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University description (as per official university website)
For more than 100 years, Friends University in Wichita, Kansas, has been providing a Christian-based, liberal-arts education for students of all ages and denominations. The University remains committed to its core curriculum— the arts and sciences.
In recent years, Friends University has developed a unique blend of a strong traditional program with that of strong nontraditional undergraduate and graduate programs for adults who work.
The foundation of Friends University has been and continues to be the traditional undergraduate program. More than 1,000 students enroll in the traditional undergraduate program and take courses on a semester basis for several years. They are actively involved in the life of the institution and live in the residence halls, provide leadership through student government, plan student events and activities, and participate in athletic and fine arts activities.
In addition, Friends offers several nontraditional undergraduate and graduate programs that deliver programs in a unique way to adults who are employed. Friends was one of the first educational institutions to offer these types of programs in Kansas. Adult students in the programs meet during the evening or weekends to complete their coursework for an associate, bachelors or masters degree during a specified time period.
Outstanding Academic Programs
Friends was founded in 1898 with one primary goal: high-quality education offered in a Christian setting. Commitment to a strong liberal arts education has remained the top priority. In all areas, students will find curricula that are current and facilities that enable students to master techniques and technologies important to their field. The institution has strengthened academic programs in recent years by investing in new library resources, teaching tools and technology, hiring additional doctoral faculty, and creating comfortable classroom surroundings that enhance the learning process. Friends has improved general education requirements, basic competency courses and core curriculum courses. It has also carefully monitored its nontraditional programs to ensure that in addition to meeting students' needs, programs offer students a challenging, high-quality learning experience.
Academics:
College of Adult and Professional Studies
Division of Degree Completion
Accounting (CAPS)
Business Management
Computer Information Systems (CIS)
Criminal Justice (CJP)
Human Resource Management
Organizational Management and Leadership
Division of General Studies (PACE)
General Studies (PACE)
College of Business, Arts, Science and Education
Division of Business and Information Technology
Accounting
Business Administration
Business Education (6-12)
Communications
Computer Science (CSIS)
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Division of Education
Art Education (PreK-12)
Business Education (6-12)
Elementary Education (K-6)
English Language Arts Education
Health and Physical Education (Non-Teaching)
History and Government (6-12) Education
Mathematics (6-12) Education
Music Education (PreK-12)
Spanish Education (PreK-12)
Division of Fine Arts
Art
Ballet
Communications
English/Drama
Music
Music Education (PreK-12)
Music Performance
Music Theatre
Division of Natural Science and Mathematics
Biology
Chemistry
Field Biology
Health Management
Mathematics
Mathematics (6-12) Education
Radiologic Technology
Zoo Science
Division of Religion and Humanities
Christian Studies
Communications
English Language Arts Education
English/Drama
Religion/Philosophy
Spanish
Spanish Education (PreK-12)
Division of Social and Behavioral Sciences
History
History and Government (6-12) Education
Human Services - Psychology
Human Services - Sociology
Political Science/History
Health Management
Graduate School
Division of Business, Technology, and Leadership
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