Bulletin 2000-2002

School of Continuing Studies Union Building (UN) 244
620 Union Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 274-9840 / (800) 334-1011
School of Continuing Studies Website

Program Planning and Counseling Guidelines

The experience of faculty, counselors, and successful students suggests the following guidelines for effective planning of undergraduate programs.

Requirements

Students should be thoroughly familiar with the school's general requirements, competency and course requirements, and academic policies.

Counseling

Students consult with a General Studies Degree Program counselor as an integral aspect of the School of Continuing Studies enrollment process. The counselor assists students in formulating a plan of study, which includes the required and elective courses that students must take to earn their degree.

Students should discuss with their counselor the appropriate method to establish fundamental skills competency requirements: specific courses, self-acquired competency, College-Level Examination Programs (CLEP), Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) examination, departmental examination, or departmental exemption.

Students wanting to receive credit for self-acquired competency that also meets a fundamental skills competency requirement may use the portfolio review process (see "Credit for Self-Acquired Competency").

Pass/Fail Option

A.A.G.S. students may enroll in a maximum of four elective courses taken with a grade of P (pass) or F (fail). B.G.S. students in good academic standing may enroll in a maximum of eight elective courses taken with a grade of P or F.

Courses taken pass/fail must be electives. They may not be used to satisfy any of the course distribution requirements nor counted as part of a student's concentration area. The courses may be used to meet the B.G.S.'s 300- to 400-level course requirement and fundamental skills competency requirements.

Withdrawal from Courses

Because deadlines and procedures for withdrawal from courses may vary by campus and/or school, students should check with their campus's current Schedule of Classes to verify deadlines and procedures. Independent Study Program students should follow the procedures in the current edition of the Independent Study Program Catalog of University Courses.

Special Opportunities

Credit for Self-Acquired Competency

The School of Continuing Studies recognizes that students gain college-level knowledge through various life experiences that are equivalent to the subject matter of specific courses in the university curriculum or that may be recognized as general-elective credit. Students who believe they may be eligible for self-acquired competency (SAC) credit should discuss their life experiences in detail with their General Studies Degree Program counselor.

In general, the following procedures and limitations govern the awarding of SAC credit:

  1. Students must be admitted to the School of Continuing Studies, have completed 12 credit hours at Indiana University subsequent to admission, and be in good academic standing before credit for self-acquired competency may be evaluated.
  2. A maximum of 15 hours of SAC credit may be applied toward the A.A.G.S. A maximum of 30 hours of SAC credit may be applied toward the B.G.S.
  3. Students seeking either general-elective or specific-course credit for self-acquired competency must always do so in consultation with their General Studies Degree Program counselor. SAC credit must be carefully integrated with the total degree plan.
  4. Learning must parallel courses in the Indiana University curriculum in order to be recognized as specific-course credit. Learning of college-level caliber that cannot be equated to a specific course is awarded as general-elective credit.
  5. The General Studies Degree Program offices arrange for assessment of the SAC portfolio by faculty of the appropriate school or department.
  6. The fee per credit hour recorded for self-acquired competency is the per-credit-hour fee charged for independent study university courses at the time the SAC credit is transcripted on the official student record.

The SAC Portfolio

The careful development of a SAC portfolio can be a rewarding learning experience. The General Studies Degree Program offices conduct self-acquired competency classes for students who want to complete a SAC portfolio. An independent study course, Education F400 Development of the Self-Acquired Competency Portfolio, is also available for this purpose.

Credit by Examination at Indiana University

Students who want to pursue credit by examination at Indiana University should consult with their General Studies Degree Program counselor and the appropriate department(s) at their local campus.

Credit Awarded through Nondepartmental Examinations

Indiana University awards credit for Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations, College-Level Examination Programs (CLEP), and Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) on the basis of policy established by faculty at the campus where students will pursue their degree. Students should consult with their General Studies Degree Program counselor as to the options available through nondepartmental examinations.

