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Does this concentration focus primarily on for-profit business only?
No. Some students are pursuing business careers while others are interested in nonprofit leadership, management in human services or the public sector. There are numerous directions for you to take this area of concentration.
Can I use my current work experience as part of my degree program?
Yes, this might become an independent study you would develop with the help of your adviser.
Can I count previous work experience for elective credit in my organizational and leadership area of concentration?
Yes, you do this through by documenting prior learning through our credit for life experience program.
If I am leading a new project at work can I get credit for it?
Yes, Antioch encourages independent studies and internships designed around current work responsibilities. Typically students received between 2 and 8 credits based on the scope of the new learning. Recent examples include: Practicum in transformative Leadership, Coaching Essentials and Nonprofit Management.
Is it possible to enter this bachelor's degree completion program without deciding my specialization?
Some students enter with a clear idea about their focus. Others do not. Your adviser can help you find ways to think about and articulate your field of study. It all depends on your unique educational purposes.
Your interests may start out fairly vague and gain in definition over time. You may begin the degree process with a set of general questions about certain topics or disciplines that pique your curiosity. As you move through the degree process, you develop a more focused sense for your academic specialization.
How many credits are required in this academic concentration?
Regardless of whether you choose individualized or structured learning, your academic concentration requires a minimum of 45 credits, although students often earn more credits than this in their area of specialization.
Can I use courses I’ve taken at other institutions to meet the requirements of this concentration?
Yes. Students transfer in previous course work taken at community colleges and at other universities. Students may also transfer in courses such as Project Management, Sales and Marketing, Accounting and Human Resources management that may have been taken at specialized or technical institutions.
Can I complete more than one academic concentration?
Students sometimes find it desirable to complete a second area of concentration. In this case, only 35 credits are required as a minimum for the additional area.
How long does it take to complete my undergraduate degree?
Most students graduate from this B.A. degree completion program in two years or less. Completion of 180 quarter credits is required for graduation. These may include transcript credits from other colleges and universities, Antioch University credits and prior learning credits earned through Antioch's credit for life experience program. You must enroll for a minimum of four quarters and at least 36 current learning credits to get your liberal arts degree from Antioch.
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