The University of Central Arkansas will offer new evening and online classes in the Fall 2011 to accommodate working adults.
The new evening program will allow individuals to earn a bachelor’s degree in the areas of general business, history or speech communication. Additional online courses will be offered for those interested in earning a graduate certificate or master’s degree in school leadership, geographic information systems, instructional technology, early childhood education or nursing.
“UCA understands that not everyone can pursue a college degree during the day. That is why we are expanding our evening and online programs with the addition of three undergraduate majors that can be earned with evening and online classes: general business, history, and speech communication,” said Dr. Lance Grahn, provost and vice president for academic affairs. “These majors are especially appropriate to the needs of working adults who wish to complete a degree and further their career goals.”
Providing students various avenues such as online, evening, and weekend classes is increasingly important, said Grahn.
“Their busy lives as mothers and fathers, wives and husbands, working professionals, and volunteers should not be a barrier to a college degree. Classes at night, on the weekends, and online meet students where they are and at times that can better fit their already full schedules,” he explained. “At the same time, more non-traditional class times also give traditional students more options. So, as our world increasingly moves into a 24/7 framework, UCA will keep pace with student needs and interests.”
Several UCA’s offices – Financial Aid, Academic Advising Center, Admissions, Student Accounts, Registrar’s, VA Student Services, and BearCard Center – have extended their hours to assist those interested in taking evening classes. Those offices will be open until 7 p.m. on Mondays and Tuesdays beginning Aug. 1.
Learn more about evening classes by contacting UCA Academic Advising Center at (501) 450-5149. For more information about UCA’s online graduate certificate or master’s degree programs, contact the Graduate School Office at (501) 450-3124.