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Harvard Online presents curated online courses that combine faculty and disciplines from across the University, connecting learners around the globe with the world’s most urgent issues.

Outsmarting Implicit Bias

Designed for individuals and teams, this Harvard Online course taught by preeminent Harvard Professor Mahzarin Banaji teaches the science of implicit bias and strategies to counter the impact of bias in the workplace.

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Deepen perspectives and advance insights into the strategic issues facing health care organizations today.

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Approach new digital and data strategies with an eye toward people, mindsets, and systems.

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Keep up on moral, ethical, and legal arguments and continue your education beyond the classroom.

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Experience Harvard Online by utilizing our wide variety of discount programs for individuals and groups. 

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Learners who have enrolled in at least one qualifying Harvard Online program hosted on the HBS Online platform are eligible to receive a 30% discount on this course, regardless of completion or certificate status in the first purchased program. Past-Participant Discounts are automatically applied to the Program Fee upon time of payment.  Learn more here .

Learners who have earned a verified certificate for a HarvardX course hosted on the  edX platform  are eligible to receive a 30% discount on this course using a discount code. Discounts are not available after you've submitted payment, so if you think you are eligible for a discount on a registration, please check your email for a code or contact us .

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For this course we offer a 30% discount for learners who work in the nonprofit, government, military, or education fields. 

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Learn from HBS Professor Leemore Dafny how to align the principles of business strategy with the unique challenges and structures of health care organizations to capture value, define your mission, and lead your organization to success.

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Using real-world data and policy interventions as applications, this course will teach core concepts in economics and statistics and equip you to tackle some of the most pressing social challenges of our time.

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“This is an amazing course. The professor did a fantastic job dissecting the complexities of healthcare into chewable chunks." 

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• American Studies (Graduate Certificate)
• Anthropology (BA)
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• Applied Behavior Analysis (Graduate Certificate)
• Applied Biological Sciences – Pre-Dental (BS)
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• Applied Business and Technology Solutions (BA)
• Applied Leadership (BAS)
• Applied Military and Veteran Studies (BA)
• Applied Nutrition and Health (BAS)
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• Architectural Studies (BSD)
• Architecture (MArch)
• Art (Digital Photography) (BFA)
• Art History (BA)
• Art – Art Studies (BA)
• Art – Museum Studies (BA)
• Astronomical and Planetary Sciences (BS)
• Autism Spectrum Disorders (Graduate Certificate)
• Behavioral Health (Clinical) (DBH)
• Behavioral Health (Management) (DBH)
• Biochemistry (BA)
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• Biochemistry – Medicinal Chemistry (BS)
• Biological Data Science (Graduate Certificate)
• Biological Data Science (MS)
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• Biological Sciences – Biology and Society (BS)
• Biological Sciences – Biomedical Sciences (BS)
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• Biology (MS)
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• Biomimicry (MS)
• Biophysics (BS)
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• Clinical Research Management (Graduate Certificate)
• Clinical Research Management (MS)
• Clinical Research Management – Regulatory Science (MS)
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• Communication (BS)
• Communication (MA)
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• Complex Systems Science (MS)
• Computational Life Sciences (Graduate Certificate)
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• Computer Science (MCS)
• Computer Science – Big Data Systems (MCS)
• Computer Science – Cybersecurity (MCS)
• Conflict Resolution (MLS)
• Construction Law (MLS)
• Construction Management and Technology (MS)
• Contract Management (MLS)
• Corporate and Health Care Compliance (MLS)
• Corrections Leadership and Management (Graduate Certificate)
• Counseling (MC)
• Counseling and Applied Psychological Science (BS)
• Counseling and Applied Psychological Science – Counseling Military Members and Veterans (BS)
• Counseling and Applied Psychological Science – Sports and Performance Counseling (BS)
• Counseling and Applied Psychological Sciences – Substance Abuse and Addictions (BS)
• Crime Analysis (Graduate Certificate)
• Crime Analysis (MS)
• Criminal Justice (MA)
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• Criminal Sentencing and Sentencing Advocacy (Graduate Certificate)
• Criminology and Criminal Justice (BS)
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• Culture, Technology and Environment (BA)
• Curriculum and Instruction – Gifted Education (MEd)
• Data Science (BS)
• Digital Audience Strategy (Graduate Certificate)
• Digital Audience Strategy (MS)
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• Disability Studies (BA)
• Domestic Violence and Evidence-Based Practice (Graduate Certificate)
• Early Childhood Education (MEd)
• Early Childhood Education – Teacher Certification (MEd)
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• Early Childhood Special Education – Teacher Certification (MEd)
• Early Childhood Studies (BAS)
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• Economics (BS) – Liberal Arts
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• Education (Educating Multilingual Learners) (MA)
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• Internet and Web Development (BAS)
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• Operations Management (BAS)
• Organizational Leadership (BA)
• Organizational Leadership (Graduate Certificate)
• Organizational Leadership (MS)
• Organizational Leadership – Project Management (BA)
• Pharmacology and Toxicology (BS)
• Philosophy (BA)
• Philosophy (Morality, Politics and Law) (BA)
• Physics (BA)
• Physics (BS)
• Political Psychology (MA)
• Political Science (BA)
• Political Science (BS)
• Program Evaluation (Graduate Certificate)
• Program Evaluation and Data Analytics (MS)
• Project Management (BAS)
• Project Management (BS)
• Project Management (Graduate Certificate)
• Project Management (MPM)
• Psychology (BA)
• Psychology (BS)
• Psychology (MS)
• Psychology – Forensic Psychology (BA)
• Psychology – Forensic Psychology (BS)
• Psychology – Industrial and Organizational (BA)
• Psychology – Industrial and Organizational (BS)
• Psychology – Industrial and Organizational Psychology (MS)
• Psychology – Positive Psychology (BA)
• Psychology – Positive Psychology (BS)
• Psychology – Positive Psychology (MS)
• Public History (Graduate Certificate)
• Public Interest Technology (MS)
• Public Safety Leadership and Administration (MPSLA)
• Public Safety Leadership and Administration – Emergency Medical Services – Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MPSLA)
• Public Safety Leadership and Administration – Executive Fire Administration (MA)
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• Public Service and Public Policy (BS)
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• Regulatory and Clinical Research Management (DPP)
• Regulatory Science (MS)
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• Religious Studies – Religion, Culture and Public Life (BA)
• Religious Studies – Religion, Politics and Global Affairs (BA)
• RN to BSN – Concurrent Enrollment (BSN)
• Science of Health Care Delivery (Graduate Certificate)
• Secondary Education (MEd)
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• Semiconductor Processing Grad Cert
• Social and Behavioral Sciences (BA)
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• Social Justice and Human Rights (MA)
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• Sociology (MA)
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• Spanish (BA)
• Special Education (Applied Behavior Analysis) (MA)
• Special Education (MEd)
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• Special Education – Teacher Certification (MEd)
• Speech and Hearing Science (BS)
• Sports Law and Business (MLS)
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• Supply Chain Management (MS)
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• Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (MTESOL)
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• Tourism and Recreation Management (BS)
• Tribal Self-Governance (MLS)
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Bachelor of Arts

Educational Studies Degree

This online, non-licensure educational studies degree prepares you to make a difference .

Do you enjoy finding creative ways to share information with others? Does the career you’re interested in require skills pertaining to education, but not necessarily a teaching license? If this describes you, a bachelor's in educational studies is exactly what you've been looking for.

Put your passion to work with an education studies degree where you can make a meaningful contribution in people's lives as an educator. This online, non-licensure bachelor's education degree program gives you the skills you need to educate and care for diverse learners in a variety of fields.

Based on your career goals and interests, you can choose an educational studies program in a content area that meets your needs while working toward employment in school settings, corporate training, and instructional design—just to name a few! However, these programs do not lead to a teaching license. If you are interested in a degree program that leads to a teaching license, please visit one of our initial licensure programs , or learn the differences between BAES and an initial licensure program . WGU has 10 non-licensure BAES programs for you to choose from: 

• Elementary Education - B.A. Educational Studies
• Elementary and Special Education - B.A. Educational Studies
• Mild to Moderate Special Education - B.A. Educational Studies
• Secondary Biology Science Education - B.A. Educational Studies
• Secondary Chemistry Science Education - B.A. Educational Studies
• Secondary Earth Science Education - B.A. Educational Studies
• Secondary Physics Education - B.A. Educational Studies
• Middle Grades Science Education - B.A. Educational Studies
• Secondary Mathematics Education - B.A. Educational Studies
• Middle Grade Mathematics Education - B.A. Educational Studies

Time to completion 

Each educational studies emphasis contains different coursework and specialization, resulting in various average completion times. WGU lets you move more quickly through material you already know and advance as soon as you're ready .

