What are Degree Completion Courses?
Degree completion courses give a person who began a degree, then left school for a time, the opportunity to complete their unfinished degree. These courses are offered at several schools and universities, and they are often available through distance learning to accommodate working adults. Read on for further details about degree completion.
Degree Completion Overview
<p>A college or university that offers degree completion courses determines the amount of coursework needed to finish a degree, and students receive assistance setting up a program to fulfill degree requirements. Some colleges, such as Kansas State University, require returning students to have completed at least two years of college to be eligible for the program.
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<h3 id="section---ImportantFactsAboutDegreeCompletionPrograms">Important Facts About Degree Completion Programs</h3>
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<table border="1"><tr><td> Programs</td><td> Numerous, including liberal arts, communications and general studies</td></tr>
<tr><td> Prerequisites </td><td> Associate degree, some college credit</td></tr>
<tr><td> Online Availability</td><td> Commonly available online</td></tr>
<tr><td> Common Courses</td><td> Varies by field of study; may include history, physics, literature, philosophy</td></tr>
<tr><td> Median Salary (2021) </td><td> $77,810 (<i>for all dental hygienists</i>) </td></tr>
<tr><td> Job Outlook (2021-2031)</td><td>9% growth (<i>for all dental hygienists</i>) </td></tr>
</table><p><i>Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics</i>
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<h3 id="section---TypesOfDegreeCompletionCourses">Types of Degree Completion Courses</h3>
<p>A student wishing to complete a degree can find a variety of programs, which are often presented in a distance learning environment. For example, the University of Bridgeport, located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, offers a dental hygiene online degree completion program that is designed for adult learners who wish to apply new learning to their occupations.
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<p>Some schools offer degree completion programs both on-campus and online. Harding University, in Searcy, Arkansas, offers bachelor's degree completion programs in both business and education. The business program is offered online for students 23 and over with at least 60 credits completed already, and the program is accelerated so that a student can earn 18 hours per semester. The education program, however, is an on-campus accelerated program with flexible scheduling options, including nights and weekends.
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<h3 id="section---CreditTransferForADegreeCompletion">Credit Transfer for a Degree Completion</h3>
<p>Transfer credits accepted toward degree completion will vary from school to school, depending on the type of degree the student wishes to complete. Indiana State University accepts credit transfers for a variety of courses, including business administration, criminal justice, and corrections.</p>