The Associate degrees and Bachelor degrees offered by the Professional Studies Programs are designed for working adults who have acquired learning through career experiences, professional or military schools, college or university courses and in-service training.

A method of assessing documented college-level learning gained through professional courses and training has been developed. Credits awarded through the assessment process can be applied toward an Associate's or Bachelor's degree.

The courses in the Professional Studies Programs relate theory to practice. Instructional methods include mini-lectures, seminars, case studies, role-playing, simulations and a student-elected project related to the student's professional goals. Most of the courses are three semester credit hours. Each course is a required component of the program and must be taken in sequence and completed at Shorter College.

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