leadership Department
Our faculty and staff have the knowledge and experience to help you prepare for a career in Organizational Leadership. If you need clarification on a class assignment or advice on how to approach your future, you can feel confident that our faculty is available and ready to help.
Career Pathways
In Organizational Leadership
Newman University’s Organizational Leadership program provides you with the knowledge and relevant skills to set you on the path to a fulfilling career.
Graduates of the program may move into entry-level jobs in the areas of banking and financial services, retail healthcare, government agencies, service industries, not-for-profit organizations and entrepreneurial ventures. If your goal is to move up within your organization, a Bachelors of Science in Organizational Leadership will help prepare you to continue toward your educational goals.
"It was the best choice and I’m really enjoying being here. The professors here are very nice, and I like how Newman connects people to others. I feel safe."
Organizational Leadership, Dana Issabayeva
"Newman gave me the opportunity to stay home where my family is. Being able to have my parents and grandma at almost every home game was very special to me because they got to see how the sacrifices they have made for me paid off."
Interdisciplinary Studies, Ashton George
Apply your passion for healing to transform society towards better health.
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Personalized Education & Mentorship: Our small class sizes and dedicated faculty create an environment of truly personalized learning. 
Vibrant, Supportive Community: Beyond the classroom, Newman University cultivates a strong sense of belonging. 
Top Placement for Medical Schools: Year after year, Newman University continues to be a prominent source of students for the top medical schools in the Midwest.
The Pre-Professional Medicine program at Newman University provides a structured curriculum that sets up foundational knowledge in biology, chemistry, physics, and mathematics - all crucial for success in medical school.
Academic advisors and faculty work closely with you to help you navigate the application process, select elective classes, and prepare for the MCAT.
Foundation Programs in Pre-Medicine
The Bachelor of Science in Biology is the foundational degree for the Pre-Medicine Concentration.
About Our Faculty
Our faculty and staff have the knowledge and experience to help you prepare for a career in Medicine. If you need clarification on a class assignment or advice on how to approach your future, you can feel confident that our faculty is available and ready to help.
Career Pathways
In Pre-MedicineNewman University’s Pre-Medicine Concentration provides you with the knowledge and relevant skills to set you on the path to a fulfilling career.
Some who have completed this program have chosen to continue studies in:
- Doctorate of Medicine (MD)
- Doctorate of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
- Doctorate of Optometry (OD)
- Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
- Doctorate of Pharmacy (PharmD)
- Doctorate of Dental Medicine (DMD or DDS)
- Graduate Programs in Biological Sciences (M.S. and Ph.D.)
- Masters in Forensic Science Physican's Assistant (PA)
- Masters Medical Laboratory Sciences Genetics Counseling
"Having attended a semester of nursing school before completing a biology degree with a pre-med concentration, I can confidently say that if you apply yourself in class, you don’t need to worry about your success after graduation."
Biology Major, Kamren Hall | Read Kamren's Story
"The science programs at Newman are top-notch, and I felt very prepared when I arrived at Notre Dame. Newman was absolutely pivotal for my current research success. My research experiences at Newman greatly prepared me for a career in scientific research by giving me hands-on experience that allowed me to feel confident and comfortable when I entered graduate school. To put it simply, Newman changed the course of my life."
Biology Major, Camden Hoover | Read Camden's Story
The Jet to Jayhawk Health Care Pipeline
It is no secret that Newman University’s science programs have prepared students well for their future careers in the medical field.
For years, junior and senior Jets have gained admittance into The University of Kansas School of Medicine (KU Med) directly from Newman, resulting in a natural pipeline of Jets to Jayhawks.
Read on to discover how countless students — and the communities they will serve — benefit from this educational path of excellence.
"If you want peace, work for justice." - Pope John Paul II
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Personalized Education & Mentorship: Our small class sizes and dedicated faculty create an environment of truly personalized learning. Vibrant, Supportive Community: Beyond the classroom, Newman University cultivates a strong sense of belonging. Top Placement for Law Schools: Year after year, Newman University continues to be a prominent source of students for the top law schools in the Midwest.
Newman University's Pre-Law program is designed to give you the skills and expertise necessary to enter law school. It is designed to improve writing, critical thinking, and oral communication skills, while also providing real-life experience through internships.
One-on-one sessions between students and advisors allow for each student to receive the right advice and attention for their unique career goals. Our advisors also assist in LSAT preparation, reference letters, and law school applications.
Degrees in Pre-Law
Minors
Related Degrees in Law
About Our Faculty
Our faculty and staff have the knowledge and experience to help you prepare for a career in Law. If you need clarification on a class assignment or advice on how to approach your future, you can feel confident that our faculty is available and ready to help.
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Career Pathways
In Pre-LawNewman University’s Pre-Law Minor provides you with the knowledge and relevant skills to set you on the path to a fulfilling career.
