ICYMI: Discounts on master's degree and graduate certificates

UFCW 227 members and their families can earn a master’s degree or graduate certificate in select programs that only cost $330 per credit hour.

Students interested in a master’s degree can complete their degrees for $9,900 and students interested in a graduate certificate can complete their studies for $4,000.

Those select programs are:
Masters in Professional Studies
Masters in Higher Education Leadership
Graduate Certificate in Higher Ed Leadership

These programs are 100% online and designed with the adult learner in mind. In addition, new students can get free books for their first course.

To learn more click here. Associate and bachelor’s degree discounts are available too.

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