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distance education program catalog www.distance.k-state.edu 1-800-622-2ksu 2578

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6 bachelor s degrees animal sciences and industry animal products option dietetics early childhood education family studies and human services food science and industry food business and operations management option food science and industry science option general business interdisciplinary social science technology management table of contents 11 master s degrees academic advising adult and continuing education agribusiness chemical engineering civil engineering community development curriculum and instruction digital teaching and learning curriculum and instruction educational computing design and online learning curriculum and instruction english as a second language esl dietetics educational leadership electrical engineering engineering management food science and industry gerontology master of science ms in psychology with an emphasis in industrial and organizational psychology miop mechanical engineering merchandising operations research personal financial planning software engineering youth development distance education · www.distance.k-state.edu · 1-800-622-2ksu 2578 3

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19 20 ph.d degrees personal financial planning certificate programs academic advising ­ graduate applied statistics ­ graduate biobased products and bioenergy ­ graduate business administration ­ graduate conflict resolution ­ undergraduate or graduate digital teaching and learning ­ graduate english as a second language esl endorsement ­ graduate food safety and defense ­ graduate food science ­ undergraduate or graduate gerontology ­ graduate horticultural therapy ­ graduate management of animal health related organizations ­ graduate nonviolence studies ­ undergraduate occupational health psychology ­ graduate organizational leadership ­ graduate personal financial planning ­ graduate public administration ­ graduate reading specialist endorsement ­ graduate transportation engineering ­ graduate youth development ­ graduate table of contents 30 minors animal sciences and industry business conflict analysis and trauma studies food science and industry nuclear engineering 31 35 4 professional development admissions kansas state university · division of continuing education

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k-state distance education choose a winner k-state has a distinguished reputation in distance education with more than 40 years of distance courses and many national distance education awards with students in all 50 states and 17 foreign countries you ll be in good company at a great school earn your certificate or degree in a variety of areas whether brushing up on knowledge in your current field or venturing into a whole different career chances are you ll find a program in your area with k-state distance education just check out the programs listed in this catalog with dozens of options available and new ones being added every year there is likely a program for you complete coursework wherever you are with k-state distance education you don t have to commute to earn your degree you can benefit from the expert faculty and top-quality education of an accredited university all without leaving home utilize the wildcat success road map the wildcat success road map acts as your educational gps system guiding you through all the checkpoints that help you arrive at your final destination completeing your distance education program through k-state each sign post on the road map directs you to university resources courses services and programs that assist you on your educational journey and deflect potential roadblocks along your path the road map addresses questions you may encounter during the decision-making forks in the road on your way to program completion providing the information and directions you need to help reach success as a k-state wildcat check out the wildcat success road map at www.dce.k-state.edu/students distance education · www.distance.k-state.edu · 1-800-622-2ksu 2578 5

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animal sciences and industry animal products option bachelor s degree preparation for careers in the food industry at all levels application requirements at least 60 college credits with 2.0 minimum gpa completion requirements 126 credit hours with 2.0 minimum gpa the animal sciences and industry bachelor s program provides challenging courses to prepare for production management marketing distribution and sales applications in the food industry at all levels the program builds on a basic science foundation and is complemented by courses in business food/meat processing technology evaluation quality assurance and food safety this degree includes an animal products option graduates of the program are hired for a variety of business or educational positions as well as by a range of enterprises in animal science industries bachelor s degree completion programs to apply for the program students must have completed at least two years of university credit courses from an accredited institution to complete the program students must complete 126 credit hours with a minimum gpa of 2.0 a minimum of 30 k-state semester hours is required and 20 out of the last 30 hours must be from k-state for more information visit www.dce.k-state.edu/ag/animal-science dietetics bachelor s degree professional courses in food nutrition and foodservice systems management application requirements at least 30 college credits and completion of specific courses completion requirements 125 credit hours with a minimum of 2.75 gpa the bachelor s degree in dietetics offers students a choice of two programs the dietetics didactic program offered via distance education and the dietetics coordinated program offered on-campus only both meet the academic requirements set by the american dietetic association students in the dietetics program complete professional courses in food nutrition and foodservice systems management the dietetics program at k-state is recognized nationally and internationally for the quality of its graduates and is accredited by the commission on accreditation for dietetics education ade and the american dietetics association ada top-ranked faculty prepare students for exciting careers in all facets of dietetics to apply for the program students must have a 2.75 minimum gpa for more information visit www.dce.k-state.edu/humanecology/dietetics 6 kansas state university · division of continuing education

