Park University

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Park University
Citicorp Auto Finance
CHANGING THE WORLD ONE DEGREE AT A
TIMEwww.park.edu
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Overview

• Park University Background
• Traditional Education
• Extended Learning
• Online Learning
• Online Learning Program
• Instructional Format
• Student Support Services
• Programs and Degrees
• Admissions and Requirements
• Park University and Citicorp

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Park UniversityTraditional Programs

• Established in 1875
• Located in Parkville MO
• 2000 students at home campus
• Serving the Kansas City metropolitan area

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Park UniversityExtended Learning Program

• School for Extended Learning (SEL) established
  in 1972
• Currently serves 12,000 students at 35 sites in
  20 states
• Most sites at military installations
• Focus on non-traditional students

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One University
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Park UniversityOnline Learning Program

• Pilot course offered in 1996
• Currently 5,000 students per term taking 228
  sections of 80 courses
• Fully accredited by the North Central
  Association (NCA)

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Distance Learning Instructional Format

• Park online instruction is
• Web based
• Asynchronous
• Instructor led
• 8 and 16 week terms

• Park University research indicates that
• Students learn as much or more
• More and better interaction

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Park University Online courses provide a unique
opportunity for rich instructor-student and
student-student interaction
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Support Services Available Online

• University Catalog
• Application forms
• Advisement services
• Registration
• Payment of fees

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more Support Services

• Financial aid information
• Sample syllabi
• Bookstore
• Academic records
• Financial records
• Graduate Application

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and more Support Services Available

• Library Services
• Course evaluation process
• Online Tutoring Services
• Transcript order form
• Placement services
• Alumni services

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Faculty DevelopmentProgram

• Experienced, approved faculty - both full time
  and adjunct (part-time)
• Provide training, support, mentors, focused
  toward teaching in the online environment

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Bachelor of Science Degree Completion Programs

• Management
• Management/Computer Info Systems
• Criminal Justice Administration
• Social Psychology
• Management/Human Resources
• Management/Marketing

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Master of Arts Graduate Degrees

• MBA
• Management
• International Business
• Health Care Administration
• MPA
• Public Management
• Government-Business Relations
• Non Profit Community Services Mgt
• MEd

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Student RequirementsOnline Environment

• Pentium personal computer
• Reliable Internet connection
• Personal e-mail access
• Basic computer literacy - familiarity with the
  Internet (e-mail, WWW, basic office skills)

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Program Strengths

• Students are able to continue work toward degree
  not placing education on hold
• Non-traditional students from all over the world
  bring a rich diversity to share in class
• Learning environment/resources expanded for
  instructors and students

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Additional Credit

• Transfer
• Testing
• CLEP
• Dantes
• Validated Learning Equivalency or VLE
• Credit awarded based on documented and approved
  educational experiences

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Validated Learning EquivalencyVLE

• Application
• Acceptance
• Cost

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Admissions

• Application
• Evaluation
• Transcripts
• Application Fee
• Acceptance

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Citicorps Information
Citicorp Info Page www.park.edu/citicorp
Apply Online www.park.edu/apply
www.park.edu
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Contact Park
Dr. Tom Peterman
816-584-6280 1-877-505-1059
tomp_at_mail.park.edu
www.park.edu
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Park University
CHANGING THE WORLD ONE DEGREE AT A TIME
www.park.edu