Tuition per six-month term is

Do the math and you'll see that you're in control of the cost of your teaching degree. We charge tuition per term instead of per credit. Finish faster, pay less!

On average, students transfer

28 credits*

Your associate degree or previous college credit may waive some courses through transfer. We review your transcripts for transfer credits, helping you accelerate this bachelor's degree in education.

*WGU Internal Data

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COURSE DETAILS

Educational Studies Courses

Online courses focused on preparation for unique educational situations and helping you become a better educator..

This online educational studies bachelor's degree program was designed and is regularly updated with input from the experts on our Education Program Council. These experts know exactly what it takes for a graduate to  be a successful educator. 

Some of the courses in your program may be waived through transfer from your previous college experience. The rest you will complete one at a time as you make your way through your program, working with your Program Mentor each term to build your personalized Degree Plan. You’ll work through each course as quickly as you can study and learn the material. This means that you can finish as many courses as you're able in a term at no additional cost.

You will complete your courses by studying and working independently with instruction and support from WGU faculty. You will be expected to complete a certain amount of coursework each term for on-time progress.

Consult your specific program guide for courses included in your area of emphasis:

Common Courses Across All Emphasis Tracks See Program Guide for Full Course List

General Education & General Science Education

Professional Core

Welcome to Composition: Writing with a Strategy! In this course, you will focus on three main topics: understanding purpose, context, and audience, writing strategies and techniques, and editing and revising. In addition, the first section, will offer review on core elements of the writing process, cross-cultural communication, as well as working with words and common standards and practices. Each section includes learning opportunities through readings, videos, audio, and other relevant resources. Assessment activities with feedback also provide opportunities to check your learning, practice, and show how well you understand course content. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to gain proficiency in the seven competencies that will be covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge or experience, you can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content.

In this course you will learn key critical thinking concepts and how to apply them in the analysis and evaluation of reasons and evidence. The course examines the basic components of an argument, the credibility of evidence sources, the impact of bias, and how to construct an argument that provides good support for a claim. The course consists of an introduction and four major sections. Each section includes learning opportunities through readings, videos, audio, and other relevant resources. Assessment activities with feedback also provide opportunities to check your learning, practice, and show how well you understand course content. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to gain proficiency in the four competencies that will be covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge or experience, you can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content.

Welcome to Introduction to Communication: Connecting with Others! It may seem like common knowledge that communication skills are important, and that communicating with others is inescapable in our everyday lives. While this may appear simplistic, the study of communication is actually complex, dynamic, and multifaceted. Strong communication skills are invaluable to strengthening a multitude of aspects of life. Specifically, this course will focus on communication in the professional setting, and present material from multiple vantage points, including communicating with others in a variety of contexts, across situations, and with diverse populations. Upon completion, you will have a deeper understanding of both your own and others’ communication behaviors, and a toolbox of effective behaviors to enhance your experience in the workplace.

Welcome to Composition: Successful Self-Expression! In this course, you will focus on four main topics: professional writing for a cross-cultural audience, narrowing research topics and questions, researching for content to support a topic, and referencing research sources. Each section includes learning opportunities through readings, videos, audio, and other relevant resources. Assessment activities with feedback also provide opportunities to check your learning, practice, and show how well you understand course content. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to gain proficiency in the seven competencies that will be covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge or experience, you can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content. You will demonstrate competency through a performance assessment. There is no prerequisite for this course and there is no specific technical knowledge needed.

Mathematics for Elementary Educators I guides preservice elementary teachers in an investigation of number systems, place value, number theory, and ratio and proportion. This is the first course in a three-course sequence.  There are no prerequisites for this course.

This is Introduction to Physical and Human Geography, a three-module course that addresses the question of what geography really is in today's complex world; how migration affects—and has been affected by—geography; and one of the biggest present problems related to geography: climate change. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to, with the goal of demonstrating proficiency in the five competencies covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge of this material, you can expect to spend 30–40 hours on the course content.

​This course presents a broad survey of U.S. history from early colonization to the mid-twentieth century. The course explores how historical events and major themes in American history have affected diverse populations, influenced changes in policy an established the American definition of democracy.  This course consists of an introduction and five major sections. Each section includes learning opportunities through reading, images, videos, and other relevant resources. Assessment activities with feedback also provide opportunities to practice and check how well you understand the content. Because the course is self-paced, you may move through the material as quickly or as slowly as you need to, with the goal of demonstrating proficiency in the five competencies covered in the final assessment. If you have no prior knowledge of this material, you can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content.​ 

This course provides students with an overview of the basic principles and unifying ideas of the physical sciences: physics, chemistry, and earth sciences. Course materials focus on scientific reasoning and practical, everyday applications of physical science concepts to help students integrate conceptual knowledge with practical skills.

This course provides students an introduction to using the scientific method and engaging in scientific research to reach conclusions about the natural world. Students will design and carry out an experiment to investigate a hypothesis by gathering quantitative data. They will also research a specific ecosystem using academic sources and draw conclusions from their findings.

This is a Global Arts and Humanities course that contains three modules with corresponding lessons. This course is an invitation to see the world through the humanities, examine the humanities during the Information Age, and explore the global origins of music—essentially questioning what makes us human, and how people are connected across culture and time. Each module includes learning opportunities through readings, videos, audio, and other relevant resources. Assessment activities with feedback also provide opportunities to practice and check learning. With no prior knowledge or experience, a learner can expect to spend 30-40 hours on the course content.

Mathematics for Elementary Educators II engages preservice elementary school teachers in mathematical practices of algebraic reasoning. This course explores important algebraic topics such as patterns, expressions and equations, linear equations, inequalities, and functions. This is the second course in a three-course sequence. 

American Politics and the U.S. Constitution examines the evolution of representative government in the United States and the changing interpretations of the civil rights and civil liberties protected by the Constitution. This course will give candidates an understanding of the powers of the branches of the federal government, the continual tensions inherent in a federal system, the shifting relationship between state and federal governments, and the interactions between elected officials and the ever-changing electorate. This course will focus on such topics as the role of a free press in a democracy, the impact of changing demographics on American politics, and the debates over and expansion of civil rights. Upon completion of the course, candidates should be able to explain the basic functions of the federal government, describe the forces that shape American policy and politics, and be better prepared to participate in America’s civic institutions. This course has no prerequisite.

Mathematics for Elementary Educators III engages preservice elementary teachers in important concepts in geometry, measurement, data analysis and statistics, and probability. This is the third course in a three-course sequence. 

The School as a Community of Care is a key component of WGU's Professional Core and is a required course for all initial licensure candidates. This course prepares candidates to meet the social and emotional needs of learners, taking into account theories and philosophical perspectives on child and adolescent development and learning. Candidates learn to effectively collaborate with parents, families, caregivers, and other community stakeholders in each child's education, to build a strong foundation for academic and personal success. Emphasis is placed on family engagement as candidates gain knowledge of individual, cultural, and community assets that can be used to facilitate learner growth and development, as well as understand mental health and emotional differences among learners that may necessitate leveraging additional resources to support students' wellbeing. Issues of youth mental health, substance abuse, suicide awareness and prevention, and abuse within families will be addressed as will the importance of parent involvement. Candidates will engage in seven hours of preclinical experiences, which include visual observations of learning environments that involve parents and families in their children's' education while supporting the social and emotional learning (SEL) needs of learners and an interview with an educational professional to explore topics related to parent involvement, youth mental health issues, and professional responsibilities to ensure student wellbeing. Additionally, crosscutting themes of technology and diversity are interwoven for further development.

Educational Foundations is a key component of WGU's Professional Core and is a required course for all initial licensure candidates. The course provides candidates with early classroom experience where they observe multiple school settings at three different levels of schooling and interview an educator to learn how state standards and various legal and ethical issues affect classrooms today. The course also provides candidates with opportunities to gain foundational knowledge about what it means to be a teacher in the current educational context while exploring their future role within the larger landscape of historical and cultural influences. This course ensures candidates have a firm grasp on important issues affecting educators including state standards-based curriculum, legal and ethical requirements affecting educational opportunities, and professionalism, preparing them for subsequent coursework within the Professional Core and their content area major courses. Five preclinical hours are interwoven throughout this course, and cross-cutting themes of technology and diversity are introduced for further development throughout the candidate’s programs.

