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Career-Focused 叠补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 Degree Disclosure Statement and Title IV Federal Financial Aid Information

• Career-Focused 叠补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 Degree Disclosure Statement and Title IV Federal Financial Aid Information

  New England Institute of Technology (乌鸦传媒) has launched an innovative option for students to obtain their Baccalaureate Degrees in just 24 months. The university鈥檚 accreditor, the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE), has approved these 鈥淐areer-Focused鈥� reduced-time and reduced-credit programs in lieu of the standard program that takes four academic years.

  Given the novel nature of the programs, students should be aware of the following:

  • These new Career-Focused 叠补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degree programs consist of three academic years, 135-140 quarter credit hours, (equivalent to 90 semester credits) that are delivered over two calendar years (24 months).

  • Career-Focused programs are best suited to students committed to a particular field or discipline, students who have a clear career objective, and/or students who are focused on pursing near-term employment in their chosen industry as practitioners.
  • To enable students to complete the Career-Focused programs in less time and with fewer credits, these programs will be highly structured with limited or no elective credits.
  • 狈贰滨罢鈥檚 Career-Focused baccalaureate programs are eligible for Title IV federal financial aid. However, students who leave 乌鸦传媒 having completed a Career-Focused baccalaureate degree but later choose to return to 乌鸦传媒 or attend another institution to complete additional undergraduate credits, either to earn a Certificate of Post-baccalaureate Studies or to earn a second baccalaureate degree, will not be eligible for federal grant aid and may have limited eligibility for other federal aid programs. For more details, see听听补苍诲听.
  • Given that 狈贰滨罢鈥檚 Career-Focused programs are designed to be completed within two calendar years/eight quarters, students can expect to save a full year of tuition fees and related costs, including room and board, assuming they complete the program within the expected time frame.
  • 狈贰滨罢鈥檚 reduced credit Career-Focused programs will be sufficient to meet admission requirements for 乌鸦传媒 master鈥檚 degree programs. However, other institutions may have different admission requirements, and such institutions may not accept 狈贰滨罢鈥檚 reduced credit Career-Focused program as an undergraduate credential sufficient for admission. It is critical that students confirm specific requirements with their institutions of choice.
  • Baccalaureate degrees of fewer than 120 credits, such as 狈贰滨罢鈥檚 reduced credit Career-Focused programs, are not guaranteed to be accepted by all employers.听It is critical that students confirm specific requirements with their employers of choice.
  • 狈贰滨罢鈥檚 Career-Focused programs will be available for the following degrees:
    • Career-Focused Bachelor of Science in Cybersecurity
    • Career-Focused Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
    • Career-Focused Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design
    • Career-Focused Bachelor of Science in Business Management

Frequently Asked Questions

• Why did New England Institute of Technology decide to offer these career-focused b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degrees?

  New England Tech has a long history of providing accelerated, hands-on education that prepares students for the workforce faster. All degrees at 乌鸦传媒 can be completed on an accelerated track鈥攐ur traditional 础蝉蝉辞肠颈补迟别鈥檚 degrees in just 18 months and traditional 叠补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degrees in three years. Now, 飞别鈥檙别 building on that legacy by introducing a streamlined, high-quality Career–Focused B补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 Degree that allows motivated students to graduate in just 24 months (2 calendar years). This expansion not only meets the growing demand for faster degree completion but also helps students save both time and money while ensuring they are fully prepared for career success. This new offering makes 乌鸦传媒 one of the first in the country to structure a three-year reduced credit b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degree to two calendar years (24 months).

• How do these career-focused b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degree programs work?

  These new career-focused bachelor’s degree programs condense the same three academic years of high-quality education into just 24 months (two calendar years). Students in this more accelerated format will follow a more intensive schedule, including summer coursework, to complete their degrees faster in just 24 months while still receiving the same hands-on training and industry-relevant curriculum.听
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  Students will complete their degrees in听just 90 weeks, spread over eight academic quarters and two five-week summer sessions. This structured approach allows students to stay on track without unnecessary delays. 乌鸦传媒’s learning model prioritizes hands-on, skills-based learning from day one, so students gain practical experience and industry knowledge throughout their studies. The curriculum has been streamlined by integrating essential liberal arts outcomes directly into major courses to maintain a well-rounded education while also cutting down on extra class time through 乌鸦传媒’s year-round academic calendar.听

• What areas of study will these career-focused b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degrees be offered in?

  The launch of these career-focused b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degrees will include:

  • Career-Focused B.S. in Cybersecurity听
  • Career-Focused B.S. in Criminal Justice听
  • Career-Focused B.S. in Business Management听
  • Career-Focused B.S. in Graphic Design

  These programs were strategically selected based on industry demand, job growth projections, and employer needs. Each of these fields is experiencing rapid expansion and offers strong career opportunities for graduates.

• Are classes in-person or online?

  Because these programs emphasize hands-on learning, classes are conducted in person to provide the best practical experience.

• What is the difference between these career-focused b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degrees and the other b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degrees offered by 乌鸦传媒?

