Requirements

Admission Requirements

1. A completed application for admission to the Accelerated Degree Completion Program for Adults (ADPA).
2. Minimum age: 23
3. Two years of full-time work experience outside the home
4. No minimum hours of transfer credit.
5. Submission of all official college transcripts.
   If an applicant has completed fewer than 15 semester hours (22.5 quarter hours) of college course work from a regionally accredited institution, or has not completed one semester at full-time status, the applicant must submit a final high school transcript, complete with graduation date, or written documentation of successful completion of the G.E.D. An official high school transcript is also required if the college from which the credit was earned does not have full regional accreditation. The most recent college transcript must indicate that the student was in good standing and has earned a 2.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale on all prior academic work.
6. If an applicant has earned fewer than 30 semester hours (or 45 quarter hours) of transfer credit and has not earned passing grades for two sequenced writing courses and one college-level math course (advisor approved), the applicant may not register for ADPA major (Organizational Management) courses until the applicant has earned passing grades for two sequenced writing courses and one college-level math course (advisor approved). That is, in order to register for course work in the ADPA (Organizational Management) major, an applicant must have earned at least 30 semester hours of course work from a regionally accredited college and must have earned passing grades in two sequenced writing courses such as freshman English 1 and 2 or higher and one college-level math course above intermediate algebra (advisor approved).
7. Submission of a current job description (if currently employed).
8. Submission of a list and/or description of on-the-job training.
9. Submission of DD214 (if applicant has been in the military) or documentation of civil service.

Admission to the University and admission to the major

Students with 0-29 hours of credit from a regionally accredited college may be admitted to the University and will be allowed to take courses that will qualify them for admission into the major.

Curriculum

The curriculum of Accelerated Degree Completion Program for Adults consists of twelve (12) modules or courses, three (3) theology courses, and a Senior Project. Only one module is taken at a time and each student progresses with the same group of students throughout the program. Courses in the major may not be taken as Pass/DF courses.

A student entering Accelerated Degree Completion Program for Adults can earn up to 32 semester hours from such sources as workshops, seminars, self-study, training programs or work experience. Prior college-level learning acquired from these sources is evaluated and may result in credit hours being awarded.

To graduate, each student must complete a Senior Project and a Learning Portfolio. The student chooses a topic, usually work-related, and develops it over the duration of the program. The Senior Project advisor provides encouragement and specific guidance. The Learning Portfolio is a collection of artifacts that documents the progressive learning that has occurred throughout the student's degree program.

Application forms and additional information are available by calling, 1-877-CUChicago / 1-877-282-4422, Option 4.

Accelerated Degree Completion Program for Adults Checklist

1. Read the information provided in the information packet. Students are encouraged to make an admission appointment to discuss their interests and goals.
2. Complete and submit the application form for admission, along with the $35 application fee.
3. Arrange for all official, sealed transcripts to be sent to Concordia University Chicago. (A downloadable form is provided)
4. After transcripts have been evaluated schedule an appointment with an Adult Academic Advisor who will advise you on the number of semester hours you will need in order to graduate and the various ways in which these hours may be earned.
5. Apply for Financial Aid and/or make arrangements for registration.
6. Talk with a member of the Accelerated Degree Completion Program for Adults Admission Staff to make arrangements for registration.
7. Attend and enjoy class!