Educational Psychology and Development of Children and Adolescents is a key component of WGU’s Professional Core and is a required course for all initial licensure candidates. This course prepares candidates to support classroom practices grounded in research-validated principles from the areas of educational psychology and child/adolescent development. Candidates will be introduced to learning theories that equip them with the knowledge and skills necessary to support the diverse populations of students with whom they will interact. This course addresses theories of human development, spanning early childhood through adolescence, and candidates completing this course will be able to explain and analyze the guiding perspectives on linguistic, physical, cognitive, and social development. This course will also cover appropriate instructional and assessment strategies to support student learning and development. Candidates will engage in four hours of virtual classroom observations related to issues in educational psychology and learner development. Cross-cutting themes of technology and diversity are interwoven for further development.

Fundamentals of Diverse Learners is a key component of WGU's Professional Core and is a required course for all initial licensure candidates. This course prepares candidates to consider and address the wide range of learning needs in the classrooms of today. This course teaches candidates to identify and support the needs of diverse populations of learners, including, for example, students with disabilities (Including Dyslexia), students who are English language learners, and students who are gifted and talented. Practical strategies for differentiating instruction while creating a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive learning environment are explored. This course helps candidates develop skills for partnering with parents and advocating for all students, particularly those impacted by provisions of IDEA and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. Multitiered systems of support are addressed to prepare candidates for their future classrooms as they seek to select appropriate instructional practices and interventions to best serve their students. Candidates will engage in four hours of preclinical experiences that include a simulated teaching experience in which skills learned can be applied. Cross-cutting themes of technology and diversity are interwoven for further development.

Managing Engaging Learning Environments is a key component of WGU's Professional Core and is a required course for all initial licensure candidates. This course prepares candidates to establish and contribute to safe and productive learning environments that support the success of all learners by ensuring student engagement and motivation for learning. Candidates will learn strategies, such as incorporating consistent routines and expectations, to provide positive behavior supports, increase learner motivation, promote active learning and self-direction, and ensure a safe and productive classroom setting that fosters a sense of community through collaborative educational practices. The course will culminate in evidence-based, practical application of current strategies, theories, or philosophical perspectives related to motivating and engaging all students in a learning community. Candidates will engage in seven hours of preclinical experiences that include both virtual observations of classroom settings and time in a simulated classroom environment where theory can be put into practice. Cross-cutting themes of technology and diversity are interwoven for further development.

Introduction to Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment is a key component of WGU's Professional Core and is a required course for all initial licensure candidates. This course provides candidates with the knowledge and skills necessary to create engaging and standards-aligned lessons that meet the needs of all learners. Candidates will learn to analyze learner needs based on a variety of inputs, including their state P–12 standards, assessment results, and knowledge of learner differences. This course will help candidates design, deliver, and modify instruction in accordance to needs and educational requirements. Candidates will engage in three hours of preclinical experiences that include virtual classroom observations. They also will record a short teaching segment, allowing for authentic teaching experience. Crosscutting themes of technology and diversity are interwoven for continued development.

Assessing Impact on Student Learning is a key component of WGU's Professional Core and is a required course for all initial licensure candidates. This course equips candidates to evaluate student learning and their own professional practice, ensuring candidates are prepared to ensure all learners' success. In this course, candidates learn multiple methods of assessment to ensure they are able to implement a balanced approach to assessment while monitoring their students’ progress. Assessments types such as formative, summative, standardized, and common assessments are addressed so candidates understand their purposes and can apply them within the context of a lesson to determine impact on learning. Data literacy skills are taught to ensure candidates interpret and analyze individual and classroom data and apply their knowledge in ways that support academic success. Candidates will engage in three hours of preclinical experiences that include virtual classroom observations. Cross-cutting themes of technology and diversity are interwoven for further development.

Educational Technology for Teaching and Learning is a key component of WGU's professional core and is a required course for all initial licensure candidates. This course prepares candidates to incorporate technology into their classroom practices in ways that improve teaching and learning. The ISTE standards will form the basis for their practice. The material will teach candidates to critically evaluate software and hardware options that may positively impact the classroom environment, while also increasing their awareness of ethical usage and considerations related to equity, access to technology, and appropriate use of technology by P–12 students. Assistive technologies to meet the needs of a diverse learner population also will be taught in this course. Candidates will engage in three hours of preclinical experience including virtual observations of classroom practices incorporating technology in order to achieve educational goals. Crosscutting themes of technology and diversity are interwoven for further development.

This course is a foundational introduction to the biological sciences. The overarching theories of life from biological research are explored as well as the fundamental concepts and principles of the study of living organisms and their interaction with the environment. Key concepts include how living organisms use and produce energy; how life grows, develops, and reproduces; how life responds to the environment to maintain internal stability; and how life evolves and adapts to the environment.

Number of Courses Varies by Program

The number of courses in your program will depend on the emphasis area you select.

At WGU, we design our curriculum to be timely, relevant, and practical—all to help you show that you know your stuff.

Skills For Your Résumé

As part of this program, you will develop a range of valuable skills that employers are looking for. 

• Lesson Planning: Created effective lesson plans for optimal instrucitonal delivery.
• Teaching: Established positive and meaningful relationships with students, fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
• Classroom Management: Developed and implemented organizational routines and norms for classroom discourse and student work, fostering an environment conducive to effective learning and collaboration.
• Research:  Expertly evaluated research evidence, identifying weaknesses, inconsistencies, biases, and other issues to ensure the reliability of information.
• Writen Communication:  Communicated ideas with clarity and precision through written communication techniques.
• Communication:  Delivered messages through tailored communication methods, ensuring resonance with diverse audiences.

“After completing my degree, my husband also completed his degree at WGU and went back to pursue his master's degree at WGU. It is not unreasonable for our family to say that WGU changed our lives.”

—Amanda Rogers B.A. Elementary Education

WGU vs. Traditional Universities Compare the Difference

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TUITION STRUCTURE

Per credit hour

Flat rate per 6-month term

Schedule and wait days or even weeks to meet with one of many counselors

Simply email or call to connect with your designated Program Mentor who supports you from day one

Scheduled time

Whenever you feel ready

Professor led lectures at a certain time and place

Courses available anytime, from anywhere

TIME TO FINISH

Approximately 4 years, minimal acceleration options

As quickly as you can master the material, typically less than 3 years

TRANSFER CREDITS

Few accepted, based on certain schools and specific courses

A generous transfer policy that is based on your specific situation

You Aren't On Your Own

WGU has Program Mentors who work with you from the day you start, all the way through graduation. They help you chart your courses, answer your questions, and ensure you can go through your program. You're not alone when you choose an online degree at WGU.

Flexibility You Need

Students choose WGU for their online degree program because of its flexibility. Whether you already have a full-time job, have responsibilities as a parent, or just have a busy schedule, WGU can work for you.

Strong Alumni Network

When you enroll in an online bachelor's degree program at WGU, you join an impressive network of teachers.

Accredited, Respected, Recognized™

One important measure of a degree’s value is the reputation of the university where it was earned. When employers, industry leaders, and academic experts hold your alma mater in high esteem, you reap the benefits of that respect. WGU is a pioneer in reinventing higher education for the 21st century, and our quality has been recognized.

COST & TIME

An Affordable  Educational Studies Degree Program

By charging per six-month term rather than per credit—and empowering students to accelerate through material they know well or learn quickly—WGU helps students control the ultimate cost of their degrees. The faster you complete your program, the less you pay for your degree.

A College Degree Within Reach

There is help available to make paying for school possible for you:

The average student loan debt of WGU graduates in 2022 (among those who borrowed) was less than half* the national average.

Most WGU students qualify for financial aid, and WGU is approved for federal financial aid and U.S. veterans benefits. 

Many scholarship opportunities are available. Find out what you might be eligible for.

* WGU undergraduate students have approximately half the debt at graduation compared to the national average, according to the Institute for College Access and Success (2022).

FLEXIBLE SCHEDULE

A Different Way to Learn: Degree Programs Designed to Fit Your Life—and All the Demands on Your Time

Professional responsibilities. Family obligations. Personal commitments. At WGU, we understand schedules are tight and often unpredictable for adult students. That’s why we offer a flexible, personalized approach to how education should be. No rigid class schedules. Just a solid, career-focused principal preparation program that meshes with your current lifestyle. You'll be challenged. You'll work hard. But if you commit yourself and put in the hours needed, WGU makes it possible for you to earn a highly respected degree as a busy working adult.

"Getting my degree from WGU helped me achieve the career I always dreamed of having. It opened doors for me to become a lifelong learner and go to a job everyday that I love!”