Some who have completed this program have chosen to careers in:
- Family Lawyer
- Personal Injury Lawyer
- Public Defender
- Tax Lawyer
Some of our graduates have gone on to pursue graduate degrees om:
- Juris Doctor (JD)
- Master of Laws (LLM)
- Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD or JSD)
- Master of Legal Studies (MLS)
- Master of Dispute Resolution (MDR)
"After graduation, I plan to promote diversity and inclusion in the field of criminal justice by advocating for fair and unbiased practices within the system. I will work to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their background, are treated with respect and given equal opportunities."
Jalyn McClean
"Newman helped me develop a mindset to find positivity in all situations, allowing me to focus on strengths when interacting with my kiddos at work to help build them up. They also do not lie when they say they’re preparing you for grad school, which I’m incredibly grateful for as the perseverance I learned during my coursework has made grad school much easier."
Allison Williams | Read Allison's Story
Expand your Nursing career opportunities with our accelerated RN to BSN program.
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Fully online - The RN to BSN program is tailored for working RNs. 
Accelerated completion - Earn your Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in 12 months. 
Reduced Tuition Rates - As part of Newman’s Career Advantage Programs, the RN to BSN program is offered at a significantly reduced tuition rate at $250/per credit hour.
The purpose of the baccalaureate completion program is to advance the education level of the associate degree nurse.
The program is designed to improve the quality of health care by challenging students to become liberally educated professional nurses capable of empowering others.
Have questions or need information? Please reach out to our staff!
Applications to the RN to BSN program are open until August 1st for the Fall cohort, and January 1st for the Spring cohort.
About Our Faculty
Nursing Department
Our faculty and staff have the knowledge and experience to help you prepare for a career in Nursing. If you need clarification on a class assignment or advice on how to approach your future, you can feel confident that our faculty is available and ready to help.
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Career Pathways
In NursingNewman University’s Nursing program provides you with the knowledge and relevant skills to set you on the path to a fulfilling career.
Some of our alumni in this program have found careers in:
- Wound Care
- Clinics Hospice
- Home Health Administration
- Case Management
- Travel Nursing
- Nursing Leadership and Management
- Nursing Research
- Health Policy
Some who have completed this program have chosen to continue studies in:
- Doctorate of Nursing Anesthesia Practice
- Nurse Practitioner
- Clinical Nurse
- Specialist Nurse
- Mid-Wife Nursing Education
"Newman’s Nursing Program is filled with professors that care about you as an individual. Not only do the instructors care about preparing you for your future nursing career, but they are willing to give the 1-1 attention needed to be successful. The smaller program size and interpersonal relationships you can develop here helped me feel supported. I would recommend the program to anyone looking for a great hands-on interpersonal experience!"
Newman School of Healthcare Professions, Nursing, Rebecca Bindi
"I'm very thankful to have gotten into Newman and met all the people that I did. I enjoyed Newman offering smaller classes and the teachers were able to spend a lot more one-on-one time with us, which I enjoyed."
Newman School of Healthcare Professions, Nursing, Emily Hendricks
Launch your career in politics & civil service
- Program Talking Points:
Career Readiness: Prepares students for successful careers in political or civil services. Affordable, Quality Education: Generous scholarships available to those who qualify. See scholarships 
Personalized Education: Small class sizes ensure close faculty-student interaction and personalized career advice.
Step into a Political Science program that truly prepares you for an impactful career in government, law, or public service.
You'll gain invaluable research, analytical, and communication skills, shaped by dedicated faculty committed to your success. Our dynamic curriculum offers personalized attention, ensuring you're ready to make a real difference in the world.
About Our Faculty
Political Science Department
Our faculty and staff have the knowledge and experience to help you prepare for a career in Political Science. If you need clarification on a class assignment or advice on how to approach your future, you can feel confident that our faculty is available and ready to help.
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Career Pathways
In Political ScienceNewman University’s Political Science program provides you with the knowledge and relevant skills to set you on the path to a fulfilling career.
Some of our alumni in this program have found careers as:
- Policy Analyst
- Legislative Assistant/Staffer
- Attorney/Lawyer
- Public Relations Specialist
- Non-profit Organization Manager/Advocate
- Journalist
Some who have completed this program have chosen to continue studies in:
- Master of Arts (M.A.) in Political Science
- Master of Public Administration (MPA)
- Master of Public Policy (MPP)
- Juris Doctor (J.D.)
- Master of International Affairs/Relations (MIA/MIR)
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"After graduation, I plan to promote diversity and inclusion in the field of criminal justice by advocating for fair and unbiased practices within the system. I will work to ensure that all individuals, regardless of their background, are treated with respect and given equal opportunities."
Jalyn McClean
"Newman helped me develop a mindset to find positivity in all situations, allowing me to focus on strengths when interacting with my kiddos at work to help build them up. They also do not lie when they say they’re preparing you for grad school, which I’m incredibly grateful for as the perseverance I learned during my coursework has made grad school much easier."
Allison Williams | Read Allison's Story