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bachelor s early childhood education bachelor s degree preparation for careers working with children from birth to age six application requirements a cumulative 2.0 gpa on transferred coursework for the evaluation process to occur your application official transcripts and course descriptions must be received no later than june 1 for fall semesters november 1 for spring semesters and april 1 for summer semesters bachelor s degree completion programs completion requirements 125 credit hours with grades of c or higher on professional coursework this program is designed for students who wish to work in early childhood education programs in administrative or teaching positions including work with parents and community agencies as well as with young children aged birth through kindergarten the kansas state department of education and the national council for accreditation of teacher education have approved k-state s early childhood education preservice program students completing the early childhood education program in the school of family studies and human services are eligible for licensure by the kansas state department of education in early childhood unified birth through kindergarten program degree requirements are subject to change to meet licensure requirements the early childhood unified birth through kindergarten license combines early childhood education and early childhood special education content knowledge and pedagogy in one blended preservice teacher education program to complete the ece program students must have full admission into the teacher education program k-state offers 72 hours of general education and professional teacher education courses through distance education up to 62 credit hours of additional coursework may be completed at the local community college level and transferred as applicable to meet k-state degree requirements for more information visit www.dce.k-state.edu/humanecology/earlychildhood family studies and human services bachelor s degree combining a solid background in human development with a specific discipline of your choice application requirements at least 30 credits including specific courses for the evaluation process to occur your application official transcripts and course descriptions must be received no later than june 1 for fall semesters november 1 for spring semesters and april 1 for summer semester completion requirements 124 credit hours with grades of c or higher on professional coursework the school of family studies and human services is focused at the undergraduate level on the study of individuals and families from a multidisciplinary perspective programs emphasize developmental processes throughout the life cycle interpersonal relationships personal financial planning intervention for speech language and hearing problems and educational programming for children and families with a bachelor s in family studies and human services you will combine a solid background in human development with a concentration from an outside area such as psychology sociology gerontology or women s studies you can work with your advisor to customize your degree path for your particular interests students in this program often go on to administrative roles in youth programs the court system cooperative extension family support programs and public health departments to apply for the program students must have completed at least 30 college credits to complete the program students must complete 124 credit hours with a minimum gpa of 2.0 for more information visit www.dce.k-state.edu/humanecology/fshs distance education · www.distance.k-state.edu · 1-800-622-2ksu 2578 7

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food science and industry bachelor s degree preparation for professional jobs in the food industry application requirements at least 60 college credits with 2.0 minimum gpa completion requirements 126 credit hours with 2.0 minimum gpa the food science and industry bachelor s degree program leads to a bachelor of science in food science and industry students may select from either the science option or the food business and operations management option the science option emphasizes the basic sciences and prepares students for more technical jobs product development and graduate school students in the food business and operations management option must minor in either business agribusiness or agricultural economics as they prepare for management and other opportunities in the food industry completing the program opens up new professional opportunities for graduates in fields such as food science meat science and other areas to apply for the program students must have completed at least two years of university credit courses from an accredited institution to complete the program students must complete 126 credit hours with a minimum gpa of 2.0 a minimum of 30 k-state semester hours is required and 20 out of the last 30 hours must be from k-state for more information visit www.dce.k-state.edu/ag/food-science/bachelors bachelor s degree completion programs 8 kansas state university · division of continuing education

