Adult Degree Programs

Brooklyn College

Adult Degree Programs

› Introduction
› Small College Program
› Special Baccalaureate Degree Program for Adults
› CUNY Baccalaureate Program

INTRODUCTION

Adult degree programs leading to a B.A or B.S. degree extend higher education opportunities to adults. Brochures for these programs may be obtained from the Office of Adult Degree Programs, 1411 Boylan Hall (telephone: 951-5525).

The educational philosophy of adult degree programs proposes that age, job, and personal responsibilities should not bar a student from pursuing his or her higher education; that a student who needs a second chance for higher education, or a first chance later in life, should have that opportunity; and that study of the liberal arts and sciences provides the basic foundation for personal enrichment and career advancement. Convenient scheduling is an important feature of all degree programs for adults, which may be attended on day, evening, or weekend schedules.

SMALL COLLEGE PROGRAM

The Small College Program is a full-time or part-time structured evening program in which adults may earn a B.A. or B.S. degree. The program offers a planned course of study required of all students pursuing a degree. It also schedules courses for students majoring in economics; accounting; business, management, and finance; elementary education, English, sociology, psychology, political science, mathematics, health and nutrition science, and philosophy (option II). Students who have a specific question regarding these majors are encouraged to contact the appropriate department. Students may also select any other major offered by the college, provided that the major is available in the evening or on the weekend.

Admission is based on an application, testing, and a personal essay. Consideration is given to a student's potential and motivation as well as prior education. Students with or without previous college experience may apply. Transfer credit may be available. Courses are listed in this Bulletin. The program office is in 1411 Boylan Hall (telephone: 951-5525).

SPECIAL BACCALAUREATE DEGREE PROGRAM FOR ADULTS

The oldest and most selective study option for adults is the Special Baccalaureate Program, which gives academically strong adults the opportunity to obtain core requirements through interdisciplinary seminars that meet two evenings weekly. Students move together as a group for three years. Fellow classmates provide a supportive atmosphere and often bonds are formed that can last throughout the college years and after graduation.

Each year one or two instructors teach the interdisciplinary seminars. After the first year, students will begin adding courses in their major. Special Baccalaureate students can major in one of twelve subjects, including business, finance, and management, computer and information science or education. Those who can take some classes during the day may choose any major offered at the College. Special Baccalaureate students may earn up to 32 credits for academically relevant life experience. The typical Special Baccalaureate student earns between 3 and 20 credits.

To be eligible for the Special Baccalaureate Program students must take a test and earn a score that indicates they have a high level of reading comprehension and vocabulary skills. Successful candidates for this program typically have little or no academic credits in the Brooklyn College Core subjects (i.e., the humanities, communications, social sciences and physical sciences). Further they must demonstrate a willingness to study full time at an accelerated pace in concert with others in an honors seminar format.

CUNY BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM FOR ADULTS

CUNY BACCALAUREATE PROGRAM Established in 1971, the CUNY Baccalaureate Program (CUNY BA/BS Program) is a small, University-wide individualized degree program for self-directed, academically strong students who have well-formulated academic and career goals. Students work out an individualized area of specialization (similar to a major) with guidance from a CUNY faculty member who serves as a mentor. Students also complete the Program's 13-course liberal arts distribution and other degree requirements. They are able to incorporate independent studies, internships, and credit by examination into their degrees, and may be able to earn up to 15 credits for documenting learning experiences that occurred prior to entering college. Although students in the Program are matriculated at one CUNY college, they may take courses at other CUNY colleges including The CUNY Graduate Center.

To be eligible to apply, students must have a clear academic goal and must have completed at least 15 college credits with a grade point average of 2.50 or higher. The CUNY BA and BS degrees are fully accredited and are awarded by The City University rather than by an individual college. The Program operates under the auspices of The CUNY Graduate Center. Applications and further information may be obtained from the CUNY Baccalaureate Program Office at 365 Fifth Avenue, Suite 6412, New York, New York 10016 (212-817-8220). The Program's website is www.cunyba.cuny.edu. Dr. Marilyn Pedalino, Adult Degree Programs, is the Coordinator of the CUNY BA/BS Program at Brooklyn College, Room 1411 Boylan Hall, 718-951-5525.

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