Editor's Choice
National University
Editor's Rating
4.6
School Highlights
- Unique four-week class format allows students to focus on one subject at a time and finish degrees faster.
- National University (NU) is a nonprofit, accredited institution that prioritizes student success over profit.
- Significant tuition discounts and specialized support for veterans and active-duty service members.
- 100% online programs are career-focused and taught by experienced faculty with real-world experience.
Best Matching Program:
You will research the global dimensions of several crucial contemporary issues, including the hopes of global cooperation, and the complexity of educational accountability, authority and professionalism.
National University (NU)'s "Whole Human Education" is a 360-degree support ecosystem designed to help adult learners succeed by balancing academic, emotional, financial, career and family needs.
Pros
- Most courses are delivered in four-week blocks, allowing you to focus on one subject at a time and potentially graduate faster.
- With monthly start dates and asynchronous online classes, you can begin your degree at almost any time of the year.
- NU is known for a generous transfer policy, often accepting significant prior college credits and military training.
- The university is WSCUC-accredited, the same accreditation as top private and public universities.
- Students have access to comprehensive support services including 24/7 technical support, academic advising and career coaching.
Cons
- The 4-week class structure is fast-paced and intensive, making it difficult to catch up if you fall behind.
- As an asynchronous online program, it can feel isolating for those who prefer traditional campus communities.
- Some programs have limited peer interaction or networking opportunities.
Doctoral Degree
- Doctor of Education - General Education
- Doctor of Education - Global Training and Development
- Doctor of Education - International Education
- Doctor of Education - International Education and Globalization
- Doctor of Education - Trauma Informed Education Practices
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education - General Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education - Global Training and Development
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education - International Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education - International Education and Globalization
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education - Trauma Informed Educational Practices
- Education Specialist (EdS) - International Education and Globalization
- Doctor of Education - Early Childhood Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education - Early Childhood Education
- Doctor of Education - Special Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education - Special Education
- Doctor of Education - Educational Leadership
- Doctor of Education - School Safety, Security, Emergency Management
- Doctor of Education - Social Emotional Learning
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education - Leadership in Higher Education
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education - School Safety, Security, Emergency Management
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education - Social Emotional Learning
- Doctor of Philosophy in Educational Leadership
- Education Specialist (EdS) - School Safety, Security, Emergency Management
- Doctor of Education - Instructional Design
- Doctor of Philosophy in Instructional Design
- Doctor of Education - Online Teaching and Learning
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education - E-Learning
- Education Specialist (EdS) - E-Learning
- Doctor of Education - English Language Learning
- Doctor of Philosophy in Education - English Language Learning


