{"id":45895,"date":"2019-06-12T11:47:45","date_gmt":"2019-06-12T16:47:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=45895"},"modified":"2019-06-12T11:47:50","modified_gmt":"2019-06-12T16:47:50","slug":"fhsu-earns-7-national-top-10-rankings-in-may","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tigermedianet.com\/?p=45895","title":{"rendered":"FHSU earns 7 national top-10 rankings in May"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By UNIVERSITY RELATIONS<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Degree programs offered by Fort Hays State University through its FHSU Virtual College received seven top-10 national recognitions along with several other rankings in May for being among the best and most affordable programs offered by U.S. colleges and universities.

OnlineMasters.com gave the Virtual College 14 national rankings in 2019 for various degree programs. The Virtual College was just one of a few schools that earned multiple \u201cbest\u201d rankings for 2019 awards.

OnlineMasters bases its rankings on academic quality (graduation rate, retention rate, enrollment rate and number of graduates); the number of online programs offered; faculty credentials; graduation reputation (polling and surveying current students and alumni); quality of instructor accessibility and responsiveness; student services and technology; and affordability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBecause we\nbelieve education is the first step to achieving big dreams, we\u2019ve created\nproprietary research and data-analysis methods to find the premier online\nmasters programs,\u201d according to Online Master\u2019s website. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

OnlineMasters.com<\/strong>\n
\nNo. 1, Best\nOnline Masters in Web Development Programs<\/strong>
\nOnlineMasters.com\ngave FHSU\u2019s online Web development program the best value award for\naffordability, course selection and flexibility for distance learners.
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\n\u201cFHSU\u2019s program\nis fully accredited and uses the latest in Web development technologies to\ndeliver exceptional online education to students looking to enter the field of\napplication development, Web design and database development,\u201d says\nOnlineMasters.com.
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\nTo view this\nranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2t6VSU2<\/a>.
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\nNo. 4, The\nBest Online MBA in Healthcare Management Programs<\/strong>
\nHealthcare\nmanagement has been one of the most popular specializations for MBA students in\nthe last several years. \u201cThis is a thriving field and positions are expected to\ngrow by 17 percent within the next six years,\u201d says OnlineMasters.com.
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\n\u201cIf you are\ndevoted to healthcare and want to advance your career into management, an MBA\nmay be a perfect fit.\u201d
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\nTo view this\nranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2WFkoNi<\/a>.
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\nNo. 5, The\nBest Online Master\u2019s in Art and Art History Programs<\/strong>
\nWithin this\nranking, FHSU\u2019s online master\u2019s in art and art history received the best\nindividualized education award from OnlineMasters.com.
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\n\u201cFHSU believes in\nworking closely with students to give them the most support and the best\nexperience possible in the master\u2019s in art and art history program,\u201d says\nOnlineMasters.com. \u201cStudents collaborate with advising faculty not only to\nmodify their degree but also to get insight and help on research projects and\nmore.\u201d
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\nTo view this\nranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2ZfquR1<\/a>.
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\nNo. 6, The\nBest Online MBA in Finance Degree Programs<\/strong>
\nIn addition to\nthe No. 6 overall ranking in this category, FHSU\u2019s online Master of Business\nAdministration in finance earned the most value award for its affordability,\nflexibility and small class size.
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\n\u201cThe Master of\nBusiness Administration program at FHSU offers a competitive, flexible core\ncurriculum that supports the most important pillars and best practices of\nbusiness,\u201d according the FHSU\u2019s website. \u201cOur best practice is working on\ntransforming you into the business leader you aspire to become.\u201d
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\nTo view this\nranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2KzY0xs<\/a>.
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\nNo. 6, The\nBest Online Master\u2019s in Digital Marketing Programs<\/strong>
\nRated \u201cbest for\ntransfer students\u201d for its credit transfer program, OnlineMasters ranked this\nprogram No. 6 overall.
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\n\u201cQualified\nstudents can transfer up to nine credit hours into this 34-credit digital\nmarketing program, helping them to focus more on the necessary courses for\nearly graduation,\u201d says OnlineMasters.com.
