Accelerated Studies for the Adult Learner

The Becker College Center for Accelerated & Professional Studies offers programs that are designed to provide adult learners with flexible degree and certificate program options. Courses are 5 weeks, 7 weeks, or 15 weeks in length and are held one evening per week on campus or online.

What’s New

Summer 2013

• Summer 2013 courses are open to all: traditional students, accelerated students, or prospective students who are considering a degree, upgrading skills, or picking up new skills.
• Tuition for all Summer 2013 courses is $375 per credit.
• Download a printable PDF of all available courses.
• Download a printable PDF form to register for summer courses.

Certificate in Drug & Alcohol Counseling

Becker College has worked with industry professionals to create a comprehensive, Massachusetts Drug and Alcohol Licensing Board-approved Certificate in Drug & Alcohol Counseling with content identical to courses in our four-year bachelor’s degree in psychology with a concentration in drug & alcohol counseling.

Click here for more information.

Read the editorial, “Counseling is the Key to Healing,” by Professor Nina Mazloff, published in the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.

Profile in Excellence: Members of the Class of 2013, and Grandmothers

Students between the ages of 25 and 60-plus are beginning to outpace their traditional-age counterparts on the college scene. Pam Yaylaian, Cecilia Pierce, and Shannon Gamache are among those soon-to-be-graduates, and they happen to be grandmothers.

Read more.

6 Reasons to Enroll

1. Curriculum is designed for the adult learner
2. An authentic, collaborative learning environment
3. Students are assessed on presentation, project, and research skills
4. Flexible class schedule
5. The ability to work full-time while earning a degree or certificate
6. Financial aid is available, including grants and scholarships

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Current program offerings include:

• Bachelor of arts in psychology—forensics concentration
• Game design certificate program (online)
• Applied behavior analysis (ABA) certificate program
• Drug and alcohol counseling certificate program
• Associate of science in early childhood education (ECE)
• Bachelor of arts in liberal arts—elementary education concentration (leading to initial teacher licensure in elementary education)
• Bachelor of arts in psychology
• Bachelor of science in business administration
• Bachelor of science in nursing—RN to BSN

To speak with someone about enrolling, please contact us at accel@becker.edu or 508.373.9500.

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  Resources for the Adult Learner

  This page provides you with basic information about a variety of student services all in one place!

  Learn more about adult learning resources at Becker
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  FAQs for the Adult Learner

  How do I apply for financial assistance? How do I know what classes to take and when to take them? When can I start?

  Read accelerated adult learning FAQs
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  The Center For Accelerated & Professional Studies Viewbook

  See the Accelerated Viewbook
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  Degree Offerings

  The Center for Accelerated & Professional Studies offers a wide range of degree options in business administration, nursing, psychology, elementary education, drug and alcohol counseling, game design, and more.

  View accelerated degree options