Collin College in Plano, six minutes from Parker, is a community college offering associate's degrees. Students can study arts, teaching and science. Credits earned are transferable to four-year institutions. The college also offers a dual-enrollment program for students who wish to take classes at Collin and a four-year institution simultaneously. Degrees and certificates are available in more than 100 disciplines. Applications are accepted online or at the admissions office. The academic calendar covers four semesters: fall, wintermester, spring and Maymester. Three class sessions are also held in the summer.
The University of Texas at Dallas is in Richardson, 12 miles from Parker. The four-year college offers bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. Certificate programs are available in business, teaching and arts. Men's sports include baseball, basketball, golf and soccer. Women can participate in basketball, softball and volleyball, among other sports. Prospective students can apply online or at the admissions office on campus. Application approval can take between four and six weeks.
DeVry University offers associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees at its Richardson campus, 12 miles from Parker. Online courses are scheduled on a rolling basis, so professionals can start a degree program at any time. Online degrees are available in business management, engineering, health sciences and media arts. Online applications are accepted, or students can apply at the main campus on Central Expressway.
ITT Technical Institute is on Waterview Parkway in Richardson, 12 miles from Parker. Students can study information technology, drafting, electronics technology and design. Associate's, bachelor's and master's degrees are available on campus and online. ITT Technical Institute maintains schools of business and health sciences. Prospective students must be at least 16 years old and have a high school diploma or GED. Online applications are available for students to start the admission process.