extension courses

Off-campus college classes

Extension courses are classes offered by a university or college to people who aren't enrolled as regular students.

The courses typically serve working adults, community members, or professionals seeking continuing education.

They may be held off-campus, in evenings, or online to accommodate non-traditional schedules: She's taking extension courses in accounting while working full-time.

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enrollment status and institutional integration

extension coursesdegree programs

Formal courses toward certification

core curriculum · required courses

student population and life stage

extension coursesyouth education

Teaching young people

K-12 education

delivery format and scheduling

extension coursesfull-time study

Maximum academic enrollment status

Family

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