Roseman University of Health Sciences is a
private university
Private universities and private colleges are institutions of higher education, not operated, owned, or institutionally funded by governments. They may (and often do) receive from governments tax breaks, public student loans, and grant (money ...
focused on healthcare and located in
Henderson, Nevada
Henderson is a city in Clark County, Nevada, United States, about southeast of downtown Las Vegas. It is the second largest city in Nevada, after Las Vegas, with an estimated population of 320,189 in 2019. The city is part of the Las Vegas Vall ...
. It has a second campus in
South Jordan, Utah
South Jordan is a city in south central Salt Lake County, Utah, United States, south of Salt Lake City. Part of the Salt Lake City metropolitan area, the city lies in the Salt Lake Valley along the banks of the Jordan River between the Oquirrh ...
. 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.
Academics
The university offers
Doctor of Dental Medicine
Doctor or The Doctor may refer to:
Personal titles
* Doctor (title), the holder of an accredited academic degree
* A medical practitioner, including:
** Physician
** Surgeon
** Dentist
** Veterinary physician
** Optometrist
*Other roles
** ...
,
Doctor of Pharmacy
A Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD; New Latin: ''Pharmaciae Doctor'') is a professional doctorate in pharmacy. In some countries, it is a doctoral degree to practice the profession of pharmacy or to become a clinical pharmacist. In many countries the ...
,
Bachelor of Science
A Bachelor of Science (BS, BSc, SB, or ScB; from the Latin ') is a bachelor's degree awarded for programs that generally last three to five years.
The first university to admit a student to the degree of Bachelor of Science was the University of ...
in Nursing and
Master of Business Administration
A Master of Business Administration (MBA; also Master's in Business Administration) is a postgraduate degree focused on business administration. The core courses in an MBA program cover various areas of business administration such as accounti ...
degrees. Roseman's programs are unique in that it utilizes 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 is accredited by the
Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU) is an independent, non-profit membership organization recognized by the United States Department of Education since 1952 as an institutional accreditor for colleges and universities. ...
(NWCCU).
The Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Pharmacy is accredited by the
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education
Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE) is a non-profit accreditation national agency recognized by Council on Higher Education Accreditation and the US Department of Education. It was established in 1932 as the American Council on Pha ...
(ACPE). The college has an institutional membership in the
American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy
The American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy (AACP) is the national organization representing the interests of pharmacy education. Founded in 1900, AACP comprises all accredited colleges and schools with pharmacy degree programs, including ...
(AACP).
The Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Nursing holds full approval status with the Nevada State Board of Nursing. The college is also accredited by the
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
The National League for Nursing (NLN) is a national organization for faculty nurses and leaders in nurse education. It offers faculty development, networking opportunities, testing services, nursing research grants, and public policy initiative ...
, Inc. (NLNAC).
Colleges and programs
* College of Dental Medicine
* College of Medicine (in development; not yet open )
* College of Pharmacy
* College of Nursing
* Master of Business Administration Program
Name
The name of the institution is a
portmanteau
A portmanteau word, or portmanteau (, ) is a blend of words[American Student Dental Association
The American Student Dental Association (ASDA) is a national student-run organization that is concerned with the rights, interests, and welfare of dental students. It has the aim of introducing students to lifelong involvement in organized dentist ...](_blank)
References
External links
Official website
Private universities and colleges in Nevada
Educational institutions established in 2001
Universities and colleges accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Education in Henderson, Nevada
Universities and colleges in Clark County, Nevada
2001 establishments in Nevada
Private universities and colleges in Utah
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