Introduction The Center for Accelerated Degree Programs recognizes that the adult learner may have acquired knowledge through professional and personal experiences and has established a program to assess such learning in order to award academic credit. The programs center around an experiential learning concept-a unique alternative to the traditional approach. Experiential learning links curricula to past, present, or planned career activities. Through this method, students can earn up to 30 semester hours of credit for significant life experience by means of a formalized petition process called the portfolio. Designed specifically for the adult learner, the programs offer flexible class scheduling, convenient locations, accelerated curricula, and a simplified registration process.
Students learn how to evaluate and enhance their lives personally and professionally.
Degree Completion Program courses are taught sequentially, and the rich diversity of experiences which students bring to the class results in lively discussions involving shared experiences. Copyright 2001 Azusa Pacific University. Legal Notices .