Independence University

You can advance your professional career during times convenient for you, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, with accredited online education to increase your learning. IU is your confirmed partner, having more than 25 years of distance education brought directly to you.

From certificates and diplomas to bachelor’s, associate’s, and master’s degrees in early childhood education, health education, and business, through IU one can have greater success with distance learning that fits one's busy schedule. You can pursue your online degree, diploma or certificate while you continue to work and earn a living.

Independence University has provided degree opportunities via distance learning for more than 25 years. We know how to do it well since we have the experience. Our school is accredited and meets the standards of multiple accrediting agencies. Our programs are held to the highest standards.

The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) has evaluated and certified the programs offered by Independence University.

Nursing Schools

Master of Science in Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing readies students for advanced jobs in the health care environment. Four specialty concentrations are presented, so registered nurses can concentrate in nursing administration, community health, gerontology, or wellness promotion.

Graduates of the Master of Science in nursing will demonstrate:

• Advanced competence in at least one of the four specialties, including principles of evidence-based practice, research methods, health program evaluation, outcomes assessment, quality management, and health services administration
• The ability to assess advanced concepts in order to be active knowledge-makers in the nursing field
• Active involvement and contribution as nurse leaders in a variety of health care settings

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Achieving this degree opens the door to career advancement for registered nurses working in the current medical services system. While we provide a good foundation in the principles of advanced nursing, we also offer grounding in other aspects of the health care industry, giving our graduates the background needed to assume positions beyond individual patient care.

Students completing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing will possess:

• General knowledge of science, social science, and language arts appropriate for an individual who has earned a degree
• Functional knowledge and understanding of advanced theories and practices of nursing and health care
• Active participants as professionals in the field of nursing

Master of Science in Nursing

The Master of Science in Nursing readies students for advanced jobs in the health care environment. Four specialty concentrations are presented, so registered nurses can concentrate in nursing administration, community health, gerontology, or wellness promotion.

Graduates of the Master of Science in nursing will demonstrate:

• Advanced competence in at least one of the four specialties, including principles of evidence-based practice, research methods, health program evaluation, outcomes assessment, quality management, and health services administration
• The ability to assess advanced concepts in order to be active knowledge-makers in the nursing field
• Active involvement and contribution as nurse leaders in a variety of health care settings

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

Achieving this degree opens the door to career advancement for registered nurses working in the current medical services system. While we provide a good foundation in the principles of advanced nursing, we also offer grounding in other aspects of the health care industry, giving our graduates the background needed to assume positions beyond individual patient care.

Students completing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing will possess:

• General knowledge of science, social science, and language arts appropriate for an individual who has earned a degree
• Functional knowledge and understanding of advanced theories and practices of nursing and health care
• Active participants as professionals in the field of nursing

Gerontology Training

College for Health Sciences

This is an exciting time to begin or advance your career in health care at a college of Health Sciences. When working in the health care industry, it benefits you both in your personal life and your professional life. You will receive great rewards from a career in health care.

At Independence University, the California College for Health Sciences provides programs in Health Services, Nursing, Allied Health and Respiratory Therapy.

All of these programs of study are able to give graduates the necessary skills they can use to make considerable contributions in their selected field of study.

Graduate degrees can be earned in nursing, health care administration, community health, wellness promotion and public health. Bachelor's degrees are available in respiratory care, health services management and nursing and associate degrees can be earned in allied health and respiratory therapy.

Certificate program

The number of elderly Americans has led to growth in the certificate program, an increased demand for health care workers with comprehensive knowledge of the aging process and how it affects individuals and society as a whole. The demand will only increase due to the aging generation of ""Baby Boomers"". If you complete our certificate program, you will be more able to serve the unique needs of these older patients. The wonderful education you will get in the aging process will help you in many managerial, social and professional relationships and roles.

College for Health Sciences

This is an exciting time to begin or advance your career in health care at a college of Health Sciences. When working in the health care industry, it benefits you both in your personal life and your professional life. You will receive great rewards from a career in health care.

At Independence University, the California College for Health Sciences provides programs in Health Services, Nursing, Allied Health and Respiratory Therapy.

All of these programs of study are able to give graduates the necessary skills they can use to make considerable contributions in their selected field of study.

