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Hadley, Richard D. – American Nurse, 1977
The New York Regents external degree programs for the associate and baccalaureate degrees in nursing are described. An interview with the program coordinator and information about the educational requirements and about several students are presented. The coordinator defines the program as a degree awarded by one institution for learning that was…
Descriptors: Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, College Students, External Degree Programs
Download full textMingle, James R. – 1978
State regulation of various nontraditional education programs offered by public and private institutions in off-campus locations and outside the state of home-base operation are described. Common elements of licensure laws (to license degree-granting institutions) are described and include: (1) exempted institutions such as regionally accredited…
Descriptors: Accreditation (Institutions), Certification, Consumer Protection, Extension Education
New York State Univ. System, Albany. – 1977
The catalog is designed to provide information on both the Regents External Degrees and the College Proficiency Examinations of New York State. The information is oriented toward individuals who wish to know about and take advantage of either program. The Regents External Degree is awarded by the University of the State of New York, which has no…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Associate Degrees, Bachelors Degrees, College Credits
Shay, Thomas M.; Engdahl, Lilla E. – 1976
An exploratory survey yielded basic information about extended degree programs in the 13 WICHE states: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Washington, Wyoming, and Utah. Survey questionnaires were sent to the 441 colleges and universities (including two-year colleges) on the WICHE mailing…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Colleges, Community Colleges, External Degree Programs
Jones, Thomas B. – Alternative Higher Education: The Journal of Nontraditional Studies, 1982
At Metropolitan State University, the Individualized Educational Planning Course was a response to adult students' unique curriculum needs. Students learn university expectations of quality; plan solid, individualized degrees; examine what it means to be an educated person; pursue knowledge actively and successfully through informed choices; and…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Curriculum Development, Degree Requirements, Experimental Colleges
Illinois Board of Governors of State Colleges and Universities, Springfield. – 1978
A comprehensive study was undertaken of the effectiveness of an external degree program implemented in Illinois to meet the needs of adult students studying for the bachelor's degree. The rationale, history, structure, administration, and governance of the statewide program offered through five universities are described. The majority of students…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Bachelors Degrees, Educational Assessment, Experiential Learning
