Yes, as long as you have been admitted to the College of Education & Human Development and the Organizational Leadership and Learning degree program. The academic counselor will work with you to identify the necessary courses and options.
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Veronica Johnson
Online Enrollment Counselor
Online Counseling and Human Relations Track: Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership & Learning (B.S. OLL)
The online B.S. OLL Counseling and Human Relations (CHR) track is designed for those who are currently serving or have previously served in the military, business professionals who would like to become more well-rounded leaders, mental health professionals and those seeking a pathway to a master’s program.
The counseling and human relations focused coursework aims to develop your foundational knowledge of the mental health needs of culturally-diverse populations, mental health methodology and techniques, and how to effectively apply this knowledge in your leadership and management strategies. As a student of this program you’ll gain the skillset to become an emotionally intelligent leader within your organization or community.
The bachelor’s in Organizational Leadership & Learning with a Counseling and Human Relations track is offered by the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) at the University of Louisville.
How Much Will I Pay?
$499 per credit hour
$250 per credit hour active-duty tuition rate
This program is a Title IV federal financial aid eligible program. Tuition rate does not include costs associated with a specific course or program, such as textbooks.
Please note that other fees apply – check our tuition page for all applicable costs.
Tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change and effective on the date enacted.For additional information on educational expenses and the Cost of Attendance, please visit the Student Financial Aid Office website.
Highlights
- Acquire a deep understanding of the fundamentals of mental health and how its principles can be incorporated into leadership and management roles.
- Stand out as a business leader with a finely-tuned interpersonal communication skillset—tactfully resolve conflicts, negotiate solutions, build relationships and maintain balance.
- Develop the foundational knowledge required to continue your studies in the mental health field at the graduate level.
- Take advantage of the flexibility and convenience of 100% online classes and 24/7 access to learning tools.
- Learn from world-class faculty who have extensive experience in the field.
- Move through your coursework quicker with accelerated 8-week terms.
START YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST INFORMATION
Transfer Credit
If you previously started a bachelor's degree but didn't finish, UofL's online organizational leadership and learning bachelor's is designed to help you achieve degree completion. Transfer up to 60 hours from a community college and up to 90 hours from an accredited 4-year college. You can also take all your general education requirements online at UofL! UofL Academic Advisers are available to assist with your degree planning.
Are you a KCTCS student? Students who have been enrolled at a KCTCS school and have fulfilled all general education requirements can have them transferred in their entirety and may begin immediately with online upper level coursework at UofL. Visit our KCTCS Transfers Page for more information.
Credit for Prior Learning
In the first online core course, LEAD 300 Prior Learning Assessment, students demonstrate specific knowledge gained from work experiences as well as technical and specialized military training to receive credit for the specialization. They can earn 9 to 48 credit hours in the specialization component at no cost (equivalent of 3 to 16 courses). Students then proceed to the remaining courses in the designated track that fulfill the graduation requirements of 120 total credits.
100% ONLINE COURSEWORK
Complete this program on your own time through fully-online classes.
Learn More
Save Up To $23k IN TUITION
Save up to $23,952 in tuition for workplace learning and military training, with our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).
Learn More
8-WEEK TERMS
Move through your coursework in an accelerated format.
Learn More
"More and more business leaders are being recognized for their ability to lead people—not just drive profits. Any agency or organization can benefit from having someone at the helm who is committed to emotional intelligence and managing the impact of job stress on their team."
Andrew McCart, Ph.D.
Program Director
Outcome
Career opportunities for graduates are likely to be present in a variety of areas and institutions such as corporate training, human resources, organizational leadership, business management, public relations, communications, school districts, healthcare companies, general hospitals, community mental health, residential treatment programs, inpatient treatment hospitals, behavioral health, and alternative community resource programs. Job titles may include:
- Corporate Trainer/Educator
- Team Leader
- Supervisor
- Manager
- Arbitrator
- Mediator
- Business Manager
- Case Manager
- Research Associate
- Behavioral Health Technician
- Psycho-educational Group Leader
- Mental Health Specialist
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Residential Youth Counselor
- Youth Behavioral Specialist
- Community Support Specialist
- Human Services Coordinator
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
| Preferred Application Deadline | Term | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| August 1 | Fall | August |
| October 1 | Fall | October |
| December 1 | Spring | January |
| February 1 | Spring | Late February |
| May 1 | Summer | May |
Note: We admit students on a rolling basis. The preferred deadlines help you complete the application process on time, be notified of acceptance and enroll before the term begins. We review applications as they become complete, and admit students for a specific term up to the day classes start. We recommend you work on and submit your complete application well in advance of the preferred deadline, as obtaining transcripts and other materials may take more time.
