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Stephens is assisting those who want to apply to medical school, as well, with an innovative new post-baccalaureate, pre-medical certificate. The 10-month program is designed for adults who have bachelor’s degrees but not the science courses needed for medical programs. Last year, Stephens launched the Event and Convention Management program, a three-year degree that gives students real event planning opportunities. Event planning is one of the fastest-growing industries this decade, according to the U.S. Labor Bureau of Statistics. “Stephens is always focused on careers, and we’re small and nimble enough to adapt to changing times,” said Kerri Yost, an associate professor who helped shape the 10-year-old digital filmmaking program. Established in 1833, Stephens is one of fewer than 50 women’s colleges and the second-oldest to remain a women’s college in the country.
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Bryan University (BU) was founded in 1982 to meet employers’ needs for quality, skilled employees. To date, Bryan University serves students and employers in Topeka, Kan.; Springfield, Mo.; Columbia, Mo.; and Rogers, Ark. Bryan University offers several programs in a fully online platform, helping students to pursue their education and meet the demands of their busy schedules. BU is committed to providing quality, relevant, career-based training to students in a variety of areas of study. Bryan University offers programs in the fields of allied health, business, information technology and criminal justice at the Columbia campus, which is located at 3215B Lemone Industrial Boulevard.
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