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Clarkson College has not always been a college. Instead, we began in 1888 as a school of nursing—the first in the state of Nebraska. Over the last 125 years, we've established a new campus, expanded our program offerings and adopted a new name. All the while, we've maintained a commitment to preparing our students to be the best in various realms of health care. This commitment to excellence has and always will remain a defining quality of Clarkson College.
AboutAt Clarkson College, you don't just study health care—you prepare to be the best in it. All around you are professionally trained faculty, practicing clinicians and classmates who share the belief that they, too, can better the lives of others. With eight fields and twenty majors to choose from, you have a broad range of options for making a difference—quite possibly even before you graduate.
AcademicsClarkson College welcomes undergraduate and graduate students, transfer and international students, and adults who are returning to college to continue their studies or advance their health care careers. Here, you'll find everything you need to get started.
EnrollmentThe Student Financial Services department helps provide opportunities for talented, dedicated and deserving students to attend Clarkson College. Whether you're seeking scholarships and grants, loans, payment plans, or a combination, we'll help you find the answer most suitable for you.
Tuition & Financial AidCollege is a time of self-discovery, personal growth and—most certainly—fun. We're thrilled your main objective is to pursue a future in health care, but we also want you to look back on your college education and recollect all of things you experienced—lectures and textbooks aside. There are numerous ways for you to get involved at Clarkson College. Here's a peek at some of them.
Student LifeEvery day, Clarkson College alumni are changing lives in ways that are both practical and profound. As the proud alma mater of these astounding health care professionals, Clarkson College strives to keep our alumni connected to not only the College but also with one another. Here, you will find all the ways you can stay connected.
AlumniProgram
The online Ed.D. program is a post-professional academic degree for educators, administrators, researchers and practitioners who intend to pursue or advance in their professional practice in a health care or higher education setting. Part- and full-time study options are available. Entry into the program is permitted in the fall and spring semesters.
"The Clarkson College Ed.D. program inspired a personal drive to learn more and be more. The faculty empowered me to use my skills and knowledge to better serve our community, state, nation and world as a leader, educator and researcher."
Jenette Smith ('20), Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Healthcare Education and Leadership
"Much of what I am learning about in classes transfers directly into my work life. There is flexibility in most of the classes to make the assignments beneficial to my professional life or my dissertation topic, so I am actually using what I learn, as I learn it."
Rachel Pfeifer, Doctor of Healthcare Education and Leadership
"One benefit of the Clarkson College Ed.D. program is the convenience of being an online program. I can have a full-time job and complete coursework at night and on the weekends. This program allows you flexibility in scheduling because you can choose full-time status, part-time status, or a combination of both."
Nicole Shives, Doctor of Healthcare Education and Leadership
Broad-based, interdisciplinary education prepares students for a variety of fields.
Option to choose an original research topic of your choice for final dissertation.
Coursework available in leadership, applied research, and program and course development and assessment.
Small class sizes and faculty dedicated to student success.
Eligibility to receive loan forgiveness through the Nurse Faculty Loan Program.
Courses available 100 percent online with part- and full-time options.
Learn more about our program, students and alumni.