Students will not receive credit by taking DANTES or CLEP exams for courses for which they have already received credit. Credits awarded on the basis of CLEP and DANTES scores will not be considered as after-admission or Indiana University credit hours.

Students should request that official transcripts of their AP, CLEP, and DANTES scores be sent directly to the office to which they are applying.

Credit Awarded for Educational Programs in Noncollegiate Organizations

The School of Continuing Studies will consider the evaluation and credit recommendations of the following two publications when awarding credit to students who have successfully completed noncollegiate or in-company sponsored programs/courses:

  1. American Council on Education, The National Guide to Education Credit for Training Programs
  2. The University of the State of New York, A Guide to Educational Programs in Noncollegiate Organizations

Students must request that official records of program/course completion be sent directly from the awarding organization. Students must also submit a complete description of the program/course, preferably a copy of program/course literature or an explanatory letter on the organization's letterhead stationery. For assistance with requests for transcripts or program/course descriptions, students may contact their General Studies Degree Program counselor.

Military Service Credit

Indiana University adheres to the American Council on Education's Guide to Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services in granting students credit on the basis of education gained through military service, schools, and experience. To receive credit for their military service background, students must submit copies of their official discharge (DD214) or active-duty document (DD295), as well as certificates of completion and/or transcripts of service schools attended (for example, Army ARTS, Community College of the Air Force, Defense Language Institute).

Academic Standing of Students

Candidates for Degrees in Good Standing

Students are considered to be candidates in good standing for a general studies degree when they have

  1. been officially admitted to degree status by the Office of Admissions.
  2. earned a minimum academic GPA of 2.0 (C) for the last semester's work.
  3. earned a minimum after-admission GPA of 2.0.
  4. earned a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0.

Graduation Certification

Candidates for graduation initiate the certification process by filing an Intent to Graduate form. For the specific procedure, students should consult with their General Studies Degree Program counselor at the time they enroll for their final semester/course.

Degrees Awarded with Distinction

The School of Continuing Studies recognizes outstanding performance in course work by awarding degrees with three levels of distinction: distinction, high distinction, and highest distinction. The level of distinction is determined by the overall GPA of each graduating class.

In order to graduate with distinction, students must have successfully completed 30 graded Indiana University credit hours for the A.A.G.S. and 60 graded Indiana University credit hours for the B.G.S. Remedial courses and courses taken on a pass/fail basis, as well as self-acquired competency (SAC) credits, are not counted.

Dean's List

The School of Continuing Studies Dean's List is announced in November of each year. General studies students are placed on the Dean's List when they have

  1. completed-after admission to the School of Continuing Studies-at least 12 credit hours of graded course work. (FX, I, P, R, S, and SAC are not counted in the 12 credit hours.) The course work must be completed during the prior academic year (from August 1 to July 31). Note: Independent study courses must be completed by July 31 for Dean's List consideration.
  2. earned a minimum grade point average of 3.5 for applicable credit hours. For part-time students, all course work completed during the prior academic year (from August 1 to July 31) is included in tabulating the GPA. For full-time students, one semester (or both summer sessions) in which a minimum of 12 credit hours is completed may be considered in tabulating the GPA.

Students placed on the Dean's List receive a letter and certificate signed by the dean and the division representative.

Academic Probation

Students are automatically placed on academic probation whenever their GPA for a full-time semester or a 12 credit hour unit of work is below 2.0. Students' academic performance-and the academic performance of students who have been admitted on probation-will be evaluated upon completion of an additional 12 credit hours at Indiana University. Students will be removed from probationary status if their GPA for these 12 credits is at least 2.0 and if their cumulative GPA is at least 2.0. If a probationary student's GPA for the additional 12 credits is 2.0 but the cumulative GPA remains below 2.0, probationary status will be continued for another 12 credit hour unit of work; the cumulative GPA must be raised to at least 2.0 during this time, or probationary students will be dismissed (see below).

Dismissal

Students are subject to academic dismissal when they fail to make satisfactory progress toward their degree. Students will be dismissed whenever their GPA for a full-time semester or a 12 credit hour unit of work is below 1.0 and their cumulative GPA is below 2.0.

