You will attain the skills and flexibility essential in a world where critical thinking, communication skills, and a broad understanding of history, politics, and religion are vital for future education and career opportunities. 65-semester credit program.

Concordia College's Associate of Arts degree gives the student a strong liberal studies background to go on in a major of his/her choice. The delivery is in accelerated format, allowing busy, working adults with few or no previous college credits to begin or continue with their college degree. Students take one course at a time, meeting one night a week. Occasional Saturday Seminars are required during the course of the program.

Accelerated Degree Programs of the Adult Education Division are available to commuter students over the age of 22. 

Below is a sample schedule. Courses are subject to change.

Semester 1 (15 credits)

Course Number		Course Title	Semester Hours
COM	234	Public Speaking	3
ENG	101	First-Year Composition	3
HUM	100	Living with the Arts	3
ENG	102	Introduction to Literature	3
THE	111	Narrative of the Sacred Scriptures	3

Semester 2 (15 credits)

Course Number		Course Title	Semester Hours
SOC	151	Elements of Sociology	3
PSY	181	General Psychology	3
MAT	121	Introduction to Probability and Statistics	3
SCI	100	Science in Context	3
BIO	153	Issues in Human Ecology	3

Semester 3 (15 credits)

Course Number		Course Title	Semester Hours
THE	234	The Christian Faith	3
PHI	101	Introduction to Philosophy	3
PSY	281	Developmental Psychology I	3
PSY	291	Developmental Psychology II	3
THE	252	World Religions	3

Semester 4 (20 credits)

Course Number		Course Title	Semester Hours
SOC	252	Race and Ethnicity	3
ECO	263	Microeconomics	3
ECO	264	Macroeconomics	3
HIS	102	Western Civilization II	3
ENG	241	World Literature	3
GOV	271	American Government	3
LAP	-----	Life Application	2

You will gain broad understanding and insights into psychology and sociology. Graduates from this program work in fields such as education, social work, counseling, human resources, business, and not-for-profit organizations.

122-semester credit program

Liberal Studies Core Courses: 45

Program Requirement Courses: 45

Elective Courses: 32

Additional classes such as liberal arts requirements may be required based on transcript evaluation.

Below is a sample schedule. Courses are subject to change.

Semester 1  (15 credits)

Course Number		Course Title	Semester Hours
SWK	336	Organizational Behavior	3
ENG	341	Advanced Writing	3
PSY	311	Philosophy of Social Sciences	3
SOC	420	Methods of Social Research	3
SOC	255	Social Problems	3
SOC	452	Senior Seminar in Sociology, Meeting #1	---

Semester 2 (15 credits)

Course Number		Course Title	Semester Hours
SOC	455	Social Theory	3
SOC/BIO	215	Heredity and Society	3
SOC	241	Violence in the Family	3
PSY	294	Psychology of Exceptional Children & Adolescents	3
SOC	252	Race & Ethnicity	3
SOC	452	Senior Seminar in Sociology, Meeting #2	---

Semester 3 (15 credits)

Course Number		Course Title	Semester Hours
PSY	481	Counseling Psychology	3
PSY	382	Social Psychology	3
PSY	385	Abnormal Psychology	3
PSY	483	Theories of Personality	3
SOC	452	Senior Seminar in Sociology, Meeting #3	3

• Accelerated Degree Programs of the Adult Education Division are available to commuter students over the age of 22 
• Students who transfer 60 credits or more must attend a minimum of five seminars.
• Students who transfer 31-59 credits must attend a minimum of eight seminars.
• Students who transfer 0-30 credits must attend a minimum of fourteen seminars.

While specific content is to be determined, Saturday Seminars in Behavioral Sciences include:

• Writing in College
• Critical & Creative Thinking
• Child Abuse Identification
• Religion Topic
• Cultural Topic
• Computer Skills
• Conflict Resolutions
• Career Resources
• Sociology Topic
• Business Topic
• VLE Workshop

You will get a real-world education in all aspects of business, with a strong emphasis in the management of people in today's global economy. Graduates of this program are prepared to work as managers, vice presidents, entrepreneurs, financial advisors, human resources managers, and more.

122-semester credit program

Liberal Studies Core Courses: 45

Program Requirement Courses: 50

Elective Courses: 27

Additional classes such as liberal arts requirements may be required based on transcript evaluation. 

Below is a sample schedule. Courses are subject to change.

Semester 1  (15 credits)

Course Number		Course Title	Semester Hours
BUS	336	Organizational Behavior	3
BUS	331	Advanced Business Communications	3
BUS	335	Human Resource Management	3
BUS	234	Principles of Management	3
BUS	242	Principles of Marketing	3

Semester 2   (20 credits)

Course Number		Course Title	Semester Hours
BUS	437	Business Ethics	3
BUS	251	Business Statistics	3
ACC	223	Financial Accounting	4
ACC	224	Managerial Accounting	4
BUS	366	Money and Banking	3
BUS	352	Principles of Finance	3

Semester 3  (15 credits)

Course Number		Course Title	Semester Hours
BUS	281	Business Law I	3
BUS	361	Managerial Economics	3
BUS	371	International Business	3
BUS	321	E-Commerce	3
BUS	491	Strategic Management	3

• Accelerated Degree Programs of the Adult Education Division are available to commuter students over the age of 22 
• Students who transfer 60 credits or more must attend a minimum of five seminars.
• Students who transfer 31-59 credits must attend a minimum of eight seminars.
• Students who transfer 0-30 credits must attend a minimum of fourteen seminars.
   

