NORTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. — Lehigh Valley nursing students have a new education option to get a higher-level degree faster.
Lehigh Carbon Community College now is offering an accelerated program through a partnership with Grand Canyon University.
- Lehigh Carbon Community College is now offering an accelerated nursing program
- The program is offered through a partnership with Grand Canyon University
- Classes will be offered online during academic breaks
The two institutions will offer a concurrent enrollment pathway for students in nursing.
Students who choose the dual program will take online classes during academic breaks.
Those students would complete a registered nursing (RN) degree while working toward a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree.
This is a highly accelerated program for motivated students.
Lehigh Carbon Community College
“This is a highly accelerated program for motivated students," according to a news release from the Schnecksville school.
"The program can be started at any time during the nursing program since curriculum pathways are lined up for various points of entry.”
The release said, “Partner students take the concurrent coursework at a discounted price.”
Those interested in enrolling in the partnership program should contact LCCC’s transfer advisor.