McPHERSON, Kan. — Students at McPherson College will now have the opportunity to begin working toward master’s degrees in two health care fields through a new partnership with Kansas State University.
The agreement allows eligible McPherson College undergraduates to take graduate-level courses at K-State that can count toward both their bachelor’s degree at McPherson College and a master’s degree in either Kinesiology or Public Health at K-State.
“With the growing demand for healthcare professionals with graduate credentials in both of these fields, students who take advantage of this agreement will be well-positioned for today’s health care job market,” said Aaron Meis, executive vice president.
Eligible students may apply to the program before the end of their junior year. Once accepted, they can take up to nine hours of approved graduate-level courses in kinesiology or public health as non-degree-seeking graduate students, starting in the summer between their junior and senior years. At graduation, students can formally apply for admission to the K-State master’s programs.
“This partnership exemplifies our land-grant mission and Next Gen K-State vision by expanding access to advanced education for Kansas students,” said Margaret Mohr-Schroeder, vice provost for academic affairs at K-State. “By creating a seamless pathway, we are addressing critical workforce needs in healthcare while providing students with an unparalleled opportunity to accelerate their careers and serve communities across the state.”
Details about the program are at https://www.mcpherson.edu/programs/health-science/ksu-graduate-courses/.