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general business bachelor s degree fundamental areas of business such as accounting finance management and marketing application requirements 45 credit hours of accepted coursework with 2.5 minimum gpa bachelor s degree completion programs completion requirements 126 credit hours with 2.0 minimum gpa the general business undergraduate degree provides a solid understanding of the fundamental areas in business finance accounting management and marketing the curriculum is designed to prepare students for the diverse environment of the business world the program gives students a wealth of career opportunities in large corporations small businesses government agencies and nonprofit organizations to apply for the program students must have completed 45 credit hours or units of accepted coursework with 2.5 minimum gpa from an accredited institutions to complete the program students must complete 126 credit hours or units with a minimum gpa of 2.0 a minimum of 30 k-state semester hours is required and 20 out of the last 30 credit hours must be from k-state for more information visit www.dce.k-state.edu/business/general-business interdisciplinary social science bachelor s degree examines society s institutions and how they are affected by human behavior application requirements 30 college credit hours of accepted coursework with 2.0 minimum gpa completion requirements 120 credit hours with 2.0 minimum gpa the bachelor s degree in interdisciplinary social science is a general social science degree that examines society s institutions their structures theoretical foundations evaluation and interrelationships and how they affect and are affected by human behavior students are required to take courses in four social science disciplines included in nine areas anthropology economics geography history mass communications political science psychology sociology and women s studies the interdisciplinary social science bachelor s degree provides important general preparation for a career students will develop skills that they can apply in many different roles and organizations to apply for the program students must have completed 30 credit hours or units of accepted coursework with 2.0 minimum gpa from an accredited institution to complete the program students must complete 120 credit hours with a minimum gpa of 2.0 a minimum of 30 k-state credit hours or units is required and 20 out of the last 30 credit hours must be from k-state for more information visit www.dce.k-state.edu/artsci/social-science distance education · www.distance.k-state.edu · 1-800-622-2ksu 2578 9

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technology management bachelor s degree preparation for supervisory and management positions in a variety of technical areas application requirements high school diploma completion requirements 124 credit hours technology management is a bachelor s degree program that combines an area of concentration with advanced business studies providing professional and practical leadership skills to move forward in industry or business typically students complete a two-year degree from a community college in a variety of technical areas excluding business then they take courses from k-state in management accounting marketing and other critical elements of business k-state courses are offered online and at the salina or manhattan campuses the technology management bachelor s degree is offered by k-state salina graduates of the program are prepared for supervisory and management positions in a variety of professional areas ranging from aviation and manufacturing to sales and product development bachelor s degree completion programs to complete this degree program students must complete 124 credit hours of coursework note the 39 credit hours required for the area of concentration are typically not available online from k-state for more information visit www.dce.k-state.edu/technology/management 10 kansas state university · division of continuing education

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master s academic advising master s degree issues and skills for delivering effective academic advising application requirements bachelor s degree with 3.0 cumulative gpa admission to k-state graduate school www.dce.k-state.edu/education/advising/masters started.shtml the academic advising master s degree program is designed for those who desire more formal education relating to academic advising for faculty seeking advising knowledge beyond their discipline and for graduate students anticipating academic advising roles this master s program offers coursework with two options advising administration and intercollegiate athletics and the college student this program in partnership with the national academic advising association nacada provides a coherently structured set of courses for professional education they emphasize the need to recognize the contributions of diversity theory practice and research to professional advising specifically the advising graduate program s mission is to prepare advisors to contribute to college student development and learning through the use of a comprehensive theory-driven and research-guided advising practice for more information visit www.dce.k-state.edu/education/advising/masters master s degrees completion requirements 30 credit hours plus electronic portfolio adult and continuing education master s degree preparation for working with adults in educational and training situations application requirements bachelor s degree with 3.0 minimum gpa on last 60 credits admission to k-state graduate school www.coe.k-state.edu/online/ace/admissions/indep html the adult and continuing education master s degree focuses on empowering and developing the skills of working professionals whose careers involve working with adults in educational and training situations this online master s degree emphasizes the professional needs of all adult educators in their roles as leaders teachers managers and program developers the program benefits human resource managers/trainers business/industry/nonprofit executives community college professionals university cooperative extension professionals armed service professionals government managers and directors and adult basic education and literacy professionals to complete the program students must complete 18 required credit hours and 15 elective credit hours plus an electric portfolio the program is 100 online students in this program can tailor their program of study to their professional needs the 15 elective hours may be earned through any of k-state s programs k-state has a unique opportunity for those who are interested in career specialization for more information visit www.dce.k-state.edu/education/leadership/adult completion requirements 33 credit hours plus electronic portfolio distance education · www.distance.k-state.edu · 1-800-622-2ksu 2578 11