While specific content is to be determined, Saturday Seminars in Business Administration include:

• Writing in College
• Critical & Creative Thinking
• Investing
• Religion Topic
• Cultural Topic
• Computer Skills
• Conflict Resolutions
• Career Resources
• Sociology Topic
• Business Topic
• VLE Workshop

Designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in a health-related administration field.

122-semester credit program

Interdisciplinary Studies Core Courses: 45

Program Requirement Courses: 53

Elective Courses: 24

Additional classes such as liberal arts requirements may be required based on transcript evaluation.
Below is a sample schedule. Courses are subject to change.

Semester 1 (12 credits)

Course Number		Course Title	Semester Hours
BUS	336	Organizational Behavior	3
BUS	331	Advanced Business Communications	3
BUS	234	Principles of Management	3
BUS	242	Principles of Marketing	3

Semester 2 (17 credits)

Course Number		Course Title	Semester Hours
SOC	255	Social Problems: Poverty and Discrimination	3
BUS	335	Human Resources Management	3
ACC	223	Financial Accounting	4
ACC	224	Managerial Accounting	4
HEA	361	Field Work in Health Services, Meeting #1	--
HEA	234	Health Care Management	3

Semester 3 (12 credits)

Course Number		Course Title	Semester Hours
SOC	252	Race & Ethnicity	3
HEA	355	Health Care Financing	3
BUS	281	Business Law	3
HEA	361	Field Work in Health Services, Meeting #2	--
PHI	211	Bioethics	3

Semester 4 (12 credits)

Course Number		Course Title	Semester Hours
HEA	441	Capstone in Health Services	3
SWK	395	Children, Courts and Care	3
HEA	361	Field Work in Health Services (100 Hours)	6

• Accelerated Degree Programs of the Adult Education Division are available to commuter students over the age of 22 
• Students who transfer 60 credits or more must attend a minimum of five seminars.
• Students who transfer 31-59 credits must attend a minimum of eight seminars.
• Students who transfer 0-30 credits must attend a minimum of fourteen seminars.

While specific content is to be determined, Saturday Seminars in Adult Education’s Accelerated Degree Programs include topics such as:

• Writing in College
• Critical & Creative Thinking
• Child Abuse Identification
• Religion Topic
• Cultural Topic
• Computer Skills
• Conflict Resolutions
• Career Resources
• Sociology Topic
• Business Topic
• VLE Workshop

Designed for students who are interested in pursuing a career in a health-related field outside of nursing and social work.

122-semester credit program

Interdisciplinary Studies Core Courses: 60

Program Requirement Courses: 56

Elective Courses: 6

Additional classes such as liberal arts requirements may be required based on transcript evaluation.

Sample course schedule below, subject to change.

Semester 1 (12 credits)

Course Number		Course Title	Semester Hours
SWK	336	Organizational Behavior	3
ENG	341	Advanced Writing	3
PSY	311	Philosophy of Social Sciences	3
SWK	281	Working with Special Populations	3

Semester 2 (11 credits)

Course Number		Course Title	Semester Hours
SOC	255	Social Problems: Poverty and Discrimination	3
SOC	455	Social Theory	3
HEA	361	Field Work in Health Studies, Meeting #1	--
SOC	241	Violence in the Family	3
NUR	331	Prevention, Health Promotion and Risk Reduction	2

Semester 3 (15 credits)

Course Number		Course Title	Semester Hours
SOC	252	Race & Ethnicity	3
HEA	361	Field Work in Health Studies, Meeting #2	--
PSY	481	Counseling Psychology	3
PSY	382	Social Psychology	3
PHI	211	Bioethics	3
PSY	385	Abnormal Psychology	3

Semester 4 (18 credits)

Course Number		Course Title	Semester Hours
PSY	483	Theories of Personality	3
HEA	234	Health Care Management	3
SWK	395	Children, Courts and Care	3
HEA	441	Senior Capstone in Health Studies	3
HEA	361	Field Work in Health Studies (100 Hours)	6

• Accelerated Degree Programs of the Adult Education Division are available to commuter students over the age of 22 
• Students who transfer 60 credits or more must attend a minimum of five seminars.
• Students who transfer 31-59 credits must attend a minimum of eight seminars.
• Students who transfer 0-30 credits must attend a minimum of 14 seminars.

While specific content is to be determined, Saturday Seminars in Health Studies include:

• Writing in College
• Critical & Creative Thinking
• Child Abuse Identification
• Religion Topic
• Cultural Topic
• Computer Skills
• Conflict Resolutions
• Career Resources
• Sociology Topic
• Business Topic
• VLE Workshop