The first round of attempts to extend the access of working people to higher education began in 1873 with an imitation of the University of London on the prairies of Illinois. For all practical purposes, it ended in the legislature of the State of New York in 1892, although it took more than a decade to formally close all of the external degree…

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…

An analysis of the instructional systems approach used at nonresidential colleges in the United States and Great Britain. (HB)

This project explores a number of external degree models that could be offered to non-credentialed persons who are providing (or who want to provide) human services to older persons in New York State. Although the project was carried out in New York, the models could be applied in other settings as well. The initial motivation for the project had…

Regents External Degrees make it possible for an individual to earn a college degree without the constraints of time or locale, and without necessarily attending college. He or she need only demonstrate college-level competency in a Regents External Degree Program. Credit is granted for a variety of educational experiences--from military training,…

Describes the unique external degree'' program offered by the regents of the New York State University to anyone who can pass appropriate proficiency examinations, with or without attending college. (Author/JH)

Several external degree programs offered by two- and four-year institutions in New York State and Connecticut are described, and some issues and problems in program planning and implementation for this adult and continuing education market are discussed. The programs are offered both through industry and by the institutions themselves. (MSE)

This proposal is for an additional New York State secondary certification to be called the Regents External High School Diploma. The new diploma program has been designed to provide a flexible and credible alternative to the four-year high school diploma and to the New York State Equivalency Diploma. The external diploma ordinarily would be…

State higher education coordination bodies, it is suggested, should recognize experiential learning either through their policies or their programs. The way in which New York has encouraged experiential learning through three programs and through their activities as a nationally recognized accrediting body is discussed. (Author/MLW)

The catalog is designed to provide information on both the Regents External Degrees and the College Proficiency Examinations of New York State. The information is oriented toward individuals who wish to know about and take advantage of either program. The Regents External Degree is awarded by the University of the State of New York, which has no…

Educational services to adults in New York State are extensive and offered in many settings; credit is also available for learning outside the classroom. Adult learning needs and the services provided by the state, including basic education, external degree programs, occupational education, and correctional education, are summarized. (Author/JMD)

This guide provides information about the available opportunities in New York State for youths to earn credit toward both high school diplomas and college degrees for competencies gained in the Comprehensive Educational Training Act (CETA) training and work experience programs as provided by the Youth Employment and Demonstration Projects Act…

Information on both Regents External Degrees and the College Proficiency Examination Programs for the State of New York is presented in a single catalog. Part One on the Regents External Degrees covers general information on accreditation, degrees offered, enrollment, credit, grading, status reports and transcripts, costs, counseling, and the…

Findings of a study of off-campus centers in Westchester County, New York, are reported. Data cover registered programs or course offerings, admission standards, student enrollments and enrollment fluctuations, percent of full-time students, contact hours per class, number of faculty, faculty vitae and teaching assignments, percent of full-time…

What are the needs of adults and resources for postsecondary continuing education in the northern New York State region? An overall study, developed to answer this question surveyed: (1) newspapers; (2) educational providers; (3) students; (4) institutions; (5) the general population; (6) educators; (7) librarians and libraries; (8) health care…