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The
evening/weekend
accelerated degree
for
today's adult learner!
Welcome to Briar Cliff
University's ADVANCE
Program. This premier
program is a convenient
opportunity for busy
adults to earn a
bachelor's degree while
continuing to fulfill
life's other important
obligations.
We realize that
existing commitments and
responsibilities place
limits on your higher
education options. You
need a flexible schedule
designed to fit with the
rest of your life. The
ADVANCE Program offers
the opportunity for you
to take as many or as
few classes as you want
- and pursue your degree
at your own pace.
Distinctive
Features
Briar Cliff's ADVANCE
Program is housed in the
School of Continuing and
Graduate Studies.
Drawing upon the
strengths of the
University, faculty in
the ADVANCE Program
upholds the highest
standard of education.
Our faculty is
experienced in their
respective fields and
brings a rich history of
practical and
theoretical knowledge to
the classroom.
The ADVANCE Program
is fast, flexible and
affordable. Individuals
entering the program
with 60 credits could
have a degree in 18
months. Should you find
it necessary to reduce
your class load or stop
out, the programs allows
a smooth, immediate
resumption of your
personal degree track.
In addition, a
competitive, affordable
tuition rate plus
various financial
assistance options make
the ADVANCE Program the
most practical degree
option available.
Read more ADVANCE Students'
Stories (click here)
Class
Schedule
ADVANCE classes cover
the same material as day
classes, but meet fewer
times per week or term.
Faculty utilizes various
methods of teaching more
conducive to adult
learning.
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Options for
Credit |
- Transfer
Credit
-
College-Level
Examination
Program
(CLEP)
- Credit
for Prior
Learning
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Area
of Study
The ADVANCE Program
offers majors in the
following areas:
Business Administration,
Human Resource
Management, Professional
Studies and Nursing. (RN
-BSN only)
NEW!
Accounting major now
available with
evening/weekend classes.
The required accounting
courses will be offered
in the evenings on a two
year rotation.
Support courses and
general education
foundation courses are
offered in an
accelerated format each
term and meet in the
evenings or on Saturday
morning.
Enrollment
Enrolling in the ADVANCE
Program is simple.
Complete and mail an
application form or
apply on-line at
www.briarcliff.edu.
Request that copies of
your official
transcripts from each
college or university
previously attended be
sent directly to us by
each institution. Your
transcripts are used to
determine transfer
credit and other
available options for
you. Fill out
Online Application.
Options for
Financial Assistance
Many students attending
Briar Cliff receive
financial assistance in
the form of grants and
loans. We encourage you
to file the Free
Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) and
explore the options for
financial assistance.
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Lynn Schlesser
JOB:
Human resource
generalist at Gelita
FAMILY:
Married to Dave;
2
children—Robert and
Conner
WHAT FEW PEOPLE
KNOW
ABOUT ME:
I’m
learning to knit
socks
on four needles!
WHAT EVERYONE
KNOWS
ABOUT ME:
Bo, my Newfoundland
dog,
is
my pride and joy.
STARTED AT BCU
Summer 2006
Lynn Schlesser knew it
was risky
to step beyond
the accounting
department of her
longtime employer—but
she was ready.
Anxious
for a new challenge, she
pursued an opportunity
in the
human resource
department.
While she
had no experience
in HR,
the company’s
vice-president believed
Lynn was the best person
for the job.
Soon, however, Lynn
realized just
how much
she had to learn if she
wanted to maintain her
high-performance
reputation at the
company and prove the
boss had made the right
decision.
She came to Briar Cliff
for an
in-depth study
course for HR
professionals that would
prepare
her to take a
certification exam.
Certification, she knew,
would
ensure credibility
in her new field
and
enable her to better
serve her employer. Lynn
signed up for the course
at Briar Cliff
University. And after 10
sessions and hours of
studying, she cried
tears of joy when she
was awarded
Certification as a
Professional in Human
Resources (PHR).
Certification, it
seemed, was just
the
beginning. Lynn’s boss
encouraged her to pursue
a
university degree. As
her boss explained,
additional education
would provide Lynn with
broader knowledge and
more experience to
handle the tough
decisions that
would
come with advancement.
Since Lynn had already
experienced the benefits
of
Briar Cliff
University, her decision
to earn her bachelor’s
degree from BCU was a
“no-brainer.” The Office
of Admissions helped her
move
easily into her
classes.
Knowledgeable,
experienced
faculty
employ quality teaching
methods that Lynn finds
particularly well-paced
for the adult learner.
Sometimes it’s
challenging to
balance
college classes with a
full-time job and family
obligations—but with a
fair amount of planning,
Lynn is managing well.
And since
she knows from
experience that it’s
also important to factor
in a little
time for
herself, she enlists
help
with household
chores. Lynn and
her family are committed
to having dinner
together, which provides
an important sense of
order for their hectic
lives.
BCU for Lynn… BCU for
you!
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