One Journey.Yours. One Future. Park.
“If we, as individuals and as a university community, truly want to transform our world, then we must become engaged in our communities and in the lives of our fellow human beings.” MICHAEL H. DROGE, PH.D. PRESIDENT, PARK UNIVERSITY
M I S S I O N The mission of Park University, an entrepreneurial institution of learning, is to provide access to academic excellence, which will prepare learners to think critically, communicate effectively and engage in lifelong learning while serving a global community.
V I S I O N Park University will be a renowned international leader in providing innovative educational opportunities for learners within the global community.
Park Offers More... Steeped in a rich history of educational excellence, Park University provides a striking diversity of educational offerings, locations and students. Each year, more than 24,000 students take advantage of Park’s undergraduate and graduate programs, face-to-face in classrooms and online. Our students study at 43 campus centers in 21 states and from locations around the world. They are working toward degrees with more than 50 undergraduate majors and seven graduate majors that feature a variety of concentrations. Park’s history of providing distance learning opportunities to the U.S. military was instrumental in the University’s development as one of the nation’s leaders in online learning. Thousands of students — both civilian and military — enroll in more than 450 accelerated online courses, completing assignments as their schedules permit. Originating as a small college in the Midwest, Park University has grown to become a diversified, affordable private university that serves a global community, providing access to quality academic opportunities. At Park University, we’re prepared to help you fulfill your educational and career goals.
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QUICK FACTS 24,000+ annual student population Diverse delivery of programs — 21 states, 43 campus centers and online (flagship campus in Parkville, Mo.) More than 50 undergraduate degrees and seven graduate degrees Faculty includes four Fulbright Scholars in six years Honored by Diverse magazine for our outstanding graduation rate of black students. Honored by Hispanic Outlook magazine for our successful graduation rate of Hispanic students
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43 percent ethnic student population 705+ international students from more than 105 countries 12:1 undergraduate student to faculty ratio; 9:1 graduate
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student to faculty ratio International Center for Music faculty includes Van Cliburn international Piano Competition gold medal award-winner More than $44 million in financial aid awarded in 2008
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Athletics Individual Honors, 2008-2009 All-Americans: 6; Academic All-Americans: 25: All-Conference Players: 69; Conference Scholar Athletes: 35; All-Region (Volleyball only): 1; Conference Players of the Year: 7; Conference Coaches of the Year: 3; Region Coaches of the Year: 1 (Ken Hefner, Women’s Soccer/NSCAA) Athletics Team Accolades, 2007-2008 National Championship Appearances: 7; Conference Regular-Season Championships: 3; Conference Tournament Championships: 2; Conference Tournament Appearances: 10; Conference Tournament Championship Game Appearances: 4 The 2009 Park softball team advanced to its first-ever NAIA national tournament after winning the MCAC tournament over Bellevue University. The Pirates won their last game in Decatur, Ala., at the national tournament, defeating Hastings to end the season in national tournament pool play.
More Flexibility At Park, our goal is to make it convenient and affordable for you to succeed. That’s why we offer you more choices of times, courses and locations to attend class. Park University offers graduate and undergraduate courses during the day, evening and on weekends to fit your busy schedule. You can enroll in classes at any of Park’s 43 locations in 21 states. And, for the ultimate in flexibility, try one of our online classes. Attend class any time you like, 24 hours a day, from anywhere in the world! Terms start five times during the year so you can jump in at a convenient time. Visit www.park.edu and learn more about how you can start earning your undergraduate or graduate degree today. All of Park University’s courses and degree programs are fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. That’s an assurance of quality.
