Colleges
& Universities
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount
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
 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
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.
 Kansas
State University Distance Education -
K-State offers a number of
bachelors degree completion programs, masters 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.
University of KS School of
Medicine-Wichita
1010 N. Kansas
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.
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.
Southwestern
College
Recently opened a Wichita campus for it degree programs in
manufacturing technology and nursing.
Tabor College
Its
local curriculum is designed 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.
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Continuing
Education
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
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 todays Wichita Area Technical College.
New Horizons Computer
Learning Center - 3985 E. Harry
Substantial
training capabilities aimed at specialized job skills focusing on the latest
software used in today's workplaces.
Webster University
Conducts its master of arts
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Comparing
Online Education With Traditional Education
The
advent of the Internet has been a boon for online education. The Internet is a
rich storehouse of information. You can search the Internet for everything
starting from courses offered, collecting information and getting financial
aid. You can pursue an entire course and obtain degrees via the Internet.
Education has come a long way since traditional courses and classes. The latest
craze of online courses is surely something that needs to be noticed. Online
education is here to stay.
There are certain differences between online
and traditional education. There are some very obvious advantages with online
courses. Here you would not require attending classes physically. This is a
huge advantage in itself. After juggling career and family, you would surely
not want to travel long stretches to attend classes. You can simply go home,
relax and log on to the net to access the course materials online. It saves a
lot of time, money and energy. You have the flexibility to choose your own
schedule and timing. You choose your own course and timetable. You are your own
boss. However, the downside is that since you have no restricting element (as
in a traditional framework), you might tend to take life easy, and as a result
lag behind.
Traditional courses will never vanish but at the same time,
online education is also gaining tremendous popularity. Many students choose
such courses due to the variety of choices they can access. Also the teachers
are more approachable. You can chat with your professors any time you want to
and get your queries clarified. You can connect with your classmates too in the
virtual space without having to worry about them physically piling over you.
In both traditional and an online courses, you get the basic education
and degree. But yes, the online version does score very high on the points of
flexibility and convenience. The reason why it is becoming so popular is
because you do not have to change your daily lifestyle too drastically. You do
not have to compromise on your job or family. With a little bit of balance you
can carry out all you are doing quite smoothly.
Choosing The Correct
Online Course
There are numerous courses available to you, but you need
to do thorough research before you choose the correct one. You must choose a
course that is accredited. There are thousands of institutions out there that
are there to dupe you out of your money. So you must be very careful. You must
choose a legitimate institution that is recognized. You just need to visit
their website, and in most cases, will be able to find out their accreditation.
Once you have short-listed the accredited institutes, the next step is
to look for third party reviews. Most websites will display these reviews with
pride. Getting third party reviews are one of the best ways to know about an
institute. The institute might have many praises to sing for itself. That does
not really matter. What does matter is what their alumna and other people think
and say about the institute.
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.
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