Through the Stephens College Continuing Studies Program, nontraditional students can earn a bachelor's degree, certificate or college credit from a nationally ranked college while achieving the flexibility that is critical for managing career and family responsibilities.
Established in 1833, Stephens College is
nationally known for its innovative curriculum and excellence in
education. One of the nontraditional programs offered in the College's
Division of Graduate and Continuing Studies, the Continuing Studies
Program is specially designed for men and women who wish to complete
their coursework while continuing work, family and community responsibilities.
Stephens College has provided quality
education and academic service to adult students for more than 25
years.
Stephens offers generous transfer credit options, credit for prior
learning, one-office registration, and individual advising and degree
planning.
Majors
- Entrepreneurship and Business Management
- Health Information Administration
Certificates
Health
Information Administration
(available only to students with bachelor's degrees)
Flexibility and quality are the hallmarks of the Stephens College Continuing Studies Program, and our students benefit from a variety of course options that allow students to complete courses off campus at their own pace, with close guidance and support from instructors. In addition to these distance learning courses, Stephens also offers the following credit options, all of which can be combined with other options to earn a degree:
- Internet-based courses designed to connect faculty and students from different locations
- Prior credit for previous college experience or professional training
- Standard examination credit to test knowledge in a specific area
At Stephens, working adult students can complete a degree on a
part-time basis.
Our Faculty
Stephens College students receive quality
instruction and guidance from faculty and staff who understand
each student's professional and personal goals. Just like our
traditional, residential students, continuing studies students
benefit from the quality and experience of Stephens' regular faculty,
who provide cutting-edge instruction. Most faculty have achieved
the highest degree attainable in their field and combine career
and academic experience to enrich their contributions to students'
education.
General Education Core Areas of Study
All four-year colleges
and universities require that a certain number of liberal arts
courses are taken along with the courses for one's major. Stephens
College offers general education courses in 11 different areas
and six hours of English composition. Non-degree students wishing
to pick up core requirements may take courses in these areas as
well. Stephens requires that twenty four lower-level (freshman
or sophomore) semester hours be taken in seven areas. In addition,
Stephens requires nine upper-level (junior or above) semester
hours in three areas. The requirements are:
Lower-Division
Areas
(Number of required semester hours
in area)
English Composition I (3)
English Composition II (3)
Humanities/Religion/Philosophy (3)
Fine Arts (3)
History (3)
Languages and Literature (3)
Mathematical and Analytical Reasoning (3)
Natural Science (3)
Behavioral Science (3)
Upper-Division Areas
(Number of required semester hours
in area)
Cross-Cultural 3)
Moral and Ethical Issues (3)
Guidelines for the Degree Student
Entrance Requirements
Students for whom English is a second
language must pass the TOEFL examination with a score of 550 or
better in order to be admitted to the Liberal Studies Seminar.
To enroll in a degree program, fill out a Continuing
Studies Application.
Guidelines for the Non-degree Student
The non-degree student may take up to 12
semester hours before being required to become a degree candidate.
A student must pay tuition in full prior to course enrollment.
Tuition is $660 per undergraduate course.
For more information about loans, scholarships, and deferment of loans currently in repayment, please contact the Stephens College Office of Financial Aid at (800) 876-7207 or (573) 876-7106. For a complete listing of tuition and fees and for more information about the Stephens College Continuing Studies Program, please contact the Stephens College Graduate and Continuing Studies at (800) 388-7579.
Tuition and fees are subject to change. Fees listed do not include books and materials.
Accreditation: Stephens College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, 800-621-7440, ext. 127 or www.ncahlc.org.
Notice of Nondiscrimination Policy: Stephens College Graduate and Continuing Studies admits students of any race, religion, color, sex, marital status, national or ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. The College does not discriminate against people with physical challenges and has agreed to comply with regulations of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