Steps to Apply
- Complete the undergraduate application for admission
- $25 non-refundable application fee
- Submit official college transcripts from all previous institutions
- Check for Scholarships
Note: Electronic transcripts are only accepted directly from the institution(s). Please have electronic transcripts sent to adetran@louisville.edu.
START YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST INFORMATION
Admission Requirements
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.25, on a 4.0 scale, is required to be admitted in good standing.
- Those with a 2.0 - 2.24 GPA may be admitted conditionally.
- Those with less than a 2.0 college GPA may petition for admission, however, those petitions will be assessed on a case by case basis by the admissions committee.
The online B.S. in Organizational Leadership and Learning, with a track in Counseling and Human Relations is a 120-credit hour program, which requires up to 29 hours of major coursework in leadership and learning as well as 15 hours of track-specific courses.
| Course List | Hours |
|---|---|
| Counseling and Human Relations Track Courses | 15 |
| ECPY 363 Culture, Social Justice, and Advocacy | 3 |
| ECPY 304 Mental Health and the Helping Professions | 3 |
| ECPY 319 Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| ECPY 422 Emotional Intelligence | 3 |
| ECPY 412 Stress, Coping and Resilience | 3 |
| General Education Requirements | 31 |
| OLL Major Core Courses | 24-29 |
| LEAD 300 Prior Learning Assessment (take within the first year) | 3 |
| LEAD 311 Needs Assessment | 3 |
| LEAD 316 Instructional Strategies and Group Facilitation Techniques | 3 |
| LEAD 341 Managing Projects in the Workplace | 3 |
| LEAD 411 Human Resource Fundamentals | 3 |
| LEAD 442 Supporting Organizational Change | 3 |
| LEAD 540 Program Exit Experience (Culminating Undergraduate Experience/Practicum) | 3-8 |
| LEAD 578 Workplace and Information Ethics | 3 |
| Work Specialization (Credit hours needed will vary based on hours earned through the Prior Learning Assessment portfolio process) | 9-48 |
| LEAD 290 Occupational Subjects | 2-24 |
| LEAD 291 Occupational Learning | 2-24 |
| LEAD 390 Advanced Occupational Subjects | 2-18 |
| LEAD 391 Advanced Occupational Experiences | 2-18 |
| Elective Requirements (Credit hours needed will vary based on transfer credit and hours earned through the Prior Learning Assessment portfolio process) | 5-44 |
| Minimum Required Credit Hours | 120 |
START YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST INFORMATION
Course Descriptions
ECPY 363 Culture, Social Justice, and Advocacy
This course offers an introduction into the intersection of culture, social justice, advocacy, and counseling. It will also provide an overview of a global understanding of the mental-health needs of culturally diverse populations, broadly defined. It will present cultural contexts in which counseling occurs in different fields, different perspectives of cultural counseling, and the influence of identities within counseling.
ECPY 304 Mental Health and the Helping Professions
This course is an introduction into the different fields found within the broad area of mental health counseling. We will also cover the different ways of approaching counseling, including systemic, environmental, and cultural components of the professions, health inequities, basic mental health concerns found in the U.S. and abroad, job opportunities, and the relationship of mental and physical health.
ECPY 319 Theories of Counseling
This course introduces the major theoretical approaches to counseling, including the similarities and differences among them. Key elements and concepts associated with each theoretical approach and their application to actual counseling/psychotherapy situations will be presented. Empirical evidence supporting each approach, and multicultural considerations of each approach will be offered. By the end of the course each student will have a general understanding of how they may begin approaching clients.
ECPY 422 Emotional Intelligence
This course will examine the role and power that emotions play in our everyday lives. Do our emotions control us, or is it our job to control them? We will investigate emotions through the lens of emotional intelligence, which refers to an individual’s ability to become aware of, and control, his or her emotions. You will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of your own emotional intelligence and learn multiple strategies for strengthening or “bridging” emotions when moving from one emotion to another. We will explore theories of emotional development and brain development as it pertains to emotional regulation and the impact of cultural influences on the acceptance/expression of emotions.
