Eastern Kentucky University
Also referred to as: Eastern ,EKU
Main Campus:
521 Lancaster Ave
Richmond, KY 40475-3102
859-622-1000
About Eastern Kentucky University
Founded in 1874, Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) is an undergraduate and graduate teaching and research institution located in Richmond, Kentucky. The university has 5 college in arts and sciences, business and technology, health sciences, education, and justice and safety. EKU offers 168 degree programs at the associate's, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.
Distance Learning Enrollment: 4,500 students Financial Aid For Online Students: Yes Average Cost Per Online Course: N/A
Distance learning students have access toAcademic Advising, Bookstore, Campus Computer Network, Career Placement Assistance, E-Mail Services, Library Services, Tutoring
Sector: Public- 4-year or above Religious Affiliation:None HBCU:No Highest Degree Offered: Master's Academic Calendar:Semester Accredited By: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Distance Learning Web Site: http://www.eku.edu/onlinelearning/
Web Site: http://www.eku.edu
Financial Aid Site: N/A
Online Learning Programs at Eastern Kentucky University
During 2007-08, more than 600 courses were delivered online by EKU. EKU offers a variety of distance education programs. For example, the school offers more than 60 academic Interactive TV (ITV) courses each semester. A statewide network uses compressed video or two-way videoconferencing to link Kentucky's eight state universities, local community colleges, EKU regional campuses and centers, public schools, and state agencies. This technology is used for noncredit courses, other trainings, and workforce education. The school also offers internet courses for on-campus and off-campus students.
What's Unique at Eastern Kentucky University
EKU has a number of noteworthy alumni, including: Eula Bingham, well-known occupational health scientist; John "Bam" Carney, educator/coach and member of the Kentucky House of Representatives; Sam Champion, weather editor/anchor for Good Morning America and ABC News; Tom Colbert, the first African-American Oklahoma Supreme Court Justice; Jason Epperson, finalist on the Fox reality show On the Lot; and Tony Cruise, host of a morning show on WHAS radio in Louisville.
