The fastFORWARD Program at Newberry College is a realistic, affordable solution for working adults looking to complete a bachelor's degree. By combining the practicality and convenience of online learning with the intimate philosophy and deep commitment of Newberry College, this blended program can show adult students the most direct route to a degree, then personally guide them every step of the way to the finish.

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The fastFORWARD program is designed for busy, ambitious adults that have completed at least 60 credit hours of college courses and want to earn a bachelor's degree in either business-organizational management or early childhood education.

An advisor is on staff to thoroughly evaluate each fastFORWARD applicant's transcripts. Once accepted into the program, the advisor will help each student plot the most direct, manageable path to degree completion.

Because fastFORWARD students are typically already managing the responsibilities of work and family, the courses are a blend of evening class meetings and on-line collaboration.

The fastFORWARD blended approach allows adult learners to complete their degree in as little as 24 months. The first graduates (December 2011) of our fastFORWARD Early Childhood Education Program received teacher certification in grades PK-3 and jobs in South Carolina public schools. Twelve students also completed the fastFORWARD Organizational Management business program. The adult transfer students completed fastFORWARD degrees using a blend of online and evening courses. The next cohorts are scheduled to begin January 2013 for Organizational Management, and August 2013 for Early Childhood Education

For more information please visit our website at www.newberryfastforward.com or email us at fast.forward@newberry.edu or call us at (803) 321-5691.

fastFORWARD Organizational Management Admissions Requirement:

Organizational Management Program (pdf)

• At least 60 transferable credit hours (preferably within the core curriculum requirements)
• 2.0 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale
• 25 years of age or older
• 2 years work experience
• Business Departmental Degree Checklist (pdf)

fastFORWARD Early Childhood Education Admissions Requirement:

Early Childhood Education Program (pdf)

• At least 60 transferable credit hours (preferably with an associate of arts or science degree in Early Childhood Development)
• 2.5 GPA or better on a 4.0 scale
• Passing grade on all three portions of the PRAXIS I
• Education Departmental Degree Checklist (pdf)