Probationary students will be dismissed if their GPA for the additional 12 credit hour unit of work is below 2.0. Students whose probationary status has been continued for a second 12 credit hour unit and who fail to achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0 will also be dismissed.

Readmission to the School of Continuing Studies

Any director of continuing studies may consider petitions for readmission from students who have been dismissed. The director may recommend re-entrance without delay if warranted by exceptional circumstances and if the director believes the students will make satisfactory progress toward their degree. Students dismissed a second time may not be admitted for the next regular semester, but they are eligible to submit a petition for readmission after at least one regular semester has elapsed.

Academic Forgiveness

Upon successful completion (minimum GPA of 2.0) of 12 credit hours in the General Studies Degree Program, the following policies take effect:

  1. At a student's option, grades of D or F earned at Indiana University five years or more before admission to the School of Continuing Studies may be deleted from the internal School of Continuing Studies record. The cumulative GPA on the Indiana University transcript will not change.
  2. Students may request forgiveness of an unsatisfactory semester or 12 credit hours of part-time work at Indiana University if the semester/12 credit hours is/are within a five-year period before admission to the School of Continuing Studies. Although all Indiana University courses remain on a student's permanent record, the school can exclude all credits attempted and grade points earned during this unsatisfactory semester/12 credit hours when computing a student's School of Continuing Studies' GPA. Note: If students exercise this option, none of the grades and credits earned during the unsatisfactory semester/12 credit hours may be applied to a general studies degree. Therefore, students are advised to consult with their General Studies Degree Program counselor about this policy's advisability.

Note: Although the options above allow unsatisfactory grades to be removed from the School of Continuing Studies' internal record, the grades remain on the official record maintained by the Indiana University Office of the Registrar.

Scholarships

School of Continuing Studies Scholarships

The School of Continuing Studies offers a number of scholarships for general studies degree students. Available to both full- and part-time students, the scholarships are based on financial need and academic merit, and usually range from $500 to $750 per academic year. The scholarships may also be eligible for the matching program at the Office of Student Financial Assistance (OSFA), doubling their actual value. Scholarship applications may be obtained from any general studies office until March 15, the application deadline.

School of Continuing Studies (SCS) Scholarships for Women

The SCS Scholarships for Women are available to women 25 years of age or older whose education has been disrupted for 24 consecutive months, who are currently enrolled at Indiana University, and who can show financial need and academic merit. Applications may be obtained from any general studies office. The application deadline is March 1.

