Butler University will offer four associate degrees in its new two-year school, Founder’s College, the school announced Aug. 15.
Those degrees will be in data analytics, business management studies, health care studies and youth and community advocacy.
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Butler has pledged that its two-year programs will support students from historically underserved communities, so the college will offer flexible scheduling to accommodate work and family commitments.
Late last year, Butler announced it would launch a two-year college. Students in Founder’s College can earn a two-year degree with minimal out-of-pocket costs. Once students earn their associate degrees, they will be guaranteed a path to a Butler bachelor’s degree for around $10,000 after they graduate, if they choose.
Founder’s College will be located in Butler’s education school. Renovations to accommodate the two-year college are being funded by a $2.5-million grant from Marianne Glick and Mike Woods.
4 associate degree paths
Data analytics students will focus on programming and learning databases, while business management students will study both business and liberal arts to learn communication and strategic thinking skills.
Health care studies students will choose an administration or clinical science track.
The youth and community advocacy program is for students who want to be teachers or coaches or to work in communities and nonprofits. Students will take classes in advocacy, education and youth development.
Within their respective degree programs, students will earn credentials, including medical billing, Microsoft Excel and child and youth care.
How to apply
Founder’s College will open in fall 2025 and is accepting applications.
Interested applicants must live in the Indianapolis area, be willing to commute to college and demonstrate financial need.
To apply, fill out the online application and submit your official high school transcript. Test scores and resumes are optional. Â
Claire Rafford covers higher education for Mirror Indy in partnership with Open Campus. Contact Claire at claire.rafford@mirrorindy.org or on social media @clairerafford.
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