—Sarah Hyde M.A. Elementary Education

CAREER OUTLOOK

Earn A Degree in Education Studies Online and Make a Difference

The educational studies degree is a non-licensure program that sets the foundation for teaching in a variety of settings. Often, those who earn a bachelor’s degree in educational studies work as tutors, trainers, community outreach partners, or in any position where they teach others and encourage learning and improvement. In addition, this program can serve as a foundation for future graduate work in fields such as sociology, counseling, or instructional design. While this non-licensure program does not lead to a professional license, it can prepare you to pursue that route later.

Return on Your Investment

On average, wgu graduates see an increase in income post-graduation.

Average income increase from all degrees in annual salary vs. pre-enrollment salary. Source:  2023 Harris Poll Survey  of 1,655 WGU graduates.

Survey was sent to a representative sample of WGU graduates from all colleges. Respondents received at least one WGU degree since 2017.

Employment in education, training, and library occupations is projected to grow 7% from 2021 to 2031.

—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Extensive Career Possibilities

Graduating with a degree in educational studies opens the doors to many career possibilities, including:

• Instructional support
• Community outreach
• Education staff (museums, learning centers, etc.) 
• K-12 opportunities that do not require a teaching license

Impressive Class of Graduates

Graduates of the WGU Teachers College include recipients of many professional honors, including:

• Gates Millennium Scholars
• Intel Grant for Mathematics and Technology
• Claes Nobel Educator of Distinction Award
• Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award
• Association of Public Charter Schools Educator of the Year Award

Bachelor of Educational Studies Admission Requirements

For educational studies programs, there are currently no additional admission requirements beyond the general admission requirements.

NOTE: You do not need to take the ACT or SAT to be admitted to this program.  Learn why we don't require these tests.

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Transfer Credits

Get added support and flexibility as you start your degree  take a course or two at your pace before committing to a full degree program. strengthen your study habits, gain essential learning skills and, best of all, each completed course counts toward your degree requirements. .

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• More About This Degree

Does this program lead to a teaching license?

No. The Bachelor of Arts in Educational Studies does not lead to a teaching license. For teaching degrees that lead to licensure, click here.

What is a bachelor’s degree in educational studies?

A bachelor’s degree in educational studies prepares graduates to learn about education for different levels and groups. Our 10 educational studies programs provide general knowledge and skills in areas including special education, science, and math. You can be prepared to become a preschool teacher, a classroom assistant, a tutor, and more.

What can I do with a degree in educational studies?

A degree in educational studies helps you gain education skills that can be used inside or outside of the traditional classroom. Educational studies degree earners may opt to teach daycare, support community outreach efforts, or do private tutoring. Graduates of the educational studies also prepares learners for K-12 settings, including the potential to complete a WGU Master of Arts in Teaching program

How long is a bachelor’s degree in educational studies?

Traditionally, earning a bachelor’s degree in educational studies takes around four years. However, WGU's competency-based education model allows you to accelerate your study and earn your degree more quickly. Many of our students earn their degree in less than two or three years.

Does WGU require transcript submissions of prior college work?

Yes. Transcripts are used by your program mentor to help develop your personalized degree plan. WGU requires that official transcripts of previous academic work completed at other colleges or graduate schools be submitted for evaluation. It is your obligation to request official transcripts from the institutions you have attended when applying for admission. At the present time, we don't require a minimum grade point average (GPA) or SAT/ACT scores for admission.

Do graduate students need to submit transcripts?

Yes. Students applying to a graduate degree program must send bachelor's degree official transcripts verifying their receipt of a bachelor’s degree from a regionally or DETC-accredited institution. The Records and Admissions Departments should receive the official transcripts by the 1st of the month prior to the start of your program. WGU accepts  limited  college transfer credits at the graduate (master’s) level in  only a few programs : M.S. Nursing and Master of Health Leadership. Transfer credit is  not accepted  in all other master's programs. For all other graduate-level programs, requirements are not cleared through transfer because of prior graduate school study. However, competencies obtained through prior study will help students to accelerate toward degree completion.

Who reviews my transcripts? How long does it take?

Your official transcripts will be evaluated by a member of the Transcripts Department. The time it takes to review your transcripts and report which subject areas (domains) are cleared will vary. We will inform you via email when your transcripts arrive, and we endeavor to report transfer decisions through your  Enrollment Counselor  within two weeks of that date.

What is the deadline for transcript submission?

Because your mentor will use your transcripts to help develop your personalized Degree Plan, it is important we receive official transcripts directly from all the colleges and universities you have previously attended no later than the 1st of the month prior to your intended start date. WGU will not award transfer credit based upon the work identified by transcripts received after your start date.

Can I submit unofficial copies of transcripts?

If you have questions about your transcripts prior to submission of your official transcripts, you may  contact your Enrollment Counselor  to discuss the Transfer Evaluation Guidelines for your intended degree program.

Can I transfer previously earned college credits to WGU?

Yes. If you’re applying for a bachelor’s degree program and have completed college coursework at another institution, you may have your transcripts evaluated and may be able to have some or all of the requirements for lower-division courses cleared through transfer credits. In some programs, professional certifications may clear additional requirements.

What credit hours can I expect to transfer into WGU?

Many students transfer into a WGU degree program already having accumulated many credit hours or having earned an associate’s degree. Transcripts are evaluated on a course-by-course basis according to the following general guidelines:

• If you hold an Associate of Arts (AA) or Associate of Science (AS) degree from an institution that is recognized as nationally or regionally accredited by the U.S. Department of Education, you should clear all or many of the lower-division requirements for a bachelor’s degree in Business or Information Technology. For Health Professions and Teachers College programs, a course-by-course evaluation is typically required. Only an official transcript evaluation can determine how many requirements you may be able to waive.
• If you earned an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) or other applied associate’s degree, you may be able to clear a significant portion of WGU's lower-division degree requirements.
• If you have completed college courses but have not earned a degree of any type, you may also be able to have some degree requirements cleared through a course-by-course transcript evaluation.
• WGU accepts  limited  college transfer credits at the graduate (master’s) level in  only a few programs : M.S. Nursing and Master of Health Leadership. Transfer credit into the M.S. Nursing and Master of Health Leadership programs will only be considered for new students beginning their program on February 1, 2021, and beyond. Transfer credit is  not accepted  in all other master's programs. For all other graduate-level programs, requirements are not cleared through transfer because of prior graduate school study. However, competencies obtained through prior study will help students to accelerate toward degree completion.

I have lots of credit hours but don't have a bachelor's or associate's degree. What will transfer?

It depends on how well the courses you’ve already taken match the competencies in the WGU degree program you’re applying for.

Each WGU degree program specifies the competencies you must possess and demonstrate mastery of in order to receive your degree; having accumulated credits isn’t sufficient proof that you have mastered the competencies.

Prior courses must be relevant. If your prior coursework directly matches the requirements for your WGU bachelor’s degree, you may be able to clear one or more required lower-division courses. However, if your coursework was in subject areas that don’t match WGU's degree requirements, the amount of transfer credit you receive may be limited.

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Montclair State University has launched four new fully online degree programs for students seeking a bachelor’s or master’s education. These flexible, online offerings, which will welcome students beginning fall 2024 and 2025, allow students to complete coursework around their busy schedules – with opportunities to engage and collaborate with faculty and classmates.

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• Online Bachelor’s in Psychology , a fully asynchronous program which allows graduates to find success in a wide variety of career paths including roles in social services, marketing research, counseling, mental health, education, business, finance, human resources and more.
• Online Bachelor’s in Business Administration , a  highly ranked  and AACSB-accredited program with concentrations in Marketing, Management, and Finance. The program’s innovative courses help students master the business theories and best practices that promote continuous advancement in the fast-paced workforce of the future.
• Online Master’s in Accounting , designed for career changers looking to enter the accounting field or those interested in preparing to sit for the New Jersey CPA examination. This AACSB-accredited program allows highly qualified graduates to go on to work in corporations, nonprofit institutions and in the public sector.
• Online Master of Social Work (MSW) , which prepares graduates to provide social work practice and advocacy services to help individuals, families, groups, and communities. The Children, Youth and Families concentration is uniquely focused on supporting children and families within diverse groups and populations.

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Machine learning may sound relatively old-fashioned in the age of AI, but it remains a valuable and oft-used skill. Machine learning is the use of algorithms in computer systems to “learn” from data, allowing those systems to take on autonomous tasks. Manufacturing, engineering, programming, data science and more can include machine learning.

The field is distinct from AI in its approach, methods and underlying structure, and it often makes headlines in physics and other science applications. To discover more about machine learning, you can take online courses from a variety of businesses or institutions.

