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Kettering University has a global reputation as a leader in applied research and automotive technology. The faculty at Kettering are world-class, actively engaged in research, and well suited to train the engineering and tech-savvy business leaders of the future. Since 2012, Kettering faculty have received eleven Major Research Instrumentation awards from the National Science Foundation, more than any other Michigan-based institution of higher education in that period. Within the campus footprint, a 21-acre state-of-the-art Mobility Research Center is in the final phase of construction. Combined with a 4G LTE advanced wireless cellular research network and industry-recognized crash lab facility, Kettering possesses an incredibly unique research infrastructure capability. A Kettering graduate education is designed to prepare you for a productive career and provide a potentially transformational life experience. Imagine participating in an industrial or government-funded research project, working as a summer intern with one of Kettering's leading industrial partners, being part of a student-led competition such as the AutoDrive Challenge, or only networking with Kettering alumni, many of whom (1000+) are currently serving as a C-Level executive. Funding your graduate education has never been easier. Kettering University offers several financial resources and programs. The Graduate Assistantship (GA) program, for example, provides support in the form of teaching or research assistantships and stipends. Kettering Graduate Tuition scholarships are also available on a competitive basis to highly qualified students. Kettering's academic programs are offered through the College of Engineering, the College of Sciences and Liberal Arts, the School of Management, the Graduate School, and Kettering Online. We offer 13 undergraduate degree programs and 11 graduate programs, including five fully online degrees. Our 12 academic departments include more than 120 full-time faculty who specialize in cancer research fields to renewable energy to fuel cells to entrepreneurship. Since 2010, our faculty have received 11 Major Research Instrumentation (MRI) grants from the National Science Foundation, the most of any university in Michigan. Kettering is a nationally ranked university with programs in engineering, mathematics, business, and science richly integrated with hands-on and cooperative learning opportunities. Our students graduate with an extraordinary ability to link what they learn in the classroom to the real world, hands-on experiences. It gives our graduates the knowledge to be globally competitive and the soft skills they need to be truly successful. Kettering University provides hands-on research experiences for students from the moment they step on campus. The Kettering University Research Experiences for Undergraduates is a National Science Foundation-sponsored program that empowers motivated undergraduate students in the science and engineering fields to participate in summer research projects. Kettering University's REU theme is "Utilizing Plants for Innovative Research (UPIR): Cultivating the Next Generation of Scientists and Engineers" and is an eight-week program that brings together interdisciplinary teams researchers and undergraduate students to conduct cutting-edge plant-themed research. The CCUE helps students develop a project plan for their senior thesis that combines faculty-led guidance, class and lab work, hands-on working experience, and a focused study topic. A thesis typically involves a thesis project from the student's co-op sponsor, opportunities with research faculty, non-profit community organizations, entrepreneurs, and other business ventures. Topics include new product development, process improvement, community enrichment, and new business planning. The OSR assists faculty and students seek funding opportunities for their research projects. The OSR encourages faculty collaboration and helps pair interested students with research projects on campus. Undergraduate students interested in research are encouraged to reach out to individual faculty members who are currently working in interest areas. Kettering faculty are engaged in research in various fields ranging from alternative energy and machine design to crash safety and anti-cancer treatments. A Graduate Assistantship provides academically-related employment for eligible graduate students. A weekly time commitment of 20 hours can be expected; however, the actual time commitment is based on the project requirements. Benefits of the program include a stipend and tuition waiver each term. Graduate Assistantships are offered as Research Assistant (RA) positions on sponsored research projects. However, there are a few Teaching Assistant (TA) positions on campus as well. Both types of assistantships can begin at the start of any term based on the need and funding available. The department heads and faculty members recruit their graduate assistants. You want to do stuff. You want to make a difference. Kettering University is your school! As the national leader in co-op and experiential STEM education, Kettering provides an intellectually rigorous academic curriculum in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and business with applied professional experiences. It is a time for new friends and discoveries, exploring new interests, and trying new things. With more than 50 student organizations, numerous social activities, intramural sports, and lively surrounding communities, you'll have plenty to keep you engaged. Highly respected and accredited, Kettering University Graduate Programs are designed with you in mind. Kettering delivers you rigorous, respected, and practical graduate programs. A time of growth, of new ideas, of personal evolution. For those seeking advanced degrees at Kettering University, the postgraduate experience will take you further. Alumni of our on-campus graduate programs describe them as transformational, life-changing, even inspirational. View full university

