EIU B.A.in General Studies Blog

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 th...

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 ...

We asked B.A. in General Studies graduates to share their continuing education story, in hopes of inspiring others to pursue their college degree, and accomplish their dream of being a college graduate. Through the BGS adult degree program, students can take advantage of online classes as well as multiple locations throughout Illinois, offering adults the ability to continue working, and sharing responsibilities of family while they continue their education. Here is what Lauren Raef had to say about her experience going back to school as an adult at Eastern Illinois University as part of the BGS program at the School of Continuing Education .  Read her advice for adults considering returning to college, how she overcame fears and challenges so that she could proudly say she was a college graduate.   Why did you choose EIU BGS to continue your education and get your college degree as an adult? I chose EIU BGS because I had been a traditional student at EIU 2 ...

Jim Kelleher - EIU BGS Alumni  Jim Kelleher We recently asked our Alumni to share their B.A. in General Studies experience with our readers. All of our students are adults and create their own program and take classes either from home by participating in online classes or take advantage of our many locations. Jim Kelleher recently spoke to our Chicago land advisor and shared his BGS story. He has given great advice for those considering getting their degree as an adult. We are very proud of our current students and alumni and all of their accomplishments and are excited to share their stories with you.  “My favorite part of the BGS program is the fact that you have the freedom to pick classes/subjects that you are interested in. After graduation I would like to do a Masters in Legal Studies at Washington University. My biggest struggle is balancing family, school, and work but it is not insurmountable.  I am a business development professiona...