Sullivan University
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Highlights
- Career-oriented higher education for more than 45 years
- Largest private college or university in the state of Kentucky
- Online degrees available through Sullivan University Global e-Learning
- Lifetime employment assistance
- Year-round classes enable accelerated programs
- Alumni can keep current by retaking (or auditing) courses for free
- Accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
About the School
Founded in 1962 as Sullivan Business College, Sullivan University is now the biggest private college or university in the state of Kentucky. Across its campuses Sullivan provides a wide variety of diplomas and certificates as well as graduate and undergraduate degrees. The university also offers online degree programs. The school reports that their career-oriented curriculums are regularly updated to keep up with the demands of industries. In addition, the curriculums emphasize computer literacy.
Academic Programs
Sullivan University's many degree, diploma, and certificate programs are organized into the following colleges, schools, and departments:
- School of Accountancy
- College of Business
- College of Technology
- Department of Early Childhood Education
- Graduate School Programs
- Institute for Legal Studies
- Microsoft IT Academy
- National Center for Hospitality Studies
- College of Pharmacy
- School of Justice and Public Safety Administration
- Master of Business Administration – Offers specializations in management information systems, dispute resolutions and other topics. The program emphasizes creative problem solving as well as communication and critical thinking skills.
- Accounting – Covers business and accounting practices, tax regulations, and financial management. The programs are designed to ready students for entering into areas such as business accounting and auditing, government accounting, and bookkeeping.
- Logistics and Distribution – Readies students for entry into the logistics and supply chain management fields. Studies cover topics associated with planning and coordinating worldwide delivery of product and services. Example career paths for graduates include transportation agencies, dispatch and distribution, and import and export management.
- Information Technology – Provides training in programming, logic and design and includes a solid technical foundation. Graduates are prepared for careers in IT departments, web design and development and help desk support.
- Culinary Arts – Offers a thorough review of food preparation, inventory control, purchasing and creative cooking methods.
- School of Office Technology – Offers training in business software applications and analytical skills. Graduates are prepared to work in medical and law offices, and a variety of industries and government agencies.
- Early Childhood Education – Provides the skills required to operate a child care facility or to become a professional nanny. The curriculum provides a solid foundation regarding infant and child care skills and childhood development. An externship is included in the program.
- Professional Catering – Provides a thorough understanding of the catering industry, including food preparation and creating a catering business. Hands-on learning is provided on and off campus through the school's professional catering company. Externships are also available with other professional catering businesses.
- Pharmacy Technician – Structured to be completed in less than a year, this program is designed to ready students for careers as Professional Pharmacy Technicians working in areas such as retail pharmacy, hospitals, clinics, and assisted living facilities. Covers topics such as medical terminology, pharmaceutical calculations, record keeping, law, ethics, and medication names, actions, users, and doses.
- The university offers day, evening and weekend classes
- Students have the opportunity to take online courses and earn online degrees
- Classes are provided on a year-round basis, allowing for accelerated completion of programs
- Studies for majors typically focus first on career related education and then follow with general education and advanced topics during the final sections of a degree program
- Fridays are utilized for additional lab time or to receive assistance from instructors
The school offers short-term programs that can aid in gaining employment quickly and serve as a foundation for more advanced degrees. For instance, a student might first earn a diploma in as little as nine months, using it to help get a new job. The diploma studies can be starting point for an associate's degree, and then a bachelor's degree might be earned via evening and weekend studies. An MBA following the bachelor's is another option.
Below are overviews for several of the university's programs areas:
Learning Options
Faculty
The instructors have the appropriate academic credentials and real-world experience.
Student Life
Sullivan University offers lifetime employment assistants to graduates. Alumni also have the opportunity to audit, review or retake any course they previously completed with no additional fee. The school provides the students with an extensive library, school organizations and special events.
Admissions and Financial Aid
To be accepted to Sullivan University, students are required to have a high school diploma or a GED credential. All the applicants must take the New Student Assessment test which can be taken online or at the campus.
For funding school costs, the university offers personalized financial aid plans. Grants, scholarships, loans and veteran's benefits are available to qualified students. The school also notes that there are opportunities only for military personnel, including fully paid tuition up to a defined limit.
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