Located on a suburban campus near Dayton, Ohio, Kettering College is a coed college offering certificate programs, two-year associate of science degrees, bachelor's degrees, a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies, and an Occupational Therapy Doctorate. The College and its owner, Kettering Medical Center, were founded by Eugene W. Kettering, son of inventor Charles F. Kettering, and his wife Virginia W. Kettering. He donated 35 acres of family property for the medical center and a future college. In 1967, more than 100 students enrolled as the College's first freshman class. Today we have more than 800 students who intend to make a better world through others' healing. The Seventh-day Adventist Church charters the College. Our goal is to help our students do their absolute best while they are with us. Everything about Kettering College is meant to support an enjoyable, productive, and mission-based learning experience. Here students experience personal and professional growth in a challenging educational setting. Kettering College, born out of Adventist faith, offers graduate and undergraduate degrees in health science. Upholding Christ, the College educates students to make service a life calling and vieealth as harmony with God in God's mind and spirit. Our vision is "Innovation. Superior graduates. Passion for service and health." As an institution of Christian higher education, Kettering College actively seeks and values individuals from diverse backgrounds and beliefs. Diversity among students, faculty, and staff dramatically enriches the educational experience and produces graduates who can provide high-quality, whole-person care to the communities they serve. Our Institutional Student Learning Outcomes represent the knowledge, skills, and attitudes fostered within the college experience. These enable students to be successful in their personal, professional, educational, and spiritual lives. The learning outcomes are assessed within the academic majors and courses of study. The assessment results are used to improve the learning experience. Our mission honors the Adventist view of health as harmony with God in body, mind, spirit, and service as a life calling. Our mission calls us to Christ-like service and serves as the foundation of our five B.A.S.I.C. institutional student learning outcomes. Whether you are fresh out of high school looking to fulfill a calling or later in life seeking better job security, Kettering college can help land you in a health care career. Choose from eight areas of study. Each with streamlined coursework and early hands-on practical experience. Many of our degrees are geared for full-time study because our students want to focus on earning a marketable degree and a job. Many of our departments have 100% job placement. We have been placing graduates in the most in-demand areas of health care for nearly 50 years. A college education is one of the most important investments you make. You and your family will likely contribute many of your resources to meet your college expenses. Kettering College is striving to educate and share ways in which students can make college more affordable. Understanding college finances, including scholarships and financial aid, is an integral part of the college decision process. We are here to help and to answer questions to make this process as easy as possible. The purpose of financial aid is to help you meet educational expenses that cannot be met through your resources. Financial aid can be need-based or non-need-based. The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) plus the cost of attendance, will determine if you demonstrate financial need. At Kettering College, we have developed our curriculum to match today's healthcare environment's needs. Our award-winning education explains why so many of our departments have 100% job placement for our graduates. Our graduates have more than a 90% pass rate in all courses of study on state and national licensure board examinations. We have been named a "Best Value School" for four consecutive years. We were also ranked #1 in Ohio (#16 nationally and right behind Harvard ) to be a value-added college by the Brookings Institution. Our online program has been named one of the 5 Best Online Colleges in Ohio for the 2015-2016 academic year. As an institution of higher education, guided by Christian principles, Kettering College actively seeks, values, and celebrates individuals from diverse backgrounds and beliefs. We believe that the rich diversity among our students, faculty, and staff dramatically enhances the educational experience and produces innovative, superior graduates. They are passionate about service and for providing high quality, whole-person care. The College is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabling conditions, according to provisions within the Americans with Disabilities Act. Small classroom sizes and student/teacher ratio create intimate learning atmospheres where students can't fall through the cracks. We foster connectedness with faculty and classmates. Kettering College has been placing our graduates in the most in-demand healthcare areas for nearly 50 years. We offer degrees in 8 healthcare specialty areas, each one with streamlined coursework and early hands-on practical experience. We have over 700 students and boast a pass rate of over 90% in state and national licensure board examinations. View full university