February 17, 2009
Accelerated Bachelor’s Degree Program Expands to Lincoln College – Lincoln Campus
Expansion allows more adults in Central Illinois to earn Bachelor’s Degree
Normal, IL – Lincoln College is pleased to announce its popular Accelerated Bridge to Education (A.B.E.) program is expanding to the Lincoln campus. Since it began in 2007, this accelerated bachelor’s degree program for working adults has only been available to students at the Lincoln College – Normal campus. Now, with the program’s expansion to the Lincoln College – Lincoln campus, even more students in Central Illinois will enjoy the flexibility and convenience of earning a bachelor’s degree within the A.B.E. format. Free information sessions will be held on March 2, 6 p.m., Lincoln College - Lincoln Campus, Alumni Room – located in the Student Center. The event is open to the public. To RSVP, phone (309) 268-4338 or e-mail abeinfo@lincolncollege.edu.
“The A.B.E. program was designed to meet the needs of adult learners. It’s a central to everything we do. Expanding it to the Lincoln campus is just another example of how we are meeting the needs of adult learners in Central Illinois,” said Pamela Johnston, Associate Dean for the Center for Adult Learning at Lincoln College.
Unlike traditional college students, adult learners often must juggle the demands of college with the responsibilities of a family and a career. As a result, they thrive in a flexible environment like the one we offer through A.B.E. In this accelerated format, students can earn up to 27 credit hours in a calendar year by attending 1 class - 1 night a week - for 5 weeks. Other program benefits include:
- Faculty-Professionals who are experts in their field and trained to teach using an accelerated format
- Dedicated faculty and advisors who understand the pressure of working and attending college
- An academic program designed around the student with the ability to step-in and step-out when necessary
- Tutors available during the evenings and weekends
- Convenient payment plans
More information on the A.B.E. program is available at abe.lincolncollege.edu.
Lincoln College-Normal (LCN) is a small, student-oriented, four-year institution offering bachelor's and associate's degrees as well as certificate programs through small interactive classes and high-quality academic programs to a diverse community. Since many of our students work and raise families, LCN provides both full-time and part-time study options as well as day, evening, hybrid and online classes.
Updated 2/18/09