U Alabama programs offer adults degree opportunities - Mark Hammontree, Alabama Crimson White

“Distance learning degrees are on the increase, both in supply and demand,” Rebecca Pow, associate dean of the College of Continuing Studies, said. “The University of Alabama has provided opportunities for adult and non-traditional students for nearly a century. Today, students from all over the world are able to pursue their educational dreams through our technology-based learning formats representing over 70 degree programs.” The College of Continuing Studies has several programs that provide opportunities for adults from various circumstances to take classes and earn a degree from the University. BamaByDistance offers flexible programs for earning a bachelor’s, master’s, and even a doctoral degree through online courses in addition to weekend or evening classes. The programs offer students an opportunity to attain a college degree at a pace and convenience tailored to each individual. “Our most popular degree program is the online Bachelor of Science in Commerce and Business Administration (General Business) degree,” Pow said. “We also offer distance degree programs in engineering, education, human environmental sciences, social work, arts and sciences, library and information studies and law.” http://cw.ua.edu/2012/10/29/programs-offer-adults-degree-opportunities-2/