Frequently Asked Questions about the General Studies Degree Program

  1. Must I go to an Indiana University campus to fulfill any course requirements? You have three options for completing your Associate of Arts or Bachelor of General Studies: enroll in a campus-based program, complete all courses entirely through the Independent Study Program, or take both on-campus and independent study courses. If you choose to complete all your course work through the Independent Study Program, you may earn your degree without ever attending classes on an Indiana University campus.
  2. What can I do with a general studies degree? A general studies degree carries all the prestige of other Indiana University degrees. General studies graduates have pursued careers in dozens of fields and have used their degrees to continue their education in graduate and professional schools.
  3. I've earned college/university credits before. May I transfer these previously earned credits to my Indiana University general studies degree? Yes, if the college/university you attended is accredited by a regional association (for example, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools). After we've received your credentials and the Indiana University Office of Admissions has evaluated your transcripts, we send you a report specifying how your previous college/university courses meet degree requirements and indicating the types of courses you must still complete to earn your degree.
  4. How many previously earned college/university credits may I apply toward the degree? If you're pursuing an Associate of Arts in General Studies, you may apply up to 45 previously earned credits, or transfer credit hours, toward your degree. If you're pursuing a Bachelor of General Studies, you may apply up to 90 transfer credit hours toward your degree. Note: We apply transfer credit hours only if they fit into the general studies degree plan.
  5. I've had significant work experience and informal instruction in particular areas. If I take courses in these areas, I will already be familiar with what is being taught. May I receive credit based on my life experiences? Yes, you may receive credit for your life experiences, which we call self-acquired competency (SAC) credit. For more information about SAC credit, refer to sections on "Self-Acquired Competency (SAC) Credit within Indiana University" and "Self-Acquired Competency (SAC) Credit from Other Institutions."
  6. How much does it cost to earn my general studies degree? The cost depends on several factors: the number of credit hours you've already earned and may apply toward your general studies degree, the type of general studies degree you're pursuing (associate of arts or bachelor's), and the current course fee.
  7. How long does it take to earn a general studies degree? The amount of time depends on the number of credit hours you've already earned and may apply toward your general studies degree, the type of general studies degree you're pursuing (associate of arts or bachelor's), and the amount of time you devote to your course work. Your General Studies Degree Program counselor can work with you to plan a course of study that suits your schedule.
  8. I've applied to the General Studies Degree Program. How long does it take to find out whether I've been accepted into the program? This depends on how long it takes to receive your application materials and official transcripts. After we've received these materials and reviewed your credentials, you will receive a card by mail, indicating that you've been admitted. Simultaneously, your documents are forwarded to the Indiana University Office of Admissions for an evaluation and the awarding of transfer credit, if any. This evaluation takes from three to five weeks. After the Office of Admissions returns the documents to us, we will send you a complete admission packet, including a report that shows what type of courses you must still complete to earn your degree.
  9. I've just been admitted to the General Studies Degree Program. Which courses should I take first? Your admission packet includes a personal letter recommending courses you might take.
  10. How do I know what I must do to complete my degree? Your admission packet includes a Plan of Study. The plan shows how your previous college/university courses meet degree requirements and indicates the type of courses you must still complete to earn your degree.
  11. What are course distribution requirements, and which courses must I take to fulfill them? The phrase course distribution requirements indicates that to earn a general studies degree, you must earn credits in three learning areas: arts and humanities, science and mathematics, and social and behavioral sciences. Your admission packet includes a Course Selection Guide, which lists courses that fulfill each area's requirements. For more information about course distribution requirements, see the sections entitled "Course Distribution Requirements for the A.A.G.S." and "Course Distribution Requirements for the B.G.S."
  12. What are fundamental skills competency requirements, and which courses must I take to fulfill them? You must meet fundamental skills competency requirements that demonstrate college-level competency in four areas: written communication, oral communication, quantitative reasoning, and computer literacy. You may demonstrate competency by completing an appropriate college-level nonremedial course or its transfer equivalent in English composition/writing, speech/communication, quantitative reasoning, and computer science; or by exercising other options, including departmental, CLEP, or DANTES exams. For more information about fundamental skills competency requirements, see the section entitled "Fundamental Skills Competency Requirements."
  13. I've been admitted to the General Studies Degree Program. May I enroll in courses at another college/university and transfer the credits to Indiana University? Your admission packet includes Course Approval Request forms, which you must complete and submit to us before you register for courses at other colleges/ universities. The Indiana University Office of Admissions evaluates the courses you want to take in order to determine how they transfer to Indiana University. This ensures that the credits you earn at another institution transfer to Indiana University and apply toward your general studies degree.
  14. I've served in the military. How may credits based on my military service apply toward my degree? Indiana University adheres to the American Council on Education's Guide to Evaluation of Educational Experiences in the Armed Services in granting credit on the basis of education gained through military service. To receive credit for military service, you must submit copies of your official discharge (DD214), active duty document (DD295), or such military documents as the Army ARTS or the Community College of the Air Force transcripts.
  15. As a general studies student, am I eligible for financial aid? Yes. If you are an on-campus general studies student, contact your campus's financial aid office to apply for financial aid. If you are completing your degree entirely through the Independent Study Program, contact the university-wide General Studies office for more information about financial aid for independent study courses.
  16. Does Indiana University grant credit for the CLEP or DANTES exams? Indiana University awards credit for Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations, College-Level Examination Programs (CLEP), and Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) on the basis of policy established by faculty at the campus where you will pursue your degree. Consult with your General Studies Degree Program counselor as to the options available through nondepartmental examinations.
  17. How do employers/graduate schools view students who have earned their general studies degree through independent study? As one employer said, "When we see a student who has earned his/her degree through independent study, we immediately know it is an individual who is a motivated self-starter, has a broad base of knowledge, and can continue to learn and grow on the job."

