Success for Veterans Program
Providing a smooth transition to college for veteran students
Mission
The mission of Park University, an entrepreneurial institution of learning, is to provide access to academic excellence which will prepare learners to think critically, communicate effectively and engage in lifelong learning while serving a global community.
History
The University began its relationship with the United States Military in the early 1940’s and has been selected as one of Military Advanced Education’s Top Military Friendly Colleges and Universities. In naming the University to the list published in December 2008, the magazine described Park’s Academic Programs as innovative and steeped in excellence.
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List of Transition courses
Series of 5 Courses: Executive Summary
The Park University Success for Veterans Program is designed to provide a smooth and comprehensive transition to college for veteran students.
The program consists of five online transition courses. The veteran faculty members teaching theses courses are academically and culturally prepared to provide high quality services for veteran students. And credits earned in the Success for Veterans program can be transferred toward a Park University degree or other high education institutions degree programs.
The Benefits of the Park University Success for Veterans Program focus on:
- Administering exceptional customer service catering to the unique needs of service members
- Providing high quality access to various Online and Face to Face degree programs
- Utilizing Online educational technology to accommodate service members at home and abroad
- Convenient Online access to first-rate academic advising and student support services
- Offering a variety of lifelong learning experiences to service members in a global society
Transition Series of 5 Courses
Begins Online August 17, 2009
Course Title |
Maximum Credit Award |
| CDL 100 Orientation to Learning & Life Skills | Non-Credit |
| CA 105 Introductions to Human Communication | 3 Credit Hours |
| FI 201 Personal Financial Management | 3 Credit Hours |
| En105 First Year Writing Seminar | 3 Credit Hours |
| Selected Topics in Humanities: Critical Thinking | 3 Credit Hours |
Contact Person
Wakisha Briggs
Park University
Continuing Education Director
Park University
8700 N.W. River Park Drive
Parkville, MO 64152
Email: Continuing.education@park.edu