School of Continuing Studies
Concordia’s School of Continuing Studies offers undergraduate general education and elective courses delivered in accelerated online formats. The courses are designed for adult students and to assist students in building enough general education credits to start one of Concordia University’s adult accelerated degree programs. Through these intensive courses learners can earn up to 36 semester credits in approximately one calendar year. There are no educational prerequisites to enroll in these classes and visiting students are welcome to enroll.
Accelerated general education courses allow learners to:
- efficiently obtain general study requirements to prepare for an accelerated learning program;
- develop skills to be successful in academic work;
- earn foundational credits for a liberal arts education; and
- work towards a college degree, regardless of geographic location or time.
Course Delivery
Courses are delivered online. In the online accelerated classes learners collaborate with a community of peers through chats, discussion boards, and email.
Course Selection
Participants will be teamed with an advisor who will assist in creating a class schedule that fits with the student’s work and personal life.
School of Continuing Studies Tuition and Fees 2019-20
| Per credit hour | $420 |
| Auditing (per class) | $175 |
Associate of Arts Degree: Online
The Associate of Arts (A.A.) degree provides learners with general education credits from various academic disciplines delivered through online education. General education courses provide students with a foundation for critically examining the world from unique perspectives. These courses also help prepare students for the major courses in their bachelor degree programs.
The Associate of Arts degree program totals 60 semester credits.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Requirements | ||
| SSS 125 | Student Success Strategies | 3 |
| Communication | 4 | |
| Writing | 4 | |
| Literature | 4 | |
| Health Science | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science | 4 | |
| History/Political Science | 4 | |
| Fine Arts (minimum of 2 different areas: Music, Theatre or Art) | 4 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Global Studies | 4 | |
| Science | 4 | |
| RLG 415 | Biblical Christianity for Thoughtful People | 4 |
| Select 15 Elective Credits to reach 60 required credits | 15 | |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education
Students complete 60 credits: AA General Education classes (see above) and the following 12 credits to complete the Early Childhood Emphasis:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHD 400 | Introduction to Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CHD 410 | Growth and Development of Children | 3 |
| CHD 435 | Developmentally Appropriate Practices in Early Childhood Education | 3 |
| CHD 440 | Children's Play and Learning | 3 |