College Profile: Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs
The mission of Shorter College is to provide quality higher education, enabling and encouraging student commitment to active life-long learning, personal spiritual values, responsible citizenship, and community and societal leadership in a global context.
The College seeks to accomplish this mission through quality undergraduate liberal arts programs, specialized professional programs, and select graduate programs. Geographically distant locations provide educational opportunities to individuals who are unable to attend classes in a traditional setting. The College affirms a commitment to the Christian faith and strives to integrate Christian values within a nurturing community in its whole process of education.
1090 Northchase Parkway, Suite 140
Marietta,
GA
30067
800-868-6980 (general)
706-233-7227 (financial aid)
706-233-7319 (admissions)
Mission Statement
The mission of Shorter College is to provide quality higher education, enabling and encouraging student commitment to active life-long learning, personal spiritual values, responsible citizenship, and community and societal leadership in a global context.
General Information
Other Names |
Shorter-CAPP |
Type |
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
Control |
Private not-for-profit |
Size |
Under 1,000 |
Campus Setting |
City: Small |
Calendar System |
Other academic year |
Title IV Eligibility |
Participates in Title IV federal financial aid programs |
Relgious Affiliation |
Southern Baptist |
College Student Services Offered
Yes |
Remedial Services | Yes |
Academic/career counseling service |
No |
Employment services for students | No |
Placement services for completers |
No |
On-campus day care for students' children | |
|
College Special Learning Opportunities
No |
ROTC | No |
Distance learning opportunities |
No |
ROTC: Army | No |
Study abroad |
No |
ROTC: Navy | Yes |
Weekend/evening college |
No |
ROTC: Air Force | |
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Sources: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
More info
Shorter University-College of Adult & Professional Programs Website
Admissions Considerations & Recommendations
Open admission policy |
No |
Admission test scores |
Not applicable |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Not applicable |
Applicants (most recent fall period)
Admissions (most recent fall period)
Percentage of Students Submitting Test Scores
SAT Percentile Scores
ACT Percentile Scores
Percentage Receiving Financial Aid
Average Amount of Financial Aid Received
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergraduates
Average Tuition for Full-Time Graduates
Comprehensive Fee for Full-Time Undergraduates
Per Credit Hour Charge for Part-Time Undergraduates
Per Credit Hour Charge for Part-Time Graduates
Student Body
2,370 |
Student Body Size | No |
On-Campus Housing |
0 |
Fall Applicants | 0 |
Total Dormitory Capacity |
0 |
Fall Admissions | |
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Gender
Ethnicity
College Levels Offered
No |
Less than one year certificate | No |
One but less than two years certificate |
Yes |
Associate's degree | No |
Two but less than 4 years certificate |
Yes |
Bachelor's degree | No |
Postbaccalaureate certificate |
Yes |
Master's degree | No |
Post-master's certificate |
No |
Doctor's degree | No |
First-professional degree |
|
| No |
First-professional certificate |
Degrees and Certifications
Associate of Science in Business (Associate Degree)
These programs target career-oriented and goal-oriented professionals who are seeking personal and professional growth. All students must have a minimum of two years professional work experience to be considered for admission to Shorter's Professional Studies degree programs.
Associate of Science in Education with a major in Early Childhood Education (Associate Degree)
The ASE in Early Childhood Education offers students coursework, advisement, and practical classroom experiences that provide a strong foundation for the Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Early Childhood Education degree.. The ASE consists of 63 semester credit hours.
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (Bachelor Degree)
The BSBA degree program is designed for the career- and goal-oriented business professional who is seeking a solid foundation in the core business disciplines of accounting, marketing, economics, business communications, and management. The BSBA consists of 49 semester credit hours.
Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Early Childhood Education (Bachelor Degree)
Shorter?s accelerated Bachelor of Science in Education with a major in Early Childhood Education is designed to help working adults gain the skills, understanding, knowledge, and practical experience they need to become successful credentialed teachers at the P-5 level.
Bachelor of Science in Management (Bachelor Degree)
The BSM degree program is designed for the undergraduate level management student, and consists of a core of 46 Semester Credit Hours. This core includes courses in project management, human behavior, problem solving, critical analysis and decision making, systems thinking, and change management.
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