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\nTo view this\nranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2swxNWc<\/a>.
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\nNo. 8, The\nBest Online MBA in Information Systems Management Programs<\/strong>
\nOnlineMasters.com\ngave FHSU\u2019s online MBA in information systems management programs the \u201cmost\nunique\u201d award for addressing topics rarely covered, such as the law of\ncyberspace.
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\n\u201cFHSU students\nreceive a comprehensive overview of information systems design and development,\nincreasing their knowledge to advance their careers in the field,\u201d says\nOnlineMasters.
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\nTo view this\nranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2R1Vils<\/a>.
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\nNo. 11, The\nBest Online Master\u2019s in Higher Education Programs<\/strong>
\nThe \u201cbest\nexperiential learning\u201d award was received by FHSU\u2019s online MBA in higher\neducation programs.
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\n\u201cStudents\ndiscover learning experiences through real-world application and use those\nskills to succeed as administrators, recruiters, directors and more in their\ncareers,\u201d says OnlineMasters.
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\nTo view this\nranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2qmbuBo<\/a>.
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\nNo. 13, The\nBest Online Master\u2019s in Criminal Justice Programs<\/strong>
\nStudents in\nFHSU\u2019s online MBA in criminal justice programs benefit from a flexible online\nformat that allows them to earn their masters\u2019 in criminal justice degrees\nwhile meeting their career and family obligations. In addition to the overall\nranking, FHSU criminal justice programs were given the \u201cmost flexible\u201d award.\n
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\n\u201cWe challenge\nstudents to learn the theory behind criminal justice practices that must adapt\nto rapidly accelerating change \u2013 at the local, state, national and global\nlevel,\u201d says FHSU\u2019s website. \u201cThe Department of Criminal Justice at FHSU will\nprepare you for a rewarding career in law enforcement, corrections or the legal\nsystem.\u201d
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\nTo view this\nranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2<\/a>I6rYas.
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\nNo. 14, The\nBest Online Master\u2019s in Sports Management Programs<\/strong>
\n\u201cStudents who\ngraduate from the master\u2019s in sports management degree program at FHSU advance\ntheir careers and become leaders as corporate partnership managers for sports\norganizations,\u201d according to OnlineMasters.
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\nOnlineMasters\ngave these programs the \u201cbest for corporate partnerships managers\u201d award\nbecause students will learn critical skills to oversee relations and develop\nagreements with corporate partners.
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\nTo view this\nranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2ATCjmR<\/a>.
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\nNo. 15, The\nBest Online MBA in Human Resources Programs<\/strong>
\nThe \u201cbest in\nmanagement training\u201d award was given to FHSU\u2019s MBA in human resources\nmanagement program for its numerous courses in management theory and practice,\ngiving students all the required skills to succeed as managers.
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\n\u201cStudents who\nwant to excel in human resources management should consider FHSU\u2019s MBA in HR\nmanagement program,\u201d says OnlineMasters.
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\nTo view this\nranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2S<\/a>IVhGe.
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\nNo. 20, The\nBest Online Master\u2019s in Online Teaching Programs<\/strong>
\n\u201cFort Hays State\nUniversity\u2019s faculty delivers a quality education to its distance learners and\ncaters to their personal development needs,\u201d says OnlineMasters.
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\nEarning the \u201cbest\nfaculty\u201d award from OnlineMasters, the site says, \u201cmany of the faculty members\nare Google for Education Certified Trainers and assist their students on the\npath to a brighter career in online teaching.\u201d
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\nTo view this\nranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2UEJneu<\/a>.
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\nNo. 22, Most\nAffordable Online Master\u2019s Programs<\/strong>
\n\u201cWith more than\n20 combined online and hybrid graduate degree programs available, FHSU provides\na quality education at affordable tuition rates for distance learners,\u201d says\nOnlineMasters.
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\n\u201cFrom an MBA in\ninternational business to a master\u2019s in school psychology, graduate students\nreceive low costs per credit to further their education for career\nadvancement.\u201d
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\nTo view this\nranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2Ww7TU5<\/a>.
