National University

National University is the second-largest, accredited, private, nonprofit institution of higher learning in California with the third largest graduate program in the country. Founded in 1971, National consists of five schools and one college, including the Schools of Business and Management; Education; Engineering and Technology; Health and Human Services; and Media and Communications; and the College of Letters and Sciences.

National University offers more than 60 undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as 13 teacher credential and certificate programs. A leader in online education, National offers more than 35 graduate and undergraduate degree programs and over 300 courses online.

The National University learning system has won accolades and awards for its technological leadership and flexible learning options:

• Unique one-course-per-month format: Accelerate your time to a degree
• Advanced online learning option: Study where and when you want
• Year-round registration: Allows students to enroll at any time without waiting for a new quarter or semester
• Flexible scheduling opportunities: Start any month that is convenient for you

Quality, access, relevance, accelerated pace, affordability and community are the core values that shape the National University mission and our commitment to you.

Accreditation

Since 1977, National University has been accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). The University is also a member of the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences (CCAS).

Department of Arts and Humanities

Degree programs in the Department of Arts and Humanities cover a broad range of creative expression and thought, both past and present, in languages and literature, the visual arts, drama, music, philosophy and the classics.

Faculty and students in the arts and humanities include not only scholars, critics, and historians of culture and the arts, but also creative writers, musicians and artists.

Bachelor's - Multimedia Arts

The Bachelor of Arts in Multimedia Arts consists of courses that prepare the student for a broad range of positions requiring a background in computer multimedia design theory, production and project management. Students receive hands-on training in leading multimedia software applications, while they learn and apply multimedia development theory and practice for online delivery as well as CD-ROM and DVD production.

Graduates of the program are in high demand because they possess a combination of skills and knowledge vital to today's workplace. Since modern enterprises are continuously expanding their media activities across a variety of digital platforms, graduates with a broad range of skills and knowledge of multimedia development practices will be in high demand. Positions in marketing, business, publishing, government, education and training include web designer/developer, graphic designer, project manager and multimedia specialist.

Master's - Creative Writing (Online)

The Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing offers students the opportunity to master advanced skills in the areas of fiction, poetry, literary nonfiction or screenwriting. Guided development of each writer's talents culminates in a final project, a publishable-quality thesis in one area of specialty. This program is excellent preparation for a professional career in writing, working in the areas of publishing or filmmaking, and is the minimal academic qualification appropriate for those who desire to teach writing at the college or university level. Faculty are experienced and published writers in their fields. Classes meet one evening per week from 5:30-10pm.

*This program is offered completely online.

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