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“I chose Park because of its smaller classes and the campus environment. It was a good choice. The faculty has been outstanding. They helped me to re-integrate and transition from Operation Iraqi Freedom to Park University student. I owe my success in achieving my goal to attend law school entirely to my professors. JAVIER CENTONZIO POLITICAL SCIENCE
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More Choices Four-year undergraduate programs at our Parkville residential campus feature an exceptional diversity of students — an experience that contributes to your growth as an individual. You’ll find students who are recent high school graduates interacting with students whose ages, backgrounds and personal interests are varied. The historic Parkville Campus is located atop a wooded bluff that features a beautiful view of the Missouri River with the Kansas City skyline in the distance. But our real beauty stems from more than our scenic surroundings. We offer a private school learning environment amid small town security and charm. Yet all the resources and opportunities of a metropolitan area are minutes away, including professional sports, arts events, theatre, dining, shopping and entertainment. Most importantly, we offer affordable tuition and housing, and generous financial aid opportunities. The Parkville campus offers small classes with a 12:1 student/faculty ratio. This translates into plenty of personal attention to help you learn and succeed. Extensive intramurals as well as championshipcaliber athletic programs for men and women are offered in a variety of modern sports facilities. Two other campus locations in the Greater Kansas City area are ideal for students with busy schedules, travel restrictions or child care needs. Evening and weekend classes (accelerated eight-week terms) are offered at Park University’s Parkville; Downtown Kansas City, Mo.; and Independence
Campus Centers. For those too busy to sit in a classroom, an extensive Online Learning Program is available. PERSONAL MAJORS In addition to the numerous educational choices available, Park’s Personal Major Program includes personal guidance by counselors and professors at our Academic Affairs office in Parkville. The program allows students to construct their own unique learning experience by “designing” their own majors and choosing the courses to be included. CHOOSING A MAJOR OR CAMPUS CENTER For specific degree and course offerings, visit www.park.edu or call the Park Student Success Center toll-free at (877) 505-1059. Or contact the Park campus center nearest you. See a complete map at www.park.edu/extended.
A variety of undergraduate degree programs are available in the Kansas City metro area. SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT Bachelor of Arts in Accounting, Business Administration (specialties in Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Management and International Business), Business Economics and Economics Bachelor of Science in Management, Management/Accounting, Management/Computer Information Systems, Management/Finance, Management/Health Care, Management/Human Resources, Management/Logistics, Management/Marketing and Social Psychology
SCHOOL FOR EDUCATION Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood Education and Leadership, Early Childhood Education Teaching Young Children, Elementary Education, Middle School Education, Secondary Education (concentrations in Art, English, Fine Art, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science and Mathematics/Science), Education Studies International Educator. Certification programs offered in conjunction with a content area B.A. degree include Middle School Education (English, Math, Science and Social Science), Secondary Education (English, Journalism, Math, Science and Social Science) and K-12 Education (Art and Spanish)
SCHOOL FOR ARTS AND HUMANITIES Bachelor of Arts in Communication Arts, English, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Interior Design, Liberal Studies, Music, Organizational Communication and Spanish “I like the separateness of the campus, and yet I also like being close to the big city. I knew that getting a job would be a priority, during school and certainly after graduation. Kansas City provides lots of opportunities.” RYAN JOHNSTON ACCOUNTING
SCHOOL FOR NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES Bachelor of Arts in Geography and Mathematics Bachelor of Science in Athletic Training, Biology, Chemistry, Computer-Based Information Systems, Geography, and Information and Computer Sciences
SCHOOL FOR SOCIAL SCIENCES Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice Administration, History, Legal Studies, Political Science, Psychology, Social Studies and Sociology Bachelor of Public Administration (Public Administration and Fire Services Management) Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration and Social Psychology Bachelor of Social Work
GRADUATE Park University graduate degrees and certificate programs Master of Business Administration • Entrepreneurship Concentration • Finance Concentration • General Concentration • Healthcare/Health Services Management Concentration • International Business Concentration • Management Information Systems Concentration Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership Master of Education (emphases in General Studies, School Law, Teaching At-Risk Students, Multicultural Education, Educational Leadership, Adult Education, Early Childhood Education, Literacy Education and Special Education) Master of Healthcare Leadership Master of Public Affairs • Public Management • Economics and Global Strategy • Nonprofit and Community Services Management • Disaster and Emergency Management • Management of Information Systems • Computer and Network Security Master of Arts in Teaching Master of Music in Performance Graduate Certificate Programs • Applied Music • Computer and Network Security • Disaster and Emergency Management • Management of Information Systems • Healthcare Leadership • Leadership of International Healthcare Organizations • Nonprofit Leadership Diploma Program • Music Performance In addition, the Center for Leadership offers programs and incentives — including professional certificate programs, individual coaching and mentoring programs — with leadership associates to provide resources that address a variety of leadership challenges and opportunities for students and the community.
