Roseman University of Health Sciences
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Roseman University of Health Sciences is a private, non-profit university
located in the city of Henderson, Nevada
, with a satellite campus located in South Jordan, Utah
. It was founded by Dr. Harry Rosenberg
, enrolled its first class in January 2001 and was originally called the Nevada College of Pharmacy and the University of Southern Nevada. The name is a Portmanteau of the names of University President Dr. Harry Rosenberg and Pharmacy School Dean Dr. Renee Coffman. Part of the reasoning behind the name change was the fact that the University has a significant presence in Utah
, making the former name, which emphasizes Nevada
, geographically inaccurate.
The university offers a Doctor of Pharmacy
, Bachelor of Science
in Nursing and Master of Business Administration
degrees. USN's programs are unique in that they utilize a block system in which students focus on one topic at a time (rather than enrolling in multiple courses concurrently).
Roseman University of Health Sciences is licensed to operate in the State of Nevada by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education.
It has been granted Accredited status (2008) by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
(NWCCU).
The Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
(ACPE). The college has an institutional membership in the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
(AACP).
The Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Nursing holds full approval status with the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
The college has been granted Accredited status by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC).
University
A university is an institution of higher education and research, which grants academic degrees in a variety of subjects. A university is an organisation that provides both undergraduate education and postgraduate education...
located in the city of Henderson, Nevada
Henderson, Nevada
-Demographics:According to the 2000 census, there were 175,381 people, 66,331 households, and 47,095 families residing in the city. The population density was 2,200.8 people per square mile . There were 71,149 housing units at an average density of 892.8 per square mile...
, with a satellite campus located in South Jordan, Utah
South Jordan, Utah
South Jordan is a city in the U.S. state of Utah. The city lies in the Salt Lake Valley between the peaks of the Oquirrh Mountains and the peaks of the Wasatch Mountains and is part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area...
. It was founded by Dr. Harry Rosenberg
Harry Rosenberg
Harry Rosenberg was a Jewish American professional baseball player whose career spanned 13 seasons, one of which was spent in Major League Baseball with the New York Giants . In the majors, he played nine games, getting five at-bats, one run scored, one base on balls, and four strikeouts...
, enrolled its first class in January 2001 and was originally called the Nevada College of Pharmacy and the University of Southern Nevada. The name is a Portmanteau of the names of University President Dr. Harry Rosenberg and Pharmacy School Dean Dr. Renee Coffman. Part of the reasoning behind the name change was the fact that the University has a significant presence in Utah
Utah
Utah is a state in the Western United States. It was the 45th state to join the Union, on January 4, 1896. Approximately 80% of Utah's 2,763,885 people live along the Wasatch Front, centering on Salt Lake City. This leaves vast expanses of the state nearly uninhabited, making the population the...
, making the former name, which emphasizes Nevada
Nevada
Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its...
, geographically inaccurate.
The university offers a Doctor of Pharmacy
Doctor of Pharmacy
A Doctor of Pharmacy is a professional doctorate degree in pharmacy. In some countries, it is a first professional degree, and a prerequisite for licensing to exercise the profession of pharmacist.-Kenya :...
, Bachelor of Science
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science is an undergraduate academic degree awarded for completed courses that generally last three to five years .-Australia:In Australia, the BSc is a 3 year degree, offered from 1st year on...
in Nursing and Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration
The Master of Business Administration is a :master's degree in business administration, which attracts people from a wide range of academic disciplines. The MBA designation originated in the United States, emerging from the late 19th century as the country industrialized and companies sought out...
degrees. USN's programs are unique in that they utilize a block system in which students focus on one topic at a time (rather than enrolling in multiple courses concurrently).
Roseman University of Health Sciences is licensed to operate in the State of Nevada by the Nevada Commission on Postsecondary Education.
It has been granted Accredited status (2008) by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities is an independent, non-profit membership organization recognized by the United States Department of Education since 1952 and the Council for Higher Education Accreditation as the regional authority on educational quality and institutional...
(NWCCU).
The Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education is a non-profit accreditation agency recognized by Council on Higher Education Accreditation and the US Department of Education...
(ACPE). The college has an institutional membership in the American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy is the national association of schools and colleges of pharmacy and their faculty.-External links:* *...
(AACP).
The Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Nursing holds full approval status with the Nevada State Board of Nursing.
The college has been granted Accredited status by the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc. (NLNAC).
Colleges and programs
- College of Pharmacy
- College of Nursing
- Master of Business Administration Program
- College of Dental Medicine