LeTourneau University Highlights
- Founded over 60 years ago
- Consistently ranked by U.S. News and World Reports as one of "America's Best Colleges"
- Offers accelerated online courses
- Offers a blend of on-campus and online learning for adult education
- The university reports over 92% graduate placement rate
- Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
About LeTourneau University
LeTourneau University was established in 1946 as LeTourneau Technical Institute. Its founder, R.G. LeTourneau, was a renowned inventor of earthmoving equipment. The school was established with the mission of educating returning veterans of WWII.
The university is an interdenominational Christian University that provides undergraduate degrees in technology, education, engineering, sciences, liberal arts and aeronautical sciences. Graduate degree programs in business are also offered. In addition, the university includes the LeTourneau Education for Adult Professionals which offers classes during the evenings and weekends. The school's collection of online programs are taught at a faster pace than traditional courses.
LeTourneau University Academic Programs
LeTourneau is organized around these schools:
- Arts and Sciences
- Aeronautical Science
- Business
- Education and Kinesiology
- Engineering and Engineering Technology
- Graduate and Professional Studies
Below are summaries for several of the degree programs being featured by LeTourneau:
- Associate in Interdisciplinary Studies – Offers a well-rounded general education. The program can set the stage for business, psychology and education degrees.
- Bachelor in Business Degree – The program emphasizes the areas of accounting, finance and economics that effect the costs and profitability of a company. A comprehensive review of preparing short-term and long-term business plans is also included. Christian based leadership is also studied. Specializations are offered in Business Administration and Business Management.
- Bachelor in Psychology Degree – Reviews subjects such as personality theory, social psychology and theories and techniques of counseling. Human growth & development as well as experimental research and design are also examined.
- Master in Business Administration – Offers specializations in the fields of finance, international business, human resource management, marketing and management.
- Master in Education – Designed for educators seeking to enhance their teaching and leadership capabilities. Specializations are offered in teaching and learning, curriculum and instruction and educational administration.
- Post-Baccalaureate Accelerated Certification for Teacher – Offers certification in Texas for those with a bachelor's degree in a subject other than education. Graduates of the program have the opportunity to become certified as an elementary, middle or secondary school teacher in Texas.
Learning at Le Tourneau University Online
- Le Tourneau Education for Adult Professionals courses are completed in six to eight weeks
- The adult education programs combine on-campus with online learning
- The school offers on-campus courses
Faculty
The experienced professional instructors are able to provide one-on-one assistance due to the small class sizes.
Student Life
The university is national with students from all 50 states, over 20 countries, and over 45 different denominational groups. The school features over 40 student clubs and organizations. A large number of campus events and student activities are run throughout the academic year.
Graduates are provided with career placement services. The online students are offered a variety of learning and support tools. In addition, the online students have the opportunity to help each other.
Admissions and Financial Aid
LeTourneau admissions representatives are available to assist students with completing the admissions process and with putting together a financial aid package.
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