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Central Christian College of Kansas

Location
Central Christian College of Kansas is located on an attractive campus in a residential area in the south part of McPherson, Kansas. McPherson, (located 55 miles north of Wichita and 35 miles south of Salina on I-135) has a population of about 14,000, and is considered a progressive, very attractive community. Among the recreational activities available are tennis and racquetball courts, several functional parks, a YMCA, a large water park, and a tournament-quality golf course. McPherson has many fine businesses in the downtown area, a hospital, clinics, a selection of offices for dental, medical, chiropractic, and optometric care, as well as other services. There are more than 35 churches in the area.

Affiliation
Central, a four-year college, is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church of North America. While accepting and supporting the doctrines of the Free Methodist Church, Central opens its door and solicits students, regardless of disability, religious preference, race, color, economic status, or geographic location. The college character and lifestyle are communicated to each prospective student. Central has an enrollment of approximately 330, and offers degrees, as highlighted below:

Bachelor of Science
This degree offers nine majors: liberal studies (seven concentrations, 38 tracks), natural science (four emphases), music (four emphases), communications (two emphases), social science (ten emphases), English, psychology, exercise science, and sports management.

Bachelor of Science in Business (BSB)
There are three majors in this degree, including: accounting, management, and small business. The accounting and management majors follow a traditional curriculum track, while the small business major is designed for those students who desire to own or work in a small business.

Bachelor of Science in Ministry (BSM)
There are three majors in this degree, including: general ministry, pastoral ministry, and youth ministry. Some example careers include, pastor, associate pastor, youth pastor, director of outreach, missionary, or Christian education director.

Associate of Arts (AA)
This degree is basically geared for transfer to another four-year institution. Example transfer programs are: art, engineering, education, law, medicine, and journalism.

Associate in General Studies (AGS)
The AGS degree is designed specifically for those students who wish to enter the job market upon graduation. Students enrolled in this program prepare to enter jobs in fields such as: accounting, banking, finance, library technology, agri-business, piano Instruction, aviation, church music, youth ministry, social service assistant, recreational leadership, etc. If students decide to pursue a baccalaureate degree while at Central, they may change from the two-year stop-out (AGS) degree to the bachelor of science degree.

Accreditation
Central Christian College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools. Other accreditations and memberships include: the Association of Christian Schools International, Associates of Free Methodist Educational Institutions, National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, Kansas State Department of Education, University of Kansas, Kansas Independent College Fund, Kansas Independent College Association, U.S. Office of Education for Administering Federal Programs, Jerusalem University College (The Institute of Holy Land Studies), Focus on the Family Institute, (in Colorado Springs) and the Center for Urban Christian Studies (Olive Branch Mission, in Chicago).

Students & Alumni
About twenty-three percent of Central’s students are from Kansas, with the remaining seventy-seven from other states, foreign countries, and continents: such as, Canada, Japan, Africa, and Mexico. Most students live on campus in student housing. A job service is provided at the college to aid students in finding jobs on and off campus, while attending Central. Central’s alumni, throughout America and the world, are viewed with the greatest respect, in terms of productiveness, achievement, citizenship, and Christian influence.