List of colleges active at Joint Base Lewis-McChord
Several colleges and universities offer classes at Joint Base Lewis–McChord (JBLM) near Tacoma, Washington. The Fort Lewis and McChord AFB Education Centers host these colleges, which offer a variety of course work to serve both civilians and military personnel. Several hundred undergraduate and graduate college courses are offered on base each year.[1] Information is available on how to transfer college credits.[2]
| College | Program(s) at JBLM | Comments |
| Brandman University | Fort Lewis program and McChord AFB program | Offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees.[3] |
| Central Texas College | Fort Lewis program | Offers Associate in General Studies degrees.[4] |
| Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University | McChord AFB program | Offers Associate in Science, Bachelor of Science, and Master of Aeronautical Science degrees, and several certificates.[5] |
| Pierce College | Fort Lewis and McChord AFB programs | Offers AA (Associate of Arts) and ATG (Associate in Technology-General) degrees.[6] |
| Saint Martin's University | Fort Lewis and McChord AFB programs | Offers Bachelor's and Master's degrees and teacher certification/endorsement programs.[7] |
| Southern Illinois University | McChord AFB program | Offers Bachelor of Science degrees.[8] |
| Troy University | Fort Lewis program | Offers Associate of Science, Bachelor of Science, Master of Science, and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees.[9][10] |
See also[edit]
- Joint Base Lewis–McChord
- McChord Air Force Base
- Pierce County, Washington
- College Level Examination Program (CLEP)
Notes[edit]
- ^ McChord AFB Public Affairs Office (2007). "McChord Air Force Base 2007 Base Guide" (PDF). San Diego: MARCOA Publishing, Inc. p. 13. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-07-04. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
Approximately 450 undergraduate college courses are offered on base each year
- ^ "McChord Field (JBLM-McChord Field), Washington". MilitaryHOMEFRONT - U.S. Department of Defense. Archived from the original on 2012-07-01. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
College courses are offered on base in cooperation with Pierce College, Brandman University, Saint Martin's University, Southern Illinois University, and Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
- ^ "Brandman University College Undergraduate and Graduate Programs". Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA: Department of the Army. 2010-03-10. Archived from the original on 2005-04-06. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
- ^ "Central Texas College Undergraduate Program". Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA: Department of the Army. 2010-09-13. Archived from the original on 2006-04-25. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
- ^ "Tacoma Campus, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Degrees and Programs". Daytona Beach, Florida: Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University. 2011. Archived from the original on 2011-07-19. Retrieved 2011-02-11.
- ^ "Pierce College Undergraduate Program". Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA: Department of the Army. 2005-06-10. Archived from the original on 2005-09-12. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
- ^ "Saint Martin's University Undergraduate & Graduate Programs". Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA: Department of the Army. 2007-10-02. Archived from the original on 2005-11-26. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
- ^ "Bachelor of Science - Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA". Carbondale, Illinois: Southern Illinois University. 2011-02-11. Archived from the original on 2012-07-24. Retrieved 2011-02-11.
... authorizes Southern Illinois University Carbondale to offer the following degree program: Bachelor of Science degree in Workforce Education and Development.
- ^ "Fort Lewis - Degree Programs". Troy University. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
- ^ "Troy University Graduate Programs". Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA: Department of the Army. 2007-08-29. Archived from the original on 2005-04-06. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
External links[edit]
- "Washington Colleges & Universities that Accept CLEP Credit". Los Angeles: Dome Holdings, LLC. 2009. Archived from the original on 2013-01-21. Retrieved 2011-02-11.
Below is a list of colleges and universities in the state of Washington that enable you to satisfy a proficiency requirement using the College-Level Examination Program or CLEP.
- "Voluntary Education Programs". U.S. Department of Defense. 2011-02-03. Archived from the original on 2011-03-09. Retrieved 2011-02-11.
More than 1800 colleges and universities providing educational opportunities.
- "ACE Military Programs". Washington, D.C.: American Council on Education. 2011-02-08. Archived from the original on 2012-12-14. Retrieved 2011-02-11.
Since 1945, the American Council on Education (ACE) has provided a collaborative link between the U. S. Department of Defense and higher education
- "GI Bill". Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. 2010-12-08. Retrieved 2011-02-11.
- "Army Education Services Directory". Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA: Department of the Army. 2009-11-16. Archived from the original on 2006-03-29. Retrieved 2011-02-10.
- "Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Degree Network (SOCAD)". Washington, D.C.: Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges. Retrieved 2011-02-11.
Military-friendly colleges with flexible policies that allow mobile Soldiers and their families to complete degrees without suffering a loss of credit