If you are looking for an alternative experience to the traditional classroom setting, Averett’s Individually Designed Education for Adult Learners Program (IDEAL) may be for you. For students whose busy lifestyles or location make it difficult to attend structured courses, IDEAL provides an opportunity to pursue a Bachelor’s degree with Averett University.
IDEAL allows adult learners to design a program of independent study and online courses that fit their needs. They can study whenever and wherever it is convenient for them, guided by an advisor who pays close attention to their needs.
Areas of Study
IDEAL is designed to be fully portable, meaning students can combine their studies at Averett with distance learning.
B.S. BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION: MANAGEMENT SCIENCE Study foundational principles of how businesses work, from finance and accounting to human resources and marketing.
B.S. COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS Prepare for computer-related positions as well as graduate-level education in computer science, business, management information systems or other quantitative fields.
B.S. PHYSICAL EDUCATION: SPORT MANAGEMENT Prepare for management positions in businesses such as collegiate or professional athletics, sporting goods sales, fitness and conditioning centers, and facility management.
B.S. SOCIOLOGY Understand how human society interacts, from the level of the individual upward, and gain perspective on your own place in the world.
B.S. SOCIOLOGY/CRIMINAL JUSTICE Study theories of criminal causation, the courts, the correction system, law enforcement, and investigations.
BACHELOR OF APPLIED SCIENCE Holders of an associate of applied science in a technical field can complete the academic requirements for a Bachelor’s degree in business, sociology, or criminal justice.
MASTER OF ACCOUNTANCY Enhance accounting skills specific to a graduate level of study to be competitive in public industry, private industry, and teaching careers.
IDEAL is a semester-based, online or independent study option, that offers customized contact with faculty.