| The B.U.S.
degree program is available for individuals who: |
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Did not continue directly to
higher education after high school and find that family, job and other responsibilities do
not allow a full-time program of study; |
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Have discontinued college or
university programs and now wish to re-enter a degree program; or, |
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Have attained Associate
degrees and wish to pursue a broader-based baccalaureate program. |
The Bachelor of University Studies degree differs in two major respects from
traditional B.A. and B.S. degrees. First, it is offered only through the Continuing Education Division and only on
a part-time basis. Second, each student, in consultation with a B.U.S. advisor, will
design a program leading to specific educational goals, but not necessarily within any one
department, division, school or college. This degree is designed to be flexible and
adaptable to the needs of the individual, part-time student.
The B.U.S. is an appropriate alternative for those who do not desire to commit to a
single academic area in order to declare a major. With carefully designed study plans, a
student may use the B.U.S. to pursue a number of academic interests in relative depth and
to gain some exposure to other areas. Due to the flexibility of the program, the B.U.S.
can provide the diversity many students will need to succeed in a variety of unanticipated
career opportunities and unpredictable life situations. Most students in the B.U.S.
program appreciate the diverse access to baccalaureate courses. Many courses are offered
on Saturdays or during one of the three 12-week sessions which begin in September and end
in June. Such scheduling allows the student to make steady progress toward the degree on a
part-time basis.
| Planning Your Program |
| Each student meets with a bachelor of University Studies advisor to
create a program that incorporates the student's personal and professional goals. Once the
student and Advisor determine an academic direction, a series of objectives are
established that become part of the student's written "degree plan." This plan
acts as a guide as the student progresses through the program. The plan may be amended or
redirected at any point in the student's education. |
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