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Are you an Adult Learner?
- 24 years or older
- A veteran of the armed services
- Returning to school after four or more yars of employment or homemaking
- Person who assumes multiple adult roles such as parent, spouse, employee and student
As an adult learner at Penn State Worthington Scranton, you'll have unlimited opportunities. You can:
- Get professional guidance and support all along the way.
- Select from a large number of noncredit, certificate, and degree programs.
- Take advantage of a variety of scheduling options, including enrolling part or full-time; participating in day or evening classes; completing a program at your workplace; or studying at home through correspondence or courses via the Internet.
- Interact with a diverse community of students, faculty and staff.
- Earn a certificate or degree that is respected worldwide.
About Returning to the Classroom….
Adult Students often enter the college environment anxious and uncertain about their ability to succeed and compete successfully with more traditional students. Current research tells us that adult students are typically more successful than younger students because of their maturity and the experience that they bring to the classroom. Adults are likely to exhibit high levels of motivation, more specific occupational goals, and an uncompromising desire to get the most education possible for their money. Penn State provides a variety of services and activities to help students be successful in their college experience.