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\nNo. 24, The\nBest Online MBA in International Business Programs<\/strong>
\nStudents in FHSU\u2019s\nonline MBA in international business programs not only benefit from a focused\ncurriculum, but they also benefit from exceptional career services, according\nto OnlineMasters. FHSU\u2019s programs also won the ranking\u2019s \u201cbest career support\u201d\naward.
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\n\u201cWhether it\u2019s\nreceiving resume assistance, interview practice or help finding information on\nemployers, the faculty members assist students every step of the way on the\nroad to career advancement.\u201d
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\nTo view this\nranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2Nf9V3b<\/a>.
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\nNo. 24, The\nBest Online Master\u2019s in Education Programs<\/strong>
\nFHSU\u2019s online\nMaster\u2019s in Education Programs received this top ranking based on\naffordability.
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\n\u201cStudents who\nwant to save costs but still want to earn a highly respected master\u2019s degree in\neducation should consider FHSU,\u201d says OnlineMasters.
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\nTo view this\nranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2SDDcqn<\/a>.
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\nOnlineSchoolsReport.com<\/strong>\n
\nNo. 6, 35 Best\nOnline Bachelor\u2019s Degrees in Criminal Justice<\/strong>        
\nOnlineSchoolsReport.com\nbases its rankings on program quality, earnings potential, student\nsatisfaction, online presence, affordability, acceptance and retention.
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\n\u201cOur criminal\njustice program is multidisciplinary; faculty merge knowledge and experience\nfrom sociology, political science, psychology and law with experiential\nlearning in the field,\u201d says FHSU\u2019s website.
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\n\u201cGraduates from\nour program stand out in the fields of criminal justice research, law\nenforcement, courts, corrections and private enterprise.\u201d
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\nTo view this\nranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2MeRte6<\/a>.
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\nBestColleges.com<\/strong>\n
\nNo. 13, The\nBest Online Bachelor\u2019s in General Studies Programs<\/strong>
\nBestColleges.com\nranked FHSU\u2019s online bachelor\u2019s in general studies programs for their flexible\nscheduling and customizable curriculum.
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\n\u201cThe College of\nArts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at FHSU offers a Bachelor of General\nStudents through a diverse, supportive liberal arts program,\u201d says FHSU\u2019s\nwebsite. \u201cIt is a degree-completion option for students who have well-defined\ncareer objectives and do not require a course-specific or career-specific\ndegree.\u201d
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\nTo view this\nranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2<\/a>IgrNbR.
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\nOnlineColleges.com<\/strong>\n
\nNo. 16, 20\nBest Online Colleges for Adults Going back to School in 2019-2020<\/strong>
\nOnlineColleges.com\nbases its rankings on accreditation, affordability, online growth,\naccessibility, online resources, multiple campuses and student satisfaction.\n
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\n\u201cAn institution\ndedicated to innovation,\u201d FHSU has developed its Virtual College to support\ndozens of degree programs and over 100 specializations,\u201d says OnlineColleges.\n
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\nTo view this\nranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2Qvb5ZC<\/a>.
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\nTheBestSchools.org<\/strong>\n
\nLeader of\nOnline Education<\/strong>
\nTheBestSchools.org\nrecognized FHSU\u2019s Virtual College as a Leader of Online Education in the areas\nof business and management, computers and technology, education and teaching\nand liberal arts and humanities for having several ranking online programs.\n
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\nCriteria include\nacademic excellence, strength of faculty scholarship, reputation, available\nfinancial aid, the range of degree programs available, and the strength of\nonline instruction methodology. \n\nTo view this ranking, visit https:\/\/bit.ly\/2XaBJd2<\/a>.

About the FHSU\nVirtual College<\/strong>
\nEducation at distance from Fort Hays State began\nin 1911 when faculty voted to offer courses free by mail so that one-room\nschool teachers across western Kansas could afford to gain the continuing\neducation required to teach. The distance education department created then\nevolved continuously with changing technology and culture until, in 1997, the\nDepartment of Continuing Education and Instructional Technology became the FHSU\nVirtual College. \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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