Every MPH student must complete a practice experience, but finding a practicum site can be a challenge. In this post, Dr. Titilola Balogun to discuss best practices in finding a practicum site that fits your professional goals. Begin with the end in mind The number one piece of advice when thinking about your practicum placement is to think about what…

Become a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN): Master of Science in Applied Nutrition Dietetics Focus Academic Calendar | Academic Catalog | Financial Aid | RDN Student Handbook | SEL Guide Earning the professional credential of Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) demonstrates to your community and industry that you are a clinically competent food and nutrition expert and leader in the field of…

The Master of Science in Health Informatics is a master’s degree that can be completed 100% online in six semesters, or two full years, assuming a student takes two courses per semester. Students enrolled in this program complete ten required courses, two elective courses, and a field practicum experience. We spoke to Nan Solomons, the field practicum coordinator for the…

To get the inside scoop on what defines the Applied Practice Experience (APE) versus the Public Health Practicum, we spoke with Dr. Titilola Balogun, MBBS, MPH, DrPH. She is the Assistant Director for Public Health Practice for the Graduate Programs in Public Health in the College of Graduate and Professional Studies here at the University of New England. Dr. Balogun…

The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE), the governing body that oversees all social work education programs throughout the United States, is dedicated to advancing quality social work education. It is critical that social workers are equipped to play a central role in achieving the profession’s goals of social and economic justice. CSWE’s Commission on Accreditation is recognized by the…

Round out your science prerequisite courses online with UNE Prospective Students Registered Students Prospective Students This section of the our getting started guide is for students are getting started on their UNE Online Science Prerequisites for Health Professions (SPHP) journey. Click on any of the topics below to read more about getting started with the online science courses, registration information,…

Resources for Current and Prospective Students  Brightspace Learning Management Software (LMS) Students beginning courses on or after our June 2nd start date will be using Brightspace as their learning management software (LMS). Once your course has begun, you will have access to your student orientation which includes tools and resources on navigating and using Brightspace. For students interested in getting a…

The Student Academic Success Center (SASC) at UNE is a tutoring resource for UNE students, online and on-ground alike. Brenda Edmands, Coordinator of SASC on the Portland Campus and for the online programs, shares how SASC follows the best practices of academic support, and how they work toward fulfilling their mission of helping students become successful, independent, lifelong learners. Can you…

Dr. Nan Solomons is the Practicum Coordinator for the Master of Science in Health Informatics program at UNE Online. We spoke with her this week to discuss the field of health informatics, and how she supports students through their Practicum process. How did you get interested in the field of Health Informatics? I got interested in the field of Health…

Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Advanced Educational Leadership Advancing your knowledge in educational leadership Admissions Requirements | UNE Academic Catalog This 30-credit Certificate of Advanced Graduate Study in Advanced Educational Leadership (CAGS AEL) program is an online educational leadership certificate that provides a thorough foundation in educational leadership theory, principles, and practices. Additional focus is placed on instructional leadership…

Mona Haimour, RN, BScN, MSN, MPH is an Assistant Professor in the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program at Grant MacEwan University in Edmonton, Canada. As a 2016 inductee to UNE’s Chapter of the Delta Omega Honor Society, she also proved herself to be one of UNE’s brightest Master of Public Health students. From Jordan to Canada Originally from Jordan,…

At UNE Online, we believe that a successful student is a supported student. To that end, we offer a variety of academic, technical, and administrative support elements that are purposefully woven into the fabric of our college and specifically designed to assist and support students along their academic journey. Right from the beginning, our enrollment counselors do their best to…

Dr. Michelle Collay is a faculty member and advisor for our top online Ed.D. program at the College of Graduate and Professional Studies here at the University of New England. In this post, she talks about how she advises dissertators, the variety of professional backgrounds her Ed.D. students come from, and how she fosters a sense of community among her…

Essential Academic and Technical Standards of the University of New England School Social Work (SSW) Principles: Social work education requires the simultaneous acquisition of theory and social work practice skills and is a competency-based education that rests upon a shared and accepted view of the nature of competence in professional practice. Social work competence is the ability to integrate and…

We are excited to announce that the MSW program has once again earned CSWE accreditation, making this the 30th year the MSW program has been continuously accredited by CSWE! In acknowledgment of the 2020 CSWE re-accreditation of the Graduate Programs in Social Work, we would like to share this blog post that covers the benefits, process, and rigors of the…

We previously interviewed Darryl Vincent, MSW ’14, about the power of integration in his social work practice – here’s an update on what he’s up to, how he is using his MSW in his work, and how his MSW has helped him with career advancement. Could you give us an overview of what you’ve been up to since graduation? Initially,…

Explore UNE Online’s Supervised Experiential Learning (SEL) Experience Through our Master of Science in Applied Nutrition – Dietetics Program If you’re passionate about pursuing a career as a registered dietitian and looking for a flexible, real-world approach to learning, University of New England’s (UNE Online) Master of Science in Applied Nutrition – Dietetics Program could be the perfect fit for…

Online Learning Student Support and Resources At UNE, we believe that a successful student is a supported student. To that end, as an online student, we offer a variety of academic, technical, and administrative support to assist you on your academic journey.  UNE Student Support Resources When you begin your application, a dedicated member of our Student Success team will be assigned…

We invite you to join the University of New England’s 2nd Annual Online Learning Symposium to learn and discuss the variety of ways online education could be an answer to local, regional and national employer’s most pressing challenges. As workforce needs continue to change, online learning programs offer the potential to address major skill and knowledge gaps in our economy.…

Is UNE Online accredited? Is regional or national accreditation better? Is the University of New England accredited? UNE Online Enrollment Counselors often get these questions. Below is an overview of University of New England accreditation, and a discussion about regional and national accreditation. UNE Online is regionally accredited University of New England accreditation was initially conferred by NECHE in 1966,…

Health informatics, which is the intersection of people, technology, and data to improve the safety and quality of patient care, can be found in many forms. A few examples include patient portals, electronic medical records (EMRs), telehealth, healthcare apps, and a variety of data reporting tools. But what comes next? We assembled a list of seven examples of health informatics…

Doctor of Education Curriculum Structure The Doctor of Education curriculum design specifically supports your development as a leader through formal study of your organization, participatory research processes, and collaborative decision making. Through the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) curriculum, professionals engage in: Instruction that includes online lectures, instructor-led discussions and assessments, small group interactions, and limited, optional synchronous sessions. Preparation outside…

Doctor of Education – Dissertation Process The dissertation process for the UNE Online Ed.D. program is embedded within the program itself. Throughout the program, students focus on “applied research” – that is, asking questions or “problem-posing” in organizational settings. These questions are examined throughout the program and this research culminates in a dissertation that reflects the student’s professional goals and…