News Release

BOISE STATE NEWS / May 1, 2008

Boise State AfterWork Program Offers Eight Bachelor's Degrees with All Evening, Weekend Classes

Boise State University has unveiled a new program that allows adults to complete their entire bachelor’s degree through a combination of evening, weekend and online classes without exiting from their career track.

The AfterWork initiative has eight programs, including the new Bachelor of General Studies along with degrees in accountancy, communication, criminal justice, general business management, health science studies, information technology management and applied science. All required classes in a major are offered on a rotating basis, at least once every two years so that degree work can be completed.

“The AfterWork program helps people finish their bachelor’s degree while maintaining their daytime jobs,” said Ken Brauchle, assistant dean for the Division of Extended Studies. “As a metropolitan university, Boise State understands the demands faced by working professionals and recognizes the community need for alternative academic offerings.”

AfterWork is designed for working students who have some college experience. A minimum of 128 credits, including transfer credits, is needed to graduate with a bachelor’s degree. The new Bachelor of General Studies also allows credit to be awarded for knowledge acquired from external study or from life experiences equivalent to the learning outcomes of traditional courses. Sources may include testing, military or other training programs and the student’s prior learning portfolio.

The first step is to apply for admission to Boise State. Financial aid is available for students in the AfterWork program. Select AfterWork degrees are also offered at the Twin Falls site, and significant course work toward specific AfterWork degrees is available at Gowen Field.

For more information, call (208) 426-1709, write afterwork@boisestate.edu or visit www.boisestate.edu/afterwork. 

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Media Contact: Frank Zang, University Communications, (208) 426-5391, frankzang@boisestate.edu

Boise State University’s new Finish in Four program guarantees that eligible students who follow a planned course of study can complete their degree in four years. If not, Boise State will pay for the additional required courses. More information about Boise State’s graduation guarantee can be found at www.boisestate.edu/finish4. 
 

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Last reviewed on Thursday, May 01, 2008