Adult Education at Carthage

The Carthage degree earned by adult learners is nationally recognized and respected. It is the same degree earned by traditional students, but with a format and schedule that allow busy adults like you to put family and career first.

Whether your studies at Carthage lead to a certificate, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree, you'll experience personal attention and support that are hallmarks of adult learning here. Courses are taught by professors with special interest and talent in working with adult students. In fact, every Carthage program for adults is designed and administered by professionals who were themselves successful adult learners. They know that it is challenging to return to college as an adult, and they are passionate about helping you succeed.

A Carthage education will serve your needs today, and help you achieve even more as your career progresses. It is an education that increases in value. Read more.

Carthage offers full tuition adult scholarships for
Kenosha residents.

Learn more. Download the application form.

Back to College · Step by Step

Returning to college is challenging, but the rewards are immense. Here's how to get started the easy way.

1. Explore this website. We've gathered information that is particularly useful to adult learners.

2. You probably will have questions. It's easy to get helpful answers. Call us at (800) 551-5343, or send us an e-mail. We'll get back to you right away.

3. If you like to learn by listening to the questions of others, join us for an information session. Members of the adult education staff will talk about becoming a student at Carthage, financial aid, various majors, schedules, and special programs and services for adult learners.

4. Apply for admission. You can apply online. Or you can visit us, enjoy a cup of coffee, and learn which of your previous college credit will transfer to Carthage. It takes only about an hour.

Adult Education Office Hours

Monday-Thursday:
8:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Friday:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Toll-free: 800-551-5343
Local: 262-551-6300

E-mail: adulted@carthage.edu

Explore Our Programs

Undergraduate Programs

Earn a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration/management, marketing, criminal justice, computer science, marketing, religion, computer science, elementary education, or social work.

• Attend class one night a week.
• Classes last seven weeks.
• Start anytime.

Graduate Programs

Carthage offers graduate studies in education, business administration and social work.

• Master of Education
• Accelerated Certification for Teachers
• Master of Social Work

Enrichment and Continuing Education

Courses designed to meet the needs, interests and concerns of people in today's society, in such diverse fields as education, social work, criminal justice, video production, and personal development.

• Tuition is only $50 per Professional Development undergraduate credit, $100 per Professional Development graduate credit.
• Courses range from weekend workshops to classes that meet over several weeks.

Paralegal Program

This program prepares adult learners for careers as paralegals or to enhance their current career with a better understanding of legal issues and processes.