Insure Your Future
Take an extra step to move ahead as you pursue a career in the financial services industry. The Kansas Insurance Certificate is a short, 12-credit hour program that prepares you for a wide variety of opportunities in the areas of banking, insurance, accounting, investment and wealth management. But the benefits don't end there! This certificate can set you apart in fields such as marketing, information technology, human resources and administration. Whatever your calling, this short-term investment can pay long-term dividends.Kansas Insurance Certificate at Washburn
The Kansas Insurance Certificate provides academic preparation for students who want to pursue a career in the insurance and financial service industries. While the program is offered in partnership with several Kansas Regents Universities, all coursework may be completed at Washburn University. Program requirements include:
- Four courses aligned with your major; each course is three-credit hours for a total of 12-credit hours
- You must earn a grade of C or better in each course; at least six hours must be earned at Washburn University
- Some courses have prerequisites; normally prerequisites are met as part of the student's major program
The awarding of the Kansas Certificate of Insurance is independent of the graduation date of degree-seeking students.
Note: Due to federal regulations, students completing the certificate independently from a Washburn degree program will not be able to receive federal financial aid for the certificate program.
Explore the Program
Required classes for the Kansas Insurance Certificate:
- BU374 Principles of Risk and Insurance
- BU378 Life and Health Insurance
And two classes from the list below:
- MA 385 Actuarial Mathematics
- BU 483 Investments
- BU 366 Sales
- BU 499 Internship (insurance-related)
- An additional course offered online from one of several Kansas Regents Universities, or
- Another approved Washburn University course in the insurance or financial services areas
Some of the most influential and respected employers in Kansas recognize the Kansas Insurance Certificate program. Below is a partial list of companies that have partnered with the Financial Services Leadership Program. Many offer internships and career opportunities.
- Advisors Excel
- AFLAC
- Alliance Insurance Company, Inc.
- American Family Mutual Insurance Company
- Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas, Inc.
- Bremen Farmers Mutual
- Capitol Federal Foundation
- Delta Dental of Kansas
- Farmers Alliance Mutual Insurance Company
- Farmers Insurance
- KaMMCO Casualty Company, Inc.
- Kansas Insurance Department
- Kansas Mutual Insurance
- Marysville Mutual
- Midwest Health, Inc.
- Nationwide Mutual Insurance
- Security Benefit Life Insurance Company
- Shelter Life Insurance
- State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance
- Upland Mutual Insurance, Inc.
Apply for the Kansas Insurance Certificate program by completing the application form. Submit it to the Washburn School of Business office or email bba@washburn.edu.
By the Numbers
Experienced Salary
$143,600
Projected Job Growth
4%
Courses in Program
4
Program Cost
Washburn students pursuing the Kansas Insurance Certificate will pay for courses at the upper division rate. Financial aid and scholarships are available to those who qualify. Students completing this certificate independently from a Washburn degree program are not eligible to receive federal financial aid due to federal regulations.
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