Non-Traditional Undergraduate Programs
Evening and Weekend Program
Ashland University’s Evening and Weekend Program continues to meet the needs of working adults and non-traditional students by offering a program leading to a bachelor’s degree in a number of areas, including a bachelor of science degree in business administration. This program is offered at:
- AU’s main campus in Ashland
- North Central State campus in Mansfield
Bachelor’s Plus Program
The Bachelor’s Plus Program was developed for individuals who have a bachelor’s degree or higher, in a field other than education, from an accredited college or university who now wish to teach. The program is fully approved by The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education and Ohio Department of Education and leads to teacher licensure by the Ohio Department of Education. The program is offered at:
- AU’s main campus in Ashland
- Ashland University Center in Columbus
- Ashland University Center in Elyria
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Ashland University’s Department of Nursing provides an opportunity for registered nurses who are graduates of diploma or associate degree nursing programs to acquire a baccalaureate degree in nursing by building upon the foundation of previous knowledge and experience. The program is offered at:
- AU’s main campus in Ashland
- Idabelle Firestone School of Nursing in Akron
- The Polaris Center in Cleveland
Corporate Education
The Gill Center’s Corporate Education Program is designed to help the professional development needs of area businesses. Programs are tailored to meet the needs of businesses as well as employee needs. These courses can be offered on-site or on the AU campus. Examples of businesses using the Gill Center’s services are:
- Lauren Manufacturing in New Philadelphia
- Sprint in Mansfield
- Gorman-Rupp Industries in Mansfield
- General Motors Corp. in Mansfield
Correctional Programs
Ashland University, a member of the Ohio Penal Education Consortium, provides educational services and rehabilitative counseling to incarcerated individuals at:
- the Mansfield Correctional Institution
- the Grafton Correctional Institution
- Richland Correctional Institution


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