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Open Acadia is Acadia University's hub for flexible and accessible learning. It’s designed for current students, professionals, and community members of all ages — including youth, adults, and seniors.
Here’s what Open Acadia offers:
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💻 Online courses you can take from anywhere, anytime
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☀️ Summer courses to help you catch up or get ahead
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🎓 Professional development programs for career growth
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🧒👵 Programs for youth, adults, and lifelong learners
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📚 Specialized offerings like TESOL, English for Academic Purposes, and certificate programs
Whether you're working toward a degree, building new skills, or just learning for fun, Open Acadia makes it easier to fit education into your life.
📘 Helpful Definitions:
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Flexible learning: Courses that can be taken online, part-time, or outside the regular school year
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TESOL: Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
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Professional development: Training programs that help you grow in your career or learn new skills
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Lifelong learning: Education for personal growth at any age, not just during school years
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📝 Special Notes:
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You don’t need to be a full-time Acadia student to take part in Open Acadia programs
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Some courses offer academic credit, while others are non-credit for personal or professional enrichment
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Open Acadia also supports faculty with online course design and exam proctoring services
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Programs may run on-campus, off-campus, or fully online depending on the course