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Regents, B.A. (RBA)
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Program Overview

The Regents Bachelor of Arts degree program (RBA) is a nontraditional program designed for the adult student. It has several differences from other baccalaureate degree programs. While the program provides the RBA student with a sound general educational foundation, there are no required major courses. Instead, with the assistance of an advisor, a student creates the course plan that best fits his or her individual needs. Students in the program have the opportunity to request College Equivalent Credits (CEC’s) for documented course-level learning resulting from life and work experiences. Examples of CEC credit may include military credits, standard awards for certain licenses, certifications and corporate training, CLEP and DSST examinations, and portfolio petitions for credit. All failing grades received four years or more before admission to the program may be forgiven and disregarded in the calculation of the GPA required for graduation.

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Program Highlights
College Equivalent Credits

Awarded for certain kinds of training, learning experiences, certificates and licenses. This includes credits for military training.

Tailor

Opportunity to customize college education over a broad spectrum of programs and through areas of emphasis.

Location

Can work on your R.B.A. degree while taking classes at any of our campuses throughout the region.

Featured Courses
CMM 103 - Fundamentals of Speech Communication
A course designed to enhance the development of critical thinking skills and their application to verbal and nonverbal interaction in interpersonal and public communication contexts. A course designed to enhance the development of critical thinking skills and their application to verbal and non- verbal interaction in interpersonal and public communication contexts.
CFS 460 - Applied Cyber Forensics
Introduction to the principles, practices and tools of digital forensics and electronic discovery. Hands-on exercises in a simulated real-world environment are a critical component of the course.
CIT 416 - Advanced Web Programming
Includes topics in XHTML, JavaScript Data Object Model, dynamic application of CSS rules to page elements, browser's support for XML, object-oriented PHP programming, server side graphics generation, web services.
Career Opportunities
The Regents Bachelor of Arts degree is a general studies bachelor’s degree, which provides a sound foundation to pursue many career paths. R.B.A. graduates also choose to go on to professional schools, law school and graduate school at a variety of institutions, including Marshall University. Since the average age of R.B.A. students is 35, most graduates of the program want to earn a credential to get a promotion with their current employer or to change career paths with a bachelor’s degree.
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