GRANTHAM UNIVERSITY

The College of Engineering
The Mark Skousen School of Business
The College of Arts and Sciences
Kansas City, Missouri

Established in 1951, Grantham University, now with more than 8,300 active students, is a private institution that specializes in educating the working adult student. Grantham's mission is to level the playing field by making a high-quality college education available to adult learners, based on the combined academic and economic principles of accessibility, affordability, and academic accountability. Since 1951, Grantham has contributed to the formal education of thousands of working adults. Students from each of the fifty states and many countries around the world have discovered the benefits and convenience of the Grantham distance education model.

Grantham University has designed its degree programs to meet the needs of busy working adult students. Students can complete their course work at times and places that fit their busy schedules. The University's academic model is student centered, with online faculty support focused on academic accountability.

Grantham University is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council, 1601 18th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20009 (http://www.detc.org).

Distance Learning Program

Grantham University's degree programs are offered through distance education, or e-learning, formats. None of the programs requires on-campus or in-classroom attendance. Grantham students are not required to log on to the Internet on specific days or at specific times. Students enjoy self-paced, self-directed methods of study and course completion. This unique method of learning is advantageous for those students with full-time jobs or who have family or other commitments that do not allow them to participate in a regular classroom environment.

Other students who are attracted to the Grantham model are those who travel extensively or find that the nearest college or university may be hundreds of miles away. Grantham University also attracts thousands of military students who appreciate the benefit of being able to complete classes from anywhere in the world. These military students never have to worry about frequent deployments or transfers, because they can take their course work with them and complete it when and where it is convenient.

Grantham offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. All of Grantham University's degree programs include an emphasis on both theory and applications, and each program also incorporates general studies courses designed to help students learn to communicate clearly, formulate and analyze problems, and develop well-thought-out solutions.

Delivery Media

Grantham utilizes the latest technologies to deliver courses electronically to students worldwide. Students have access to course materials, announcements, e-mails, and grades through Grantham's online student information system. Online testing and grading provide students with immediate results to ensure they can work at their own pace. New students are required to take DE-100, a course designed to help them understand Grantham's distance education/e-learning method of course completion and to inform them of the wide array of services offered by Grantham.

Programs of Study

Associate and bachelor's degree programs are offered in business administration, computer engineering technology, computer science, criminal justice, electronics engineering technology, engineering management, general studies, interdisciplinary studies, information systems, and software engineering technology. Master of Business Administration and Master of Science degree programs are offered in information management technology, information management–project management, and information technology. General studies courses include English, economics, the humanities, social sciences, physical sciences, and business.

Each degree program is designed around a semester method of completion. A typical Grantham semester consists of four courses (12 credit hours minimum), and students have eight weeks to complete each course. Students may accelerate course completion based on study habits and time devoted to the material.

Students must complete 60 credit hours for an associate degree, of which, 15 credit hours must be completed with Grantham. The bachelor's programs require 120–125 credit hours, of which 30 credit hours must be completed with Grantham. The master's degree programs require 36 credit hours of which 27 credit hours must be completed with Grantham.

Credit Options

Grantham University makes every effort to apply college credit for military training and previous course work whenever possible. CLEP testing, DSST exams, and Grantham Challenge tests along with military and work-related training courses may be eligible for transfer credit. More information about transfer of credit is available on Grantham's Web site.

Faculty

Grantham's faculty, administration, and advisers consist of educators and business executives. Among them are Mr. D. Bruce Merrifield, former Assistant Secretary of Commerce under President Reagan and an endowed chair at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania; Mr. Herbert I. London, founder, endowed chair, and former Dean of Students at New York University's Gallatin School of Individualized Study, and Dr. Mark Skousen, economist, financial adviser, author, and economics professor at Columbia University's Barnard College.

Admission

Students wishing to apply to Grantham must have earned a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Applicants with high school or previous education in another country and who do not reside in the United States, the United Kingdom, or Canada must demonstrate English-language proficiency. A minimum score of 500 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is required for admission.

Tuition and Fees

Grantham University's semester tuition rates include all courses, required textbooks, course guides, software, and postage for each semester (North America and APO/FPO only). Interested students should contact the Admissions Department or visit Grantham's Web site for current tuition rates and fees.

Tuition for students enrolling in individual courses totaling less than 13 credit hours is $335 per credit hour and includes books and software. Postage is included for APO/FPO and North American delivery addresses.

Financial Aid

Grantham University offers its students financing options through SLM Financial Corporation, a Sallie Mae company, and Education One, a Chase company. Prospective students who require financing for tuition and fees may e-mail contact Grantham's Admissions Department for more information about applying for these student loans.

Grantham University provides scholarships for active military service members, National Guard members, Reservists, veterans, military family members, and law enforcement professionals.

Applying

Students may apply to Grantham at any time. Grantham University offers continuous enrollment. Students may apply 24 hours a day, 365 days a year using the school's online enrollment services.

CONTACT

DeAnn Wandler
Director of Admissions
Grantham University
7200 Northwest 86th Street, Suite M
Kansas City, Missouri 64153
Phone: 800-955-2527 (toll-free)
Fax: 816-448-3796
E-mail: admissions@grantham.edu
Web site: http://www.grantham.edu