Appalachian State University Center at Hickory
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The Appalachian Center at Hickory is one of four member institutions of the Appalachian State University Greater Hickory Partnership, providing both degree and non-degree programs for students of all ages through off-campus programs in Hickory, NC.The Appalachian Center at Hickory was originally established in 2003 as HMHEC (Hickory Metro Higher Ed Center), a partnership between Appalachian State University, Catawba Valley Community College, and Lenoir-Rhyne College in collaboration with the City of Hickory and Catawba County. In July, 2009, HMHEC was disbanded and became the Appalachian State University Center at Hickory.
Degree-seeking students from throughout the Greater Hickory Metro area apply to Appalachian State University. Upon admittance, students attend off-campus programs in Hickory, NC, or study on-line, and earn their degrees from Appalachian.
What Educational Degrees Does Appalachian Offer in Hickory?
Appalachian offers many undergraduate degree programs, graduate degree programs, and certificate programs to more than 500 students each semester. Degree programs include: business administration, criminal justice, leadership, library science, nursing, psychology, social work, and teacher education. Degree offerings change frequently, so please visit ext-dl.appstate.edu for current information about off-campus programs in Hickory, NC.How are Off-Campus Degree Programs Designed?
Degree programs from Appalachian at the Appalachian Center at Hickory are designed to meet the needs of adult learners of all ages and backgrounds. Most programs are taught as face-to-face with Appalachian faculty members traveling to Hickory to teach and meet with students, others are designed exclusively as on-line programs, and many are designed as hybrid programs, including both formats. Most are taught during the evenings and/or weekends for working adults, but others are designed during the day. Some are offered as full-time programs and others are offered as part-time programs.Since 2003, more than 600 individuals have completed their degrees through off-campus programs in Hickory, NC.
