Accelerated Studies for Adults & Professionals

• Associates Degrees
• Bachelor of Arts – Religion
• Bachelor of Science – Criminal Justice
• Bachelor of Business

• Evening and weekend classes for flexibility
• Intimate class sizes
• In-demand and cutting edge skills and degree offerings
• Tennessee Reconnect eligible
• Course credit available for work experience

The Accelerated Studies for Adults and Professionals program is an adult degree completion program offered through the Division of Business and Economic Development that leads to the degree Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) with a concentration in Management or concentrations in Management and Finance.

The program is designed to meet the needs of working adults who are typically employed full-time and are highly committed to completing their degrees. The Accelerated Studies for Adults and Professionals students share a common educational goal and contribute their diverse individual experiences to the learning process.

The curriculum consists of fifteen (15) interlocking courses offered over three (3) semesters. Cohort groups are formed to start Accelerated Studies for Adults and Professionals program terms in August and January, each year. Students may earn up to fifteen (15) semester credit hours through Credit for Prior Learning. In earning their degrees, the Accelerated Studies for Adults and Professionals student must meet all of the College’s regular graduation requirements.

Students accepted into this program must have completed a substantial number of semester hours in an accredited post- secondary program, which usually represents a minimum of 45 semester credit hours. Additionally, they must have reached the age of 25 and have worked for three years. After admission to the college as a transfer student, a potential Accelerated Studies for Adults and Professionals student may apply for acceptance into the program.

In the first semester of work, Accelerated Studies for Adults and Professionals students will develop a professional portfolio, including a complete program of study developed by their Program advisor. Due to the accelerated pace of the program, all students enrolled in the Program are required to have an active email address. Students are also encouraged to participate in the Business Students’ Association.