General Studies Degree Program Offices

University-Wide General Studies Degree Office

Director of General Studies
Indiana University Bloomington
Owen Hall 101
790 E. Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405-7101
Phone: (812) 855-2292
Toll-Free Phone: 1-800-334-1011
Fax: (812) 855-8680

Bloomington

Director of Continuing Studies
Indiana University Bloomington
Owen Hall 202
790 E. Kirkwood Avenue
Bloomington, IN 47405-7101
Phone: (812) 855-4991
Fax: (812) 855-8997

Columbus

Assistant Director, Student Services
Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus
4601 Central Avenue
Columbus, IN 47203-1769
Phone: (812) 348-7271
Fax: (812) 348-7230

Fort Wayne

Director of General Studies Degree Program
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
Student Union Building 221
2101 Coliseum Boulevard East
Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499
Phone: (219) 481-6828
Fax: (219) 481-6949

Gary

Division Chairperson for Continuing Studies
Indiana University Northwest
3400 Broadway
Gary, IN 46408-1197
Phone: (219) 980-6828
Fax: (219) 980-6653

Indianapolis

Director of Continuing Studies
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
Union Building 244
620 Union Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5171
Phone: (317) 274-9840
Fax: (317) 274-5041

Kokomo

Director of Continuing Studies
Indiana University Kokomo
2300 S. Washington Street
P.O. Box 9003
Kokomo, IN 46904-9003
Phone: (317) 455-9427
Fax: (317) 455-9476

New Albany

Manager of Credit Programs
Indiana University Southeast
Knobview Hall 225
4201 Grant Line Road
New Albany, IN 47150-6405
Phone: (812) 941-2315
Fax: (812) 941-2588

Richmond

Director of Continuing Studies
Indiana University East
2325 Chester Boulevard
Richmond, IN 47374-1289
Phone: (317) 973-8203
Fax: (317) 973-8287

South Bend

Director of Extended Programs
Indiana University South Bend
1700 Mishawaka Avenue
P.O. Box 7111
South Bend, IN
46634-7111
Phone: (219) 237-4260
Fax: (219) 237-4599

General Studies Degree Program on the World Wide Web

Master of Science in Adult Education Program

Mission and History

Offered since 1946, Indiana University's Master of Science in Adult Education Program teaches the most effective and up-to-date practices in adult education. The program is based on sound theories and the latest research and learning concepts. It values the uniqueness of individual learners and views learning as a lifelong process that can take place at all times and locations.

Faculty in the program believe that adult educators must possess vision, theoretical knowledge, and practical skills and that their teaching methods must integrate reflection and active learning. Faculty encourage students in the program to take control of their learning process and to treat their life experiences as part of the content of the graduate program.

Degree Requirements

To earn the Master of Science in Adult Education, students must complete 36 credit hours of course work within 6 years of admission. The thesis option requires 30 credit hours of course work and 6 credit hours of thesis work. The 36 credit hours may include 6 credit hours of upper-division undergraduate hours and 3 credit hours of 1 credit hour topical workshops.

Students use courses from four groupings to complete degree requirements:

  1. Major Courses (15 to 21 credit hours). Core courses may include D500, D505, D506, D512, D521, D600, D625, and other courses that students specify.
  2. Electives (3 to 6 credit hours). Students select electives that round out either their major or concentration. To meet their elective requirements, students may complete a portfolio relating life experiences to the field of adult education. They may also select courses from the Adult Education Program curriculum or from other university departments. Courses may include D523, D613, D625, and other courses that students specify.
  3. Bridge Courses (3 to 6 credit hours). Students select existing courses or design independent study courses that tie their concentration to the major. The courses allow students to relate adult education concepts to the work environment of their choice. Courses may include D550, D590, D650, D660, and other courses that students specify.
  4. Concentration (9 to 12 credit hours). The concentration is made up of a theme and the courses that help students fulfill that theme. Students select a theme related to the occupational areas in which they want to practice adult education concepts. Courses in the concentration lead students to an understanding of their chosen occupations. Students may draw courses from any area of the university. Portfolios relating life experiences to the theme, as well as university certificate programs, are acceptable as part of the concentration.

