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Yes — Open Acadia offers a wide range of courses across multiple disciplines, so you can absolutely explore subjects outside your current field of study.
Here’s what’s available:
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🧠 Courses in Arts, Sciences, Education, Business, Nutrition, Sociology, and more
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💻 Many are offered as online or continuous intake courses, so you can start anytime
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☀️ Others are available as summer courses, perfect for catching up or trying something new
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🎓 You can take these courses for academic credit, personal enrichment, or professional development
Whether you're curious about a new topic, planning to switch majors, or just want to round out your education, Open Acadia makes it easy to explore.
📘 Helpful Definitions:
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Cross-disciplinary learning: Studying subjects outside your main area of focus
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Continuous intake: A flexible format where you can start a course at any time
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Elective course: A class you choose that isn’t required for your major but counts toward your degree
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📝 Special Notes:
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You may need approval from your academic advisor if you want the course to count toward your degree
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Some courses may have prerequisites — check the course description before registering
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If you’re not currently enrolled at Acadia, you can still apply to take courses as a visiting or non-degree student