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Click on a link to learn more about our Adult Degree Program:
About the Program:
Is PC accredited?
Prescott College is regionally accredited by the North Central Association
of Colleges and Schools (NCACS).
I have a family and/or career, will this program work?
This program allows students to continue with their family and professional
responsibilities. Students report that they do their research and
studying during the evenings and weekends. The program does require
discipline and time management skills, all of which can be learned.
Do I need to move to Prescott?
No, while there is a commitment to attend orientation, with good planning
students are able to minimize travel expenses. Our students live
all over the United States, and even internationally.
I live in a rural town. Will this program work?
This program is convenient for students who live in rural areas
since they don’t attend classes on campus.
What are the benefits of this program?
Over and over we hear that students select this program because it
is flexible, self-designed and fits well into already full lives.
Am I too old?
Studies from retirement communities report that regrets in life include
never completing educational goals. Our programs are designed for
students to achieve their goals at any age.
Who are the students?
The demographics of our Adult Degree Program are as follows:
Average age: 36 years old
Age range: 19-65 years old
Gender balance: 76% women, 24% men
Where are the students from?
The majority of students live in Arizona but students also come from
around the country (Colorado, Utah, California, New Mexico, Montana,
Nevada, Vermont, Florida, and New Jersey).
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Academics:
Do you offer teacher certification programs?
Yes. Students can either combine completion of a Bachelor of Arts degree
with taking coursework leading to teacher certification or just complete
the coursework if they already have a degree. Students can choose
to do programs in Elementary, Secondary, or Special Education.
What do most ADP students study?
Approximately 68 % of our students are in the field of Education; the
rest are in Liberal Arts areas such as Human Services, Psychology,
Environmental Studies, Management, Sustainable Community Development,
and Humanities.
How long will my program take?
The length of a program is contingent upon how much undergraduate work
the student has completed, what competence (or major) is chosen,
and how the student designs the curriculum. Prescott College Admissions
Counselors will provide students with a preliminary transcript evaluation
once they send in copies of their transcripts. The evaluation process
will give students an idea of how long it will take to complete their
Bachelor of Arts degree.
How do I design my own program?
Designing an individualized program can be the most exciting and
creative part of the educational process at Prescott College.
Although assisted
by faculty advisor, much will depend on a student’s own
educational direction and desire to learn.
How do I create a course list/curriculum?
Many of our students research other college catalogs for course descriptions,
then list and modify these to fit their own needs.
What is a competence? Breadth?
The competence is equivalent to a major. Students also declare a breadth
area, equivalent to a minor. It is recommended that all students
complete a second Liberal Arts breadth.
What is community-based education?
Community-based education happens in hometown communities throughout
America. When students draw upon the people in their own communities,
a sense of cultural and social cohesion occurs in the learning
process. Real world experience is attained and the likelihood
of job placement
after graduation increases. Prescott College’s Adult Degree
Program students network within their own communities to find
qualified professionals in their chosen field of endeavor. Mentors
receive a stipend from the College.
Where do I take my classes?
Students meet with mentors at a place and time that is mutually
convenient. Students and mentors may meet in a quiet café, the public
library, at a mentor’s office, or in the outdoors.
What is the minimum time I have to be enrolled full-time to earn a
degree from Prescott College?
One year.
What are the residency requirements? How many times
do I have to come to Prescott?
Students are required to attend a three-day orientation at the beginning
of their academic career with Prescott College.
How do you maintain the academic integrity of this learning process?
(How do you keep people honest?)
Although Prescott College’s Adult Degree Program runs on the
honor system, we have a set of checks and balances to maintain academic
integrity. The admissions process screens applicants as to their academic
goals, sincerity, and ability to be self-directed. Mentors are required
to submit their credentials which remain on file. This assures that
only qualified professionals will be involved in your learning process.
Prescott College’s core faculty have a keen eye for any
learning contract irregularity and work with students on all of their graduation requirements.
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Faculty:
Who are the faculty?
The faculty, known as core faculty, are full-time faculty members at
Prescott College. Your core faculty is the person you go to with your
academic questions as well as when you need support. The core faculty
helps you design your program, reviews your materials, and as many
graduates say becomes an academic cheerleader.
How do I contact my core faculty member?
Core faculty members are generally available through phone, fax, e-mail
and mail.
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Mentors:
How do I find mentors?
Students find mentors in universities and community colleges, at local
elementary and high schools and in business and other professional
fields. Relatives cannot be mentors.
What credentials do mentors need?
Mentors usually need a minimum of a master’s degree and,
preferably, teaching experience at the college level.
Will you give me a mentor list?
Students can check with the Admissions Office to see if there
is a list of mentors in their community. However, since students
live in various parts of the country and world, it is impossible
for us to supply a list of mentors for all areas.
How much contact time do I need with a mentor per course each quarter?
Most of our students take courses that are three, five or ten-quarter
credits.
For a 3-quarter credit course, a minimum of 8 to 12 hours of contact
time with a mentor is required. This means you would arrange 8 class
meetings at 1 to 1.5 hours each.
For a 5-quarter credit course, a minimum of 12 to 18 hours of contact
time with a mentor is required. This means you would arrange 12 class
meetings at 1 to 1.5 hours each.
A 10-quarter credit course is frequently an internship or demonstration
of competence. This may take anywhere from 3 to 6 months and from 10
to 20 meetings with your mentor.
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Life Experience Credit:
Can I get life experience credit?
Once enrolled, you may be able to earn college credit for life experience
through the Life Experience Portfolio, Conversion Portfolio, or Practicum
process. For more information about the Life Experience Documentation, click here.
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Tuition and Financial Aid:
How much is tuition?
Please see the ADP tuition
page for current figures.
How do I apply for financial aid?
Complete and mail the Free Application for Federal Student Aid
(FAFSA). The FAFSA becomes available after January 1 for the
following academic
year. This Application can be found at high schools, colleges,
and universities. The FAFSA comes with an envelope pre-addressed
to the
federal processor. Prescott
College’s Title IV School Code is 013659 (required on the
last page of the FAFSA).
How much financial aid can I get?
Student eligibility for aid is calculated partly by federal formulas
that determine a student’s Expected Family Contribution
(EFC). Prescott College has also estimated the total Cost of
Attendance
(COA). The COA includes all costs associated with attending college
including housing, meals, books, supplies, transportation, tuition,
and fees. The basic need formula is: COA - EFC = NEED. While
we make every effort to meet the need of each student, it is
not always possible
to meet 100% of demonstrated need.
How long does the financial aid process take?
From the time you file your FAFSA to receiving your award takes at
least 5-10 weeks. You can expedite the process by sending your FAFSA
directly to the Financial Aid Office at Prescott College rather than
the Federal Processor. Be sure to keep in close contact with the
Financial Aid Office and respond to their requests for additional
information in a timely manner. An award is not granted until after
you have received an offer of admission.
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