Majors and Academics - Distance Education
Distance Education
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Distance Education
Vincennes University Online
Vincennes University's Distance Education offers students the opportunity to pursue their education goals without having to spend extended periods of time on a college campus. Over 500 courses are offered through the Distance Education Program, with more than 20 degrees available entirely online. Students who need access to college courses and who need flexibility to accommodate busy schedules find Vincennes University's Distance Education Program to be the answer.
Bachelor of Science
*Homeland Security and Public Safety 7000, B.S.
Nursing - RN to BSN Completion 6001, B.S.
*Technology - Agribusiness Baccalaureate Concentration 8006, B.S.
*Technology - Information Technology Baccalaureate Concentration 8004, B.S.
Associate in Arts
Behavioral Sciences 1050, A.A.
Behavioral Sciences, Psychology Concentration 1053 A.A.
Behavioral Sciences, Sociology Concentration 1054, A.A.
Liberal Arts - Social Science Concentration 1450, A.A.
Associate of Science Transfer
Behavioral Sciences 1050, A.S. Transfer
Behavioral Sciences, Psychology Concentration 1053 A.S. Transfer
Behavioral Sciences, Sociology Concentration 1054, A.S. Transfer
Business Administration 5050, A.S. Transfer
Family And Consumer Sciences 2300, A.S. Transfer
General Studies 2250, A.S. Transfer
Information Technology 5510, A.S. Transfer
Information Technology - Business Office Management Technology Concentration 5514, A.S. Transfer
Information Technology - Programming and Game Development Concentration 5513, A.S. Transfer
Law Enforcement 7500, A.S. Transfer
Liberal Arts - Social Science Concentration 1450, A.S. Transfer
*Social Work 1500, A.S. Transfer
Supply Chain Logistics Management 5405, A.S. Transfer
Associate of Applied Science Career/Tech
*Accounting 5250, A.S. Career/Tech
Business Management 5360, A.S. Career/Tech
Business Management - Finance Concentration 5362, A.S. Career/Tech
Computer Programming Technology 5450, A.S. Career/Tech
*Funeral Service Education 6050, A.S. Career/Tech
General Studies 2250, A.S. Career/Tech
General Studies - Business Studies 5900, A.S. Career/Tech
*General Studies - Technology Apprenticeship 8901, A.S. Career/Tech
*Health Information Management 6150, A.S. Career/Tech
Law Enforcement 7500, A.S. Career/Tech
*Pharmacy Technology 4832, A.S. Career/Tech
Certificate of Graduation
Accounting Certificate 5255, C.G.
Business Office Management Technology Certificate 5516, C.G.
˄ Information Technology Certificate 5515, C.G.
Law Enforcement Certificate 7504, C.G.
Law Enforcement Corrections Certificate 7505, C.G.
˄ Pharmacy Technology Certificate 4835, C.G.
Statewide Transfer General Education Core 2260, C.G.
Certificates of Program Completion
˄ Advanced Quality Management 5651, C.P.C.
˄ Behavioral Sciences – Community Rehabilitation 1056, C.P.C.
˄ Computer Programming Tech., Database Certificate 5455, C.P.C.
Entrepreneurship Certificate 5404, C.P.C.
˄ General Studies, Directed Studies Certificate 2255, C.P.C.
Office Accountant Training Certificate 5252, C.P.C.
Substance Abuse Certificate 1055, C.P.C.
˄ Supply Chain Logistics Certificate 5403, C.P.C.
˄ Virtual Assistant 5611, C.P.C.
˄ Web Programming 5753, C.P.C.
˄ Web Publishing and Design Certificate 5453, C.P.C.
˄ Web Site Development for E-Commerce 5752, C.P.C.
*All degree requirements are not offered online.
˄ Next Level Jobs qualifying program. Eligible Indiana residents may qualify for grant that covers tuition: https://vinu.edu/web/workforce-development/nextlevel-jobs-for-students
Visit our Next Level Jobs page
Credit Bearing Qualifying Programs
*Click each area of industry to see the credit bearing NLJ qualifying programs VU offers in that area.
Advanced Manufacturing
Building & Construction
Health & Life Sciences
I.T. & Business Services
- The following course/s will require your physical presence: HIMT 190 - Professional Practice, HIMT 240 - Professional Practice II (These course are only available in the Fall and Spring semesters for Distance Ed. students. Students will need to use different clinical sites for HIMT 190 and HIMT 240.)
Transportation & Logistics
Non-Credit Bearing Qualifying Programs
*Click each area of industry to see the non-credit bearing NLJ qualifying programs VU offers in that area.
- The following course will require your physical presence: HSPS 470: Internship in Public Safety. Additionally, HSPS 415: Intro to Terrorism and HSPS 490: Capstone in HSPS must be take in person if the student resides within 25 miles the Vincennes campus. (Unless an exception is approved by the Department Chair, Professor Lou Caprino)
Advanced Manufacturing
- The following course/s will require your physical presence: LAWE 270 - Internship in Law Enforcement
Building & Construction
Registered Nurses who have completed an Associate Degree or diploma from a program that is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN, formerly NLNAC) may apply for admission to the RN to BSN program.
Applicants must possess a Registered Nurse license prior to beginning any clinical nursing courses. With a limited number of positions available, applicants are encouraged to pay attention to posted application deadlines. Students enrolled in the RN to BSN Program have the option of taking courses full time or part time, but the Program must be completed within 5 years of the first nursing course. Program start dates include Fall (August) and Spring (January).
RN-BSN Application Process:
1. Complete the RN-BSN application form. There is no application fee. Submit the application to vunursing@vinu.edu, fax to 812-888-4550, or mail to the address below.
Vincennes University
Health Sciences Admission Coordinator
1002 North First Street, Building 14
Vincennes, IN 47591
2. Have official transcripts sent to vunursing@vinu.edu or mailed to the address below:
Vincennes University
Health Sciences Admission Coordinator
1002 North First Street, Building 14
Vincennes, IN 47591
3. Applicants will be notified via email regarding their status after evaluation.
Spring 2018 Application Deadlines
Applications for Spring 2018 are now being accepted. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as there is limited space available. No applications for Spring 2018 will be accepted after Friday, January 5, 2018. Please note that official transcripts must be on file in order for an application to be evaluated.
Fall 2018 Application Deadlines:
Applications will be accepted beginning January 15, 2018. Applicants are encouraged to apply early as there is limited space available. No applications for Fall 2018 will be accepted after Friday, August 17, 2018. Please note that official transcripts must be on file in order for an application to be evaluated.
B.S. Nursing Application 2017/2018
Please note that a photo id is required for all distance education students.
Contact Information:
Jenny Hooten, BS
Health Sciences Admission & Recruitment Coordinator
(812) 888-4243
jhooten@vinu.edu
Micah Morgan, DNP, RN
RN-BSN Program Chair
(812) 888-5350
mmorgan@vinu.edu