Continuing Studies
In an environment characterized by care and support, the Ohio Dominican University School of Continuing Studies provides opportunities for individuals of all ages to pursue lifelong learning opportunities that will maximize their potentials for personal and professional development. Both credit and non-credit opportunities at the undergraduate and graduate levels are offered to all part-time students through a variety of learning options.
LEAD | Prior Learning Assessment | Professional Development Opportunities | Certificate Programs | Online Programs | Dual Enrollment | Student Services | Community Outreach Programs
The Learning Enhanced Adult Degree Program is a cohort based, accelerated degree completion program. Currently, the LEAD program offers three programs of study: Associate of Science in Business, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Master of Business Administsration and Master of Science in Management.
The LEAD program is designed to meet the needs of the working adult in a format that allows the student to take advantage of his/her professional background while concentrating on one subject at a time in a setting that demands teamwork.
Courses are taught in the evenings to accommodate the full-time working adult. Both on-campus and off-campus sites provide the student the opportunity to choose a location that suits his/her needs. While striving to provide students with the tools necessary to successfully complete their degrees, students come to realize that "the quest for truth is a lifelong activity".
Prior learning assessment is a process whereby learning individuals have acquired and have not had transcripted by a college or university is evaluated to determine whether or not it is comparable with what is taught in college. If this learning is found comparable, it may be recognized by the awarding of credit.
Three forms of prior learning assessment are available at Ohio Dominican University: CLEP (College-Level Examination Program), ACE (American Council on Education), and assessment by portfolio. CLEP consists of computer-based exams that enable students to earn college credit by examination. A more detailed description of CLEP appears elsewhere in this catalog. ACE has published guidelines for credit recommendations documenting certain forms of military or corporate training. Individualized assessment at Ohio Dominican University is most often accomplished through portfolios of prior learning, based on techniques developed by CAEL (Council for Adult and Experiential Learning).
Those individuals interested in the PLA program must be adults with significant life/career experience. Degree candidates at Ohio Dominican University must not have reached college senior status.
Student advising for this program begins initially by contacting the Office of Adult Programs, in consultation with the PLA coordinator. The Adult Programs staff will help the student determine which of the above-mentioned options, if any, best fit the individual’s needs.
If it is determined the student is a candidate for assessment by portfolio, the student will be instructed as to how to identify, describe, document, and organize the learning materials in order to create a portfolio. Faculty evaluators provide guidance, clarify learning outcomes, and determine whether credit is awarded for a completed portfolio.
A maximum of 32 credits may be earned in the assessment by portfolio program. All credits may be applied toward an undergraduate degree or licensure. The credits earned through any of the Prior Learning Assessment options do not fulfill the residency requirement for a degree at Ohio Dominican University.
Learning and training opportunities are offered for professionals in a variety of fields. Teachers can choose from numerous courses that provide graduate credit or non-credit professional development units. Courses are offered at various sites around the state and online.
For others seeking professional development, tailored programs are designed to meet the particular needs of a variety of institutions, corporations, agencies, and associations.
Certificate programs are clusters of credit courses focusing on a particular area of achievement. Depending on the certificate program taken, credits earned may be applied toward a degree. The following certificate programs are available in: Coaching, Communication Studies and Gerontology.
The Ohio Dominican University online programs significantly expand the learning opportunities for students of all ages around the world. Degree seeking and non-degree seeking students have the opportunity to participate in undergraduate or graduate degree programs or to participate in non-credit professional and personal development programs.
The Dual Enrollment program provides an opportunity for academically advanced secondary students to earn college credit for select courses while still in high school. Students, who meet the high school eligibility standards, program admissions requirements, have parental consent, and written permission from the school principal or guidance counselor may participate in dual enrollment courses. These students will graduate from high school with both a high school diploma and college credit at Ohio Dominican University. Other institutions may also accept this credit.
The School of Continuing Studies provides a variety of student services including career advising, academic skill assessment, general advising and individual and small group tutoring.
Office of Admission
Ohio Dominican University
1216 Sunbury RD
Columbus OH 43219
(614) 251-4500
admissions@ohiodominican.edu
