Degree Completion Programs
Degree completion programs provide busy adult students the chance to complete a bachelor's degree in two and a half years. For pre-licensure nursing majors, the program takes three and a half years. Students may pursue a degree at a chosen pace, and may elect to "stop out" for a period as family or work demands dictate.
The degree completion program offers in-classroom, hybrid, and fully online courses to provide greater flexibility for the non-traditional student. It offers several programs of study: accounting, business, human services, interdisciplinary degree toward education, nursing, online RN to BS in nursing, and psychology. By participating fully in this flexible program, a student may earn up to 54 credits per year.
The academic year is divided into shorter sessions, with courses offered Monday/Wednesday, Tuesday/Thursday evenings, or Saturdays. Hybrid courses and online learning are being incorporated into academic offerings to maximize student convenience and flexibility. The combination of hybrid courses and online learning with the Mount's personalized advisement and adaptable scheduling allows more adults to obtain a bachelor's degree in the shortest time period. Through individualized counseling, students are encouraged to establish a realistic educational plan that suits their long-term goals while fulfilling their family and job responsibilities.