Evening/Weekend University
Evening/Weekend University is designed for students who are unable to attend class during traditional daytime hours. The University offers selected undergraduate and graduate degrees that may be earned in their entirety during evenings and weekends. With careful scheduling, the following undergraduate degrees may be earned in approximately five years:
College of Social Sciences
Bachelor of Science-Criminology
Richards College of Business
Bachelor of Business Administration in
- Accounting
- Management
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Real Estate
With appropriate prerequisites satisfied and with careful scheduling, the following graduate degrees may be earned in approximately three years:
College of Social Sciences
Master of Arts-Psychology
Master of Public Administration
Richards College of Business
Master of Business Administration
Master of Professional Accounting
College of Education
Master of Education in
- Reading Education
- Secondary Education
Master of Education and Education Specialist in
- Early Childhood
- Media
- Professional Counseling
Education Doctorate in Professional Counseling and Supervision for Candidates Holding as Ed.S. in Professional Counseling
Certification Endorsement in
- Reading
Non-Degree Programs for Teachers Holding Provisional Certification Secondary (6-12) Education in
- Biology Education
- Broad Field Science Education
- Chemistry Education
- Earth Science Education
- Economics Education
- English Education
- History Education
- Math Education
- Physics Education
- Political Science Education
Non-Degree Programs for Teachers Holding Provisional Certification - P-12 Education in
- French Education
- Spanish Education
Non Degree Certification Program in Media (School Library Media) for Candidates Holding a Master's Degree in any field
Non Degree Certification Program in School Counseling for Candidates Holding a Master's Degree in Counseling (Community or Mental Health)
Admission
Credit programs require admission to West Georgia before registration for classes. Applications for admission may be obtained in the Admissions Office and may be found online.
Registration
A schedule of registration dates is available in the Registrar's Office and also online.
Students may apply a maximum of 30 semester credit hours earned through an off-campus undergraduate instructional program toward a degree. One-half of the hours required in a graduate program may be earned in off-campus instruction. Approved online and off-campus degrees are the exception to these rules.
Expenses
All fees and charges for registration are due and payable at the beginning of each semester for new students. For continuing students, fees are due at specified dates prior to the semester. Consult the Table of Charges in the Expenses Section for specific charges and fees.
Individuals on a company employee education plan must present completed papers of authorization at registration. Students who have applied for or who are receiving Veterans Administration benefits should be prepared to pay all fees and charges when they register.
Registration at the beginning of each semester is not complete until all fees and charges have been paid. For more information regarding Evening/Weekend University, please telephone 678-839-6250 or see this website: http://www.westga.edu/~honors/extendeddegrees/evening_weekend.html.
