Brescia University

Overview
Established in Owensboro, Kentucky in 1950, Brescia University is a coeducational Catholic institution founded by the Ursuline Sisters of Mount Saint Joseph. As the only Catholic University in Western Kentucky, Brescia has a proud religious and liberal arts heritage. The University offers certificates, associate's, baccalaureate and master's degrees through semester and time-shortened programs of higher education in the Ursuline tradition. Through its online programs, Brescia offers the opportunity for adult learners and working professionals to complete their degree in Integrated Studies, Liberal Arts, Management, Psychology, Social Work, and Theology.

Student Appeal
Brescia University features STARS Online (Success Track for Adults Returning to School), a distance-learning platform for students to complete their college education by brining the classroom to them. It offers the convenience, flexibility and affordability they need to move forward in their career with minimum disruption to their other commitments. Online programs are accelerated as well, so students can obtain a degree in as little as 18 months.

Fiancial
Brescia University participates in the following federal grant and loan programs: Federal Pell Grant, Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grants (FSEOG), Academic Competitiveness Grant, National Smart Grant, Perkins Loan, PLUS Loan, Subsidized Stafford Loan, Unsubsidized Stafford Loan, Federal Work-Study (FWS).

Programs Offered:
  • Associate of Arts in Human ServicesAssociate of Arts in Human Services
    Focusing on crisis counseling and intervention, case management, information systems and other human services areas, students of this program acquire the skills to work with individuals, groups, and communities of diverse racial ethnic, and cultural backgrounds. The courses encompass sociology, psychology, biology and social work.
  • Associate of Arts in Liberal ArtsAssociate of Arts in Liberal Arts
    This program provides a wide base of knowledge in communication, language and literature, religion and philosophy, fine arts, natural science and math, and studies in social and behavioral sciences. Students develop the critical thinking, judgment, and communication skills sought by employers in any industry. A Liberal Arts degree prepares graduates for continued studies at the bachelor's level.
  • Associate of Science w/Major in BusinessAssociate of Science w/Major in Business
    Students of this program are introduced to the basic business models and modern business practices, learning the skills necessary for conducting business in a variety of organizations and environments. Through completion of courses in management, marketing, accounting, and economics, enrollees develop a solid foundation of expertise for employment as a bookkeeper, human resource assistant, customer service representative, salesperson, receptionist, or administrative assistant.

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    • Kentucky
    • Brescia University · 717 Frederica St · Owensboro, KY 42301