School of Continuing Studies
Concordia’s School of Continuing Studies offers undergraduate general education and elective courses delivered in accelerated online formats. SCS courses are designed for students to earn credits toward their degree completion in a flexible format to meet the unique needs of online learners. 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 2024-25
| 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 | 3 | |
| Writing | 3 | |
| Social/Behavioral Science (2 classes from two different disciplines) | 6 | |
| Humanities (2 classes from two different disciplines) | 6 | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Science | 4 | |
| THL 125 | Introduction to the Bible | 3 |
| THL 345 | Callings: Christianity and Vocation | 3 |
| Select 26 Elective Credits to reach 60 required credits | 26 | |
| 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 |
Associate of Arts in Pre-Nursing
The Associate of Arts in Pre-Nursing prepares students for application to the University's Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Pre-Licensure program. AA Pre-Nursing students will complete their general education course requirements and the necessary prerequisite coursework for the BSN Pre-Licensure program. Students should review the overall BSN Pre-Licensure admission criteria to ensure awareness of minimum grade requirements in specific courses, GPA requirements, and other necessary admission criteria. Students interested in nursing programs at other institutions should review each institution's admission requirements as they typically vary between institutions.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Communication | 3 | |
| Humanities ( 2 classes from two different disciplines) | 6 | |
| Social Science (Non-Psychology Course) | 3 | |
| ENG 121 | College Writing | 3 |
| MAT 165 | Quantitative Reasoning for Health Care Professionals * | 3 |
| BIO 120 | General Biology I * | 4 |
| CHE 105 | Chemistry for Health Sciences * | 4 |
| PSY 102 | Introduction to Psychology | 3 |
| THL 125 | Introduction to the Bible | 3 |
| THL 345 | Callings: Christianity and Vocation | 3 |
| Electives 1 | 9 | |
| Prerequisite and Co-Requisite Nursing Coursework | ||
| BIO 300 | Microbiology | 4 |
| BIO 315 | Human Anatomy and Physiology I | 4 |
| BIO 316 | Human Anatomy and Physiology II | 4 |
| PSY 230 | Lifespan Developmental Psychology | 4 |
| Total Credits | 60 | |
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Courses are also prerequisite or corequisite courses for the nursing program.
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It is recommended that students complete BIO 350 Medical Terminology and Traditional Nursing Students complete SCI 100 as an elective option.