For many, education is the key when it comes to succeeding in business and professional careers.
Recognizing that it may be difficult for some to continue their education by enrolling in traditional class schedules held during the day, Central Baptist College in Conway has developed a special program to help those who want to continue their education.
The Professional Adult College Education’s (PACE) adult degree completion program offers adults with daily obligations the opportunity to earn an accredited college degree and continue to work a full work schedule.
“Students can attend small classes, receive personalized instructor assistance and benefit from the varied experiences and ideas of other classmates,” said Michael Blanchett, PACE Department Director at Central Baptist College.
“Plus, they are earning a degree that will help them in their chosen field.”
The program’s evening classes run year round, which allows students to enroll for courses throughout the academic period. The schedule also allows students to earn three college semester hours per course, by attending classes one night a week for only five weeks via classroom or online.
Classes are held in two locations – Conway and North Little Rock.
A number of residents living throughout Central Arkansas have already pursued their educational goals through PACE, and give the program high marks.
“I would recommend Central Baptist College as a first choice to any working professional seeking to complete an education,” said Brad Berryman, plant manager at Arkansas Nuclear One.
“I enrolled in the spring of 2002 and completed my bachelor of science degree in management information systems in May 2004,” said Tonya Hammontree. “I am now using my experience as a PACE student to aid other students in reaching the goal of completing their degree through the PACE program by working as a registrar at CBC.”
College credit may be earned for work experience and demonstrated academic competency. Eligible students may use federal financial aid and attend courses as a full or part-time student.
The PACE program is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools and is an active member of the U.S. military’s Servicemember’s Opportunity College (SOC) consortium.
For more information on the program, please go to www.cbc.edu or call 501.329.5259 or 877.320.5259.
Degree programs available through PACE include:
Associate of arts in general studies
Bachelor of science in organization management
Bachelor of science in management information systems
Bachelor of science in leadership and ministry
PACE BENEFITS
Program highlights include:
Classes meet one night a week from 6-10 p.m., the same night every week for the entire program.
PACE is structured in a seminar format so that students can benefit from the varied experiences and ideas of other classmates.
Participants in the program can:
Choose from several degree programs.
Take fast track classes toward a degree at two convenient locations.
Convert significant learning into college credit by documenting learning from training, work, military service and licensures.
Improve communication, leadership skills and vocational effectiveness.
Attend small classes with the same students through the entire program in a manner that will create group cohesiveness and an active network of associates.
Receive individualized instruction and specific attention to problem areas of learning.
Complete courses in the classroom, via correspondence or online.
Gain satisfaction from fulfilling an educational goal.
Continue with a full work schedule while completing a college degree.