ECPY 412 Stress, Coping and Resilience
This course provides a research-experiential approach to understanding stress and its effects on the human body and behavior. We will discuss the concept of stress from various theoretical and practice-based perspectives and the various ways people cope with stress. We will focus on theories and practice-based coping mechanisms in helping people to reduce and manage their stress. Stress and coping will be approached from a holistic health perspective and public health issue. Resilience and life transitions will also be examined from different theoretical orientations and practice-based exercises will also be conducted in the course.
LEAD 300 Prior Learning Assessment
This course taken in the first semester introduces students to the process of producing a prior learning assessment portfolio/documentation of workplace learning (learning outside of the college classroom). Up to 48 credit hours may be awarded for documented work-place learning.
LEAD 311 Needs Assessment
This course addresses occupationally specific training and organizational needs. Students develop a proposal to conduct a needs assessment and a customized data collection instrument.
LEAD 316 Instructional Strategies and Group Facilitation Techniques
This course addresses instructional design strategies and group facilitation techniques for workplace and educational based initiatives. Students deliver critiqued lessons to communicate knowledge and skills needed for successful workforce advancement.
LEAD 341 Managing Projects in the Workplace
This course teaches the student to create and manage learning facilities, events and assignments, including budgets, tasks and resources. Tools and skills of Project Management are emphasized.
LEAD 411 Human Resource Fundamentals
This course is an overview of roles in field of resource management in context of the overall field of HRM, the relationship to workplace performance and the roles and competencies required in workforce leadership.
LEAD 442 Supporting Organizational Change
This course focuses on the reasons for and causes of change in organizations, and the professional and personal competencies to support change.
LEAD 540 Program Exit Experience (Culminating Undergraduate Experience/Practicum)
This is the final course and intended to show mastery of the program standards. It includes two components: 1) a supervised professional work experience related to the student’s program and professional goals; 2) a professional portfolio with reflection paper that analyzes learning related to the Workforce Leadership and Performance standards. Students must submit an application for practicum one semester prior to enrollment.
LEAD 578 Workplace and Information Ethics
This course focuses on ethical perspectives at individual, group, organizational and societal levels as they apply to leadership in workplaces and management of organizational information; includes examination of social responsibility.
LEAD 290 Occupational Subjects
Vocational and occupational credit from accredited institutions such as universities, community colleges, and private and public schools accredited by agencies recognized by the National Commission on Accrediting.
LEAD 291 Occupational Learning
Credit may be earned by documenting learning from experience in a teachable occupation or family of occupations.
LEAD 390 Advanced Occupational Subjects
Upper level vocational credit from accredited institutions such as colleges and universities, both private and public, and other agencies recognized by the National Commission on Accrediting.
LEAD 391 Advanced Occupational Experiences
Credit may be earned by documenting learning from experience in a teachable occupation or family of occupations.
-
Can I enroll in the program if I still have General Education courses to complete?
-
Will I pay UofL tuition for the credits I am awarded from my work experience?
No, you will earn those credits free of charge! In other words, by completing the LEAD 300 Prior Learning Assessment course (which is a 3-credit hour class at normal tuition cost), and submitting a completed portfolio in which you will document and validate your work experience (i.e. on-the-job training, professional development, etc.) and/or military and/or industry training. You will be credited, at NO cost, up to 48 credit hours (based upon Committee decision).
-
Is there a part-time option?
Yes, you can complete this program as a part-time student.
-
Is there a GPA requirement for admission?
Yes, you must have a minimum of GPA of 2.25 (on a 4.0 scale) to be considered for admission to the program unconditionally. If you do not have a 2.25 GPA, you can be accepted provisionally. The Admissions Committee will assess applications on a case-by-case basis, carefully considering all qualifications.
-
Is this program suitable for me as an out-of-state student?
Yes, this program is applicable and available to students in other states. There are no campus requirements. The online learning platform used to deliver the course helps connect you with your peers and professors, as you would be on campus.
-
Is this program open to international students?
Yes, this program is available for international students.
-
Can I transfer in credits?
Yes, you can transfer up to 60 hours from a regionally accredited community college and up to 90 hours from a regionally accredited 4-year college. We recommend that you have a transcript evaluation completed to understand how many transfer credits will count toward your degree.
-
I’m a KCTCS Student, is there a transfer pathway for me?
Check out the transfer pathways available from our KCTCS Transfer Page for more information.
-
How long are the courses?