• Best for complete beginners: Introduction to Machine Learning (Google)
• Best for data scientists: Data Science - Machine Learning (Harvard on edX)
• Best for a traditional university education: Cornell University’s Machine Learning Certificate Program (Cornell)
• Best for building neural network applications: Stanford Machine Learning Specialization (Coursera)
• Best for aspiring data scientists: IBM Introduction to Machine Learning Specialization (Coursera)

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Introduction to Machine Learning (Google): Best for complete beginners

For beginners, Google’s Introduction to Machine Learning is a clear-cut, low-commitment option. This course is the first entry in a longer sequence of Google “foundational courses” on machine learning. That makes it easy to explore as much or as little of the topic as you want.

This course is free.

This course can be completed in 20 minutes.

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There are no prerequisites for this course.

Data Science - Machine Learning (Harvard on edX): Best for data scientists

Harvard University has some of the brightest minds in education behind its online courses — contributing to our selection of “Data Science: Machine Learning.” This course is a section in Harvard’s larger online data science course. It’s appropriate for people with some professional experience in data science, placing machine learning in the context of existing, practical work. This course results in a project the learner can use or show to current or prospective employers — namely, a movie recommendation system showing mastery of predictive algorithms.

“Data Science: Machine Learning” can be “audited” for free. Paying $149 adds a certification of completion and unlimited access to the course materials.

This course is self-paced. It has enough content for about eight weeks of work if done at 2 to 4 hours per week.

It is recommended to take the previous courses in Professional Certificate Program in Data Science before taking this course.

Cornell University’s Machine Learning Certificate Program (Cornell): Best for a traditional university education

While this certification includes self-paced elements, it also offers live discussions with peers and educators. Participants will get feedback on their work. The course includes projects suitable for a resume or other real-world demonstrations. It covers the math involved in machine learning — including linear algebra and probability distributions — and computing aspects, including kernel machines and neural networks.

This certification costs $3,750.

This course can be completed in 3.5 months at 6-9 hours of study per week.

Cornell University recommends that learners taking this course have a background in “math, including familiarity with Python, probability theory, statistics, multivariate calculus and linear algebra.” Completing some projects requires using the NumPy library and Jupyter Notebooks.

Stanford Machine Learning Specialization (Coursera): Best for building neural network applications

Andrew Ng is often referred to as one of the best instructors of artificial intelligence. An adjunct professor at Stanford University and co-founder of Coursera, he has built a brand on conveying complex information in a useful, actionable way for people who want to progress in their tech careers. The Machine Learning Specialization contains three separate courses and covers neural networks, deep reinforcement learning and more.

This course is accessible through a Coursera Plus subscription at $59 per month.

Coursera estimates this self-paced course will take 2 months at 10 hours per week.

Coursera recommends that learners taking this course have a background in “Basic coding (for loops, functions, if/else statements) and high school-level math (arithmetic, algebra).”

IBM Introduction to Machine Learning Specialization (Coursera): Best for aspiring data scientists

IBM instructors teach this machine learning course, which comprises four smaller courses:

• Exploratory Data Analysis for Machine Learning.
• Supervised Machine Learning: Regression.
• Supervised Machine Learning: Classification.
• Unsupervised Machine Learning.

This specialization includes hands-on exercises in SQL, regression, classification and other tools and techniques useful in ML. By the end of the course, you will be able to design ML systems to glean insights from data sets that lack a target or labeled variable. Upon completing the specialization, learners will earn a career certificate from IBM.

This specialization is accessible through a Coursera Plus subscription at $59 per month.

This specialization takes two months at 10 hours per week to complete.

Learners pursuing this specialization should have some experience in coding, particularly in Python, as well as be comfortable with calculus, linear algebra, probability and statistics.

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Saint Joseph’s University and the Barnes Foundation Launch Online Museum Education Graduate Program, Marking First-Of-Its-Kind Collaboration in Philadelphia

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PHILADELPHIA, AUGUST 5, 2024 — Today, Saint Joseph’s University and the Barnes Foundation announced a new online graduate program designed to prepare future museum educators for roles in public and private institutions. Beginning in fall 2024, the museum education graduate program will offer a Master of Arts in Museum Education and a Museum Education Certificate . 

Building on the educational affiliation between the Barnes and Saint Joseph’s University, which began in 2018 to further the common missions of both institutions, this new, comprehensive graduate program teaches students how to share knowledge with the public in an engaging and inclusive way, from K-12 school groups to museum visitors. Participants will learn strategies for teaching about objects and collections and develop skills applicable to any type of museum, including art and natural history museums, science institutes and historical sites. 

“The uniqueness of our new museum education program lies in the strength of the partnership between the Barnes and SJU,” says Joshua Power, BS ’05, EdD ’16 , dean of the School of Education and Human Development at Saint Joseph’s University. “This program was co-created by these two great institutions to provide a one-of-a-kind educational experience tailored specifically to the museum industry and advancing your museum career.” 

Offered entirely online, the museum education program was designed for students from around the world, with assignments and projects that encourage participants to engage with their local museums. Students will explore various topics, including the history of museum education; pedagogical strategies for gallery-based teaching; and museum management. Each course will be taught by esteemed faculty who bring a wealth of practical experience.

“This innovative endeavor with Saint Joseph’s University is at the heart of our mission to make art accessible and relatable through education,” says Martha Lucy, Deputy Director for Research, Interpretation, and Education at the Barnes Foundation. “The Barnes has been focused on learning since our founding in 1922, so this really is in our DNA — and we are excited to help shape the next generation of museum educators.”

In addition to learning from expert faculty, students enrolled in the program will use the Barnes’ state-of-the-art Visual Experience Platform (VXP), designed specifically for the study of visual material. This innovative online learning tool allows students to zoom in on artworks in astonishing detail while engaging in dialogue with their peers and educators, creating a highly interactive environment conducive to learning. 

Local students enrolled in the program will have access to the many vibrant cultural offerings of Philadelphia as well as internship opportunities at the Barnes and Saint Joseph’s University’s Frances M. Maguire Art Museum , which is housed in the original Barnes gallery building. Internships require 35 hours of fieldwork and a biweekly seminar component. 

Credits earned from the certificate program in museum education can be applied toward the Master of Arts in Museum Education at Saint Joseph’s University. Students who complete the certificate program with a GPA of 3.0 or higher can take six additional courses to earn the MA. 

To learn more about Saint Joseph’s University’s master’s program for museum education, visit https://www.sju.edu/degree-programs/museum-education-ma .

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The Education Department wants to collect much more information about distance education courses and the students enrolled in them as part of a broader effort to increase oversight of online programs.

The department’s proposal would require colleges and universities to take attendance in distance education classes, which include those offered online or via correspondence. Institutions also would have to provide more information to the agency about those classes’ enrollment. Additionally, the department proposes to end any asynchronous options for students in online clock-hour programs, which are typically workforce training programs that lead to a certificate.

The proposed changes worry some higher education groups, which say they could hamper innovation, unfairly target online classes and limit access for students who could benefit from the flexibility that online education provides. The department and advocates say the new regulations are needed to ensure oversight of online education—which increased during and following the pandemic—and track the outcomes of students in those programs. In the 2022–23 academic year, about 53 percent of U.S. students enrolled in at least one online course.

Edward Conroy, a senior policy manager at New America, a left-leaning think tank, said the additional data will shed light on whether the programs are effective—and for which students.

“Schools should want this information, because if it’s not proving to be effective, then we need to find ways to improve it,” he said. “I don’t think online education is going away, and so if it’s going to be part of our lives, then we need to make it good.”

The proposals are part of a package of draft regulations that also include provisions to open up a federal college-prep program to undocumented students. The regulations were posted on the Federal Register last week and are open for public comments until Aug. 23. If they are finalized and issued before Nov. 1, they would take effect by July 1 of next year.

With this package and other regulatory changes still in the works , the Biden administration is aiming to better protect students and give them greater control over how their financial aid is used, while increasing oversight regarding colleges. Critics say the changes reflect the Education Department’s growing skepticism of the quality of online education and whether these programs pay off for students.

Jordan DiMaggio, vice president of policy and digital strategy at UPCEA, the online and professional education association, said that the department’s goals are laudable, but this proposal and other actions raise questions about the agency’s motivations.

“There’s questions on whether the department is truly focused on protecting students’ outcomes and taxpayer dollars,” he said. “Or do they kind of reveal an antiquated bias against online education that’s framed by some suspicion and distrust of the field as a whole?”

He added that the department’s rationale for some of the changes seems to be rooted in the assumption that online education is bad—and is drawing from data from the early days of the pandemic, when universities quickly switched to remote instruction.

“It sort of feels like using last month’s weather forecast to plan today’s outfit,” he said. “We’re looking at the worst of the worst in a time when [some] institutions had no idea how to teach online … We’re in a vastly different place.”