Graduate degrees can be earned in nursing, health care administration, community health, wellness promotion and public health. Bachelor's degrees are available in respiratory care, health services management and nursing and associate degrees can be earned in allied health and respiratory therapy.

Certificate program

The number of elderly Americans has led to growth in the certificate program, an increased demand for health care workers with comprehensive knowledge of the aging process and how it affects individuals and society as a whole. The demand will only increase due to the aging generation of ""Baby Boomers"". If you complete our certificate program, you will be more able to serve the unique needs of these older patients. The wonderful education you will get in the aging process will help you in many managerial, social and professional relationships and roles.

Respiratory Therapy Schools

Respiratory care professionals can increase their education, improve credentials, and have a better chance at furthering careers by earning a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care degree. As well as courses in high-level respiratory care specialties, classes in management and other non-clinical parts of the health care industry provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to take on increasingly higher levels of responsibility.

After graduating with the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care, students will demonstrate:

• General knowledge of science, social science, and language arts expected of someone who has earned a degree
• Functional knowledge and understanding of advanced respiratory care theories and practice and related fields
• Active participation in respiratory care as a professional in the field

Individuals who desire career mobility and advancement into higher levels of management in the health care field will benefit from earning a bachelor's degree. A bachelor's level program is offered which generally encourages clinical managers in health care to learn and accomplish the advanced knowledge and techniques.

Respiratory care professionals can increase their education, improve credentials, and have a better chance at furthering careers by earning a Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care degree. As well as courses in high-level respiratory care specialties, classes in management and other non-clinical parts of the health care industry provide individuals with the skills and knowledge to take on increasingly higher levels of responsibility.

After graduating with the Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care, students will demonstrate:

• General knowledge of science, social science, and language arts expected of someone who has earned a degree
• Functional knowledge and understanding of advanced respiratory care theories and practice and related fields
• Active participation in respiratory care as a professional in the field

Individuals who desire career mobility and advancement into higher levels of management in the health care field will benefit from earning a bachelor's degree. A bachelor's level program is offered which generally encourages clinical managers in health care to learn and accomplish the advanced knowledge and techniques.

Bachelor's Degree in Health Services Management

The Bachelor's of Science in Health Services Management program provides students with the knowledge and skills they will need to excel in a career in today's health care industry. A comprehensive range of administrative skills equips our graduates with the abilities to become competent managers in health care facilities.

Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Health Services Management will be able to demonstrate competence in:

• Knowledge of science, social sciences, and language skills befitting a college graduate
• Operational knowledge and full comprehension of management theories and practice with specific relevance in the health care field
• First hand experience in the field of health care management

People wanting a career with advancement opportunities and access to upper level management positions in various health care settings will greatly benefit from having obtained a bachelor's degree. Clinical managers in health care are generally expected or encouraged to achieve the advanced knowledge and skills offered through a bachelor's level program.

Master of Science in Health Services

The Master of Science in Health Care Administration provides its graduate with the necessary skills and knowledge to assume positions in administration in the health care industry. Candidates from diverse health care backgrounds, especially those with undergraduate degrees in clinical specializations (respiratory therapy, nursing, medical laboratory sciences, etc.) can drastically enhance their career prospects. The coursework will all focus specifically on health care, and will cover a variety of subjects in that area.

Graduates of the Master of Science in Health Care Administration will be able to show competence in the following areas:

• Knowledge and comprehension of the numerous facets of health care administration, including finance, economics, information systems, marketing, decision-making, communication, program evaluation and strategic applications in business
• The ability to objectively evaluate management concepts, in order to continually contribute as knowledge-makers in the health care industry
• Active participation and contribution as leaders in a wide variety of health care settings.

As stated in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-07 Edition, medical and health services managers are required to be familiar with management principles and practices. The standard requirement for positions in this field is a master's degree in health service administration or a similar field. Persons seeking to become heads of clinical departments will find that a master's degree in health services administration is often required. During the next decade, health service management is expected to provide employment opportunities faster than any other sectors. As of May, 2004, the average annual earnings for workers in this area were $60,430. Salaries for positions in those fields that employed the majority of health service managers were in the range of $60,000 to $87,000.

List of education programs offered by Independence University