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WGU and NWFSC: Partnering For Your Success
Keep your education going! WGU is proud to offer special benefits for the graduates and staff of Northwest Florida State College. WGU is the perfect fit for working adults who need a degree to boost their careers but can't fit traditional schooling into their busy lives. If you earned an associate degree, you may clear a significant portion of WGU's lower-division degree requirements. If you have completed college courses but not earned a degree of any type, you may clear some degree requirements through a course-by-course transcript evaluation.
WGU is Affordable
WGU is a nonprofit online university. What does this mean for you? Very affordable tuition. In fact, WGU is around half the cost of other online universities. WGU is also approved to offer federal financial aid to those who qualify.
Scholarships Available
One way WGU removes obstacles from your path to achieving your education and career goals is through scholarships. Find out more about the WGU Community College Partner Scholarship!
Transferring your Community College Credits or Degree to WGU is Simple
Transfer made easy!
When transferring from Broward College, you can expect your credits to transfer generously.
Learn more about transferring your existing credits by viewing on-demand videos.
Students with an Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree usually qualify for an Upper-Division standing at WGU.
Depending on your degree program, you may qualify for additional requirement waivers. If you have completed some college coursework but have not earned a degree, WGU will conduct a transcript evaluation. Your experience may waive some of your requirements.
If you'd like to do an initial self-assessment of transfers you may qualify for, you can view our transfer pathways site. Please note, this tool is for desktop users. Any questions you encounter can be resolved by speaking with an Enrollment Counselor.
Top Options for NWFSC Graduates
Information Technology – B.S.
Award-winning coursework and value-add certifications make this...
Award-winning coursework and value-add...
Award-winning coursework and value-add certifications make this online program a top choice.
- Time: 70% of graduates finish within 48 months.
- Tuition and fees: $3,920 per 6-month term.
- Certifications: Includes CIW, ITIL, LPI and CompTIA.
The CIW User Interface Designer, LPI Linux Essentials and ITIL® Foundation Certification are central to this program. Included CompTIA certifications are A+, Network+, Security+, and Project+.
College of I.T.
Business Management – B.S. Business Administration
Hone your business acumen and garner added respect:...
Hone your business acumen and garner added...
Hone your business acumen and garner added respect:
- Time: 70% of graduates finish within 41 months.
- Tuition and fees: $3,720 per 6-month term.
Sample careers and jobs this business degree will prepare you for:
- Account executive
- Business analyst
- Program manager
- Director or senior director
- Vice president
This online degree program is an excellent choice for kick-starting your organizational management career.
College of Business
Master of Business Administration
The flexible MBA program you need, focused on business...
The flexible MBA program you need, focused on...
The flexible MBA program you need, focused on business management, strategy, and leading teams:
- Time: Graduates can finish in 12 months.
- Tuition and fees: $4,675 per 6-month term.
Sample careers and jobs this business degree will prepare you for:
- President and CEO
- Vice president
- Executive director
- Chief strategic officer
Our competency-based model gives you an innovative learning experience you won't find anywhere else—and our MBA grads tell us they loved accelerating their program to see a faster ROI.
College of Business
Curriculum and Instruction – M.S.
An online master's degree for those who have educational...
An online master's degree for those who have...
An online master's degree for those who have educational experience and are looking to further their careers with a graduate program focused on curriculum development and design.
- Time: 72% of grads earned this degree within 18 months.
- Tuition and fees: $3,635 per 6-month term.
Coursework in this program covers the following areas of study:
- Curriculum theory and development
- Instructional theory
- Research fundamentals
Help schools create engaging, meaningful, and memorable learning experiences to improve learning outcomes for all students with this M.S. degree.
Teachers College
Nursing (Prelicensure) – B.S.
A one-of-a-kind nursing program that prepares you to be an RN...
A one-of-a-kind nursing program that prepares you...
A one-of-a-kind nursing program that prepares you to be an RN and a baccalaureate-prepared nurse:
- Locations: offered in FL, IN, TX, and UT only.
- Tuition and fees: $6,575 per 6-month term.
WGU offers the prelicensure program in areas where we have partnerships with healthcare employers to provide practice sites and clinical coaches to help teach you and inspire you on your path to becoming a nurse.
If you don't live in one of our prelicensure states or don't qualify to apply, consider getting our Bachelor's Degree in Health Services Coordination instead. This degree allows you to work inside the healthcare industry, while also working directly with patients who need help.
College of Health Professions
“I think the best thing attending WGU did for me was provide much-needed confidence through knowledge and inspire me to remember we’re never too old to achieve something special.” Daniel Gaddy
Alumni
WGU students pay half the tuition, and end up with half the debt of the national average.
Quality degree programs you can finish faster, for less!
WGU is a nonprofit online university. What does this mean for you? It means we're driven by a mission, not by shareholders. It's part of what enables us to charge half the tuition of most other online universities. WGU is also approved to offer federal financial aid to those who qualify.
Our competency-based approach measures your progress through your successful completion of challenging assessments. If you have existing competencies from prior work and education, you may be able to draw upon this experience to complete your assessments faster and accelerate your degree program; this will save you both time and money.
The nation’s first online, nonprofit, competency-based university.
WGU offers regionally accredited degree programs in health professions (including nursing), information technology, business, and teacher education.
Financial aid is available.
WGU is approved for federal financial aid and U.S. veterans benefits.
The United States Distance Learning Association (USDLA) has recognized WGU 10 times for our leadership in distance learning.
WGU provides a better learning experience.
WGU’s rigorous, competency-based approach is ideal for self-directed learners anxious to advance their education and careers. Unlike other universities, both traditional and online, WGU doesn’t award degrees based on seat time. Instead, you earn your degree by demonstrating your competence in your field.
Through independent study and online resources you learn and master essential skills and knowledge necessary for success. Then, through carefully designed assessments, you prove your competency. Assessments can take the form of essays, exams, research papers, and an assortment of projects that can be completed online.
WGU is flexible and supportive.
If your schedule demands flexibility, WGU is for you. In most cases, you will access course material or study independently at the time and place you choose. You can progress at a pace that enables you to earn a college degree while managing your career, your family, and life’s other challenges. Our competency-based approach to education allows for extensive personalization of your program to fit around your busy schedule.
When you become a student, you’ll study under the guidance of a dedicated mentor who will work with and support you from enrollment to graduation. Together, with your mentor, you’ll develop your personalized Degree Plan—a roadmap and schedule for successfully completing your program.
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WGU is an online school with career-aligned bachelor's and master's degrees—in teaching, nursing, IT, and business—designed to allow working professionals the opportunity to fit a online university education into their busy lives.
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