Evaluation is based on student performance, minimizing the traditional reliance on recall and written examinations. Performance is measured by student's participation in class discussions, projects, small group activities, and written exercises. Ample opportunities for participation and class discussion are provided. Involvement in the learning process is seen throughout the program. Assessment of career credentials and specialized training for academic credit.
Students write essays demonstrating prior learning experience.
Essays are evaluated for academic credit by university faculty. Students petition for academic credit from professional training programs. A portfolio notebook is developed containing all of the student's learning experiences. The core curriculum is 32 semester hours. Students will earn 27 semester hours of credit for attending classes taught on a sequential basis, one course at a time.