Degree Completion Program

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The Solution for Working Adults

Now offering BS and BAS degrees in convenient time frames for working adults. Broaden your career options with a bachelor's degree. Get the management, problem-solving, and communication skills you need.

You've worked your way up the job ladder. Now, suddenly those technical skills aren't enough.

Let's face it. For management positions or other leadership levels, you need a bachelor's degree. Now, more than ever, your career may depend on it. Hannibal-LaGrange University makes it possible for adults to complete a bachelor's degree without quitting your job!

Convenient cohort classes

The ADVANCE Program classes meet one night per week, one class at a time over a five week period. You'll stay with the same group of adult learners throughout the remainder of your degree program.

Short-term commitment, life-long benefits

With an associate's degree (AS, AA, or AAS) or its equivalent, from an accredited institution, you may be able to complete a bachelor's degree in 18 months.

Individual advising provided by qualified staff

Not sure if you qualify for a degree completion program? Our qualified staff is available for consultation at the university office or at your job site with no obligation.

You also may qualify for credit for prior life experience. An ADVANCE Program class can show you how to put together a portfolio detailing your training and educational development completed outside the classroom.

Choose from several degree programs

Depending on the type and number of hours you've already completed at an accredited institution, you can get a Bachelor of Science degree or a Bachelor of Applied Science degree. Both degree programs are available in one of three majors:

• Organizational Management (for business or management careers)
• Criminal Justice (for law enforcement or corrections)
• Child Development (Online/hybrid program)
• CTE - Computer Technology (TRC Campus Only)

Bachelor of Applied Science

The BAS program gives employees with technical training or an AAS degree from post-secondary accredited institutions, new career options. Hannibal-LaGrange University is the only university in the Tri-State area offering a BAS degree.

Now, technically-educated adults can develop skills in leadership, communication, problem-solving, and other expertise necessary in management positions. No longer will the lack of a college education hold you back in job promotions.

Bachelor of Science

For those with an AS or AA degree, or equivalent general education hours, a Bachelor of Science degree will give you the management skills needed for today's workforce. At the same time, it will provide a foundation for those wishing eventually to pursue a master's degree.

Start today! Call the ADVANCE Program.

The Innovative Programs Office is located in the Hut and MaryLou Green Center on the HLGU Campus. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. or by appointment.

Online Information Request

Donna Pirc, Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Program Coordinator and Teacher Education
Phone: 573-840-9470
Email: dpirc@trcc.edu

Michelle Terrell, Sikeston, Mo.
Program Coordinator
Phone: 573-380-6542
Email: michelle.terrell@hlg.edu

Monica Winkler
Iowa Program Representative
Phone: 319-524-9176
Email: Monica.Winkler@hlg.edu

News

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