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Programs offered through the Fort Hays State University Virtual College received two No. 1 recognitions in May along with numerous other rankings from various agencies as among the best and most affordable online programs offered by U.S. colleges and universities.<\/p>\n
CollegeChoice.net<\/strong> The 30-credit-hour-program includes courses such as research methods in informatics, Web scripting languages, law of cyberspace, interactive systems design, foundations of information system security and capstone in informatics.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Master of Professional Studies degree is a multi-disciplinary master’s degree designed to meet emerging workforce development needs,\u201d says the FHSU website.<\/p>\n To view this ranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2kVObM0<\/a>.<\/p>\n CollegeFactual.com<\/strong> More than 40 degrees at the associate, bachelor\u2019s and master\u2019s levels are available through the Virtual College. All online degree programs are fully accredited, affordable, and utilize the latest in learning technology.<\/p>\n \u201cWhether you want a degree, professional certification, or simply the pleasure of exploring a new subject, we’re ready to help you. We offer a comprehensive menu of online student services including tutoring, personal advising and other support services to help ensure your success,\u201d says the FHSU website.<\/p>\n To view this ranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2JmtkMF<\/a>.<\/p>\n CollegeChoice.net<\/strong> Through the Virtual College, FHSU offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in organizational leadership. Both degrees require 124 credit hours and core leadership courses including introduction to leadership concepts, advanced leadership behaviors, principles of civic leadership, leadership and personal development and leadership and team dynamics.<\/p>\n \u201cThe innovative curriculum focuses on the study of leadership in the context of the modern organization,\u201d says the FHSU website. \u201cStandard classroom practices do not apply here. Whether in the classroom or in the field, students will constantly be challenged to adapt and overcome.\u201d<\/p>\n To view this ranking, https:\/\/bit.ly\/2sPDfU1<\/a>.<\/p>\n No. 5, Most Affordable Online Organizational Leadership Degrees<\/strong> The website also noted the FHSU Voss Advanced Leadership Undergraduate Experience, a year-long curricular and co-curricular experience for upper-division students looking to further challenge themselves in areas of leadership.<\/p>\n To view this ranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2JoR9Dx<\/a>.<\/p>\n CollegeFactual.com<\/strong> FHSU prides itself on its dedication to all students, including non-traditional students. FHSU offers a number of student resources, including academic advising services, testing services, and support and tutoring services.<\/p>\n To view this ranking visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2sDK5MP<\/a> and sign up for a free account.<\/p>\n BestColleges.com<\/strong> \u201cWhether you choose the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science major in organizational leadership, this 45-credit hour interdisciplinary degree program has been designed to make students as unique as its name,\u201d says the FHSU website.<\/p>\n To view this ranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2sNgXCk<\/a>.<\/p>\n BestValueSchools.org<\/strong> \u201cFort Hays offers programs that are specifically designed for adult learners in over 40 majors and disciplines,\u201d said BestValueSchools. \u201cSome of the best degrees offered by Fort Hays State included business teacher licensure, marketing and tourism and hospitality management.\u201d<\/p>\n To view this ranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2rr9pUV<\/a>.<\/p>\n ComputerScienceDegreeHub.com<\/strong> FHSU offers a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Science in information networking telecommunications with a concentration in Web and mobile application development. Both programs are 124 credit-hours and include courses such as introduction to Web development, interactive systems design, Web scripting languages, law of cyberspace and introduction to Web-enabled databases.<\/p>\n \u201cBuilt on the concept of media convergence, our program teaches electronic media as well as Web tools, software, scripting languages and databases,\u201d says the FHSU website.<\/p>\n To view this ranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2HsnkjG<\/a>.