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Technical and Vocational Certificates
The
Postsecondary Non-Degree Technical and
Vocational Certificates Program offers 34
certificates accredited by the Puerto Rico
Council on Higher Education. The course
offerings are geared to develop human
resources who will eventually form part of
the work force. In addition, through short
term specialized technological courses, the
program offers those who work in specialized
fields the opportunity to further develop
and strengthen the skills necessary for
success. Day and evening courses are
available.
Application for Admission
Associates
An associate
degree may be completed in approximately two
full time years of study. IAUPR offers
Associate Degrees in Art (AA), in Applied
Science (AAS), in Tourism (AS), in Medical
Emergencies (AME), in Nursing (AN), and in
Photography (AAS). These degrees are
conferred through 24 academic programs. For
each one, the curriculum is composed of
courses from within the General Education
Program (GEP), major course requirements,
and electives. Associate degrees require the
satisfactory completion of 55 to 79 credit
hours.
Application for Admission
Bachellors Degree
A Bachelor’s
Degree is equivalent to approximately four
to five years of full time study at the
undergraduate level. IAUPR offers Bachelor
degrees in Art (BA), in Business
Administration (BBA), in Music (BM), in
Science (BS), and in Nursing (BSN). These
degrees are conferred in 87 academic
programs, some of which are Engineering,
Airway Science, and Medical Technology. The
curriculum for the Bachelor’s degrees
encompasses courses from the General
Education Program (GEP), the core and major
requirements, and electives. In some cases,
the curriculum may include courses from
within the major, the minor and prescribed
distributive requirements. Bachelor Degrees
at IAU require anywhere from 110 to 172
credit hours depending on the particular
academic program.
Application for Admission
Professional Certificates
People who hold
a bachelor and/or a master’s degree and are
interested in specializing in a particular
area without having to complete another
degree (Master’s or Doctor’s) may opt for a
professional certificate. To acquire a post
bachelor professional certificate, the
candidate must have completed a bachelor or
master’s degree. IAUPR offers three
professional certificates for post bachelor
degrees, and three post master’s
professional certificates.
Application for Admission
Master's Degree
The Master’s
degree is equivalent to the first two years
of graduate work. IAUPR offers Masters’
Degrees in Art (MA), in Business
Administration (MBA), in Fine Arts (MFA), in
International Business (MIB), in Library and
Information Science (MLS), in Science (MS),
and in Social Work (MSW). These degrees are
conferred in 46 academic programs and
specializations such as, Education
Anesthesia and Psychology. The Master’s
curriculum encompasses the core and major
requirements, prescribed distributed courses
and electives. All Masters’ Degrees offered
at IAUPR require the satisfactory completion
of 30 to 63 credit hours, passing a
comprehensive exam or the completion of the
degree, and or the submission of a thesis.
Application for Admission
Doctoral
Program
The Doctoral
Degree represents the highest academic
degree conferred. It requires mastery of the
discipline and investigation skills. IAUPR
offers Doctoral Degrees in Education (Ed.D),
and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D) in
Entrepreneurial Managerial Development,
Psychology, and Theological Studies. The
Doctorate usually requires five to seven
years of coursework after the completion of
a Bachelor and Master’s Degrees. The
curriculum encompasses the core and
specialization requirements, foundation
course requirements, prescribed distributed
courses and electives. Doctoral degrees
require the completion of 36 to 66 credit
hours passing a comprehensive exam, and the
submission of a doctoral thesis.
School of
Optometry (Doctoral Degree)
The Doctoral
Degree in Optometry requires the
satisfactory completion of 163 credits in
four years.
School of Law (Juris Doctor)
The Juris Doctor
Degree requires the satisfactory completion
of 92 credits.
Adult Higher Education Program (AVANCE)
The Adult Higher
Education Program offers students six
academic sessions that commence in August,
October, January, March, and the summer
sessions in June and July. In addition, the
program offers special sessions during the
regular term for students who wish to
advance their studies.
Continuing Education Program
The
institutional Continuing Education Program
offers professionals as well as all
interested individuals the opportunity to
acquire and update knowledge, and to develop
and refine skills. The course offerings
respond to the ever-changing socioeconomic
and technological advances, as well as the
occupational and professional demands in
Puerto Rico.
The learning experiences are made available
through a nontraditional teaching/learning
environment that includes classrooms,
laboratories, and computer labs. Courses are
also offered via Internet and
Videoconference. In addition, courses may be
given at the business site if so required.
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