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mjl · Nov 21, 2007, 07:45 PM

I am just wondering if it is possible to take a few courses at a university without have to go though an entire degree program.
I am married and plan on having kids soon so I don't really have time to go to university and getting a degree, but I am intrested in taking just a few courses in women studies. Is it possible to just take those courses and not all the rest?

shygrneyzs · Nov 21, 2007, 08:07 PM

Yes, it is possible. You pay for what you want. You take the courses you want. Maybe someday you will change your mind, then perhaps what you have taken will apply for degree credits.

mjl · Nov 21, 2007, 08:35 PM

Well I do plan on getting a degree, but not until my kids start elementary school so that I can be home with them as they are babies.

shygrneyzs · Nov 21, 2007, 08:39 PM

Many people take a course here and there, as their time and finances allow. Not everyone can do the whole degree in the traditional way. Good luck to you.

nawhem · Nov 30, 2007, 12:01 PM

Originally Posted by mjl

I am just wondering if it is possible to take a few courses at a university without have to go though an entire degree program.
I am married and plan on having kids soon so I don't really have time to go to university and getting a degree, but I am intrested in taking just a few courses in women studies. Is it possible to just take those courses and not all the rest??

There are a lot of online courses through colleges. But you would have to go through admissions like any other college. Night school would be ideal as well.

Wondergirl · Nov 30, 2007, 12:12 PM

A student like that is sometimes called a "student at large" - maybe isn't even registered for any specific program but is taking courses here and there.

If you plan to get a degree someday, I advise you to take classes that will fit in to that program somehow... like, psych and soc courses, maybe theology and history too. Even if you never get a degree, the psych especially will help you no matter what you do and where you go in life.

Don't forget distance (computer) learning too. Many colleges offer that for certain courses, or as part of the course. On bad-weather days you can go to class in your bathrobe and slippers with a cup of tea and wearing no makeup.

mjl · Nov 30, 2007, 06:34 PM

Thanks for all the info! Though distance education isn't really for me cause I want to experience what all college has to offer... but thanks!

J_9 · Nov 30, 2007, 06:38 PM

I would like to interject here for just a moment.

It all depends on what you want to major in when your kids are older. For instance, in Nursing, Chemistry; Anatomy & Physiology; and Microbiology are required... these courses are only good for 5 years. Thus, if you were to take them now, but go back to school in 7 years, you will have to repeat these courses (that is how it is in my state, all states are different)...

So, you may want to research the major you may be considering and the requirements of the courses you plan to take.