he School for Adult Learning provides accelerated degree programs for adults, extended programs in the evening, and non-credit programs for the community. The accelerated division offers bachelor's degrees in liberal studies and organizational leadership. Classes meet in an intensive five- or ten-week format. Extended programs meet in the traditional fifteen-week semester and are offered in conjunction with other departments. Students have the opportunity to earn an associate's degree or a bachelor's degree in a variety of academic areas. Non-credit programs provide classes based on the needs of potential consumers. In addition, the School for Adult Learning and the Center for Technology and Learning offer distance learning opportunities in a number of academic disciplines. All programs are designed to meet the needs of adult learners who have the responsibilities of families and jobs.

Faculty and professional staff demonstrate a commitment to adult learners and are cognizant of the fact that adults learn best when they are actively involved in the learning experience. Flexible services and electronic offerings aid adults in overcoming the numerous constraints of work and home.

The School for Adult Learning assumes a leadership role in promoting innovative and experimental courses, degree programs, and certificate programs at the graduate and undergraduate level. It is committed to a high-quality education wherein students can develop skills and earn degrees in a timely fashion.

Accelerated Degree Programs

The accelerated course format stresses self-directed learning-reducing reliance on the traditional lecture format and increasing students' active involvement in the learning process, both in and out of the classroom. Admission to the program is open only to adults (minimum age 24 years). Two accelerated degree programs are offered through the School for Adult Learning: a Bachelor of Liberal Studies degree and a Bachelor of Arts or Science in Organizational Leadership degree.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP provides students with a diverse background in general business administration with an emphasis in organizational leadership. It is designed to prepare individuals for challenging positions in a variety of organizations. The program focuses on the opportunities and challenges facing business leaders in changing times and circumstances.

LIBERAL STUDIES provides a degree program for individuals who wish an education with a broad, interdisciplinary perspective. This program combines a core of courses emphasizing critical thinking, historical consciousness, arts appreciation, social inquiry, and global awareness with a block of elective hours that may be used for further interdisciplinary study or to pursue a major or minor in a specific discipline.

Accelerated Program Calendar

The accelerated course calendar is divided into three terms per year. Each term is divided into three five-week sessions. Students may take one accelerated course per session if they maintain a 2.5 GPA or higher. Students may take two accelerated courses per session if they maintain a 3.3 GPA or higher. Due to the intensive format, accelerated courses stress self-directed learning. Accelerated degree program students may choose to take a combination of accelerated courses and traditional-format courses

Credit for Previous Academic Experience

The School for Adult Learning recognizes that adult learners may have acquired college-level competency through traditional and nontraditional experiences; thus, the school offers the opportunity, to gain recognition for these competencies through a variety of methods, including:
transfer credit from regionally accredited institutions.
credit by examination.
credit for other educational programs listed in the American Council on Education of The State University of New York
  Guides.
credit for self-acquired competencies.
Students who believe they are eligible for college credit for such experiences are encouraged to contact an advisor in the
  School for Adult Learning for more information and for assistance.