Working Adults

Students earn degrees through a variety of rigorous academic methods, including documenting college-level knowledge they may already have and by completing independent study courses. Creating learning opportunities for adults, AIU is a national leader in the assessment of adult learning and a pioneer in the use of advanced non-traditional educational techniques.

Our students come from all walks of life. They are moms, dads, business executives, senior adults, vice presidents, teachers, and volunteers, just to name a few. But despite their background, profession or geographic location, Atlantic International University students have one thing in common—a desire for a high quality college education delivered conveniently and affordably. If you fit this profile, you are a perfect match.
AIU programs have been exclusively designed for you-the adult learner. Our mission is to utilize both traditional concepts of learning and the constantly evolving adult learning theories; especially the theory of Andragogy, developed by Malcolm Knowles. This theory is based on the assumption that:

1) Adults need to know why they need to learn something

2) Adults need to learn experientially.

3) Adults approach learning as problem-solving,

4) Adults learn best when the topic is of immediate value.

5. Motivation to learn: As a person matures the motivation to learn is internal.
Knowles' theory of Andragogy is an attempt to develop a theory specifically for adult learning. Knowles emphasizes that adults are self-directed and expect to take responsibility for decisions. Adult learning programs must accommodate this fundamental aspect (Click Here).

The Distance Learning University Established to facilitate-
	*Adult Education*

Students earn degrees through a variety of rigorous academic methods, including documenting college-level knowledge they may already have and by completing independent study courses. Creating learning opportunities for adults, AIU is a national leader in the assessment of adult learning and a pioneer in the use of advanced non-traditional educational techniques. Our students come from all walks of life. They are moms, dads, business executives, senior adults, vice presidents, teachers, and volunteers, just to name a few. But despite their background, profession or geographic location, Atlantic International University students have one thing in common—a desire for a high quality college education delivered conveniently and affordably. If you fit this profile, you are a perfect match. AIU programs have been exclusively designed for you-the adult learner. Our mission is to utilize both traditional concepts of learning and the constantly evolving adult learning theories; especially the theory of Andragogy, developed by Malcolm Knowles. This theory is based on the assumption that: 1) Adults need to know why they need to learn something 2) Adults need to learn experientially. 3) Adults approach learning as problem-solving, 4) Adults learn best when the topic is of immediate value. 5. Motivation to learn: As a person matures the motivation to learn is internal. Knowles' theory of Andragogy is an attempt to develop a theory specifically for adult learning. Knowles emphasizes that adults are self-directed and expect to take responsibility for decisions. Adult learning programs must accommodate this fundamental aspect (Click Here).
The Time / Distance / Money equation solved! Working Adults who maintain continuing education as a goal are well aware of the Academic Dilemma arising between professional commitments and academic requirements. By removing time as an element of the Academic Program, you work at your pace when time and life allow. Assessment is based on thoroughness and excellence; students are given the time required to fully complete academic requirements. There is no commuting to late evening or weekend classes, your program is Distance Learning based (no class attendance). With regards to Money, the University’s Finance Department can work with almost everyone to fit any budget. Truly, AIU provides the last best chance for working adults to achieve academic excellence.