Adult Education in Wichita Kansas

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Adult Education in Wichita

With a number of nationally recognized campuses located in Wichita, you have an excellent choice in undergraduate and graduate degree-granting colleges, as well as access to the state's largest technical college.

There are so many good opportunities out there for young, bright, intelligent, career-minded individuals. With so much out there it is hard to know, as a High School Student, what career choices you may be interested in pursuing. In can be very difficult to make up your mind, and now you have to start looking at where you want to go to college. Take a look at some of these choices and also take a look around on-line on your own.

COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES


Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount, 689-3001
Wichita State University is distinguished from other state supported schools in Kansas by its urban setting.

Founded in 1895 as Fairmount College by the Congregational Church, Wichita State University is now an integral part of the state system of higher education overseen by the Kansas State Board of Regents. WSU offers 61 degree programs in more than 150 areas of study in six undergraduate colleges. The graduate school offers 45 master degrees, 10 doctoral programs and three specialist degree programs in more than a hundred areas of study.

With an enrollment of more than 15,000, Wichita State prides itself on specialized attention to each student. Although the University's students come from almost every state in America and 110 foreign countries, 87 percent are from Kansas, representing nearly all counties in the state.

The 330-acre campus is modern and accessible and at the same time retains the flavor of the University's 107-year heritage. More than 60 pieces of sculpture by internationally known artists adorn the campus.

Friends University
2100 University, 261-5800
Founded in 1898, Friends University is the largest, fastest-growing independent university in Kansas with an enrollment of more than 3,000 students. The tiny Wichita campus of a century ago has gradually grown to include more than 17 buildings and facilities, incorporating some of the newest technolgy available for students.

Organized into three colleges, the university offers 13 associate degree programs, 43 bachelor degree programs and 11 master degree programs. Friends also offers several accelerated degree-completion programs.

Newman University
3100 McCormick Avenue, 942-4291
Founded in 1933 as a Catholic two-year teacher's academy, Newman University is now a four-year coeducational liberal arts college offering more than 40 different degree programs with an enrollment of more than 2,000 students.

University of KS School of Medicine-Wichita
1010 N. Kansas, 261-2600
A community-based medical school providing clinical training for about 100 junior and senior medical students every year. The school regularly ranks among the top 10 medical schools in the United States whose focus is primary care.

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University at McConnell
Offers associate, bachelors and masters degrees since 1988 in Wichita and is open to the public!

Wichita Area Technical College
301 S. Grove, 316.677.9282
The mission of Wichita Area Technical College is to promote lifelong learning and provide quality technical and general education experiences through certificate, associate degree and customized training programs. More than 15,000 people are served each year through secondary vocational and technical programs.

Wichita Area Technical College has been meeting the business and educational needs of the Wichita community since 1965. While ‘technical’ training has been available in some form to the Wichita area since the late 1800s, it was in January 1965 that the State Board of Education was presented with and approved an application to launch what was then known as the Wichita Area Vocational-Technical School – today’s Wichita Area Technical College.

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University of Kansas

KSU logoKansas State University Distance Education - K-State offers a number of bachelor’s degree completion programs, master’s programs and certificate programs through distance ed

Adult and Continuing Education Master's Degree - Kansas State University offers course work leading to a master's degree in adult and continuing education. This program is geared toward the adult population, with class meetings scheduled at times convenient to adults.

Kansas Wiredscholar
Online college-planning resource for Kansas students and parents.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Baker University School of Professional and Graduate Studies
Accelerated, interactive and rewarding next generation practical education for career-minded adults

Bethel College
A private Christian-oriented four-year liberal arts institution offering a wide range of degree programs including accounting, business and economics, computer science and nursing.

Butler County Community College
A public two-year institution offering programs in industrial technology, business, nursing and liberal arts.

Cowley County Community College
A public two-year institution offering programs in accounting, business, aviation maintenance technology, drafting, industrial arts, machine and tool technology, manufacturing technology, non-destructive testing, welding and liberal arts.

Hesston College
A private two-year institution offering programs in aviation, nursing, business, computer science and liberal arts.

Hutchinson Community College
A public two-year institution offering programs in manufacturing engineering technology, electronic engineering technology, computer technology, computerized drafting, business, health care and liberal arts.

New Horizons Computer Learning Center - 3985 E. Harry, (316) 687-2600
Substantial training capabilities aimed at specialized job skills focusing on the latest software used in today's workplaces.

Southwestern College
Recently opened a Wichita campus for it degree programs in manufacturing technology and nursing.

Tabor College
Its local curriculum is desinged expressly for the degree-completion requirements of adults busy with obligations to jobs and familes. Tabor awards degrees in administration, management and Christian ministry from its Wichita campus.

University of Phoenix
The nation’s largest private accredited university, offering degree programs aimed at working professionals. Courses are taught with combinations of online and classroom learning. Offerings include bachelor and graduate degrees in business administration, business management, information technology and technology management.

Webster University
Conducts its master of arts degree program at Wichita's McConnell Air Force Base.

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