US online degrees (e.g. Nova Southeastern, WGU)

What is US online degrees (e.g. Nova Southeastern, WGU)?

US online degrees (e.g. Nova Southeastern, WGU) is awarded by US regionally accredited universities. It is a foreign qualification for people living in Jamaica. UCJ lists some (e.g. Nova Southeastern); others need UCJ credential assessment.

Careers it leads to

Business, IT, education and health management.

How to take it in or from Jamaica

Fully online.

How long it takes

2–4 years (typical; confirm with the provider).

Recognition in Jamaica

UCJ lists some (e.g. Nova Southeastern); others need UCJ credential assessment.

Contacts

• Nova Southeastern University (UCJ-listed overseas provider)
  Website: ucj.org.jm/overseas-accredited-and-recognised-programmes
  Source: www.ucj.org.jm
• Western Governors University (example US online university)
  Website: wgu.edu
  Source: www.wgu.edu
• University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)
  Phone: (876) 618-4267
  Email: info@ucj.org.jm, credentials@ucj.org.jm
  Website: ucj.org.jm
  Source: www.ucj.org.jm

Related qualifications

• Diploma/Certificate programmes (UWI Open Campus, UCC Online)
• BSc Business Administration / MBA
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• University of London distance-learning degrees
• Open University (UK) degrees