Finish What You Started
There’s always a reason to stop yourself from returning to college as an adult: work, kids, and time. Don’t let those reasons stop you any longer. It’s time to finish what you started, and James Madison University is here to help.
We’re Ready When You Are
Going back to school as an adult may be intimidating, but at James Madison University, it doesn’t have to be. We understand that as an adult learner, you have different challenges and needs that require unique support, including specialized course formats, flexible timing, and a program tailored to your goals. At JMU, that’s exactly what we provide.
An Adult Degree Program Designed for Your Needs
Choose from a variety of tracks that empower you to develop your personalized program plan. In some instances, you can blend online and face-to-face classes for greater flexibility.
As an Adult Degree Program student, you’ll have access to JMU’s career services, tutoring, JMU libraries, and other student resources designed to prepare you for success after completing your program.
You need the right tools to do your best work. That’s why adult degree students at JMU have access to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other important software at no additional cost for as long as they’re enrolled.
We take a number of factors into consideration in the hopes to accelerate your degree completion to meet your needs. Depending on your previous educational career and prior life experiences, you may be able to earn your bachelor’s sooner.
Your Program. Your Way.
At JMU, we recognize and celebrate the fact that adult learners have different needs than traditional undergraduates. Based on your professional, educational, or personal goals, you’ll be able to combine 2 or 3 tracks to create your personalized program path, blending online and face-to-face classes where possible. Choose from tracks like:
- Small Business Management & Entrepreneurship
- Healthcare Leadership
- Human Resource Development & Management
- Business & Information Technology
- Professional Workplace Communication
- Family & Consumer Sciences
- Child Development
- Early Childhood Education (AAS to BIS)
Don’t Just Take Our Word For It
“I chose to complete my BIS degree because I wanted to add an area of study (business technology) to my undergraduate degree without having to declare a second major, and without having to push my graduation date back another semester or year. The adult degree program was very accommodating and helped me to be able to achieve this goal.”
Dillon Rice
ADP Graduate Class of 2019
ADP Graduate Class of 2019
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