Responding to legislation, UNI debuts new ‘degree in 3’

Iowa's Public Universities to Roll Out New Degree Programs in Response to State Legislation. In a bid to meet the growing demand for faster and more affordable education, the University of Iowa is set to launch a series of new degree programs that will enable students to earn their credentials in a significantly reduced timeframe. The move comes in response to a recent state law requiring Iowa's public universities to offer alternative paths to a degree, designed to get students into the workforce more quickly. The new programs are expected to cater to students who are eager to enter the job market as soon as possible, while also providing employers with a pipeline of skilled and educated workers to fill in-demand positions.

CEDAR FALLS — In line with legislation requiring Iowa’s public universities to start offering shorter paths to a degree — launching students into the workforce more quickly — the University of ...