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Can I receive credit for learning in professional and personal settings prior to enrollment at AULA?

Yes! We have a prior learning option that assists students to document and earn credit for college-level learning that took place outside of the college classrooms and before enrollment at Antioch University Los Angeles.

Prior learning units may be awarded by Antioch with appropriate documentation evaluated by an approved expert in the field. Students may earn up to 44 units for prior learning (22 lower division and 22 upper division), which can substantially shorten the length of enrollment and the expense of the degree.

How can I receive additional information about Antioch's BA program?

There are several ways to learn more about Antioch University Los Angeles and the BA program.

Contact the Office of Admissions by phone or email if you have specific questions.
Request an information packet be sent to you that includes brochures about the BA program as well as general information on Antioch University as well as the application process and financial aid options.
Attend one of our regularly scheduled Information Sessions, offered at our Culver City campus once or twice a month.
Visit our campus; you can meet with the admissions staff and even sit in on a class.

When can I start classes at Antioch University Los Angeles?

Antioch operates on the quarter system. BA program students may enter at the beginning of fall, winter, and spring quarters. While applications are always accepted, there is no summer start for the BA program.

How much writing will I have to do at Antioch?

Antioch students write in almost all of their classes. All entering BA students complete a writing assessment during their first quarter and are assigned an academic writing course to develop their skills. The campus Math and Writing Center offers tutoring services for academic and creative writing students at no charge for all students.

I had difficulty with math at my previous college. How will this factor into my Antioch education?

All entering BA students complete a math assessment during the first quarter of study. Students who need to review basic skills do so at no extra cost with the help of math tutors in Antioch's Math & Writing Center.

All students are required to complete two courses (6 units) in quantitative methods either through courses transferred in or through studies at AULA.

How big is a typical undergraduate class?

BA classes typically have 8 - 18 students.

How will an Antioch BA degree help me get a job?

Because Antioch's curriculum emphasizes active engagement with community issues, our graduates are particularly well suited to working with community based organizations that promote service and advocacy.

Moreover, the curriculum promotes qualities of the mind - critical thinking, effective communication, problem solving, ethical reasoning - that equip students for a wide range of careers.

*According to the US Census Bureau, Adults age 18 and older with a bachelor’s degree earned an average of $51,554 in 2004, while those with a high school diploma earned $28,645.

What graduate programs can an Antioch BA degree prepare me for?

Antioch's undergraduate program prepares students to pursue advanced studies in our graduate programs in Psychology, Education, Management, and Creative Writing as well as other advanced degree programs nationwide.

We offer a fast track program in conjunction with the Master of Arts in Education and Teacher Credentialing as well as the Master of Arts in Organizational Management program which allows BA students to transition seemlessly into these Antioch graduate programs. The fast track program allows BA students to take courses that count towards their graduate degree.

Who will serve as my academic advisor?

All BA students are assigned faculty mentors who best fit their educational and professional goals. This faculty mentor is a member of the core faculty.

What majors do you offer at Antioch University Los Angeles?

Since the BA Program is an interdisciplinary program that is not organized into academic departments, we do not have "majors". Instead we have areas of concentration, which are generally equivalent to majors: Liberal Studies, Business and Social Entrepreneurship, Child Studies, Creative Writing, Psychology, or Urban Community and Environment. A student may also craft an individualized area of concentration with the guidance of a faculty mentor.

Does AULA have articulation agreements with other schools?

Yes. Antioch University Los Angeles has articulation agreements with several different local institutions for transfer of certain courses. However, Antioch does not accept transfer credits from remedial, vocational, or technical courses, continuing education units, extension courses from institutions other than UCLA Extension, and limits credits for physical education and nursing programs.

Our Admissions team is always happy to review your transcripts and discuss transfer options.

Does Antioch offer CLEP or DANTES testing on site?

Antioch offers one DANTES testing day once each quarter. Students can take up to two tests on a given testing date. CLEP is not offered at the AULA campus. Contact the Office of Admissions for more information on upcoming dates and times.

How do units transfer from other institutions to Antioch?

Transfer units from quarter-based systems translate directly into the same number of Antioch units as originally earned. Transfer units from semester or trimester-based institutions are converted to quarter units using the following formulas with fractions rounded down to the nearest to half-unit: number of semester units multiplied by 1.5 = number of quarter units; number of trimester units multiplied by 1.5 = number of quarter units.

Contact the Office of Admissions for more information. Our Admissions counselors would be happy review your transcripts with you in detail.

What type of information would I need to provide to be granted transfer credits?

Usually Antioch can accept units on the basis of transcript information alone, especially in cases of community colleges with which we have articulation agreements or prior experience. In cases where a course title and content may be ambiguous, a student must provide a catalog description or course syllabus before we can evaluate how a course fits Antioch's transfer requirements.

Will academic units earned before entering AULA count toward my BA degree?

Yes, Antioch BA students may receive transfer credit for units completed at accredited institutions of higher learning. The formal process for evaluating previously earned units for transfer begins in the admission process. Units accepted for transfer count toward the 180 minimum required for the degree. Contact the Office of Admissions to have your transcripts evaluated and to answer any additional questions you may have.

How many units must I complete at Antioch?

Of the total 180 units required for the degree, 48 must be earned while at Antioch.

Can I visit campus and/or sit in on a class?

Absolutely! There are classes throughout the day and in the evening that prospective students can attend. You will need to contact the Office of Admissions for more information and to schedule a specific classroom visit.

Another way to learn more about our BA completion program is to visit us at one of our regularly scheduled Information Sessions. All information sessions are held on our Culver City campus, and are scheduled several times throughout the month. RSVPs are encouraged, but not required and walk-ins are welcomed!

Do I need any college credit before I get started at AULA?

Yes. Antioch University Los Angeles requires that students entering the B.A. completion program have at least 20 semester (30 quarter) units of general education credit before they transfer into our program.

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