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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 (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