Washburn University

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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 2005, there were 2,600 students enrolled in distance learning courses. Institutionally administered financial aid is available to distance learners.
Services Distance learners have accessibility to academic advising, bookstore, campus computer network, 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: 785-670-1399. Fax: 785-670-1028. E-mail: [email protected].

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; liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities.
Non-credit —human resources management; social sciences related.

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