RISE

RISE: Reach Your Potential

Reaching Infinite Success through Education (RISE) is Wilberforce's accelerated degree program built specifically for working adults who are ready to transform their lives through higher education.

Whether you're advancing your career, changing directions, or earning the degree you've always wanted — RISE meets you where you are.

RISE Degree Programs

We invite you to be a part of the RISE movement and embark on a transformative journey of learning and growth. Whether you are a student seeking to enhance your knowledge, a professional looking to upskill, or an organization seeking to empower your workforce, RISE offers a wide range of courses and training programs to suit your needs.

Bachelor of Science

Organizational Management

Build leadership skills and organizational expertise for today's dynamic workplace and career advancement.

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Bachelor of Science

Health Service Administration

Lead in healthcare settings with a foundation in health services management, policy, and operations.

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Bachelor of Science

Criminal Justice Administration

Advance in public safety, law enforcement, or legal systems with a rigorous, career-focused degree.

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Whether you're advancing your career, changing directions, or earning the degree you've always wanted — RISE meets you where you are.

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Reaching New Heights Education unlocks your true potential. We provide accessible, quality learning that helps you overcome barriers and achieve your dreams.

Infinite Opportunities RISE ignites a passion for learning and empowers individuals to make meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

Success for All Success isn't just measured by individual accomplishment — it's measured by the collective advancement of our communities.

Education as Empowerment Education breaks cycles and opens doors to a brighter future for you and your family — equipping you to thrive in a changing world.

Degree Requirements

To earn the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree, each student must achieve the following:

60 minimum, 90 maximum of transferable credit from an accredited higher education institution
Must complete all credit requirements for the specific RISE major.
Accumulate 120 credit hours of coursework consisting of completing all credits that are a part of the major, transfer credits, and must meet all general education requirements.
Have a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 GPA or above in the 120 credits comprising the complete degree.
Must meet all general education and mission specific requirements.

Experiential Credit

Students are eligible to receive additional semester hours of credit through the required prior learning portfolio process. Credit of a technical and professional nature may be awarded to RISE students for non-collegiate training, employment, and life-learning experiences through a Portfolio Curriculum. Students Identify their experiences in a mandatory essay format and document all appropriate credentials in a portfolio for evaluation.

The Wilberforce University RISE program has been offering accelerated degree completion programs since 1991. The program aims to expand the RISE adult learners’ academic and intellectual capacity to prepare them to lead and excel in a global environment. The RISE program is an alternative to the traditional format of earning an undergraduate degree. The RISE program provides adult learners with an opportunity to complete a degree in a 6-week accelerated form that will take place entirely online. Offering courses in an accelerated format allows students to maintain their work and life responsibilities.

At Wilberforce University, only students enrolled in majors offered in the RISE program may elect to receive college credit for experiential learning. Students complete a portfolio, guided by the RISE faculty and staff. The portfolio is evaluated based upon the rubrics developed by the KOLB’s Model and follows the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL) principles.

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