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Study at Park University
Park University was established in 1875. The main building is on the national register of historic places. It is a private institution offering higher education. There are over 40 campuses in more than 20 U.S. states that include three campuses in the Kansas City area and one campus center in Austin, Texas. The university consists of an 800 acre home campus and can accommodate more than 1,000 students.
Park University’s women’s soccer team finished as a runner up in the 1994 National Championship. The sports team’s official colors are canary and wine, and its nickname the Pirates.
Profile of Park UniversityThe campus of Park University is in Parkville, MO, which is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Park University include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree. Course TopicsThe school is known for its programs in business and management, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement. Park University SelectivityAdmission at Park University is selective, not open to all who apply. FacultyThe school has a tenure system for senior faculty. Student EnrollmentIn 2007, Park University had 13,259 students enrolled (5,917 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older. Student LifePark University offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Independent Midwest Region and Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference. The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
Park University Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors |
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| Business and Management | 1,610 | business management, human resources, MIS, accounting and management, marketing, financial management, logistics, accounting, ... | | Therapy and Counseling | 460 | social psychology, psychology | | Security and Law Enforcement | 252 | criminal justice and administration, fire services administration | | Computer Science and Engineering | 108 | computer and info science, computer science | | Education and Teaching | 92 | education, elementary school teaching, teacher education, education courses, early childhood education, educational administration, special ed, art education | | Family and Social Work | 60 | social service professions, public administration, social work, community organization, human services | | Medical Adminstration | 49 | health care facilities management, medical records admin, health care administration | | Liberal Arts | 38 | history, English, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, geography, political science, Spanish language, economics, ... | | Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 37 | registered nursing | | Design | 14 | interior design, graphic design | | Science | 14 | biology, chemistry, physics, biological and physical sciences | | Media | 14 | communication studies | | Engineering | 8 | various engineering courses | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 6 | athletic trainer, nutrition sciences | | Music | 5 | music performance | | office and Administration | 2 | office management | | Law | 1 | legal studies | | Construction Trades | 1 | building inspection and management | | Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts | | Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama, acting | | Art Studies | 0 | art studies | | Mathematics | 0 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics | | Transportation | 0 | aviation operations | | Agricultural Science and Management | 0 | agricultural management |
Contact: Park University Park University
8700 NW River Park Dr
Parkville, MO 64152-3795
General Phone: (816) 741-2000
http://www.park.edu
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