Schoolcraft College

Schoolcraft College is a public, tax-supported community college with a main campus at the western edge of Livonia. The college was founded October 24, 1961, and more than 370,000 people have studied at Schoolcraft College since it opened
for classes in 1964. This valuable community resource serves more than 30,000 credit and non-credit students each year.

Schoolcraft College is committed to providing a comprehensive range of high-quality noncredit educational and institutional support services in addition to credit classes and programs.

Special events such as theatre performances, concerts, films, lectures, dinners and conferences can be scheduled on the Livonia campus or at the Radcliff Center in Garden City. The college welcomes these activities and is available to co-sponsor educational programs to help reduce the cost.

The Schoolcraft College Culinary Arts Department welcomes guests to their student-operated restaurant, the American Harvest. The Culinary Arts Program at Schoolcraft College is one of the finest programs in the Midwest. You will be treated to a gourmet lunch prepared and served by the talented student chefs.
The women’s intercollegiate sports program includes cross-country, basketball, soccer and volleyball. The men’s intercollegiate program includes basketball, soccer and golf.

Non-traditional students can register for a selection of telecourses, audio courses and other media-assisted instruction.

Distance Learning classes are fully credited, transferable college courses that provide an alternative to the traditional on-campus classroom setting by offering the option of earning college credit at home.

Weekend College is designed for motivated, independent students whose professional or personal commitments make it difficult to attend classes during the week. Weekend students have opportunities to work closely with other students and professors. For more information, call (734) 462-4426.

Madonna University

Founded by the Felician Sisters of Livonia in 1947, Madonna University is one of the largest Catholic Franciscan independent universities in the country. Through undergraduate, graduate and continuing professional studies, Madonna University provides men and women with the opportunity for intellectual, spiritual and personal growth.

The mission of Madonna University is to instill in its students Christian humanistic values, intellectual inquiry, a respect for diversity and a commitment to serve others, through a liberal arts education integrated with career preparation and based on the truths and principles recognized in Catholic tradition.

While maintaining fidelity to the teaching authority of the Catholic Church in its academic curriculum, Madonna University promotes an appreciation for and openness to other religious traditions and encourages an atmosphere of respect and sensitivity to all. Both older and younger adults with varied economic, religious, social and cultural backgrounds make up the diverse student body of Madonna University. Current enrollment is approximately 4,000 students.

More than 50 undergraduate majors and a growing number of graduate study programs are designed to meet the needs of its diverse student body. With a student–faculty ratio of 15-to-1, Madonna University is a student-centered campus, responding quickly and effectively to student needs.

The athletic department at Madonna University has grown to a seven-sport program recognized by the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). It is a member of the Wolverine Hoosier Athletic Conference (WHAC). Sports offered include men’s baseball, basketball and soccer, and women’s softball, basketball, soccer and volleyball.

With tuition well below the national average for private universities, Madonna University is the most affordable independent liberal arts university in Michigan. No student at Madonna pays the full cost of his or her education. Because of the generosity of many benefactors and aggressive fund-raising efforts, students are assessed only 75 percent of the actual tuition cost. In addition to this subsidy, more than 50 percent of Madonna students receive financial assistance.

Eastern Michigan University

Eastern Michigan University (EMU) in Ypsilanti, Michigan is a comprehensive university founded by the state legislature in 1849. With an enrollment exceeding 23,000, it is the fifth-largest university in Michigan. EMU offers more than 200 graduate and undergraduate programs.

Eastern Michigan University recently brought its 150-year tradition of quality education closer to residents of Wayne and Oakland counties, opening its newest campus at Interstate 275 and Six Mile Road. The new center is designed for working adults, recognizing the obligations of busy schedules.

Northwood University

Established in 1959, Northwood University incorporates the teachings of the American free-enterprise system into college classrooms, focusing on management-oriented studies.

A private coeducational school, Northwood prepares students for the working world by bringing successful career professionals into the classroom, while tailoring educational offerings to both business and the arts.
Northwood University has campuses in Michigan, Texas and Florida, with extension centers across the United States and abroad.

Central Michigan University

In the past nine years, Central Michigan University’s Livonia Center has served 6,000 students. The site on Seven Mile Road is currently offering 15 courses, with nearly 400 students registered.

Central Michigan offers a computer lab, advising offices, lighted parking and three large classrooms. Students can work toward a Master of Science in Administration, with concentrations in general studies, human resources, health services and other fields. Four undergraduate degrees are offered as well.

University of Phoenix

Accredited in 1978, the University of Phoenix is committed to innovation, high educational standards and superior student service, and is the nation’s largest accredited private university for working adults. Since its inception, the school has provided degree and certificate programs to over 500,000 adults, with more than 67,000 working students enrolled.

Classes are organized into problem-solving teams, with small class sizes contributing to intense interaction. Courses are taken one at a time and involve both textbook analysis and real-life problem solving. Flexible scheduling is aimed at working professionals, with classes meeting one night each week for five to six weeks. Instructors are managers, financial officers, entrepreneurs and corporate executives who work in the fields they teach.

Degree programs include business accounting, business administration, business management, business marketing, nursing, health care management, computer information systems and more. Both undergraduate and graduate programs are offered.