Welcome to Carthage Adult Education.

Adult Education has been serving adult learners for over 40 years. Today, we serve over 700 part-time students each semester. Whether you plan to complete your college degree, earn a certificate, or seek a graduate degree, Carthage offers a variety of programs tailored to fit the unique needs of adult students.


Regardless of your chosen course of study, you will find a rigorous academic program that provides a strong foundation in the liberal arts and professional studies. Adult Education programs emphasize critical thinking and communication, research strategies, appreciation for lifelong learning, uncompromising ethical standards, and adaptive skills appropriate for professional and career development.

We look forward to meeting your individual needs as you pursue your college education with Carthage.

Michael T. West, M.B.A. 

• Undergraduate Programs
  • Evening and Weekend Semester Format
  • Evening and Weekend Majors
  • Accelerated Format
  • Accelerated Majors
• Graduate Programs
  • Master of Education
    • Overview
    • Concentrations
    • Accelerated Certification
  • Loyola EMBA
  • Loyola MSW
• Professional Development
  • Paralegal
  • Alcohol and Other Drug Addictions Certification
  • Enrichment and Continuing Education
  • Summer Language Seminars
• Student Resources
  • Course Schedules
  • Registration Instructions
  • Course Registration
  • Add/Drop Courses
  • Blackboard
  • Carthage E-mail