The Graduate and Professional Studies Division offers affordable, accelerated programs for working adults. Classes meet once a week for four hours, enabling students to maintain a full-time job.
The accelerated format enables adults to complete a 3-credit course in 5 calendar weeks. Seat time is reduced to 20 in-class hours from the 37.5 hours in a traditional semester. Students in the program commit to between 10 and 15 hours per week of reading, research, and writing assignments.
The Associate of Arts degree program offers adult students an opportunity to:
A variety of courses that meet the 60-hour Associate of Arts in General Education degree requirements are offered on Saturday mornings. General Education degree requirements include:
| Courses | Hours |
|---|---|
| English Composition | 3 |
| Humanities | 11-12 |
| Social Science | 11-12 |
| Natural Science | 7 |
| Theology | 9 |
| BA or BS Studies | 6-8 |
| Physical Education | 1 |
| Electives | 9-13 |