Public Schools Academic Programs

Washington State University has an urban research campus located in Spokane, Wash. Established in 1989, it specializes in graduate, doctoral and professional academic programs that enable students to achieve their professional and educational goals. Its programs focus on health sciences and health professions, design disciplines, and education, social, behavioral and policy sciences. Students engage with faculty in research and also houses and collaborates with a number of community service and outreach programs. Its campus houses professional studios, labs and clinics with modern equipment and technologies. Washington State University offers a wide variety of courses, including architecture, criminal justice, education, engineering and technology management, interior design, landscape architecture and nursing.

Intercollegiate College of Nursing is a nursing education consortium that consists of four schools, including Eastern Washington University, Gonzaga University, Whitworth College and Washington State University. It is accredited by the National League of Nursing. Founded in 1968, Intercollegiate College of Nursing serves more than 500 students annually. It also offers distance learning programs to students. The College offers several optional programs, including a regular registered nurse, Bachelor of Science in nursing, Web-based program and accelerated options. It also provides master of nursing program. It serves the community by offering services, such as nursing education, health policy and professional nursing practice through advocacy, consultation, interdisciplinary partnerships, collaboration, continuing education and exemplary nursing practice. Intercollegiate College of Nursing is located in Spokane, Wash.