History of Degree Offerings

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 (equivalent to the Bachelor of Arts)
• Associate in Arts (AA), 1911–1933 (equivalent 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 one semester of coursework, 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