Texas State University (TXST) announced a partnership with Risepoint to expand its online undergraduate and graduate degree programme offerings. With this collaboration, Risepoint will support Texas State University in offering 19 online programmes focused on working adult learners looking to further their education and advance their careers.
As higher education continues to evolve, TXST is unwavering in its commitment to embracing accessibility and flexibility in its degree programmes. Risepoint, a leading education technology company, will support TXST in bringing its high-quality programmes to an online format. This alliance will remove potential barriers non-traditional students face and expand online access, reassuring more learners that they can earn their degrees at their own pace.
Speaking on the partnership, Dr Thilla Sivakumaran, Vice President of Texas State Global, said:
Texas State is excited to embark on this new chapter to offer online programmes to students looking for an alternative to traditional classroom learning. This partnership will allow us to expand access to our impactful programmes and enable students to earn a degree at their own pace.
These flexible online programmes will allow students to earn a degree while balancing other life commitments such as work and family. The following programmes will be offered starting in Fall 2024:
- Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies
- Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication
- Bachelor of Arts in Psychology
- Bachelor of General Studies, Major in Integrated Studies
- Bachelor of Public Administration
- Bachelor of Science in Health Information Management
- Bachelor of Science in Public Health
- Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care
- Master of Health Information Management
- Master of Healthcare Administration, Executive Track
- Master of Long-term Care Administration
- Master of Science in Construction Management
- Master of Science in Criminal Justice, Executive Concentration
- Master of Science in Engineering Management, Concentration in Industrial Management
- Master of Science in Engineering Management, Concentration in Manufacturing
- Master of Science in Public Health Education and Promotion
- Master of Science in Public Health Education and Promotion Concentration in Health Equity
- Master of Science in Respiratory Care, Clinical Specialist Concentration
- Master of Science Major in Exercise Science, Sport Coaching Concentration
Fernando Bleichmar, CEO of Risepoint, noted that Texas State has been offering high-quality education for 125 years and said his company is excited to support bringing online access to the university’s trusted degree programmes. He added:
We are honoured to partner with them and look forward to seeing the profound impact these workforce-relevant programs will have within their communities, connecting students and their communities in a shared journey of growth and development.
Risepoint (formerly Academic Partnerships) is an education technology company that provides world-class support and trusted expertise to more than 125 universities and colleges. The platform primarily works with regional universities, helping them develop and grow their high-ROI, workforce-focused online degree programmes in critical areas such as nursing, teaching, business, and public service. It is dedicated to increasing access to affordable education so that more students, especially working adults, can improve their careers and meet employer and community needs.
