Department: Individualized Study Programs

Dean of The School of Continuing and Professional Studies: Dr. Jane Mackillop

Interim Dean of The School of Continuing and Professional Studies: Dr. Kimberly Kendall

Director, Adult Degree Program: Pamela S. Hinden, LMSW

The Adult Degree Program (ADP)

The Adult Degree Program (ADP) is designed for Lehman students who are 25 years old or older. ADP provides academic and student services designed especially for returning adult students. More information and applications are available on the program website: www.lehman.edu/adult.

Eligibility

Students, age 25 and over, both freshman and transfer, may apply for admission to Lehman College directly through the Adult Degree Program. Students who have been admitted to the College through main admissions, or are readmitting to the College after a significant absence, may also be considered for admission to ADP. Currently enrolled students who have completed more than two semesters, and those who have already earned a Bachelor’s degree, are not eligible for admission to ADP. Eligibility is determined via an application process that includes consideration of prior academic history, length of time out of school, work history, and a written essay.

Degree Requirements

Adult Degree Program students must successfully complete all CUNY and Lehman requirements including the Pathways General Education Common Core. ADP has its own Integration Requirements which can be used to fulfill the College Option requirements. ADP students must complete a major and meet the minimum overall and major grade point average (GPA) required for graduation by the College.

Adult Degree Program IBA Courses

IBA courses are designed to introduce ADP students to various aspects of a liberal arts education. IBA courses are open only to ADP students, by permission. A list of these courses can be found on the program website: www.lehman.edu/adult. Students may take up to 12 credits of 100 and 200 level IBA courses.

Major

ADP students may choose to complete any Lehman College major as described in the Undergraduate Bulletin (e.g., History, Biology, Business, Nursing, etc.). Alternatively, ADP students may opt to complete the requirements for the major in Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies. See Bachelor (B.A. or B.S.) Degree in Liberal and Interdisciplinary Studies for more information.

Credit for Prior Learning/Prior Learning Assessment (CPL/PLA)

Students in the Program may apply for up to 15 credits for prior learning. Students do not automatically qualify for these credits. They are eligible to apply via portfolio for an evaluation of learning gained through employment or volunteer activities when this learning is relevant to a Lehman College course or department. Credits for Prior Learning may count as electives toward the 120 credits needed for graduation. Credit for Prior Learning may also be awarded for a specific course when the student is able to demonstrate that they have met at least 70% of the course’s learning objectives. Prior learning is evaluated by faculty and credit decisions are final.