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agribusiness master s degree agribusiness management in food and agriculture production sales/marketing and finance application requirements bachelor s degree with 3.0 minimum gpa on last 60 credits two years of professional work experience admission to k-state graduate school www.k-state.edu/grad/gsprospective/apply completion requirements 42 graduate credit hours with 3.0 minimum gpa completion of a thesis project k-state s master of agribusiness mab program offers an industry-centered distance education degree focused on the food and agribusiness industries and is delivered executive-style to working professionals the internet-based cohort-style approach combines today s technology with a hands-on approach to instruction that provides an outstanding educational experience information in mab courses is presented so that students integrate key analytical concepts while immediately applying what they have learned students complete company-related projects in many courses solving issues for their firms the applied focus of the degree is enhanced by the interaction of students employed in all segments of the food and agribusiness sector coursework is done through the internet dvds and chatrooms students also visit the k-state campus for four one-week-long campus sessions during the 2-1/2 year program the time on campus allows students to meet classmates and faculty receive training on the technology interact with industry leaders and give group project presentations the mab program requires a total of 42 graduate credit hours with a minimum gpa of 3.0 and completion of a company-related thesis project for more information visit www.dce.k-state.edu/ag/agribusiness master s degrees community development master s degree facilitating sustainable and prosperous community change application requirements bachelor s degree with 3.0 minimum gpa on last 60 credits admission to k-state graduate school www.k-state.edu/grad/gsprospective/apply the community development master s degree program is for community leaders practitioners and those committed to people and places students in the program have the opportunity to study with leading educators and researchers from several different universities representing a diversity of fields and scholarship including community and regional planning architecture sociology native american studies economics and natural resources this program provides the skills information and networks needed to facilitate sustainable and prosperous community change it equips practitioners with the tools necessary to build a community in the 21st century to complete the program students must complete 36 credit hours this degree program is part of the great plains interactive distance education alliance for more information visit www.dce.k-state.edu/capd/community-development completion requirements 36 credit hours including a practicum creative component or thesis project 12 kansas state university · division of continuing education

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curriculum and instruction digital teaching and learning master s degree integrate emerging technologies to improve student learning experiences application requirements bachelor s degree with a minimum 3.0 gpa on last 60 credits current teaching certificate classroom teaching experience or equivalent admission to k-state graduate school www.dce.k-state.edu/education/curriculum instruction/admission the digital teaching and learning option is a 31-credit program and is open to licensed teachers the requirements for this online specialty are that an educator must have a current teaching certificate and classroom teaching experience or equivalent high speed internet access and a commitment to integrate technology into instruction to improve student learning experiences graduates have taken leadership roles in technology integration and positions in technology-rich schools others have become technology directors technology lead teachers and curriculum technologists emerging technologies are emphasized as newly designed courses take a broad view of teaching and learning in the context of virtual learning learning in which the world is the classroom beyond the traditional training of educational technology programs for more information visit www.dce.k-state.edu/education/curriculum-instruction/teaching master s degrees completion requirements 31 credit hours curriculum and instruction educational computing design and online learning master s degree develop instruction using learning technologies and theories application requirements bachelor s degree with a 3.0 minimum gpa on last 60 credits admission to k-state graduate school www.dce.k-state.edu/education/curriculum instruction/admission the educational computing design and online learning emphasis is a 31-credit-hour program offered entirely online this area of concentration is for educators from all walks of life who want to develop instruction using learning technologies in this program specialty you will study the research and theories behind technology choices develop instructional design knowledge and skills e-learning/blended learning problem-based learning technology s role in school reform telementoring and telecollaboration ethical and social issues in technology and informal and intentional learning projects e.g on the web or in a museum or park graduates have become technology directors instructional designers and have also continued with doctoral study in this area for work in higher education at the community college or university level as faculty or administrators instructional design principles are emphasized in this specialty these principles are applied to teaching and learning in face-to-face instruction immersive spaces and virtual worlds augmented reality and other distributed and online learning environments for more information visit www.dce.k-state.edu/education/curriculum-instruction/program completion requirements 31 credit hours distance education · www.distance.k-state.edu · 1-800-622-2ksu 2578 13