<\/p>\n GreatValueColleges.net<\/strong> The Virtual College offers the Master of Science in Nursing in an administration track and in an education track. Both programs require 36 credit-hours. Courses for both include statistics for health professionals, developing nursing theories, informatics in health care systems and research in nursing.<\/p>\n FHSU is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and the graduate nursing programs are accredited by the Committee on Collegiate Nursing Education.<\/p>\n To view this ranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2JGlOzI<\/a>.<\/p>\n No. 5, Top 15 Least Expensive Master\u2019s Degrees in Nursing Online <\/strong> In addition to the Master of Science in Nursing in administration or education tracks, FHSU also offers an online Doctorate of Nursing Practice degree with BSN to DNP and MSN to DNP options.<\/p>\n To view this ranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2sSczSq<\/a>.<\/p>\n NonprofitCollegesOnline.com<\/strong> The department offers a variety of master\u2019s programs entirely online, including education, educational administration, special education, special education-gifted, higher education student affairs and instructional technology. Two Educational Specialist programs are also available online: education administration and education leadership.<\/p>\n Additionally, the department offers two hybrid programs, which combine online and on-campus course work: counseling-school and school psychology.<\/p>\n To view this ranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2xVoODx<\/a>.<\/p>\n OnlineMBA.com<\/strong> In addition to the general MBA option, students of the 34-credit-hour program can choose from 11 concentrations available completely online, including digital marketing, finance, health care management, information assurance, international business, leadership studies, management information systems, and tourism and hospitality management.<\/p>\n
\nNo. 1, Most Affordable Online Master\u2019s in Web Design Degrees<\/strong>
\nFHSU\u2019s Master of Professional Studies in Web development was named the No. 1 Web development graduate program in the nation by College Choice.<\/p>\n
\nNo. 1, Best Colleges for Non-Traditional Students in Kansas<\/strong>
\nFHSU topped CollegeFactual\u2019s list of the best colleges in Kansas for non-traditional students.<\/p>\n
\nIn addition to the No. 1 ranking, CollegeChoice also recognized FHSU\u2019s organizational leadership program for its quality and affordability.
\nNo. 3, Best Organizational Leadership Degrees<\/strong>
\nFHSU earned a top spot on CollegeChoice\u2019s list for its organizational leadership program.<\/p>\n
\nCollegeChoice recognized FHSU\u2019s organizational leadership program not only for its quality, but also for its affordability.<\/p>\n
\nNo. 31, Best Colleges for Non-Traditional Students<\/strong>
\nCollegeFactual also ranked FHSU among the top 50 colleges in the country for non-traditional students.<\/p>\n
\nNo. 4, Best Online Bachelor\u2019s in Organizational Leadership<\/strong>
\nFHSU\u2019s organizational leadership program received another ranking in May based on graduation rate, accreditation, and affordability.<\/p>\n
\nNo. 23, The Best Value Schools of 2018<\/strong>
\nFHSU earned a spot on BestValueSchools list of the best value colleges and universities for 2018 based on tuition and enrollment rates.<\/p>\n
\nNo. 2, Top Five Most Affordable Bachelor\u2019s in Web Design Degrees Online 2018 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>
\nQuality and affordability earned FHSU a top spot on ComputerScienceDegreeHub\u2019s list of the most affordable online Web design degrees.<\/p>\n
\nNo. 4, Top 30 Great Value Colleges for a Master of Science in Nursing Online 2018<\/strong>
\nFHSU was named the No. 4 great value online nursing program for students seeking a master\u2019s degree.<\/p>\n
\nFHSU\u2019s Master of Science in Nursing program also earned a spot on GreatValueCollege\u2019s list of the top 15 most affordable Master\u2019s in nursing programs in the nation.<\/p>\n
\nNo. 2, Best Online Master\u2019s in Education Programs: Students before Profit Awards 2018<\/strong>
\nFHSU\u2019s Department of Advanced Education Programs earned the No. 2 spot on NonprofitCollegesOnline\u2019s list due to its quality, affordability, and diverse variety of degree options.<\/p>\n
\nNo. 7, The 10 Most Affordable Online MBA Programs<\/strong>
\nOnlineMBA named FHSU among the 10 most affordable Master of Business Administration programs in the nation.<\/p>\n