The courses are offered in an 8-week format.
-
Can I take summer classes?
Yes, you can take summer courses.
-
Are there any scholarships available?
Scholarships available for students who qualify. Check out our Scholarships page to learn more.
Featured Faculty
-
Mark LeachPh.D.
Professor
How Much Will I Pay?
$499 per credit hour
$250 per credit hour active-duty tuition rate
This program is a Title IV federal financial aid eligible program. Tuition rate does not include costs associated with a specific course or program, such as textbooks.
Please note that other fees apply – check our tuition page for all applicable costs.
Tuition, fees, and charges are subject to change and effective on the date enacted.For additional information on educational expenses and the Cost of Attendance, please visit the Student Financial Aid Office website.
Highlights
- Acquire a deep understanding of the fundamentals of mental health and how its principles can be incorporated into leadership and management roles.
- Stand out as a business leader with a finely-tuned interpersonal communication skillset—tactfully resolve conflicts, negotiate solutions, build relationships and maintain balance.
- Develop the foundational knowledge required to continue your studies in the mental health field at the graduate level.
- Take advantage of the flexibility and convenience of 100% online classes and 24/7 access to learning tools.
- Learn from world-class faculty who have extensive experience in the field.
- Move through your coursework quicker with accelerated 8-week terms.
START YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST INFORMATION
Transfer Credit
If you previously started a bachelor's degree but didn't finish, UofL's online organizational leadership and learning bachelor's is designed to help you achieve degree completion. Transfer up to 60 hours from a community college and up to 90 hours from an accredited 4-year college. You can also take all your general education requirements online at UofL! UofL Academic Advisers are available to assist with your degree planning.
Are you a KCTCS student? Students who have been enrolled at a KCTCS school and have fulfilled all general education requirements can have them transferred in their entirety and may begin immediately with online upper level coursework at UofL. Visit our KCTCS Transfers Page for more information.
Credit for Prior Learning
In the first online core course, LEAD 300 Prior Learning Assessment, students demonstrate specific knowledge gained from work experiences as well as technical and specialized military training to receive credit for the specialization. They can earn 9 to 48 credit hours in the specialization component at no cost (equivalent of 3 to 16 courses). Students then proceed to the remaining courses in the designated track that fulfill the graduation requirements of 120 total credits.
100% ONLINE COURSEWORK
Complete this program on your own time through fully-online classes.
Learn More
Save Up To $23k IN TUITION
Save up to $23,952 in tuition for workplace learning and military training, with our Prior Learning Assessment (PLA).
Learn More
8-WEEK TERMS
Move through your coursework in an accelerated format.
Learn More"More and more business leaders are being recognized for their ability to lead people—not just drive profits. Any agency or organization can benefit from having someone at the helm who is committed to emotional intelligence and managing the impact of job stress on their team."
Andrew McCart, Ph.D.
Program Director
Outcome
Career opportunities for graduates are likely to be present in a variety of areas and institutions such as corporate training, human resources, organizational leadership, business management, public relations, communications, school districts, healthcare companies, general hospitals, community mental health, residential treatment programs, inpatient treatment hospitals, behavioral health, and alternative community resource programs. Job titles may include:
- Corporate Trainer/Educator
- Team Leader
- Supervisor
- Manager
- Arbitrator
- Mediator
- Business Manager
- Case Manager
- Research Associate
- Behavioral Health Technician
- Psycho-educational Group Leader
- Mental Health Specialist
- Substance Abuse Counselor
- Residential Youth Counselor
- Youth Behavioral Specialist
- Community Support Specialist
- Human Services Coordinator
- Mental Health Outreach Worker
| Preferred Application Deadline | Term | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| August 1 | Fall | August |
| October 1 | Fall | October |
| December 1 | Spring | January |
| February 1 | Spring | Late February |
| May 1 | Summer | May |
Note: We admit students on a rolling basis. The preferred deadlines help you complete the application process on time, be notified of acceptance and enroll before the term begins. We review applications as they become complete, and admit students for a specific term up to the day classes start. We recommend you work on and submit your complete application well in advance of the preferred deadline, as obtaining transcripts and other materials may take more time.
Steps to Apply
- Complete the undergraduate application for admission
- $25 non-refundable application fee
- Submit official college transcripts from all previous institutions
- Check for Scholarships
Note: Electronic transcripts are only accepted directly from the institution(s). Please have electronic transcripts sent to adetran@louisville.edu.
START YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST INFORMATION
Admission Requirements
- Minimum undergraduate GPA of 2.25, on a 4.0 scale, is required to be admitted in good standing.
- Those with a 2.0 - 2.24 GPA may be admitted conditionally.
- Those with less than a 2.0 college GPA may petition for admission, however, those petitions will be assessed on a case by case basis by the admissions committee.
The online B.S. in Organizational Leadership and Learning, with a track in Counseling and Human Relations is a 120-credit hour program, which requires up to 29 hours of major coursework in leadership and learning as well as 15 hours of track-specific courses.
| Course List | Hours |
|---|---|
| Counseling and Human Relations Track Courses | 15 |
| ECPY 363 Culture, Social Justice, and Advocacy | 3 |
| ECPY 304 Mental Health and the Helping Professions | 3 |
| ECPY 319 Theories of Counseling | 3 |
| ECPY 422 Emotional Intelligence | 3 |
| ECPY 412 Stress, Coping and Resilience | 3 |
| General Education Requirements | 31 |
| OLL Major Core Courses | 24-29 |
| LEAD 300 Prior Learning Assessment (take within the first year) | 3 |
| LEAD 311 Needs Assessment | 3 |
| LEAD 316 Instructional Strategies and Group Facilitation Techniques | 3 |
| LEAD 341 Managing Projects in the Workplace | 3 |
| LEAD 411 Human Resource Fundamentals | 3 |
| LEAD 442 Supporting Organizational Change | 3 |
| LEAD 540 Program Exit Experience (Culminating Undergraduate Experience/Practicum) | 3-8 |
| LEAD 578 Workplace and Information Ethics | 3 |
| Work Specialization (Credit hours needed will vary based on hours earned through the Prior Learning Assessment portfolio process) | 9-48 |
| LEAD 290 Occupational Subjects | 2-24 |
| LEAD 291 Occupational Learning | 2-24 |
| LEAD 390 Advanced Occupational Subjects | 2-18 |
| LEAD 391 Advanced Occupational Experiences | 2-18 |
| Elective Requirements (Credit hours needed will vary based on transfer credit and hours earned through the Prior Learning Assessment portfolio process) | 5-44 |
| Minimum Required Credit Hours | 120 |
START YOUR APPLICATION REQUEST INFORMATION
Course Descriptions
ECPY 363 Culture, Social Justice, and Advocacy
This course offers an introduction into the intersection of culture, social justice, advocacy, and counseling. It will also provide an overview of a global understanding of the mental-health needs of culturally diverse populations, broadly defined. It will present cultural contexts in which counseling occurs in different fields, different perspectives of cultural counseling, and the influence of identities within counseling.
ECPY 304 Mental Health and the Helping Professions
This course is an introduction into the different fields found within the broad area of mental health counseling. We will also cover the different ways of approaching counseling, including systemic, environmental, and cultural components of the professions, health inequities, basic mental health concerns found in the U.S. and abroad, job opportunities, and the relationship of mental and physical health.
ECPY 319 Theories of Counseling
This course introduces the major theoretical approaches to counseling, including the similarities and differences among them. Key elements and concepts associated with each theoretical approach and their application to actual counseling/psychotherapy situations will be presented. Empirical evidence supporting each approach, and multicultural considerations of each approach will be offered. By the end of the course each student will have a general understanding of how they may begin approaching clients.
ECPY 422 Emotional Intelligence
This course will examine the role and power that emotions play in our everyday lives. Do our emotions control us, or is it our job to control them? We will investigate emotions through the lens of emotional intelligence, which refers to an individual’s ability to become aware of, and control, his or her emotions. You will have the opportunity to gain an understanding of your own emotional intelligence and learn multiple strategies for strengthening or “bridging” emotions when moving from one emotion to another. We will explore theories of emotional development and brain development as it pertains to emotional regulation and the impact of cultural influences on the acceptance/expression of emotions.
ECPY 412 Stress, Coping and Resilience
This course provides a research-experiential approach to understanding stress and its effects on the human body and behavior. We will discuss the concept of stress from various theoretical and practice-based perspectives and the various ways people cope with stress. We will focus on theories and practice-based coping mechanisms in helping people to reduce and manage their stress. Stress and coping will be approached from a holistic health perspective and public health issue. Resilience and life transitions will also be examined from different theoretical orientations and practice-based exercises will also be conducted in the course.
