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General Information
| Name of Institution: | Southwest University |
| Address: | 2200 Veterans Memorial Blvd. Kenner, LA 70062 |
| Phone: | 1.800.433.5923 1.504.468.2900 |
| Fax: | 1.504.468.3213 |
| E-mail: | southwest@southwest.edu |
| Web: | http://www.southwest.edu |
| Founded: | February 1982 |
| First Accredited: | 2004 |
| Next Scheduled Review: | 2013 |
| President: | Grayce Lee |
Accreditation and Agency Contact Information
| The Accrediting Commission of the | |
| Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) | |
| 1601 18th Street, NW, Suite 2 | |
| http://www.detc.org |
DETC has been recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education since 1959 and by Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and its predecessor organizations since 1973.
State License and Contact Information
Registered and Licensed by the Board of Regents, State of Louisiana
Licensed by the Board of Regents, State of Louisiana, 1994 through 2013
Board of Regents
State of Louisiana
P.O. Box 3677
Baton Rouge, LA 70821-3677
www.regents.la.gov
Dr. Larry Tremblay
Nancy Beall
E-mail: nancy.beall@la.gov
Phone: 225.342.4253
Participation in Funding Programs
Southwest University does participate in Benefit Funding Programs.
Department of Defense (DoD) Tuition Assistance (TA) approved
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES)
(TA approved) http://www.dantes.doded.mil
GoArmyEd http://www.goarmyed.com
Veterans’ Education Benefits (VA approved) http://gibill.va.gov
MyCAA https://aiportal.acc.mil/mycaa
Southwest University does not participate in Title IV, and/or any Federal Loan Programs.
On an average, three of five Southwest University students receive tuition-based benefits / financial assistance from the Federal Government which include Department of Defense (DoD) and the Department of Veterans Affairs.
Southwest University offers interest-free tuition payment plans.
Mission and Objectives
Mission Statement
Southwest University’s Mission is to encourage the acquisition of skills, to enhance professional practices, and to provide quality education through distance learning. The University is committed to academic excellence and to the educational welfare of its students, and
To offer programs that will motivate each student to develop intellectually and professionally and become more effective within the community and responsive to a rapidly changing world.
The University is committed to academic integrity and respect for the individual.
Objectives
To provide students with a curriculum that includes theories and practices, that are conducive to the working environment and meet the objectives appropriate to their degree program.
To provide distinguished faculty who strive to enrich the lives of students, ensure their success, and increase the contributions they can make to others and society.
To provide administrative support and personal caring service.
Special Focus
Southwest University provides distinguished faculty to work with students in Associates, Bachelors, Masters and Certificate Programs. Personalized caring service continues to be our hallmark. Open enrollment, affordable tuition and interest free payments have been and continue to be beneficial to students throughout the past thirty years.
Most Southwest University students are referred by other Southwest students and graduates. The University is committed to the success of each student.
Student Demographic Profile
Adult learners studying to earn Associate, Bachelor and/or Masters Degrees:
| U.S. Students | 95% |
| International Students | 5% |
| Some prior college or earned degree | 99% |
| Employed | 100% |
Programs and Tuition
Tuition stated represents per credit hour. Each course is three (3) semester hours credit.
Applicants pay $75 application fee. Enrolled students pay $200 registration / enrollment fee, $125 graduation fee, and postage/handling for each mailing.
Textbooks and Study Guides are provided to all active duty military students, utilizing TA benefits, through Southwest University’s Book Grant Program.
Students utilizing VA benefits, non-military and students enrolling per course are responsible for textbooks and Study Guides. Students may purchase textbooks through their own resources. Study Guides must be purchased from Southwest University.
Associate and Bachelor Degree Programs
| Non-military students | $200. per credit hour |
| Students enrolling per course | $265. per credit hour |
| Active-duty military students | $250. per credit hour |
Graduate Degree Programs
| Non-military students | $265. per credit hour |
| Students enrolling per course | $265. per credit hour |
| Active-duty military students | $250. per credit hour |
Southwest University reserves the right to change tuition and fees.
For current information regarding careers for Southwest University Degree Programs and Majors, refer to the following links sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor:
Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH) 2010-2011 Edition, http://www.bls.gov/oco
CareerOneStop at http://www.careeronestop.org
O*NET Online http://www.onetonline.org
The occupational information described in the above provided Labor Statistics sites reflects the performance for a specific segment and/or academic program for a period of time mentioned in the summary of calculation. These rates reflect historical outcomes and should not be relied on by anyone as a promise or guarantee of future outcomes or median wages for any student following completion of a program. Please be advised that many individual and market factors contribute to job pay scales. Southwest University has little or no control over many of these factors, and cannot, and does not guarantee or estimate employment or the amount of wages to any student.
Degree Programs
Associate of Science in Business Studies
Associate of Science in Criminal Justice
Associate of Science in General Studies
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (BSBA)
BSBA Human Resource Management
BSBA International Business
BSBA Leadership and Management
BSBA Management
BSBA Marketing
BSBA Organizational Management
Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice
Master of Arts in Management
Master of Business Administration
Master of Business Administration Management
Master of Business Administration Organizational Management
Master of Arts in Organizational Management
Master of Science in Criminal Justice
Second Southwest Graduate Degree
First: Master of Arts in Management -- Second: MBA, MAOM, or MSCJ
First: Master of Business Administration -- Second: MAM, MAOM, or MSCJ
First: Master of Arts in Organizational Management -- Second: MAM, MBA, or MSCJ
First: Master of Science in Criminal Justice -- Second: MAM, MBA, or MAOM
Certificate Programs
Undergraduate Certificates
Human Resource Management
International Business
Leadership and Management
Management
Marketing
Organizational Management
Criminal Justice - Introductory
Criminal Justice - Advanced
Graduate Certificates
Business Administration
Leadership and Management
Management
Organizational Management
Criminal Justice
Success Indicators
Course Completion Rates as of January 2011
| Average Course Completion / Graduation Rate for Students | 94.4% |
Percentage of Students Surveyed Who Responded that they:
| Achieved their learning goals | 99.3% |
| Would recommend the University to a friend | 100.0% |
| Were satisfied with their studies | 100.0% |
Lessons, Projects, Articles:
| Allow you to be creative | 97.2% |
| Are realistic and useful | 95.4% |
Advisors:
| Are friendly and helpful | 95.7% |
| Are knowledgeable about the subject | 95.4% |
| Offer good comments | 95.4% |
Affiliations
Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) http://chea.org
Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) http://www/dantes.doded.mil
Department of Defense (DoD) Tuition Assistance (TA) Approved
Veterans Administration (VA) Approved http://gibill.va.gov
G.I. Jobs Military Friendly School www.militaryschools.com
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