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curriculum and instruction english as a second language esl master s degree prepares teachers to work with english language learning students in u.s schools application requirements current teaching certification admission to k-state graduate school www.k-state.edu/grad/gsprospective/apply the master s degree program in curriculum and instruction with an emphasis in english as a second language esl is designed to prepare certified teachers to work with students who are english language learners in u.s schools the program will assist educators in addressing issues that are relevant and applicable to their classrooms and school sites students who apply for a master s degree in curriculum and instruction with the esl emphasis will use the 15 graduate credit hours obtained from the esl endorsement courses as their area of emphasis to complete the program students must complete 31­36 graduate credit hours of coursework including the 15 hours required for the esl emphasis for more information visit www.dce.k-state.edu/education/curriculum-instruction/masters/esl completion requirements 31­36 credit hours master s degrees dietetics master s degree preparation for working with cutting-edge information in food nutrition foodservice management and wellness to enhance dietetics practice application requirements bachelor s degree with 3.0 minimum gpa on last 60 credits admission to k-state graduate school www.k-state.edu/grad/gsprospective/apply upon completion of this 36-credit program in dietetics students will demonstrate application of cuttingedge information in food nutrition foodservice management and wellness to enhance dietetics practice students will also be able to think independently and critically to evaluate and apply new research concepts and theories that will advance the profession of dietetics students will understand public policy and current systems of health care delivery with particular reference to the role of the dietitian students will also be able to show evidence that they can advance the profession by contributing to evidence-based practice in dietetics to apply for the program students must be credentialed as a registered dietitian by the commission on dietetic registration cdr of the american dietetic association ada or must be registration-eligible students must have a 3.0 minimum gpa or a minimum of 3.0 on the last 60 credit hours of coursework this program is part of the great plains interactive distance education alliance for more information visit www.dce.k-state.edu/humanecology/dietetics/masters completion requirements 36 credit hours 14 kansas state university · division of continuing education

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educational leadership master s degree preparation for elementary and secondary education professionals to obtain state licensure for building supervisory roles application requirements bachelor s degree with 3.0 minimum gpa on last 60 credits acceptable miller analogies test score with teaching experience admission to k-state graduate school www.k-state.edu/grad/gsprospective/apply the program in educational leadership offers coursework leading to a master s degree and/or licensure for elementary and secondary educational leaders the faculty provide instruction consultation and scholarship that focus on defining and resolving problems of professional practice in a diverse and pluralistic society this program involves newly designed courses that take a broad view of leadership beyond the traditional training of school administrators the program is designed to meet individual professional goals that lead to district building and program-level licensure to complete the program students must complete 30-36 credit hours of coursework coursework is offered in a variety of delivery methods which involve some on-campus courses for more information visit www.dce.k-state.edu/education/leadership/administration master s degrees completion requirements 36 credit hours with 3.0 minimum gpa engineering master s degrees masters of science in chemical civil electrical mechanical software engineering operations research and engineering management application requirements bachelor s degree in engineering or related field with 3.0 minimum gpa on last 60 hours of courses taken may require specific undergraduate courses admission to k-state graduate school www.k-state.edu/grad/gsprospective/apply the college of engineering at k-state offers master s degrees through distance education in chemical civil electrical mechanical and software engineering operations research and engineering management the programs are designed for working professionals who have already obtained a bachelor s degree in an engineering or computer science field the engineering master s programs provide students with a strong skill base and prepare them for a wide range of career opportunities in various specialized areas of engineering to complete the program students must complete 30­33 credit hours of coursework with a minimum gpa of 3.0 no research or thesis is required for program completion however some degree programs require a visit to the k-state campus after all coursework is completed to conduct the final exam with the student s graduate committee for specific admission requirements and curriculum for each program visit www.dce.k-state.edu/engineering/masters completion requirements 30­33 credit hours with 3.0 minimum gpa distance education · www.distance.k-state.edu · 1-800-622-2ksu 2578 15

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