The Office of Extended Learning Services provides coordination for support services of the continuing education programs offered at campus locations as well as off-site locations. The unit assists prospective and current adult and nontraditional students with successfully navigating all facets of the educational experience. Services include assistance with admission, registration, financial aid, technology, and tutoring support. The office oversees the evening and weekend educational programs and coordinates with academic disciplines to offer professional development and career enhancement opportunities for the nontraditional population.
Continuing education through the Office of Extended Learning Services currently coordinates two-degree programs: B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies and B.S. in Business Administration through the School of Arts and Sciences and the Tyrone Adam Burroughs School of Business and Entrepreneurship. Both degrees follow the programs of study listed in the respective schools. Course delivery and times are designed to be sensitive to the often-challenging schedules of working adults and nontraditional students.
The Office of Extended Learning Services offers both evening and weekend classes. Evening Classes are offered principally after the regular workday between the hours of 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m., Monday - Friday. Saturday classes are in session between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The major goal of the evening and weekend program is to help the adult learner balance the need for educational improvement and lifelong learning with family obligations, work responsibilities and other commitments.
Extended Learning Services Administration
Campus Activities and Organizations
Association of Continuing Education Students (ACES)
Mission
The Office of Extended Learning Services is committed to providing quality education services for adults and nontraditional students.
General Academic Policies and Procedures for Extended Learning
Candidates for degree completion must:
- Apply to the College using the Extended Learning application
- Meet all College acceptance requirements
- Be a nontraditional student over the age of 25 (exceptions may be given with director approval)
- Major in one of the required disciplines (Interdisciplinary Studies or Business Administration)
- Meet with an Extended Learning staff member to plan academic matriculation
Extended Learning Services candidates for graduation must:
- Complete at least 25% (or not less than 32 semester hours) of the courses needed for graduation at Benedict College
- Have a minimum GPA of 2.0
- Earn a minimum grade of “C” in all courses in the major and minor.
- Complete 37-39 semester credit hours of general education courses
- Complete a minimum of 128 semester credit hours
- Earn a minimum of a “C” grade in the following general education (core courses):
Seminar Series
The Extended Learning Services programs are comprised of nontraditional working adults. Candidates who are pursuing the Interdisciplinary Studies degree must complete four hours of Personal and Career Development courses.
Service Learning
Extended Learning Services students are not required to complete the Service-Learning hours.
Credit for Prior Learning (CPL)
The adult learner may be able to earn college credit for what they already know. Benedict College recognizes the relevance of classrooms without walls and that learning is a continuous and dynamic process that can take place in settings outside of the formal classroom. The College will award credit for learning acquired as a result of professional experience and professional development activities such as workshops or other life experiences that meet the established criteria. The student, however, must be able to document and demonstrate the learning as outlined in the general admissions policies of the college.
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