Adult Education

Governors State University

1 University Parkway

University Park, IL. 60466

(708) 534-4490

www.govst.edu/empoweryourself

More than 30,775 students have graduated from Governors State University. Their average age was 34. One of them was even 75 years old! Most of them were women. Many of them worked fulltime and raised a family while going to school. Our graduates are women like you who decided that it was time to prepare for the future. Time to open the door to opportunity. Time to earn a degree from Governors State University. GSU offers 50 degree programs. Our graduates are entrepreneurs, business leaders, educators, therapists, nurses, and social workers. They are professionals with futures they helped create and direct by earning their degree. Whether you wish to complete your bachelor’s degree or earn your master’s or doctoral degree, one of GSU’s quality, accredited programs, taught by professional faculty at convenient times and locations, is right for you. Financial aid is available to qualified full and part time students. The campus is conveniently located and accessible by road, Metra, and bus service. GSU has the program for your future. To learn more, call (708) 534-4490 or visit www.govst.edu/empoweryourself.

 

Lewis University

One University Parkway

(815)836-5610

www.lewisu.edu

What Lewis Offers Adults

Lewis University has a long and successfu history in serving adult students in the Chicagoland area. Approximately 33% of the total undergraduate student population are adult students who balance work, family responsibilities, and community commitments while attending classes and keeping up with course work. By enrolling in Lewis University programs, adults have several options to choose from to best match their learning style and busy schedules. Accelerated 8-week undergraduate and graduate programs for working adults which are taught in face-to-face format;

Blended courses which are a combination of traditional classroom sessions and online learning; Online courses which are taught completely over the Internet; Convenient campus locations in Romeoville, Shorewood, Oak Brook, Hickory Hills, and Tinley Park. Ongoing enrollment periods throughout the calendar year.   Additional new programs will begin this fall at the undergraduate level in Paralegal Studies and Organizational Leadership. For more information call the Office of Graduate and Adult Admission at 815-836-5610.

 

Trinity Christian College

(708) 239-4768

www.trnty.edu/adultstudies

Trinity Offers New Accelerated

Dual Teaching Certification Program

To help meet the demand of the state-wide shortage of special education teachers, Trinity Christian College is offering a new dual teaching certification program.  Through Trinity’s Adult Studies Accelerated Program, students will earn dual certification in special education as well as elementary or secondary education. “Over the last nine years, our accelerated education program has been the catalyst for many successful teachers,” said Lori Scrementi, director of Adult Studies programs.  “We recognized a need for an accelerated special education program and are now pleased to offer that program as well.”

Through in-depth coursework, proven methodology, and hands-on classroom skills, students will be equipped to work with special needs students ages 3-22 with low and high incidence disabilities. “Students will not only be filling a need for qualified special education teachers, but they will be showing that every child is deserving of compassion and quality care,” Scrementi added. Classes meet one night a week, and students earn their certification in less than three years. Adult learners 23 years of age or older work together in groups of up to 20, called cohorts, which become a support network and family. Classes begin September 3, 2009. Those interested in this new program should contact Trinity by calling (708) 239-4768 or visiting www.trnty.edu/adultstudies.

 

University of St. Francis

500 Wilcox Street

Joliet, IL

(800) 735-7500

www.stfrancis.edu              

Adult students can learn about educational options at University of St. Francis open house. The University of St. Francis offers programs for adult learners that are immediately applicable to the work place and that help with career advancement. At the University of St. Francis, adult students can pursue a bachelor’s or master’s degree at a time and place convenient for them. To learn about program and delivery options designed for adult learners, attend the USF open house from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 15 at the Joliet campus. Those unable to visit campus can attend virtually from noon to 10 p.m. through the University of St. Francis website, www.stfrancis.edu. Both the campus and virtual open houses will provide information about programs of study, financial assistance and course delivery options. The admission application fee is waived for those attending either open house format. The open house will be at the University of St. Francis’ main campus at 500 Wilcox St. in Joliet or attend virtually at www.stfrancis.edu.  For more information about the open house, call (800) 735-7500; e-mail admissions@stfrancis.edu; or visit www.stfrancis.edu/openhouse. USF offers a variety of programs designed for adult learners and transfer students. Undergraduate credits can be earned for previous education and professional experience. Courses are offered at a variety of convenient locations, day and evening, and online. Online support services are available. Accelerated evening and weekend courses are also offered. Bachelor degree completion programs are offered in Management, Health Care Leadership, Organizational Leadership and the RN - B.S.N. Fast Track (bachelor of science in nursing). Graduate programs are offered in Business Administration (MBA), Educational Leadership (M.S.), Education with Certification (M.Ed.), Health Services Administration (M.S.), Management (M.S.), Nursing  (M.S.N.), RN BS to MSN, Reading (M.S.), Social Work (M.S.W.), Teaching and Learning (M.S.) and Training and Development (M.S.). The University of St. Francis serves more than 3,600 students at locations nationwide and online. For more information about University of St. Francis programs, visit www.stfrancis.edu.