   

  All degrees at 乌鸦传媒 can be completed on an accelerated track, however the new career-focused b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degrees can be completed even faster in just 24 months. Read more about all 乌鸦传媒 degree offerings below:
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  Associate of Science Degrees
  

  • Through 乌鸦传媒’s Accelerated Advantage, you have the option to complete an associate degrees in just 18 months, instead of the usual 2 years it takes to complete an AS degree
  • These traditional associate degrees are available in 35+ majors

  
  Bachelor of Science Degrees

  • Through 乌鸦传媒’s Accelerated Advantage, you have the option to complete a traditional bachelor’s degrees in just 3 years, instead of the usual 4 years it takes to complete a BS degree
  • These traditional bachelor’s degrees are available in 20+ majors

  
  New Career-Focused Bachelor of Science Degrees
  

  • While traditional b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degrees at 乌鸦传媒 are already accelerated and designed to be completed in as little as 3 years, these new reduced credit career-focused programs condense the same high-quality education into just 24 months (2 calendar years). Students in this more accelerated format will follow a more intensive schedule, including summer coursework, to complete their degrees faster while still receiving the same hands-on training and industry-relevant curriculum.
  • These career-focused bachelor’s degrees are currently available in Graphic Design, Cybersecurity, Criminal Justice, and Business Management.

  
  Graduate Degrees
  

  • Through 乌鸦传媒’s Accelerated Advantage, completion time for our graduate degrees ranges from 27 months – 36 months
  • These graduate degrees are available in 10+ majors
• What are the eligibility requirements for these career-focused b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degrees?

  To be eligible for enrollment in these more accelerated bachelor’s degrees, students must:听

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED)听

  • High school applicants need to have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a B- or better in all math and English. 听

  • Transfer students need a minimum 2.5GPA or higher and a *B- or better in all math and English.听

  • Nontraditional students who take Accuplacer must score a 236 in reading, 14 in writing or 244 in math. 听

  • Be prepared for an intensive, full-time academic schedule听

  • Transfer students may be eligible to apply previously earned credits toward degree completion

   

  If you have questions on your eligibility for these programs, please don’t hesitate to contact Admissions.

• How can I learn more?

  To learn more, a prospective student can:

  • Visit neit.edu/careerfocused
  • Request a call back at
  • Start an application at
  • Speak directly with an 乌鸦传媒 Admissions Officer at 401-739-5000
  • Email 乌鸦传媒 Admissions at [email protected]
• How many credits are these career-focused b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degrees?

  These reduced credit degree programs consist of 3 academic years of curriculum that 乌鸦传媒 has streamlined down to 24 months through听innovative coursework听and a more intensive听year-round class schedule.

  Each new career-focused b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 program consists of approximately听135-140 quarter credits (equivalent to 90 semester credits), allowing students to complete all required coursework in just 24 months. The curriculum has been streamlined by integrating essential liberal arts outcomes directly into major courses to maintain a well-rounded education while cutting down on extra class time.

   

• Do these career-focused b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degrees cost more?

  No, these career-focused b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degrees do not cost more. The tuition per academic year is the same as 狈贰滨罢鈥檚 standard tuition rates, but through this more accelerated path, students will save 25% on tuition costs by completing their degree听one year sooner.听 Students may even save additional money by completing their degrees in less time鈥攔educing overall costs for fees, housing, transportation, and other expenses associated with a longer time in school.听
  

• Are these career-focused b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degrees eligible for Financial Aid?

  Yes. These career-focused bachelor’s degree programs are fully eligible for听federal financial aid, scholarships, and grants, just like 狈贰滨罢鈥檚 other degree programs. Students can work with our financial aid team to explore the variety of options available to them.

• Are students enrolled in these career-focused b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degrees still eligible for all support services and amenities provided by 乌鸦传媒?

  Absolutely! Students in these programs will have full access to all of 乌鸦传媒鈥檚 free resources, including听career services, academic advising, tutoring, student organizations, and on-campus amenities.听
  

• Will 乌鸦传媒 stop offering their traditional b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degree programs?

  No. 乌鸦传媒 will continue to offer its traditional b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degree programs听that are already accelerated to a length of three years, alongside these more accelerated 24-month options. This ensures that students can choose the accelerated learning path that best fits their schedule, career goals, and personal needs.

• Is a career-focused b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degree going to be seen as less valuable than a traditional bachelor’s degree?

  Not at all. If anything, they are a more rigorous course of study for motivated students who want to enter the workforce even faster. These career-focused bachelor’s degree programs maintain the听same rigorous academic standards and industry-aligned curriculum听as our existing degrees, with the added benefit of providing an alternate path that saves time and money. Employers value skills, hands-on experience, and industry knowledge鈥�all of which 乌鸦传媒 students gain through our immersive learning approach. Additionally, the curriculum for these programs was developed alongside employers and industry professionals to ensure that the skills provided by these degrees are equally or more valuable in the workforce.听

• What are the current job outlook projections within these chosen industries?

  The demand for professionals in these fields is growing rapidly:听

  • Cybersecurity:听The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects a听32% increase听in cybersecurity jobs by 2032.听

  • Criminal Justice:听Public safety and law enforcement roles continue to expand, with thousands of new positions projected nationwide.听

  • Business Management:听Business-related careers remain among the听top-growing job sectors, with management analysts and business operations specialists in high demand.听

  • Graphic Design:听Digital and multimedia design careers are evolving rapidly, with increasing demand in marketing, technology, and creative industries.
• How long has 乌鸦传媒 been offering accelerated education pathways?

  乌鸦传媒 has been a leader in accelerated, hands-on education for over 85 years. Our associate degrees can be completed in as little as 18 months, and our traditional b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degrees are already accelerated into just three years. The introduction of these new career-focused b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 degrees that can be completed in just 24 months continues our legacy of providing students with faster, more efficient paths to successful careers.

• Can a student switch from the career-focused bachelor’s degree (24 months) into the 3-year bachelor’s degree if needed?

  Yes. 听Students wishing to transfer to the b补肠丑别濒辞谤鈥檚 program that can be completed in 3 years may do so at anytime by meeting with their student advisor.听