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Peer reviewedCashin, William E. – Educational and Psychological Measurement, 1974
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Credits, Equivalency Tests, Grade Point Average
Download full textThompson, George G. – 1969
The Bachelor of General Studies degree, a special degree program at the University of Nebraska, was established in 1950, as an academic division for the exclusive benefit of adult part-time students. The program has three distinctive features: (1) any useful combination of liberal arts and professional courses is acceptable; (2) the able student…
Descriptors: Adult Students, Equivalency Tests, Higher Education, Military Personnel
Casserly, Patricia Lund – 1974
Educational Testing Service studied the Servicemen's Opportunity College (SOC) Program at nine different military installations and their surrounding SOC colleges. Members of the Armed Forces (stratified by sex, age, years in service, and rank) were interviewed regarding their educational background, decision to enter the service, reasons for…
Descriptors: Armed Forces, College Credits, College Programs, Educational Opportunities
Nyquist, Ewald B.; And Others – 1977
Nontraditional methods of qualifying for a college degree are described in this student guide to off-campus study and examination. The three external degree institutions in the United States that offer these programs are discussed. They include: Regents External Degree Program of the University of the State of New York; Thomas A. Edison College of…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Case Studies, College Credits, College Students
