Degree Completion
Cross the Finish Line with Piedmont
We’re so happy you’re considering continuing your education with us. Our admissions team is committed to making your transition to Piedmont as seamless as possible.
Our programs and faculty are expert at helping all manner of students – including those who experience an interruption in their education. And we want to help you achieve all the goals you set out when you began your college career. Whether you are finishing a degree or advancing your career, our team at Piedmont University will guide you through the application process. Questions or concerns about financial aid? We can help with that, too. There are degree completion options available for every Piedmont University program.
Degree Completion
Piedmont University’s degree completion program is specifically designed for students who have started, but not finished, a four-year undergraduate degree. By accepting some or all credits a student has already earned from their previous education, degree completion programs offer students a faster and often less expensive alternative to starting an undergraduate education from scratch. In addition to accepting students who have started and not finished a bachelor’s degree, some degree completion programs cater specifically to students who have already earned an associate degree.
To enter a degree completion program, Piedmont University must accept a minimum of 45 semester units of college-level credit from an accredited college or university or nationally recognized examination credit (CLEP or similar). Students with fewer than 45 hours may appeal to the Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences to enter the program.
Notable Exemptions
Those who have completed an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree at an accredited college or university are deemed to have completed the general education requirements at Piedmont University. This exemption does not apply to other associate degrees (e.g. AAS or AAT). Applicants who have not earned an Associate of Arts or an Associate of Science degree will need to complete the degree completion general education requirements as outlined in the university catalog. Credit is transferrable only for courses in which a grade of C or above is earned.
Paraprofessional to Teacher
At Piedmont University, we strive to reach our students exactly where they need us. That’s why we developed a brand-new program that combines our fantastic College of Education curriculum and the flexibility you need to complete your degree.
The para-to-teacher pathway allows current paraprofessionals to tailor a bachelor’s degree in education to their needs and experiences. Classes are fully online, and transferable coursework counts toward degree progress. Additionally, some paraprofessionals can keep their positions and use them as their internship and student teaching placement. The program’s 8-week course schedule allows students to have enough enrollment hours to qualify for financial aid while taking just two classes at a time, making this an ideal degree for simultaneously working and completing an education.
In addition to its convenience for paraprofessionals, this program delivers world-class instruction from professors with hands-on experience teaching in public schools. You’ll be in good company too—our extensive alumni network includes college deans, school principals, and countless teacher of the year winners. Join the Piedmont family, and find out why our renowned College of Education places more teachers than any other teacher-preparation program in the state.
NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Piedmont University has a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of diversity within its faculty, staff, and students. It is the policy of Piedmont University not to discriminate in its educational programs, activities, or employment on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, race, age, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.