DUAL DEGREES

DUAL DEGREES

Dual degree jointly awarded by international accredited universities in Central America via West Coast University (WCU) Panama. These universities are the member of University Consortium. The President of WCU-Panama is officially appointed International Representative and Member of the University Consortium.

Universidad Consortium (University Consortium) is located at Costa Rica, Central America, representing Ministry of Education Licensed & Accredited universities in Central America offering international degrees in collaboration with high standard educational institutions, like West Coast University (WCU) Panama

These Universities are partners of the consortium: WCU is also member with
　Consultative Status.　

　Universidad Central de Nicaragua (Central University of Nicaragua)

　
1. History & Government Accreditation: Founded in 1998, the university is accredited and recognized by the Ministry of Education of the Republic of Nicaragua via the Consejo Nacional de Universidades (The National Council of Universities (CNU) of the Republic of Nicaragua (see position 25 of this web page)) in official government session No. 10-1998 operating under the law No. 89 of the Republic of Nicaragua with full autonomy designing, delivering and granting degree programs at undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate level.

2. International Accreditation: As fully recognized by the government of the Republic of Nicaragua, the university is listed in United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) International Association of Universities under the country of Nicaragua and International Handbook of Universities, an official guide/directory of international accredited universities published by United Nations.

3. Academics: The university is offering degree programs both undergraduate and postgraduate level at its campus under faculties/schools of Medicine, Business Administration, Accounting, Computer Science and Engineering, Tourism, Sciences & Humanities, Legal Studies and Political & Economic Studies.

The university is offering professional degree programs with world wide recognition. Doctor of Medicine & Surgery Program (M.D.), a six year program, delivering on campus is recognized by the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua and is accredited for full Medical Licensure once all objectives have been completed; medical licensure is granted by the Ministry of Health of Nicaragua. Also the Medical School is listed with the (ECFMG) Educational Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates / FAIMER. Being listed with the ECFMG allows medical graduates the opportunity to sit for the USMLE STEPS 1, 2, & 3 and eventually may obtain Medical Licensure in their countries of origin (make sure you check with the Licensure laws of your home Country to make sure a degree awarded by Universidad Central de Nicaragua is eligible for state Licensure). Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program (DMV) is recognized by the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua and is accredited for full licensure once all objectives have been completed. DMV licensure is granted by the Ministry of Health of Nicaragua. All of the Nursing programs, i.e. Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN), Bachelor Degree in Nursing (BScN), Master Degree in Nursing (MScN) and Doctor of Nursing (PhDN), are recognized by the Government of the Republic of Nicaragua and are accredited for full Licensure once all objectives have been completed.

Universidad Cristiana del Sur (Southern Christian University)

1.History & Government Accreditation: Founded in 1998, the university is recognized by the Government of the Republic of Costa Rica, under Legal Certification No. (3-006-205431), Accredited and Authorized by the Ministry of Education, Consejo Nacional Education Superior Universitaria Privada (The National Council of Higher Education Private Universities (CONESUP)), via government session No. 080-C-98 offering degree programs both on campuses and distance learning. The University is offering degree programs at various fields from bachelor to doctoral level.

2. International Accreditation: As fully recognized by the Government of the Republic of Costa Rica, the university is listed in United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) International Association of Universities under country of Costa Rica and International Handbook of Universities, an official guide/directory of international accredited universities published by United Nations.

3. Academics: The University is offering bachelor, master and doctoral degrees under the schools of Business, Theology & Christian Studies, Arts & Sciences, and Division of International Programs in the fields/areas of accounting, management, public health administration, educational management, pharmaceutical & health management, interior/graphic design, education, social work, psychology, theology and bible studies

Universidad San Juan de la Cruz (San Juan de la Cruz University)

1. History & Government Accreditation: Founded in 1996 and accredited in 1998 by the Ministry of Education, Consejo Nacional Education Superior Universitaria Privada (The National Council of Higher Education Private Universities (CONESUP)

3. Academics: The University is offering bachelor, master and licentiate degrees in areas of law, business administration, accounting, education, human resources, labour relations and transport security under its three educational centers. The University has now over 2,000 professional graduates. Master degree program of transport security trains most of the national transit police of Costa Rica. Degrees issued of this university are virtually recognized by any school; many undergraduates have done postgraduate studies at famous universities in USA, such as YALE and HARVARD.