More Knowledge Career-oriented adults recognize that more knowledge and better credentials are essential to advancing up the corporate ladder. Because Park offers a variety of graduate programs, delivery choices and schedules, this is the place where working professionals can obtain advanced education, with accredited degrees, in a timely fashion. Graduates receive a quality education they can use immediately. Master’s degrees are available in Communication and Leadership, Public Affairs, Business Administration, Education, Healthcare Leadership, Teaching and Music. You can earn your graduate degree at one of three Kansas City campus locations or online from the convenience of your computer! Graduate certificate programs are available in Applied Music, Computer and Network Security, Disaster and Emergency Management, Management of Information Systems, Healthcare Leadership, Leadership of International Healthcare Organizations and Nonprofit Leadership. The degrees listed at left are available at one or more of our Parkville, Independence and/or Downtown Kansas City Campus Centers. Most degrees are also available online. To learn more about graduate degrees and courses, visit www.park.edu/grad or phone (816) 559-5625. Inquiries may also be e-mailed to gradschool@park.edu.
As a human resources professional working with small businesses, it was important for me to find an MBA program that would give me the skills to think like a business owner. I knew that Park University’s MBA program would do just that. I was particularly interested in the well-rounded curriculum that included elective courses in entrepreneurship, something I could not find at other schools. I also appreciated the flexibility of Park’s program which allowed me to balance my classes with a busy career and family. The faculty has created a learning environment that is supportive, professional and challenging. My experience has been so positive - I’m confident that what I have learned in the Park MBA program will continue to benefit me throughout my career. JENNIFER NEMITZ PARK UNIVERSITY M.B.A.
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ACCELERATED These degrees are offered in Park’s Accelerated Learning Program in the Greater Kansas City area: Bachelor of Public Administration (concentrations in Fire Service Management and Public Administration) Associate of Science (concentrations in Criminal Justice Administration, Management, Management/Accounting and Social Psychology) Bachelor of Arts (concentrations in Business Administration/Management, Liberal Studies and Organizational Communication)
More Time for You Park University meets the growing demand for career-enhancing education by offering on-site accelerated learning at three Greater Kansas City locations (Parkville, Independence and Downtown Kansas City, Mo.). Evening and weekend classes are offered, and online courses are also available. Working students with busy schedules appreciate the convenience of taking courses that are scheduled in accelerated, eight-week terms with faceto-face classes that meet just once a week. So, regardless of your daily demands, Park University’s variety of classes and flexibility of schedules will meet your personal needs. In the Kansas City Accelerated Learning Program, classes are small and interaction is lively. The instructors share plenty of real-world experience with students who, having work experience of their own, are serious about
completing their degree. And that work experience has value at Park University. We believe that work experience deserves credit, and we give it. Working adults may qualify for up to 24 hours of class credit through our Validated Learning Equivalency program. Plus, Park University accepts transfer credits from other accredited colleges and universities. INDIVIDUALIZED PROGRAMS Highly motivated adults with career experience will want to consider our Portfolio Program at the Downtown Kansas City Campus Center. This fully accredited methodology includes individual learning experiences tailored to your personal educational objectives. Participation may include directed individualized study, tutorials and special projects, as well as online and formal classroom work.
Bachelor of Science (concentrations in ComputerBased Information Systems, Management, Management/Accounting, Management/Computer Information Systems, Management/Finance, Management/Health Care, Management/Human Resources, Management/Marketing, Social Psychology) Bachelor of Science/Education (concentrations in Early Childhood Education and Leadership)
Not all Accelerated Learning Programs are offered at each campus center in the metro area. For specific degree and course offerings, visit www.park.edu or phone the Park Student Success Center at (877) 505-1095. For information about Accelerated Programs contact these campus centers.
Downtown Kansas City, Mo. (816) 559-5627 Independence, Mo. (816) 252-9065 Parkville, Mo. (816) 584-6769 Austin, Texas (512) 385-PARK (7275)
DISTANCE LEARNING The following degree programs are available through the University’s Distance Learning Program at selected campus centers: UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES Associate of Science in Computer Science, Construction Management, Criminal Justice Administration, Management, Management/Accounting, Management/Aviation, Management/Logistics, Office Management and Social Psychology Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts Bachelor of Public Administration Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Criminal Justice Administration, Early Childhood Education, Management, Management/Accounting, Management/Aviation, Management/Computer Information Systems, Management/Engineering Administration, Management/Finance, Management/Health Care, Management/Human Resources, Management/Logistics, Management/Marketing and Social Psychology
GRADUATE DEGREES Graduate degrees are available online and are the same as listed in the School for Online Learning section. Because our programs are tailored to the needs of local populations, selected undergraduate majors and degrees are offered at each campus center. For specific information, visit www.park.edu/extended and click on locations for contact information and degrees available. Associate degree programs are available at selected campus centers.