What the Department Wants to Change

The department says it’s simply trying to ensure that students are getting what they pay for with distance education programs. The various changes will help the department “better measure and account for student outcomes, improve oversight over distance education and ensure students are receiving effective education,” according to the proposed regulations. One big change: Colleges would be required to create a virtual location to house all their programs that are offered entirely online or through correspondence, which would not have to be approved by accreditors or state officials. ( Note: This paragraph originally stated that accreditors and state officials have to approve new virtual locations, and has been corrected to reflect that they do not. )

In 2022–23, a little over 3,700 institutions of higher education offered at least one distance education course. But current federal reporting requirements don’t distinguish between on-campus programs and those offered online or in a hybrid format. The department also can’t tell how much federal financial aid is going specifically to distance education programs. To address that information gap, the department is proposing new reporting requirements related to distance education enrollment along with the virtual location.

The reporting requirements would require colleges to break down whether students enrolled in a distance education course are fully online or hybrid, though the specific details have yet to be determined.

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Next, all distance education courses will have to take attendance as part of a proposal to more accurately determine when a student withdraws from a program, except for doctoral dissertation research courses. That withdrawal date is key to calculating how much federal financial aid should be returned to the government by either the institution or the student. The department says the proposal will help students better pay down any balance owed after they withdraw while simplifying the calculation for institutions.

DiMaggio and others said that implementing the attendance requirement will be complicated and likely require more systematic changes to institutions’ learning management systems and other software. The department is underestimating the difficulty institutions will face in complying, they say.

The department expects an institution to spend about 10 hours to initially implement the attendance requirement and then about 10 minutes a day to capture the necessary information for their records. The agency estimates that about half of the institutions offering distance education courses are already taking attendance.

“Institutions can often easily determine when students stop attending because a school’s systems can often identify when students submit assignments or interact with instructors and students during lectures and course discussions,” officials wrote.

DiMaggio said he doesn’t think that’s the case. “And many of our institutions have indicated to us that that’s not the case,” he added.

Another key change in this package rolls back a 2020 rule change that allowed asynchronous learning activities—such as watching a prerecorded video—to count toward the required number of clock hours in a distance education course. Clock-hour programs tend to be shorter term and career focused, requiring hands-on instruction to prepare students for employment in a certain field.

The 2020 change “puts students and taxpayers at risk,” officials wrote in the proposed rule, citing its oversight and compliance activities. Officials added that “asynchronous learning in clock-hour programs has often consisted of playing videos, reading assignments or scrolling through pages,” which results in a “substandard education” for students. Additionally, students have told the agency that a lack of direct engagement with instructors “hampered their ability to obtain the skills necessary to pass certification exams or obtain a job in their field.”

The department believes that “very few institutions” would be affected, though it doesn’t have data about how many programs include asynchronous elements.

Conroy of New America said that the changes to the distance education regulations reflect the “huge shift in how people go through higher education.” That includes more students enrolling in a mix of in-person and online classes.

“If that’s going to be a big part of how higher education is delivered, we need to know what’s happening with it, and we need to be able to provide students who enroll solely online with similar or the same protections if something goes sideways, as we do for students who enroll in person,” he said.

‘Needs to Be a Better Solution’

Critics of the proposal say that the department is making unnecessary and sweeping decisions in response to some bad practices, particularly when it comes to the changes to asynchronous learning activities in clock-hour programs.

“They’re right that there’s some really bad practices out there, but they’ve also said themselves that there are institutions that have spent a lot of money and spent a lot of time and effort in order to make sure that they’re right,” said Russell Poulin, executive director of the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education’s Cooperative for Educational Technologies, or WCET. “There needs to be a better solution than this one.”

Poulin and others at WCET say the proposed changes will make it more complicated for institutions to offer distance education rather than simplifying processes. For example, complying with the attendance requirement is more complicated than just “counting noses.” For distance education, it’s not just a question of whether a student showed up or logged in but also whether they participated in the class. That would have to be determined by the faculty member reviewing a student’s file, they said, and measures of academic engagement could vary depending on how the class is structured.

“There are loads of little processes that get put into this that’s far from simplification,” Poulin said.

Emmanual Guillory, senior director of government relations at the American Council on Education, said that eliminating asynchronous instruction in the clock-hour programs could hinder students considered nontraditional, such as parents.

“Because they can do it at their own pace,” he said. “They’re working two or three jobs. They’re trying to support their families in whatever ways, and they don’t have the luxury to have a carved-out time every week to go sit in the classroom with their peers and learn. What you’re doing is you are limiting the ability of these students to access postsecondary education by using student aid funding, and this could have a huge impact on low-income students.”

Guillory added that the other changes, from the attendance requirement to the virtual location, will likely mean that colleges—some of which are already underresourced—will have to expend more resources and manpower to comply.

“It just adds more stress and burden upon the men and women on our campuses that are really trying to best produce quality academic programming, ensure teaching and learning on campuses, and it’s just more red tape that they have to deal with,” he said.

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The Case for College in the Era of Online Learning

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In-person education provides valuable experiences, opportunities, and skills that can’t be replicated online.

Does pursuing a college education still make sense in the age of online learning and AI — when we have access to information for free via the internet? The problem with this question is that it frames college as an information gatekeeper, misunderstanding much of its value. For many, higher education institutions offer more than that: a transformative journey where students can network and develop transferable soft skills that require teamwork and repetition. You can maximize your college experience by leaning into these opportunities while simultaneously staying up to date with the latest technological trends. By being agile, networking vigorously, cultivating problem-solving skills, and seeking learning opportunities in the real world while in school, you can prepare yourself for a successful career.

Today, we have access to more information than ever before. YouTube and TikTok can provide us with in-depth learning opportunities for free — from professional development tips to AI tutorials . In more recent years, large language models like ChatGPT and Gemini have shown they can answer almost any question that comes to mind with an increasing level of accuracy .

• RW Robert Walker is the director of high school admissions at University of Advancing Technology. Walker has over 12 years of in-depth experience in recruitment and technology, has a genuine passion helping others achieve their educations dream,s and holds advanced degrees in technology leadership and cyber security.  

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When does college start in New Hampshire this year? See the details for move-in and class.

As August progresses, every college student is thinking about their upcoming return to school. New Hampshire will once again see thousands of young students across the state's many universities.

However, with each school starting move-in and classes on different dates, the timeframe can get a bit confusing.

When exactly do New Hampshire students go back to college? Here's the full list of move-in and start dates for the state's most well-known schools.

University of New Hampshire (UNH)

Durham campus.

Move-in at UNH's main campus will take place from Wednesday, Aug. 21 to Sunday, Aug. 25, depending on dorm building and floor. A full list can be found on the UNH website .

Monday, Aug. 26 is the first day of classes.

Manchester Campus

UNH Manchester offers limited housing at Hampton Hall, owned by SNHU. They have not shared move-in dates.

Like the Durham campus, classes start on Monday, Aug. 26.

College of Professional Studies

The UNH College of Professional Studies, formerly known as Granite State College, does not offer on-campus housing.

Classes start on Monday, Aug. 26.

Dartmouth College

First-year students at Dartmouth will either move in on Wednesday, Sept. 4 or Sunday, Sept. 8, depending on whether they are participating in a first-year trip.

Returning students will move in on Saturday, Sept. 14 or Sunday, Sept. 15.

Classes begin the following day on Monday, Sept. 16.

Franklin Pierce University

New students will move in on Saturday, Aug. 24, and orientation will last from then until Monday, Aug. 26.

All other students will move in on Sunday, Aug. 25 or Monday, Aug. 26.

Tuesday, Aug. 27 is the first day of classes.

Keene State College

Freshmen at Keene State will move in on Wednesday, Aug. 21 and participate in freshman programming, or Hootie's Welcome Days, through Saturday, Aug. 24.

Returning students will move in on Sunday, Aug. 25, and classes begin the next day, Monday, Aug. 26.

Plymouth State University

At Plymouth State, new student move-in is on Friday, Aug. 23, and Panther Days orientation lasts from then until Sunday, Aug. 25.

Move-in day for all other students is Saturday, Aug. 24.

The first day of classes is Monday, Aug. 26.

Saint Anselm College

Saint Anselm's freshmen will move in on Thursday, Aug. 22 and have orientation until Sunday, Aug. 25.

Returning students move in Sunday, Aug. 25 before classes start Monday, Aug. 26.

Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU)

First-year students will move in to SNHU on Saturday, Aug. 31, and returning students on Monday, Sept. 2.

The first day of classes is Tuesday, Sept. 3.

