Do you own your own business? Do you sell real estate? Do you write books? Do you schedule big events? If you’ve answered yes to any of these questions have we got exciting news to share with you! The B.A. in General Studies (BGS) at Eastern Illinois University provides the opportunity for you to earn credit for what you know, through a variety of prior learning assessment opportunities. Read more below to see if this is something you’d be interested in! What is Prior Learning Assessment? Prior Learning Assessment is the process of evaluating a student’s college level learning that has occurred outside the traditional classroom. Many adults have learned things through trial and error. Examples of prior learning include work experiences, volunteerism, and military trainings. Why is prior learning assessment important? There are several valid reasons to pursue prior learning assessment. First, it validates knowledge learned through real life experiences. It d
Are you ready to complete your college degree? Please join us to learn how B.A. in General Studies at Eastern Illinois University provides an opportunity for adults to earn their degree through the BGS program at the 95th Street Public Library. We will provide information on how your work experience and skills learned outside the classroom can be applied towards college credit, how you can apply for financial aid and scholarships offered to adult students, and insights into how you can be successful as an adult student. We will also be highlighting other key parts of the program such as online classes and Online Degree Programs . *Students admitted to online degree programs are assessed tuition at Illinois resident rates (except for online programs with differential tuition, e.g. MBA). Contact Us Join on Facebook RSVP for this event: Chicago@EIU.EDU Event Location: 3015 Cedar Glade Dr, Naperville, Illinois 60564 Ask about the multiple locations the program