Our Partnership with 2U

Northwestern University partners with 2U to support the delivery of this online degree program. 2U is a global education technology provider that operates the learning platform, edX. 

Northwestern University has full control over the program, including: creating admissions standards, rendering admissions decisions, creating academic content and providing course instruction, grading and assessment, selecting and employing all program faculty and instructors, financial aid, tuition pricing, graduation requirements, the issuance of credentials and transcripts, and program size.

2U’s support includes:

  • program management services
  • marketing and recruitment, including Enrollment Specialists who support prospective students through the application process
  • application systems and processing
  • student coaching through graduation
  • faculty coaching, training, and development
  • Learning Management System (LMS) customization, maintenance, and 24/7 technical support
  • advisory services for content design and development
  • student support for clinical, fieldwork, or practicum placement requirements
  • support with state authorization and licensure compliance requirements