Looking for a good, cheap, accredited BA Online

I have an associates in Bus. Admin. and several years of General Academic credits at the university level. I am looking to finish up my degree (I don't need much) and need to do it as cheaply as possible at a good accredited school.

Anyone have any suggestions for me? It must be asynchonistic and totally online. Also really reasonable per credit hour.

So far I looked at Baker College Online and Florida Metropolitan Univ (but FMU seems to be pretty high pressure)

Help Please !!!!!!

 

Take a look at
http://www.bain4weeks.com
Jack

 

Gus has a site with a lot of business degrees here.

 

I am attending FMU and really enjoy it. This is my first semester but everything is going great.

Since you were looking in fall, FMU will try to get you in asap if that is what you want. Obviously it is most important to find what YOU are comfortable with and not what someone else likes. Personally, I enjoyed the follow-up and attention of FMU. Many other colleges never called me back or took their time. Do I really want THAT? Not for me.

 

If you don't mind my asking, what are the tuition rates at FMU? I had noticed that they do not list the rates on their web site.

 

Good inexpensive accredited BA

BEST DL BA's:

There are five State universities in Illinois you should look at - they were originally members of the Illinois Board of Governors BA program, but have now separated and each offers its own Board of Trustees BA. The original program was founded in the 70s, the curent programs tend to be more flexible than TESC or COSC and they are probably the closest you can get to the old USNY (Regent's College) degree. All are all state institutions and have the key word "University" in the title.

Chicago State University
Eastern Illinois University
Governors State University
Northeaster Illinois University
Western Illinois University

The requirements for each differ as to number of SH credits to be completed with that university, ranging from 15 to 30. These can be done by DL, on-line or otherwise. All other credits can be transferred in, done by CLEP, DANTES and Excelsior exams, or portfolio assessment (although this is a slow process and still meets with resistance in some quarters). Governor's State is a two-year Senior institution, so you need to transfer in 60 credits or show tremendous potential to be accepted "on probation." All are to a small extent selective and not everyone is accepted on first application.

Tuition regulations vary, but, for example, WIU charges in-state fees to out of state DL students, but requires 30 credits (i.e 10 courses) to be done with WIU or possibly with the other four universities . Others charge out of state fees for out of state students, but only require 15 or 18 credits to be taken with them. Check them out as it may change.

Apart from the standard Gen Ed requirements, there may be a simple test on the constitution for those not taking Pol Sci 100 (mandated by the state and not taken too seriously by the universities) and a writing requirement. Other than that there is plenty of scope for free electives, although if the degree is for a particular purpose, these need to be chosen carefully.

****One word of advice for all degree programs - don't delay applying. When rules are revised it is seldom downwards, possibly to compensate for a decline in standards at the course level. Delay invariably means more barriers, e.g. WIU used to require 15 credits in-house, but it is now 30. Credit available for some CLEP exams has also been reduced, e.g from 6 credits to 3 or the ACE recommended standards (usually around 47) are ignored and 50 set for a pass. Similarly there may be changes in the option to take courses with any of the five universities and to have them count as in-house at the one in which you are enrolled. So - enroll soon and get grandfathered when the regulations change.

EXCELLENT FLORIDA ONLINE COURSES:

As you are in Florida, look at the amazing range of online courses offered by the "Virtual College" at Miami Dade College (until recently Miami Dade Community College). Different professors have different views on "accelerated learning" but negotiation prior to enrolment can shorten the time taken, particularly for experienced students with good sales patter when wooing the instructor.

At $58 per credit in-state tuition, this is an incredible deal for Florida residents. Given the flexibility, they may also be a good deal for out-of-state students taking one or two courses.

MDC now offers a Bachelor's degree (in Education) and so ranks as a four year college, which can have advantages when it comes to transferring credit to other institutions.

 

FMU is $240 per credit. Everything I have read about the college in magazines, college recommendation books, etc... has been positive. Most universities are comparable to the price. Financial aid is offered through grants and loans. I filed for financial aid and in less than 4 days received confimation. Almost all of my tuition and books are paid for as a full time student.

Obviously, what works for one person may not work for another. I did look at other colleges and FMU really worked. The online classes are great as well.

 

FMU - Quality & Accreditation

I am also an FMU student. I think the course content is very in depth, and they operate very much like a major, public, state university. The tuition is comparable to many typical universities with its good reputation. The faculty are very informative and responsive to student needs/requests, and they are nationally accredited. The only downfall for some, is that they are not regionally accredited, which makes for difficulty when trying to transfer credits. The good news is, that FMU is making an attempt to become regionally accredited. Here is some information cited from their website, www.fmu.edu

"The University is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools to award associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees and master’s degrees. The Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education. Its accreditation of degree-granting institutions also is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation.

Each location of the University is listed as an institution of higher education in the Directory of Higher Education.

The University is a non-sectarian, coeducational institution with authority to confer associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees. The University holds a Certificate of Exemption from licensure by the Florida State Board of Independent Colleges and Universities.

Undergraduate and graduate programs are approved by the Bureau of Immigration and Naturalization and by the Florida State Approving Agency for Veterans Training. All campuses are members of the Career College Association. FMU, Brandon; FMU, Lakeland; FMU, Melbourne; FMU, Pinellas; FMU South Orlando; and FMU, Tampa are accredited by the American Association of Medical Assistants. "