Note: Students taking courses via the World Wide Web must have regular access to e-mail and the World Wide Web.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Adult Education Program

  1. What do students learn? Students learn the technical, instructional, and intellectual skills needed to perform the duties of a training manager, human resource development specialist, or adult educator. They learn how to integrate experience and formal educational or training activities into an overall lifelong learning program to achieve personal and organizational goals.
  2. Who are adult education students? Students include business people, government employees, educators, nurses, clergy, airline pilots, attorneys, consultants, veterinarians, bankers, and individuals in many other occupations. Many students join the program to begin a new career; others join to enhance their current one.
  3. Where do graduates find jobs? Graduates of the program live and work throughout the world. They include teachers and administrators in vocational programs and community colleges, human resource managers, corporate trainers, continuing educators, technical instructors, and computer trainers. Their job titles indicate the variety of adult education and training opportunities in both the private and public sectors.

For More Information

For more information about the Master of Science in Adult Education, contact:

Office of Adult Education
Union Building503
Indianapolis, IN
46202-5171
Phone: (317) 274-3472
Fax: (317) 278-2280
E-mail: scs@indiana.edu

Adult Education Course Descriptions

D500 Introduction to Adult Education Theory

(3 cr.) Places adult education theories of practice into historical perspective. Students study the writings of major adult education theorists, including Grundtvig, Lindeman, Knowles, Bergivin, and Friere.

D505 The Adult as a Client of Education I

(3 cr.) Analyzes contemporary adult life, emphasizing the individual as related to the professional discipline of adult education and the development of educational programs for adults. Includes a critical analysis of the theories and research methods in designing comprehensive adult education programs. This course is called the "life stages course."

D506 The Adult as a Client of Education II

(3 cr.) Helps students learn the adult education, human resource development, and training program planning process, including needs assessment, program development, and promotion for organizational groups in both the public and private sectors. This course is called the "marketing course."

D512 Seminar in Forms and Forces of Adult Education

(3 cr.) Presents the history and current status of adult education in the United States. Topics include the nature, scope, purpose, and historical development of adult education institutions and program areas. This course is called the "field trip course" because students take a series of field trips to study settings in which adult education takes place.

D521 Participation Training

(2 cr.) Discusses participation training-a small-group, consensus decision-making process. Topics include team building in groups; implementing collaborative program planning; applying the design to appropriate settings; training the group leader, observer, and recorder; and recognizing and treating dysfunctional behaviors in group settings. Emphasizes the functional aspects of group cohesion, consensus decision making, shared leadership, and program evaluation. Students meet two weekends.

D523 Small Group Theory in Adult Education

(3 cr.) Explores the theories that underlie small-group practices in adult education. Emphasizes the conditions of collaborative effectiveness in decision-making groups and learning groups. Other topics include leadership roles, styles, and strategies; major models of group formation and development; and the implication of theory for social practice. This course is for students who want to understand more about the theories underlying the practices learned in D521. Prerequisite: D521

D550 Practicum in Adult Education

(1-3 cr.) Gives students supervised practice in instructional planning, teaching, and program development in adult education settings in schools and agencies. Students often compile a portfolio to fulfill the requirements for this course. A portfolio is a purposeful collection of students' work, assembled over time, which documents students' learning efforts, progress, and achievements. Prerequisite: D505 and D506

D590 Independent Study in Adult Education

(1-3 cr.) Students conduct individual research/study with an adult education faculty member. Students must make arrangements with the faculty member before registration. During the first week of the semester, students submit a one- to two-page proposal specifying the scope of their project, project activities, meeting times, completion date, and final product/s. Students should not use this course to study material taught in a regularly scheduled course. Students may use the course to do an in-depth study of the relationship of their concentration area to the field of adult education.

