Wheeling University
Located in Wheeling, West Virginia, Wheeling Jesuit University (WJU) is a private Roman Catholic university. It was established in 1954 as Wheeling College. The Society of Jesus founded the college, which is one of 28 members of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities. The college achieved university status in 1996 and now offers five graduate programs including a Master of Science in Nursing. The main two academic facilities on campus are the Acker Science Center and Donahue Hall. The science center is home to most of the classrooms and labs while Donahue Hall includes many labs, classrooms, and faculty offices.
Nursing programs offered at Wheeling Jesuit University include traditional BSN, RN to BSN, accelerated BSN, MSN, and RN to MSN programs. These options are accredited by the CCNE. The accelerated BSN program allows students with existing bachelor’s degrees to earn their BSN in 18 months after completing the prerequisite courses. The traditional BSN program includes four years of liberal arts courses and nursing courses. Both programs include clinical experiences at local facilities. Registered nurses may choose to work toward their BSNs or MSNs. Within the MSN program, students may choose from one of three specialty tracks including Family Nurse Practitioner, Nursing Administration, and Nursing Education Specialist.
Program Length & Format
- 18 months from program start to graduation (enter in May and graduate the following December)
- Full-time, on-campus
- Nursing curriculum total: 66 credit hours
- Core liberal arts requirement: THEO 305 Ethics/Theological Ethics (3 credits)
Admission Requirements
- Minimum cumulative GPA: 3.0
- Required prerequisite courses (see Prerequisites section)
- Complete free application to program
- Official transcripts required from all colleges/universities attended; send electronically to [email protected] or mail to Wheeling University – GPS Admissions, 316 Washington Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003
- Apply for federal student loans/grants by completing the FAFSA; school code 003831
Entrance Exams
- TEAS required; minimum score: 68
- TOEFL required for applicants whose native language is not English: minimum score 650; conditional consideration for scores 550–600
- International transcripts must be evaluated by WES or a comparable evaluation service
Prerequisites
- Anatomy and Physiology I and II (6 credits)
- Chemistry (3 credits)
- General Psychology (3 credits)
- Developmental Psychology (3 credits)
- Microbiology/Epidemiology (2 credits)
- Statistics (3 credits)
Application
- Submit free online application
- Request official transcripts from all colleges/universities and send to [email protected] or mail to Wheeling University – GPS Admissions, 316 Washington Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003
- Complete FAFSA for federal aid (school code 003831)
- Contact Graduate Admissions for application questions: 304-243-2359
Credit Transfer
- Applicants with a prior bachelor’s degree do not repeat general education requirements for the BSN pathway
- International transcripts must be evaluated by WES or a comparable service for transfer/credit evaluation
International Students
- TOEFL minimum score: 650 for unconditional admission; scores 550–600 may be accepted conditionally
- International transcripts require evaluation by WES or comparable service
Contacts
- Program contact: Maryanne Capp, DNP, MSN, RN, Department Chair, Assistant Professor of Nursing
- Graduate Admissions phone: 304-243-2359
- Graduate Admissions email/official transcript submissions: [email protected]
- Mailing address: Wheeling University – GPS Admissions, 316 Washington Avenue, Wheeling, WV 26003
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Accreditations
Nursing Programs Accreditations
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels Accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels Accredited by Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
Institutional Accreditations
- North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
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