Parker University

 

Dr. James William Parker founded Parker University. A competent and well-qualified faculty combined with an efficient administration, Parker University can be a good choice if you want to kick off your career in health care. The award winning faculties of science, business, technology, education and health are committed to introduce you to new knowledge and train you in new skills. What drives the university is its focus on technology and innovations. Parker University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees.

 

Career Services

The Parker University provides assistance to its graduates in their job hunting and career growth endeavors. The career services department would help you in your job search while you will be trained in resume and cover letter writing during your course. The career services department goes way out in polishing your interviewing skills, so you can tackle even the most complicated interview questions like a pro. The university can even facilitate you to land an internship through its alumni spread across various industries.

 

Campus Location:

2540 Walnut Hill Lane
Dallas, TX 75229

 

 

Enrollment Process and Financial Aid

The Parker University has clearly communicated its admission policies on its website. The enrollment process starts with an online application that would require you to fill in your personal information, your background data, educational information, references, and short essays. You are required to complete all sections of the application before the admission department can review it.

 

You may also be required to provide standardized test scores the requirements for which can vary from degree to degree. Once the Parker University scrutinizes your application and finds that you are a good fit, they start the awarding process.

When it comes to financial assistance, the university extends financial help to needy and competent students who aim to achieve a career goal. There are many financial assistance options at your disposal that would supplement, but not complete replace, your personal funds to complete your degree. Initiating the procedure for financial assistance is solely the responsibility of the student.

 

Veteran Benefits

The good news for military veterans is that Parker University has paid tribute to the US military veterans by joining the G.I. Bill Yellow Ribbon Program for the present academic year. The G.I. Bill will usually sponsor your fees up to the equivalent of the highest public in-state undergraduate fees level. Parker University will fund up to 50 percent of the expenses that exceed the G.I. Bill’s maximum rate in the Doctor of Chiropractic degree.

 

Doctor of Chiropractic

 

You can complete your Doctor of Chiropractic (DC) concurrently if you are enrolled in the Bachelor of Science in Anatomy or Bachelor of Science in Health and Wellness. The DC degree also covers clinical sciences and jurisprudence in addition to management and office administration. The 4-year-long degree would also train you in skills that would make you a perfect fit for a career in health and wellness.

 

It is pertinent to mention here that a large number of DC graduates who were enrolled in the program held a BA, BS or a higher degree. The extensive course work, trainings and high standard clinical practices have already taken Parker’s DC graduates to start successful careers in the industry.

 

MBA - Major in Health Care Management

 

The Master of Business Administration degree with a major in Health Care Management is an online graduate program that would educate you in theories and practices of modern day businesses. It would prepare you to take business challenges head-on besides nurturing independent learning and enabling you to make academic contributions to the healthcare sector.

 

The 2-year-long degree has been devised to meet the requirements of today’s businesses with a concentration in the emerging health care industry. The degree would give you extensive knowledge and training in accounting, finance, business strategic planning, marketing, business research methods and organizational management.

 

Bachelor of Science - Major in Health Information Management

 

The Bachelor of Science with a major in Health Information Management is an online program that would prepare you to start a career in health information management. The 3-year-long degree is focused on the management of healthcare information resources, management of the information systems in the healthcare sector and health and wellness data management.

 

The courses have been designed to train you in collection, integration and analysis of primary and secondary healthcare data, dissemination of information and resources as well as planning healthcare researches, and evaluating healthcare services.

 

Associate of Applied Science - Major in Radiologic Technology

 

The 2-year-long Associate of Applied Science with a major in Radiologic Technology is available both on-campus and online. The degree has been designed to equip you with the skills demanded in radiography in the healthcare sector.

 

At the end of the two years, you would be all set to kick start your career. The course will not only enhance your academic knowledge, but also sharpen your technical expertise to perform diverse radiologic procedure like a pro.

 

Associate of Applied Science - Major in Occupational Therapy Assistant

 

This degree is geared towards preparing you to help patients develop, recover and enhance their day-to-day living skills. You can expect to develop therapeutic care skills under the 2-year-long degree program. The on-campus degree would arm you with necessary skills to recommend healthcare and helping clients to heal.

 

Associate of Applied Science - Major in Diagnostic Sonography

 

The Associate of Applied Science with a major in Diagnostic Sonography will prepare you for experiences in laboratory and clinical setups. The degree is aimed at developing and sharpening your skills in diagnostic techniques and procedures with concentration on the most important factors affecting the sonography sector.

The course content would include anatomy, physiology, patient care, and sonographic principles to carry out diagnostic procedures and deliver disgnostic summaries to doctors.