D599 Master's Thesis in Adult Education

(6 cr.) For students who choose the thesis option for their degree.

D600 Seminar in the Teaching-Learning Transaction in Adult Education

(3 cr.) A critical inquiry into the theory of adult learning activities. Includes a review of current research in the adult teaching-learning transaction and the design and evaluation of individualized instruction of adults. Called the "instructional design course," this course requires students to develop an understanding of implementing adult education learning events. Prerequisite: D505 and D512 or consent of instructor

D613 The Diagnostic Procedure in Adult Education

(3 cr.) Explores ways of identifying the educational needs of adults. Emphasizes the theory and practice of the diagnostic procedure and the use of diagnostic skills for effective adult education program development. Students learn strategic planning, skills forecasting, and development of long-term training objectives. Prerequisite: D500, D506, D512, or D625

D625 Topical Seminar

(Title Varies) A systematic study of current issues and problems related to the theory and practice of program development and research in adult education. Topics have included data analysis in adult education, applied research in adult education, and a variety of 1 credit hour weekend workshops. Students may use this course as a core course, an elective, or a bridge course, depending on their learning needs.

D650 Internship in Adult Education

(1-6 cr.) Relates theory to practice through supervised field experiences and faculty appraisal and guidance. Students plan, conduct, and evaluate adult education programs in various institutional and community settings. Students often use this course as a bridge course. Internships integrate academic inquiry with off-campus experience in work, volunteer service, or another nonacademic endeavor. Internships may be taken for credit and may be paid or unpaid. Prerequisite: D500, D505, D613, D625, or consent of instructor

D660 Readings in Adult Education (1-6 cr.)

Provides guided individual study to meet the professional individual needs of advanced graduate students. Consultations with the instructor are required. Students may use this course as an elective or a bridge course. Prerequisite: consent of major area advisor

School of Continuing Studies Officers

JEREMY DUNNING, Ph.D., Dean
JUDITH B. WERTHEIM, Ed.D., Executive Associate Dean
HENRY S. MERRILL, Ed.D., Associate Dean
LARRY ONESTI, Ed.D., Associate Dean
JOHN P. BEESON, M.A., Executive Director, Office of Administrative Services
JOANN ALEXANDER BROWN, M.A., M.S., Executive Director, Office of Marketing and Communication
MICHAEL JASIAK, M.A., M.S., Executive Director, Office of Technology and Distance Learning Resources
General Studies Degree Program-University-wide
FRANK DISILVESTRO, Ed.D., Director
JAMES R. SCHELLHAMMER, Ed.D., Counselor

General Studies Degree Program-Campus Directors

SAUNDRABROWN, M.S., Manager, Credit Programs, Indiana University Southeast (New Albany)
IRV LEVY, Ed.D., Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis
THEODORE W. HENGESBACH, Ph.D., Indiana University South Bend
LES COYNE, Ed.D., Acting Director, Indiana University Bloomington
JULIE FELLERS HOOK, Ed.D., Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne
DONALD LANE, M.Ed., Indiana University Kokomo
ROBERT F. LOVELY, Ph.D., Chairperson, Indiana University Northwest (Gary)
VACANT, Indiana University East (Richmond)
SUSAN MONTGOMERY, M.B.A., Assistant Director, Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus

Independent Study Program

LARRY ONESTI, Ed.D., Associate Dean
PAUL BICKLEY, M.A., Instructional Coordinator

Department of Adult Education

HENRY S. MERRILL, Ed.D., Acting Director/Adjunct Associate Professor
FRANK DISILVESTRO, Ed.D., Associate Professor
TRAVIS SHIPP, Ed.D., Associate Professor
ROSEMARY JENNISON, M.S., Program Coordinator

 


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