KSU, Only Historically Black University in Kentucky to Offer an Online Program

Louisville, KY, November 10, 2006 --(PR.com)-- America’s racial profile is rapidly changing and minority children comprise a larger percentage of public school students. How we deal with the increasingly diverse student population in our public schools continues to be a challenge. Diversity not only applies to race and ethnicity; it also includes physical disabilities, language and socio-economic status. Kentucky State University’s goal is to increase the number and diversity of highly qualified educators.

With an awareness of the ever-increasing diversity in our society and most especially in schools, the Kentucky State University Teacher Education Unit strives to develop knowledgeable, skilled and caring professionals who can effectively meet the challenges of educating diverse students. KSU is now offering an online Alternative Teacher Certification Program leading to a Masters of Arts in Special Education in the field of Learning and Behavior Disorders. A major emphasis of the program is to recruit individuals from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds into the teaching profession.

Kentucky State University is a member of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities. HBCU’s are a source of accomplishment and great pride for the African American community as well as the entire nation. Kentucky State University’s mission is to serve students of all races an opportunity to acquire a college education based on academic excellence. Today, KSU has evolved into the most diverse institution in the state of Kentucky. Moreover, KSU continues to embrace the ideals of its founders, a value for access to education and a commitment to service, along with its land grant programs and a strong liberal studies core that prepares students well for life in a global community. 

Over the past 20 years more than 30 new structures or major building expansions have enhanced Kentucky State University’s 511-acre campus, which includes a 203-acre agricultural research farm. To continue growth and to better serve students, KSU turned to the Learning House to offer an online program in Master of Arts in Special Education. KSU is the only Historically Black University in Kentucky and one of few to offer an online program. 

KSU partnered with the Learning House to develop the online program since they are an expert in eContent and eLearning. KSU strives to reach beyond Kentucky to serve the diverse student population across the United States.

About Kentucky State University
From its modest beginnings, in 1886, as a small normal school for the training of black teachers for the black schools of Kentucky, Kentucky State University has grown and evolved to become the state’s unique, small, liberal studies institution, serving students without regard to their race, age, sex, national origin, or economic status. Kentucky State University has the most culturally diverse student body and faculty among all higher education institutions in Kentucky and one of the most diverse in the nation.

About Learning House, Inc.
The Learning House, Inc. was founded in 1985 by Dr. Denzil Edge. It is a comprehensive eLearning services company that develops customized eContent, as well as audio and video products; hosts and leases course management systems; leases or sells eContent; and provides 24/7 Help Desk services, project management services, consultation and research services, editing services, and staff training for its clientele. The Learning House, Inc. provides eLearning services to numerous institutions of higher education, professional organizations, government agencies, and businesses.

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