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So what's next?

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As you come to the end of your associate's degree

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you may wonder what comes next. 

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You'll have a credential that's prepared you for the workforce

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but having experienced success in college

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you may also want to complete a four year degree. 

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You can do both. 

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At Western Oregon University's Salem site you can enroll in a four year degree completion program. 

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WOU's applied baccalaureate in liberal studies builds on the foundation of your career or technical related AAS degree. 

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All 90 credits of your AAS degree will count towards your four year degree. 

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Then in 90 credits or less you will earn a four year degree. 

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You'll complete foundations courses

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dive into the arts, humanities, social and natural sciences, 

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explore your own interests, and tie it all together in small seminars with fellow students. 

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We call the AB in liberal studies an upside down degree. 

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Many students start their college career with broad study

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and then choose a major. 

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In the first two years of your career or technical degree you've already completed a major. 

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With your last two years you'll acquire the wider benefits of a four year degree. 

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This program is built for you, the working adult student. 

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Courses are offered at WOU Salem

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located at 2611 Pringle Road Southeast. 

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WOU Salem has plenty of free parking

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and it's convenient to the eight and 18 bus lines. 

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Courses are hybrids or blended courses. 

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That means half of the instruction is online and half is face to face. 

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It's convenient, interactive, and you have the opportunity to meet other students. 

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Courses are taught in the evening starting at 5:30 or 7:30. 

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You can be a half time student and be on campus just once a week. 

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And courses are taught by experienced faculty who are excited about teaching working adults continuing their education. 

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Tuition is the same as WOU's Monmouth campus

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and if you only take courses at WOU Salem you are not required to pay any incidental fees. 

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WOU Salem students can apply for financial aid the same as Monmouth students. 

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To learn more about completing your four year degree with the applied baccalaureate in liberal studies 

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please visit our WOU Salem website at wou.edu/salem

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or contact us directly at salem@wou.edu. 

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We look forward to working with you on your journey.