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USDA Invests Nearly $4.1 Million in Risk Management Education for Farmers, Including Underserved and Organic Producers

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WASHINGTON, August 8, 2024 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today announced it is awarding nearly   $4.1 million to organizations and outreach efforts to educate underserved, small-scale, and organic producers on farm risk management and climate-smart farm practices. The funding from USDA’s Risk Management Agency (RMA) provides assistance through its Risk Management Education Partnerships for organizations, such as nonprofits and land grant universities, to develop training and resources for producers about risk management options.  

“This funding and these partnerships are key to the success of our outreach and education efforts in communities that historically have not had access to training about risk management options. Our Risk Management Education Partnerships are part of USDA’s broader efforts to ensure equity and access to programs,” said RMA Administrator Marcia Bunger during a virtual event announcing the 2024 recipients. “We need to work with growers, and livestock producers to provide them with the training and resources about risk management options and how to apply them to their farming businesses, and these partnerships will help us do just that.” 

This nearly $4.1 million investment builds on the $13 million that RMA has already provided in partnerships since 2021. RMA advertised available funding in January 2024 and reviewed 41 applications. 

This year’s partnership projects will reach every state in the nation, including eight state-specific, four regional, and three national programs. Out of the 15 organizations receiving funding, six are new partners and nine are current or former partners, including non-profits and university extensions, among others. 

One of the 2024 awardees, Right Risk, LLC, a non-profit group dedicated to providing top notch risk management education will continue their outreach work. “The funding we’ve received through our Risk Management Education partnership will allow us to continue outreach to Alaskan producers,” said Jeff Tranel, Owner and Chief Financial Officer for Right Risk, LLC. “We use on-site trainings, recorded presentations, newsletters, one-on-one coaching, printed materials, and the Right Risk Alaska-specific website to educate producers in Alaska about risk management options.” 

The 2024 awardee organizations and their projects include:  

• Cross Over Community Development – Provides comprehensive educational sessions on production, marketing, financial, legal and human risks geared to small-scale immigrant farmers. 
• Georgia Organics – Offers outreach and educational programing to organic and underserved farmers in Georgia about risk management options, business strategies and record keeping.  
• Napa Valley Grapegrowers – Provides risk management education to 500 Napa wine grape producers on: climate smart agriculture, organic and specialty crop farming, Crop Insurance 101 and water conservation.  
• Oregon Tilth – Increases awareness, understanding, and use of crop insurance and risk management tools by organic producers and those transitioning to organic production.  
• Northeast Organic Farming Association – Supports Vermont farmers by increasing their knowledge of climate-smart agriculture, risk management tools and crop insurance. 
• Right Risk, LLC – Develops multi-faceted approach to assist Alaskan producers understand and implement crop insurance and risk management strategies to improve their opportunities for success.  
• Rural South Institute – Builds resilient farm operations through increased participation in crop insurance and adoption of value-added and climate-smart agricultural practices.  
• University of Arkansas – Delivers workshops that support young Native American beginning farmers and ranchers by equipping them with culturally appropriate risk mitigation strategies focused on climate resilience and strengthening local Tribal food economies.  
• University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture – Provides online and in-person Train-the-Trainer workshops, including all 1890 Land Grant Institutions on the fundamentals of federal crop insurance.   
• University of Connecticut –  Delivers program designed to mitigate financial and production risks through on-farm tours, online classes and a crop insurance decision application tool for producers.  
• University of Maine – Educates farmers about mitigating risks due to climate events, pest outbreaks, market changes and poor business skills through increased awareness and understanding of federal crop insurance programs. 
• University of Nevada, Reno – Assists producers understanding of existing and emerging federal crop/livestock insurance programs in Nevada and throughout the West while focusing on local and regional food systems.  
• RMA Southeast Ambassador – designed to strengthen the agency’s outreach, engagement, and impact within the agricultural community by creating channels for two-way communication and feedback, ensuring programs meet the needs of underserved agricultural communities in 13 states in the Southeast region.  
• Tribal Ambassador – designed to strengthen the agency’s outreach, engagement, and impact to better meet the unique agricultural needs of farmers and ranchers within Tribal communities.
• Navigator Learning Platform – partnership with Custom Ag Solutions to strengthen technical assistance to underserved producers by training specialists tasked with providing outreach and technical assistance on key topics related to crop insurance.  

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Crop insurance is sold and delivered solely through private crop insurance agents. A list of crop insurance agents is available at all USDA Service Centers and online at the  RMA Agent Locator . Learn more about crop insurance and the modern farm safety net at  rma.usda.gov or by contacting your  RMA Regional Office . 

USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in so many positive ways. Under the Biden-Harris administration, USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, fairer markets for all producers, ensuring access to safe, healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a workforce more representative of America. To learn more, visit  usda.gov .  

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Take a look inside Ross House, the new home for Washburn University president

From doughnuts in the drive to dining with dignitaries, Washburn University president JuliAnn Mazachek can now host to her fullest potential.

On Friday, Mazachek and Washburn University unveiled the new house at 1709 S.W. MacVicar St. for current and future university presidents. Mazachek hosted her first event on the property where faculty and students could walk through the house for the first time, eat doughnuts and discuss the future of Washburn.

"I actually am still a little bit of pinching myself," Mazachek said. "I'll be honest. It's very exciting. We've been looking forward to it and we know how important this is to the university. We're just thrilled to be able to be the first residents."

The Ross House named after alumni family

The Ross House, named after a prominent alumni family, began excavation July 21, 2023 and the keys were officially handed over July 31. During the process, Mazachek played a large role in determining how to achieve a more functional space than previous homes.

"So, there are some events that we just haven't ever been able to do because we couldn't have as many people at the house, but one of the things I think is so important is being able to have your faculty, staff and students in small groups," Mazachek said. "So, that you can have meaningful conversation about what's happening in the future and what we want to do together and talk about all the things that make Washburn special."

While construction was underway, Washburn hired local business, Thiessen Design + Construction, along with local craftsmen and recruited the help of students at Washburn Institute of Technology.

"One of the biggest things that we've been involved with is really focusing on using local craftsmen," Mazachek said. "So, we had local Thiessen Design + Construction, they were our firm we worked with and they were fantastic. Then they used local contractors. We even had students that did some of our electrical wiring."

Here are the numbers on Washburn University's new Ross House

Shawnee County has the property listed at 1.07 acres, or 46,609 square feet. The total square footage of the house and garage is 11,799 — 3,689 square feet for the unfinished basement, 3,689 for the first floor, 3,329 for the second floor and 1,092 for the garage, which is separated by a breezeway.

There are 5 bedrooms, 5 full bathrooms and 4 half bathrooms at the house.

The first floor is the open area for entertainment and hosting events, while the second floor is private for the university president and family. The second floor wasn't shown to the media.

On the first floor, there is one bedroom and full bathroom for guests of Washburn. There are also two Americans with Disabilities Act-compliant half bathrooms, an hidden bathroom for catering staff, a speakeasy-styled small bar, a living space, kitchen, dining room and study.

More: See photos from the dedication of the new Robert J. Dole Hall at Washburn University

Alumni donors pay for Ross House

Joy Bailes, director of internal communications and brand management, said the property was purchased by the Washburn Alumni Foundation in November 2021. Because acquiring property near campus can be difficult, they purchased the land as soon as it was available.

"You can't manufacture property, which can make it hard," Bailes said.

Lori Hutchinson, strategic communications and marketing executive director, said the university wouldn't disclose how much construction cost but said it was paid for by alumni donations .

Former president Jerry Farley retired in September 2022. His separation agreement with the university allowed him and his wife to continue to live in the university-owned home at 3130 S.W. Shadow Lane for a period of five years after his retirement.

More: At momentous time for Washburn, who will newly installed president JuliAnn Mazachek be?

Ross House uses a classic take on modern architecture

Mazachek said while this is a new house, she and others wanted to bring a classic feel to the property to allow it to blend in with the neighborhood and campus.

"I love the fact that it looks like Washburn and that it's so inviting when you come in it," Mazachek said. "What we were hoping that it would do is it would just invite you to come in and want to sit down and have conversation. Then we have a lot of memorabilia around that I love because it commemorates all that's good, all the history of Washburn.

"Then of course, we do have a beautiful art piece from one of our alumni that's in the in the dining room, and I'm very excited about that."

Washburn historian Martha Imparato said she could see the idea come to life and commended the many historical elements, including memorabilia, placed throughout the first floor.

"I think that it shows that we're proud of Washburn and we care about the present and the future," Imparato said. "We also care about the past. We care about honoring the past and those who came before."

