History of Extension School degree offerings from 1911–present
The following is a compilation of undergraduate and graduate degrees, certificates, citations, and diplomas that have been offered since our founding. See the current degree programs offered by the Extension School.
Undergraduate degrees
- Adjunct in Arts (ADJ), 1933–1960 (equivelant to the Bachelor of Arts)
- Associate in Arts (AA), 1911–1933 (equivelant to the Bachelor of Arts)
- Associate of Arts in Extension Studies (AA), 1971–present
- Bachelor of Arts in Extension Studies (ABE), 1960–1979
- Bachelor of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies (ALB), 1979–present
Graduate degrees
1980–present, Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies in the following fields (not all fields are currently offered):
- Anthropology and archaeology
- Area studies
- Biology
- Celtic languages and literatures
- Classical civilizations
- Clinical psychology
- Creative writing
- Dramatic arts
- English
- English and American literature and language
- Finance
- Fine arts
- Foreign literature
- Foreign literature, language, and culture
- Government
- History
- History of art and architecture
- History of science
- History of science, technology, and medicine
- International relations
- Journalism
- Legal studies
- Literature and creative writing
- Medieval studies
- Middle Eastern studies
- Psychology
- Religion
- Russian studies
- Sanskrit
- Sociology
- Spanish language and literature
- Studio arts and film
- Visual arts
- Women's studies
2004-present, Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies, biotechnology
1998-present, Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies, information technology
2004-present, Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies, mathematics for teaching
2004-present, Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies, museum studies
2004-present, Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies, sustainability and environmental management
2006-2009, Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies, educational technologies
2005-present, Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies, journalism
2006-present, Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies, general management
2009-present, Master of Liberal Arts in Extension Studies, finance
Graduate certificates
Represents an entire year of work beyond the bachelor’s degree, 32 graduate credits.
- Certificate in Applied Sciences (CAS), 1982–2009
- Certificate in Educational Technologies (CTE), 2000–08
- Certificate in Environmental Management (CEM), 2001–09
- Certificate in Management (CM), 2006–09
- Certificate in Museum Studies (CMS), 1989–2006
- Certificate in Public Health (CPH), 1986–2006
- Certificate in Publishing and Communications (CPC), 1995–2009
- Certificate of Special Studies in Administration and Management (CSS), 1980–2005
Professional certificates
Represents a half year of graduate study (20 graduate credits ). Offered 2011–present. Five areas:
- Nanotechnology
- Religious studies and education
- Strategic management
- Sustainability
- Web technologies
Certificate of Advanced Study (C.Adv)
Represents first year of work beyond bachelor’s degree, 32 undergraduate credits, 1976–1981.
Citations
Represents 1 semester of course work, 16 undergraduate or graduate credits, offered in a variety of liberal arts and professional fields, 2005–2011.
Diplomas
- Diploma in English for Graduate and Professional Studies, 1995–2010
- Diploma in Premedical Studies, 1995–present