SAN
MARCOS, Texas, June 27,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Texas State
University (TXST) announced a partnership with Risepoint to
expand its online undergraduate and graduate degree program
offerings. Risepoint will support Texas State
University in offering 19 online programs focused on working
adult learners looking to further their education and advance their
careers.
As higher education continues to evolve, TXST is committed to
embracing accessibility and flexibility in its degree programs.
Risepoint, a leading education technology company, will support
TXST in bringing its high-quality programs to an online format.
This partnership will remove potential barriers non-traditional
students face and expand online access to empower more learners to
earn their degrees.
These flexible online programs will offer students the ability
to earn a degree while balancing other life commitments such as
work and family. The following programs will be offered starting in
Fall 2024:
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Bachelor of General Studies, Major in Integrated Studies
- Bachelor of Public Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management
- Bachelor of Science in Public Health
- Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
- Master of Health Information Management
- Master of Healthcare Administration, Executive Track
- Master of Long-term Care Administration
- Master of Science in Construction Management
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Executive
Concentration
- Master of Science in Engineering Management, Concentration in
Industrial Management
- Master of Science in Engineering Management, Concentration in
Manufacturing
- Master of Science in Public Health Education and Promotion
- Master of Science in Public Health Education and Promotion
Concentration in Health Equity
- Master of Science in Respiratory Care, Clinical Specialist
Concentration
- Master of Science Major in Exercise Science, Sport Coaching
Concentration
"Texas State is excited to embark on
this new chapter to offer online programs to students looking for
an alternative to traditional classroom learning," said Dr. Thilla
Sivakumaran, vice president of Texas State Global. "This
partnership will allow us to expand access to our impactful
programs and allow students to earn a degree at their own
pace."
Fernando Bleichmar, CEO of
Risepoint, noted that Texas State has
been offering high-quality education for 125 years and said his
company is excited to support bringing online access to the
university's trusted degree programs. "We are honored to partner
with them and look forward to seeing the impact these
workforce-relevant programs have within their communities," he
said.
The first cycle of courses begins on August 26, 2024, with an application deadline of
August 12, 2024. For more information
or to apply for these programs, please visit
https://online.txst.edu/.
About Texas State
University
Founded in 1899, Texas State University is among the largest
universities in Texas with an
enrollment of more than 38,000 students on campuses in San Marcos and Round Rock. Texas State's 230,000-plus alumni are a powerful
force in serving the economic workforce needs of Texas and throughout the world.
About Risepoint
Risepoint (formerly Academic
Partnerships) is an education technology company that provides
world-class support and trusted expertise to more than 125
universities and colleges. We primarily work with regional
universities, helping them develop and grow their high-ROI,
workforce-focused online degree programs in critical areas such as
nursing, teaching, business, and public service. Risepoint is
dedicated to increasing access to affordable education so that more
students, especially working adults, can improve their careers and
meet employer and community needs. Learn more at
www.risepoint.com.
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