More Locations Park University understands the challenges that students face — working full-time and juggling family and career responsibilities. That’s why we offer a variety of quality education opportunities in accelerated formats that are designed to meet the needs of students with demanding schedules and busy lifestyles. Park has more than 40 campus centers located across the country. Many of the campus centers are on military installations, where a dynamic mix of military, military dependents and civilian students attend classes. Accelerated, eight-week sessions (nine weeks at some locations) meet the needs of busy students, including military families who must deal with transfers, deployments and irregular schedules. Online courses are also options for military and non-military students. Park University offers both undergraduate degree completion programs and comprehensive graduate degrees online.
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Hectic schedules are often why most students are unable to complete their college degrees. With busy lifestyles, family obligations and job requirements, it’s difficult for many adults to attend regularly scheduled classes. Park’s online learning program makes the connection between you and success. Park’s online learning environment allows students to participate in class when and where their schedules allow. Commute time disappears. Child care issues are easier to deal with. Travel no longer matters. Park’s online learning program is based on a foundation of 135 years of educational excellence. The online program itself represents more than 35 years of valuable experience in “extended learning” — practical experience learned by operating numerous campus centers, many on military bases, where course work needs to be compact and mobile. Park was one of the first accredited universities in the country to develop an integrated online learning program and consistently ranks among the top-rated providers of online degree programs. Park’s online learning environment is active and student-centered, and it is led by a top-quality faculty. In this learning environment you are evaluated by the caliber of your thoughts, the depth of your new knowledge and the quality of your contributions. And we will work with you to transfer your credits, and credit your career experience.
CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS
The following degree programs are available entirely online. Military History
UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES Associate of Science in Criminal Justice, Management, Management/Logistics and Social Psychology Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice Administration, "As a stay-at-home mom, I love the online program. It's fast-paced, challenging, and it fits my lifestyle. For me, the distance program is better than a physical university (which Park has, too). And, I'm saving the expense of daycare!"
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Bachelor of Science in Education in Early Childhood
Park University has an extensive faculty of online instructors who are exceptionally well-qualified. All online instructors have advanced degrees, and most have taught their online classes in a face-to-face academic environment. In addition, each instructor has completed an intensive training and certification program to develop the dynamic skills necessary for meeting the challenges of teaching online. A number of Park’s online programs have been ranked "best buys" by GetEducated.com, including the University’s graduate programs in public affairs and business administration, and undergraduate programs in business and management, criminal justice administration and social psychology.
Education and Leadership and Early Childhood Education - Teaching Young Children
GRADUATE DEGREES Master of Arts in Communication and Leadership Master of Business Administration Master of Education Master of Healthcare Leadership Master of Public Affairs To view an online class demonstration or for more information about online undergraduate degree programs, please visit www.park.edu/online, call toll-free (877) 505-1059 or e-mail pssc@park.edu. For information about online graduate degree programs, visit www.park.edu/grad 1
Park University welcomes all prospective student inquiries to the Park Student Success Center. (877) 505-1059 PSSC@park.edu For mail or e-mail inquiries to specific campus locations or degree programs, please use the directory below.
College of Liberal Arts and Sciences School for Arts and Humanities School for Natural and Applied Sciences School for Social Sciences School of Business School for Education 8700 NW River Park Drive Parkville, MO 64152-3795 E-mail: admissions@park.edu or visit www.park.edu/admissions
Graduate School 911 Main, Suite 900 Kansas City, MO 64105 E-mail: gradschool@park.edu or visit www.park.edu/grad
One Journey.Yours. One Future. Park.
Accelerated Degree Programs Downtown Kansas City, Mo.: downtown@park.edu www.park.edu/downtown Independence, Mo.: independence@park.edu www.park.edu/indp Parkville, Mo.: parkvillekca@park.edu www.park.edu/parkville Austin, Tex.: aust@park.edu www.park.edu/aust
Online Degree Programs E-mail: pssc@park.edu or visit www.park.edu/online
Remote Campus Centers Visit www.park.edu to locate the Park University campus center near you. Š 2010 Park University
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