LEAD 300 Prior Learning Assessment
This course taken in the first semester introduces students to the process of producing a prior learning assessment portfolio/documentation of workplace learning (learning outside of the college classroom). Up to 48 credit hours may be awarded for documented work-place learning.
LEAD 311 Needs Assessment
This course addresses occupationally specific training and organizational needs. Students develop a proposal to conduct a needs assessment and a customized data collection instrument.
LEAD 316 Instructional Strategies and Group Facilitation Techniques
This course addresses instructional design strategies and group facilitation techniques for workplace and educational based initiatives. Students deliver critiqued lessons to communicate knowledge and skills needed for successful workforce advancement.
LEAD 341 Managing Projects in the Workplace
This course teaches the student to create and manage learning facilities, events and assignments, including budgets, tasks and resources. Tools and skills of Project Management are emphasized.
LEAD 411 Human Resource Fundamentals
This course is an overview of roles in field of resource management in context of the overall field of HRM, the relationship to workplace performance and the roles and competencies required in workforce leadership.
LEAD 442 Supporting Organizational Change
This course focuses on the reasons for and causes of change in organizations, and the professional and personal competencies to support change.
LEAD 540 Program Exit Experience (Culminating Undergraduate Experience/Practicum)
This is the final course and intended to show mastery of the program standards. It includes two components: 1) a supervised professional work experience related to the student’s program and professional goals; 2) a professional portfolio with reflection paper that analyzes learning related to the Workforce Leadership and Performance standards. Students must submit an application for practicum one semester prior to enrollment.
LEAD 578 Workplace and Information Ethics
This course focuses on ethical perspectives at individual, group, organizational and societal levels as they apply to leadership in workplaces and management of organizational information; includes examination of social responsibility.
LEAD 290 Occupational Subjects
Vocational and occupational credit from accredited institutions such as universities, community colleges, and private and public schools accredited by agencies recognized by the National Commission on Accrediting.
LEAD 291 Occupational Learning
Credit may be earned by documenting learning from experience in a teachable occupation or family of occupations.
LEAD 390 Advanced Occupational Subjects
Upper level vocational credit from accredited institutions such as colleges and universities, both private and public, and other agencies recognized by the National Commission on Accrediting.
LEAD 391 Advanced Occupational Experiences
Credit may be earned by documenting learning from experience in a teachable occupation or family of occupations.
-
Can I enroll in the program if I still have General Education courses to complete?
Yes, as long as you have been admitted to the College of Education & Human Development and the Organizational Leadership and Learning degree program. The academic counselor will work with you to identify the necessary courses and options.
-
Will I pay UofL tuition for the credits I am awarded from my work experience?
No, you will earn those credits free of charge! In other words, by completing the LEAD 300 Prior Learning Assessment course (which is a 3-credit hour class at normal tuition cost), and submitting a completed portfolio in which you will document and validate your work experience (i.e. on-the-job training, professional development, etc.) and/or military and/or industry training. You will be credited, at NO cost, up to 48 credit hours (based upon Committee decision).
-
Is there a part-time option?
Yes, you can complete this program as a part-time student.
-
Is there a GPA requirement for admission?
Yes, you must have a minimum of GPA of 2.25 (on a 4.0 scale) to be considered for admission to the program unconditionally. If you do not have a 2.25 GPA, you can be accepted provisionally. The Admissions Committee will assess applications on a case-by-case basis, carefully considering all qualifications.
-
Is this program suitable for me as an out-of-state student?
Yes, this program is applicable and available to students in other states. There are no campus requirements. The online learning platform used to deliver the course helps connect you with your peers and professors, as you would be on campus.
-
Is this program open to international students?
Yes, this program is available for international students.
-
Can I transfer in credits?
Yes, you can transfer up to 60 hours from a regionally accredited community college and up to 90 hours from a regionally accredited 4-year college. We recommend that you have a transcript evaluation completed to understand how many transfer credits will count toward your degree.
-
I’m a KCTCS Student, is there a transfer pathway for me?
Check out the transfer pathways available from our KCTCS Transfer Page for more information.
-
How long are the courses?
The courses are offered in an 8-week format.
-
Can I take summer classes?
Yes, you can take summer courses.
-
Are there any scholarships available?
Scholarships available for students who qualify. Check out our Scholarships page to learn more.
Featured Faculty
- Mark Leach
Ph.D.
Professor