Washburn University: Distance Learning Programs

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WASHBURN UNIVERSITY

Topeka, Kansas
Division of Continuing Education
http://www.washburn.edu/ce

Washburn University was founded in 1865. It is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. It first offered distance learning courses in 1999. In fall 2004, there were 2,400 students enrolled in distance learning courses. Institutionally administered financial aid is available to distance learners.

Services Distance learners have accessibility to academic advising, bookstore, career placement assistance, e-mail services, library services.

Contact Dr. Timothy W. Peterson, Dean of Continuing Education, Washburn University, 1700 SW College Avenue, Topeka, KS 66621. Telephone: 785-231-1399. Fax: 785-231-1028. E-mail: tim.peterson@washburn.edu.

DEGREES AND AWARDS

BAA Human Services; Technology Administration

BHS Health Services Administration/Health Services Administration and Medical Imaging

BLS Administrative Communications–Liberal Studies

BS Criminal Justice

BSN Nursing

COURSE SUBJECT AREAS OFFERED OUTSIDE OF DEGREE PROGRAMS

Undergraduate— allied health diagnostic, intervention, and treatment professions; American literature (United States and Canadian); biology; business, management, and marketing related; chemistry; education; English composition; health and physical education/fitness; history; human services; military studies; music; nursing; political science and government; psychology; public administration; social work; sociology; technology education/industrial arts.

Graduate— criminal justice and corrections; education.

Non-credit— human resources management; social sciences related.

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