Uncommon College Degrees-- Part 1: Of Adventure and Bagpipes

From the August 4-10, 2013, American Profile Magazine by Marti Attoun.

Especially in these days of so many college students taking 5-7 years to get out of college and even longer. Especially considering the ridiculously high cost of college these days. I have one such person in my family, a niece, on this extended plan..

Here are "Five unconventional academic and vocational programs:"

1. ADVENTURE SPORTS MANAGEMENT-- GARRETT COLLEGE, McHENRY, MD. Nearly 200 students have backpacked, climbed, cycled and skied their way to this two-year associate's degree since 1992. You know, all those extreme sports.

2. BAGPIPES-- CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY, PITTSBURGH, PA.-- This four-year program has been offered since 1990. So far, four students have achieved it.

And, What Did You Major In? --RoadPipe