Non-Traditional Programs

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Below you'll find information on two of our programs for non-traditional students. We encourage nontraditional students to apply and they may be eligible for special scholarships.

Evening Programs
The Concord University Division of Business and Economics offers the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degree with majors in accounting and management through evening classes in Athens and Beckley.

The University also offers classes in administrative systems and marketing, and classes leading to the Associate of Arts in Office Supervision. In the Beckley area, Concord also offers a broad selection of its General Studies classes, as well as specific classes in teacher education and social work, on a regular basis.

Regents Bachelor of Arts Degree (RBA)
The Regents Bachelor of Arts Degree Program is a nontraditional program at Concord University which is designed for adults who are interested in obtaining a bachelor's degree. The holders of the Regents Bachelor of Arts Degree will meet comparable requirements for the more conventional baccalaureate degree, but will meet the requirements in a different manner.

The RBA program may be appropriate for persons who have gained knowledge outside the traditional classroom setting that is comparable to the knowledge traditionally gained in the classroom. This knowledge is demonstrated by the student through a written resumé of experiences which is evaluated by appropriately credentialed faculty. Based on this evaluation, recommendations are made to the Vice President and Academic Dean for the award of credit.

Admission to the RBA program is accomplished in accordance with the following regulations:

A student is considered for admission by submitting the statewide undergraduate admission application form to Concord University.

Entrance Requirements
* Applicant's high school class must have graduated at least four years prior to application.
* A student already holding an accredited baccalaureate degree is excluded from the program.
* A student may not be simultaneously enrolled in the Regents Degree program and another degree program. However, a student who is in another baccalaureate program and who is in good standing will be considered for admission into the Regents program after consultation between the Regents B.A. Coordinator and appropriate academic officers. Appropriate documentation shall accompany the transfer.
* A student currently under suspension from any institution may not be admitted to the program until the suspension period has expired.
* The Regents Program Coordinator will consider and rule on all applications for admission to the program.

Credit
Upon admission to the program a student may earn credit in several ways:
* Credit earned in regular degree programs at Concord University or other accredited institutions of higher learning may be transferred into the Regents Degree Program. (State policies regarding transfer of credit between institutions will apply to students in the Regents Degree Program.) CPEP, CLEP, College-Level GED, USAFI, and similar testing results are acceptable for credit.
* Correspondence credits from accredited institutions are accepted.
* Credit may be awarded based on work and/or life experience when requested by a student. The credit is awarded based on an evaluation of a resume and documentation of these experiences submitted to the Program Coordinator. (There is a fee of $300 for this evaluation regardless of the number of hours credit awarded. This fee will be charged each time a student submits any subsequent assessment of work not included in the initial appraisal.) There is no upper or lower limit of credit awarded by this method.


Regents Bachelor of Arts Degree Requirements
1. Total credit hours - 128
Upper Division Hours - 40 (Any 300 level courses or above)
2. General Education - 36 which must include the following:
Communications - 6
Humanities - 6
Natural Science - 6
Social Science - 6
Mathematical Sciences or Computer Applications - 3
Electives from the above areas - 9
3. Elective Hours 52
4. Hours at Baccalaureate Institution - 56

Grade point average for graduation: 2.00

A student must earn twenty-four hours in the state system, including community colleges.
All Fs received four years or more before admission to the Regents Degree Program are disregarded.

All prerequisites for courses must be met according to the Concord University Catalog.
Graduation requirements qualifying for graduation is solely a student responsibility. If there are any doubts about meeting the requirements for graduation, the student should check with his or her academic advisor and with the Registrar's Office.

For additional assistance, contact Dr. Jane W. Smith at smithjw@concord.edu

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