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November 12, 2015

Roberts Recognitions: Offering Excellence in Liberal Arts and Professional Programs.


 

Roberts Named to 2016 Military Friendly® Employers Lists

Roberts has earned the 2016 Military Friendly® Employer and Military Spouse Friendly Employer® designation by Victory Media, publisher of G.I. Jobs® and Military Spouse.

“Companies that have earned the 2016 Military Friendly® Employer award have exceptionally strong hiring programs and meaningful careers for transitioning service members and spouses,” said Daniel Nichols, Chief Product Officer of Victory Media and Navy Reserve veteran. “Our Military Friendly® Employers are moving the needle beyond answering ‘why hire military’—they are truly aligning their jobs and recruiting efforts with Military Friendly® educators to translate military competencies into civilian jobs.”

For more information, visit: https://www.roberts.edu/military  or 585.594.6419, MILITARY@roberts.edu

 

 

  

 

 

Roberts Master of Social Work Program Ranks in Top 10

Roberts Wesleyan College was named the ninth best value christian College for a CSWE-accredited social work degree in the U.S. Each school's final ranking was determined by totaling weighted scores for tuition, return on investment, student-to-faculty ratio, accreditation date, and number of CSWE-accredited degree programs offered.

"Students who need an advanced degree in social work should also consider Roberts Wesleyan College, a top religious school with a top Christian college social work department. Program members in this CSWE-accredited program can complete all their courses in two years of full-time study or four years of part-time study, progressing through a “spiritually-enhanced ecological systems model” in the process. Classes include Social & Cultural Diversity, Psychopathology, Family Therapy, and more. Elective courses give students multiple opportunities to branch out, from Death and Bereavement to Managing Conflict. Graduate students can also choose between concentrations in Mental Health and Child & Family Services, depending on their career goals."

For more information about the M.S.W. program, visit: https://www.roberts.edu/graduate/programs/social-work-msw/admissions-application.aspx or 585.594.6600, AGE-Admissions@roberts.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Roberts Named One of the Best Online Nursing Degrees for 2015-2016

Out of hundreds of colleges across the nation Roberts Wesleyan College was named one of the Best Online Nursing Degrees by Affordable Colleges Online (ACO). Roberts was recognized for offering the most notable balances of academic rigor, student support, and affordability for online learning. Two primary goals of ACO are:  identifying colleges that are more affordable and to spread the importance of accreditation.  For all "best online degree" rankings, the criteria and scoring are as follows: 

 - Must be a private or public not-for-profit institution
 - Must offer at least one fully online degree program
 - Number of online bachelor’s degrees available
 - Student-faculty ratio
 - Percent of students receiving financial aid
 - Academic and career counseling
 - 6-year graduation rate

At Roberts working registered nurses who can devote one night per week to either classroom or online study can finish this RN to BS completion program in 15 months. Prior coursework or experiences may be applied for credit. The program features personal attention from faculty and staff, and emphasizes practical experience in the workplace. The curriculum is exam-free, with grades based on papers, presentations and projects. Program coursework includes career development, promoting wellness in the community, trends in healthcare delivery and the nursing profession, and personal values and bioethics. 

To learn more about the School of Nursing at Roberts, visit: https://www.roberts.edu/department-of-nursing.aspx

 

 

Full List of Roberts Recognitions:

https://www.roberts.edu/about/recognitions.aspx

 


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