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College Comparisons

Adult Education Programs, Online Classes and Online Programs

June 24, 2013

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Approach to College Comparisons

• Introduction• Adult vs. Traditional Education• College Comparisons• Education Advisory Board Data• Online Courses at Other Colleges

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What is provided within is a review of current programs at a number of institutions:

• The degree offered by which college/division• Majors (campus and/or online or hybrid)• Description of the core curriculum in relation to the core for

traditional students• Total number of credits required to graduate • Other unique programs features such as portfolio assessment.

These institutions were chosen for their geographical diversity, as well as for their diversity in mission.

Introduction

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Adult vs. Traditional Education

From: Phelan - Differences Between Adult Ed and Traditional UG Ed.pptx: training.fema.gov

• Traditional Undergrads– Limited

• Work• Travel• Research• Self-Direction

– Broad• Technology• Flexibility• Classroom

• Adult Learners– Limited

• Time• Technology• Research• APA/MLA

– Broad• Work• Travel• Interpersonal• Historical Perspective

Experience

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• Traditional Undergrads– 18 – 22 (most colleges) – Socially varied – most unmarried– Diverse– Technologically mature– High Tolerance

• Adult Learners– Age 22+– Many married with children– Diverse– Self-directed– Technologically immature– Lower Tolerance

Adult vs. Traditional Education

From: Phelan - Differences Between Adult Ed and Traditional UG Ed.pptx: training.fema.gov

Maturity

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• Traditional Undergrads– Attendance Problems– Instant Messaging– Accustomed to Groups– Brick & Mortar– Grade Conscious– Blackboard/Angel– Time Management

• Adult Learners– Work/School Schedule Conflicts– Discussion-oriented– Group work averse– More frequent breaks– Furniture /comfort– Presentation focused– Desire to share

Adult vs. Traditional Education

From: Phelan - Differences Between Adult Ed and Traditional UG Ed.pptx: training.fema.gov

Schedules

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• Traditional Undergrads– Daytime– Five days/ week

• Adult Learners– Evening or late

afternoon– Weekends– On line/ any time

Adult vs. Traditional Education

From: Phelan - Differences Between Adult Ed and Traditional UG Ed.pptx: training.fema.gov

Full Time/Part Time

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Programs Reviewed

• University of Richmond• Syracuse University • Arizona State University Online• New York University (NYU) Online Programs• Pennsylvania State University World Campus• University of Maryland University College• St. Joseph’s University Online

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Admissions Requirements: Documents

•University of Richmond HS diploma •Syracuse University HS / College Transcripts ,

Essay•Arizona State University HS/College Transcripts•New York University (NYU) Resume/ All Transcripts,

Essay•Pennsylvania State University HS/College/Military

Transcripts•University of Maryland HS/College Transcripts University College•St. Joseph’s University HS*/College Transcripts,

Essay

*If Fewer Than 30 College Credits

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Admissions Requirements: Minimum GPA

•University of Richmond Minimum 2.0

•Syracuse University GPA dependent upon program

•Arizona State University Minimum 2.0

•New York University (NYU) None for courses/ 3.0 for cert

•Pennsylvania State University Minimum 2.0

•University of Maryland None •St. Joseph’s University 2.75

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Admissions Requirements: Age

•University of Richmond None

•Syracuse University None

•Arizona State University None••New York University (NYU) 19 years old

•Pennsylvania State University PSU has specific definition of Adult Learner

•University of Maryland None •St. Joseph’s University 22 Years old

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Core Curriculum

College Adult Education TraditionalUniversity of Richmond 30 credits 47 CreditsSyracuse University* 51-63 credits 51-63 creditsArizona State University* 35 credits 35 creditsNew York University 32-34 credits 40 creditsPenn. State* 45 credits 45 creditsUniversity of Maryland 41 credits 50-52 creditsSt Joseph’s University * * 45 credits 57 credits

*Same core for Adult and Traditional education**Online Degree Option

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Degrees Conferred ByUniversity of Richmond School of Professional and

Continuing StudiesSyracuse University University CollegeArizona State University All Colleges (Run through ASU

online)New York University (NYU) School of Continuing and

Professional Studies (SCPS)Pennsylvania State All Colleges (Run through PSU

World Campus)University of Maryland University CollegeSt. Joseph’s University All Colleges (Run through St.

Joseph’s Online)

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Language Requirement

• University of Richmond Yes*• Syracuse University Yes**• Arizona State University Yes***• New York University (NYU) No• Pennsylvania State University Yes• University of Maryland No• St. Joseph’s University No

*BA yes, BS no ** “language or quantitative skills” ***all but BIS

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Science Requirement

• University of Richmond Yes**• Syracuse University Yes*• Arizona State University Yes*• New York University (NYU) Yes• Pennsylvania State University Yes*• University of Maryland Yes• St. Joseph’s University Yes *

*No lab**lab accepted

but not required

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Transfer Credit Limits

• University of Richmond 60 Credits• Syracuse University 66 (2-year colleges); 90

(4-year colleges)• Arizona State University 64 credits• New York University (NYU) 64 credits• Pennsylvania State no maximum “36 of

last 60 credits must be at PSU”

• University of Maryland 70 (2-year colleges); 90 (4-year colleges)

• St. Joseph’s University 60 to 75 (min 60)

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Prior Learning Assessment

• University of Richmond Yes• Syracuse University Yes• Arizona State University No• New York University (NYU) Yes• Pennsylvania State University Yes• University of Maryland Yes• St. Joseph’s University Yes

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Number of Majors Online

• University of Richmond 0• Syracuse University 0• Arizona State University 30• New York University (NYU) 2• Pennsylvania State 20• University of Maryland 31• St. Joseph’s University 1

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• 45 credit core– 1 ACS course (Ancients)– Cultural Appreciation (Fine

Arts, Language, Theater, Film)

– Science (No Lab)

• Admissions Requirements– Completed Application– All transcripts (HS, College)– Interview encouraged

Bachelor of Interdisciplinary StudiesVillanova University

• Majors– General Studies– Information Systems– Leadership Studies– Media & Technology

• Accelerated Options– FastForward Courses– Summer Online

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Education Advisory Board Data

• DL on Diploma/ Transcript

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Education Advisory Board Data

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Ivy League Universities

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Top Tier Universities

 

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• Adult Education is tailored to a specific audience based on certain characteristics

• The evolution and availability of technology has allowed for robust, student-centered, and rigorous online learning opportunities

• Leaders in Higher Education are developing online learning opportunities to meet the needs of changing demographics and the growing adult learner population

In Closing

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Questions?

Thank You

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• What is the long-term vision of– Number of students– Courses that are offered

• “Double-dipping” – reduced core AND Prior Learning Assessment