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Patrick Small, general manager at Fire on Fore, helps Tyler Grill choose a product at the cannabis shop in the Old Port on Wednesday. Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer

The University of New England Online soon will offer a set of classes aimed at teaching students about one of the state’s fastest-growing and most lucrative industries: cannabis.

The Biddeford-based college announced on Wednesday a set of five certificate programs for the online school that cover business, health care and medicine, law and policy, product development and design, and agriculture and horticulture in the cannabis industry.

Cannabis plant at Greenlight Dispensary in Grandview, Mo. Charlie Riedel/Associated Press, file

UNE is partnering with Green Flower, a cannabis education company in California, to offer the certification programs.

“(Cannabis is) a growing industry that has educational and training needs that are, at this point in time, going largely unmet,” said Ed Cervone, director of partnerships and external relations at UNE. “We feel that by being a small part of serving in that space, we will help the longevity of the industry, which, fortunately, is paying for a lot of needed services” for the state through additional tax revenue .

UNE is the first school in Maine to partner with Green Flower, but it’s not the state’s first to venture into cannabis-related education.

In 2022, Beal University in Bangor launched a cannabis and medical plant sciences degree program. The university now offers courses in cannabis science, cannabis business administration, cannabis business operations and medicinal plant sciences. Advertisement

In 2021, the University of Maine also offered a one-credit introductory course in cannabis cultivation and science, but the class ended in 2023 when its instructor retired.

The increased educational interest in cannabis goes a long way toward reducing stigma and acknowledging the drug as an economic driver and legitimate industry, said Leo Paquette, president of the Cannabis Guild of Maine and an operator in both the medical and recreational markets.

“They’re not going to have universities giving courses on illicit industries,” Paquette said, calling the UNE program a step in the right direction.

“It brings recognition and realness to something that a lot of us have been building up for a long time,” he said.

Patrick Small, the general manager at Fire on Fore, holds out a cannabis product for Tyler Grill to smell at the Portland shop on Wednesday. The store’s owner said the University of New England Online classes that will teach students about running cannabis businesses could help reduce stigma around the industry. Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer

MAINE’S TOP CASH CROP

Paquette is the owner of Firefly Organics, a medical cannabis cultivation facility, and a co-owner of Fire on Fore, the Old Port’s first recreational cannabis store . Advertisement

Cannabis has quickly become Maine’s most valuable cash crop . Together, the state’s medical and recreational markets brought in almost $500 million last year – more than potatoes, blueberries, hay and maple syrup combined.

But the markets also have been struggling to keep up with the industry’s rapid growth. Business owners are combatting concerns about market saturation, which is driving the price of cannabis down while the costs of running the business, including payroll and energy bills, are only increasing.

Maine’s medical cannabis market had its boom. Is it in a bust?

“I think a lot of people at this point that are active in the business learned a lot of things on the fly and definitely learned some hard lessons” early on, Paquette said.

“Everyone knows there’s going to be failures and there’s going to be successes,” he said, but the cannabis industry faces challenges that many others don’t.

Business owners have limited access to banking, pay steep tax bills and can’t write off normal business expenses.

Additional education could give prospective entrepreneurs a leg up and help them build more sustainable businesses. Plus, attention from well-regarded educational institutions could help improve public perception and bring attention to some of the industry’s challenges, Paquette said. Advertisement

“It’s definitely a step in the right direction,” he said.

Maine has 157 registered recreational shops, 66 medical dispensaries and an estimated 289 medical storefronts. Medical caregivers are not required to report their stores, so the state Office of Cannabis Policy believes the number is likely much higher.

There are another 87 cultivation sites and 70 manufacturing facilities in the adult-use market and an untold number in the medical market.

Maine’s adult-use cannabis sales continue to grow, but the market is getting crowded

It’s one thing to open a business and another thing entirely to be able to sustain it, said Cervone, the UNE director of partnerships and external relationships.

SUSTAINING GROWTH

“In any expanding industry, once you get established, you really need to focus on talent development to sustain it,” he said. Advertisement

When Max Simon started Green Flower in 2014, he had a feeling that cannabis was going to become an “absolutely mammoth industry.” 

Fire on Fore in Portland on Wednesday. The store was the Old Port’s first medical and first recreational cannabis store. Brianna Soukup/Staff Photographer

But he also knew that “decades of stigma and misinformation” left many people in the dark about how complex cannabis actually is – both from a regulatory and agricultural standpoint. 

Simon started Green Flower to help increase education, awareness and workforce development while also reducing stigma. Green Flower is now partnered with more than 50 higher education institutions in 25 states. The company has expanded rapidly since 2020, when it had just five partnerships. 

“Just because cannabis has been legalized doesn’t mean cannabis has been widely accepted,” Simon said. “The primary driver why my company decided to go the route of partnering with institutions is because they’re the pillar of trust and legitimacy in their local communities.”

Now, the industry is closer than it ever has been to meaningful federal reform, and that will mean big changes – and likely broader acceptance. Many states have legalized cannabis, and the federal government in May formally moved to reclassify cannabis as a less dangerous Schedule 3 drug.

If cannabis is reclassified, “it will create a growth in this industry that you very rarely see in new sectors,” Simon said.

UNE wants to be in on the ground floor.

“We hope we’re getting in at the early (stage) and can help with training as it becomes more mainstream,” Cervone said.

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When does University of Delaware 2024 start school? Plus DSU & other colleges

Are your mom and dad crying in the car because it's starting to hit them that their baby is all grown up and will begin college soon? 

Knowing for sure your first day of class begins will help the whole family feel more prepared for this big next step.

If you're heading to a Delaware college this fall and can't recall when your move-in date or first day of classes are, we've got you covered. Here's a list of those dates, along with other important days you won't want to overlook.

University of Delaware 2024 move-in day & academic calendar

Early check-in: Wednesday, Aug. 21  

First-year and freshman transfer student move-in: Friday, Aug. 23 & Saturday, Aug. 24  

Returning students and incoming transfer students: Sunday, Aug. 25  

Academic orientations: Monday, Aug. 26. 

Classes begin at 8 a.m.: Tuesday, Aug. 27 (full semester); Aug. 27 (Session A); Monday, Oct. 15 (Session B). 

Thanksgiving break: Friday, Nov. 22 

Classes resume after Thanksgiving break: Monday, Dec. 2.  

Last day of class, classes end at 10 a.m.: Tuesday, Dec. 10 (full semester); Friday, Oct. 11 (Session A); Friday, Dec. 6 (Session B). 

Final exams begin and end: Thursday, Dec. 12 to Monday, Dec. 16. 

For more info visit: udel.edu .

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Delaware State University 2024 move-in day & academic calendar

Move-in date for freshmen: Wednesday, Aug. 21 & Thursday, Aug. 22 

Move-in for returning students: Friday, Aug. 23 & Saturday, Aug. 24

Welcome Days: Thursday, Aug. 22 to Sunday, Aug. 25 

Classes begin at 8 a.m.: Monday, Aug. 26 

Thanksgiving break: Thursday, Nov. 28 to Sunday, Dec. 1

Last day of class: Thursday, Dec. 5 

Final exams: Monday, Dec. 9 to Friday, Dec. 13 

For more info visit: desu.edu .

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Wilmington University move-in day & academic calendar

Fall Block 1 classes begin: Monday, Aug. 26 and end Sunday, Oct. 13 

Fall Block 2 classes begin: Monday, Oct. 21 and end Sunday, Dec. 8 

Thanksgiving holiday: Wednesday, Nov. 27 

Christmas break: Saturday, Dec. 14 

For more info visit: wilmu.edu .

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Delaware Technical Community College move-in day & academic calendar

Classes begin: Monday, Aug. 12 

Fall semester ends: Sunday, Dec. 8 

College closed, winter break:  Saturday, Dec. 21 to Sunday, Jan. 5 

For more info visit: dtcc.edu

Goldey-Beacom College move-in day & academic calendar

Fall athletes move-in: Sunday, Aug. 17 

First-year move-in: Tuesday, Aug. 19

Returning students move-in: Sunday, Aug. 25 

Session 1 classes begin: Monday, Aug. 26 and it ends Thursday, Oct. 17

Finals week for Session 1: Monday, Oct. 14 to Thursday, Oct. 17  

Session 2 classes begin: Monday, Oct. 21 and it ends Thursday, Dec. 12 

Thanksgiving break: Thursday, Nov. 28 and Friday, Nov. 29 

Finals week for Session 2: Monday, Dec. 9 and it ends Thursday, Dec. 12 

Winter break: Monday, Dec. 23 to Friday, Jan. 3

For more info visit: gbc.edu .

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