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UW Flexible Option Partners with Health Agencies to Help Prepare Substance Abuse Counselors

Program approved by Wisconsin DSPS to provide the 360 specialized education hours required to earn the Substance Abuse Counselor (SAC) license in Wisconsin.
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Learn how new, competency-based education programs from institutions like the University of Wisconsin can save working adults time and money.
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UW-Parkside Now Offers Accredited Bachelor of Science in Business Administration Degree through UW Flexible Option

Earn your bachelor's degree in business administration online from UW-Parkside through the University of Wisconsin Flexible Option.
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Could You Earn a Fast, Online Bachelor’s Degree in 12 Months?

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These 3 Study Plans Show How Fast You Could Finish a UW Flexible Option Degree

If you want a degree program that’s self-paced and affordable, you’re in the right place. Online, competency-based University of Wisconsin Flexible Option programs are designed exactly for adults like you. What might your study plan look like if you wanted to complete your degree in 12 months? 18 months? 24 months?
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UW-Milwaukee Opens Admissions to Flexible Health Sciences Bachelor’s Degree

Are you looking to advance your career in the healthcare field? Then the new Health Sciences bachelor’s degree could be a fit for you.
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4 Reasons Parents Should Move Forward in the Fall with UW Flexible Option

Fall is a popular time for parents to take stock of their own education goals. Find out why UW Flexible Option is a fit for parents and other busy adults.
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What Every Prospective IST Student Should Know

UW-Milwaukee SOIS dean Chad Zahrt talks about IT trends and the UW Flexible Option Bachelor of Science in Information Science and Technology.
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Summer Is Important. Make It Count.

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Boost Your Business Skills with a Business Degree

A business degree is the most popular degree among college students. Now adults in the workforce have a realistic education option: UW Flexible Option.
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