Article describes the role of Extension Education in the current movement toward external degrees. London University, The Open University, Empire State, and Goddard are some of the examples used as programs for non-traditional degrees. (GB)

It is estimated that 2,715 individuals in the area served by California State University, Sacramento are interested, educationally qualified, and willing to pay the fees for enrollment in External Degree programs. Those interested in external degree programs have a mean age of 33, are predominantly male, married, and employed full-time in…

This speech, given on March 23, 1971, at a luncheon meeting of the Troy Rotary, presents an overview of the Regents External Degree. After presenting opening humorous remarks, the author concentrates on a description of the External Degree, as modeled after the English Open University. The remainder of his remarks concern the progress made through…

Non-traditional study (its nature and its appropriateness in adult higher education) is examined from the viewpoint of an adult educator in higher education. Six factors are cited which should be included in a feasibility study of non-traditional studies to help determine the studies' appropriateness. (AG)

To offer extended learning opportunities to persons without access to traditional residential education is the purpose of the proposed extended university of Ohio University. This new academic unit would be responsible for the development and administration of the Extended Learning Program (ELP). The ELP admits students who have successfully…

The author comments on Howard R. Bowen's article, Financing the External Degree. (PG)

The Southern Illinois University at Carbondale offers a degree program in occupational education to military personnel. It is fully accredited, VA supported, and is delivered by on-campus and on-base university faculty members. Up to 40 semester hours of credit can be obtained for having competencies in an occupational specialty. (Author/NQ)

Interest in the establishment of external degree programs and programs for off-campus higher education has been accelerated throughout the country by the recognition of the need for new approaches to the extension and improvement of higher education opportunity and for ways of reducing the cost of education to both students and taxpayers. State…

This report presents the proceedings of the conference on Optional Learning Environments and the External Degree, sponsored by Dyke and Ursuline Colleges. It was attended by 67 educators and students representing all of the accredited institutions of higher education in the Cleveland areas. The conference introduced basic ideas and methods of…

State regulation of various nontraditional education programs offered by public and private institutions in off-campus locations and outside the state of home-base operation are described. Common elements of licensure laws (to license degree-granting institutions) are described and include: (1) exempted institutions such as regionally accredited…