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Division of Continuing Education

Staying on Track with K-State’s Division of
Continuing Education
Continuing education can often bring to mind the idea of nontraditional students—single parents or people returning with a need for increased knowledge and expertise. But the educational opportunities provided through K-State’s Division of Continuing Education (DCE) can be a way for students to continue their studies no matter what their situation.

While K-State’s distance programs are ideal for nontraditional students, they give traditional students options as well. With a wide range of online curricula and an entire catalog of Intersession and Evening College courses, students are able to expand their options of getting a degree completed.

Mickenzie Brecht is a prime example. A native of Oklahoma City and a senior in marketing, Brecht was offered an internship with the National Multiple Sclerosis Society Mid America Chapter in Kansas City, Kan., during summer 2008. It was an opportunity she couldn’t pass up. Unfortunately, it threw a wrench into her plans to graduate in May 2009.

“I wanted to graduate with a minor in communications but still graduate in May,” Brecht said.

So Brecht enrolled in K-State distance education courses for the summer. During the day, she worked to promote the Bike MS event, writing and sending press releases. During the evenings and weekends she studied online.

“We were able to talk about the lectures and upcoming exams. It was really interesting to chat online with other students and discuss ideas,” Brecht said. “I think distance learning is a great opportunity as long as you’re willing to push yourself.”

Jason Whitus, an active duty military officer, makes use of K-State’s many educational options to help him in his military career path. Originally from Knoxville, Tenn., Whitus is majoring in criminology and is on track to graduate in December 2009. In summer 2008 his schedule included an Intersession topics course in history. The three-credit-hour course, which spanned just three weeks, met on Monday through Thursday for four hours a day. The learning rate was fairly intense, but it was a great way to fit an extra course between semesters.

“DCE creates a lot of opportunities and continuity in your education. You can stay on track with what your ultimate goals are, no matter where you go,” Whitus said.

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