can anyone help me with this......

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  1. wsr-88d

    wsr-88d New Member

    I found this advanced college / accelerated college degree program - http://www.advancedu.org

    I submitted some credential (133 cr hrs) w/ 12 yrs work experience, and 2.5 yrs of self-improvement/teaching in mathematics

    They came back to imply that I was awared a BA in math, and qualifed for a Master in BA in Financial Mathematics (related to work and self-educating) as long as I present a thesis paper on a certain topic.

    I attempted to research this site and program and came up with very little.

    Is it a legit program?
     
  2. drwetsch

    drwetsch New Member

    The answer is simply that this degree will get you nowhere. From their own web site they state: "If you are seeking a degree for the sole purpose of meeting a requirement that a degree be issued from an accredited school, you should consider enrolling, attending and graduating from a traditional university."

    They list no accreditation and any school that displays its diploma, transcripts, and letters of recommendation is just selling you a product that you may just as well print up on your own printer.

    To get a fully legit evaluation of your credit and earn a well respected and accredited degree go to these schools:

    Excelsior College: http://www.excelsior.edu

    Thomas Edison State College: http://www.tesc.edu

    Charter Oak State College: http://www.cosc.edu

    Three similar programs that have been around for a long time and are well respected in industry and academia. No residency required.

    John
     
  3. BillDayson

    BillDayson New Member

    Take a look at a month-old thread from this group entitled "Accelerated Degree Program'- Look Out!", from back in 7-5-01.
     
  4. wsr-88d

    wsr-88d New Member

    Oh my god........i feel so sick!?!?!

    I don't have a lot of money to actually finish a traditional degree at university...I had an accident and messed my back up pretty good (possible surgeries in the near future), but I was so close to finish a BS...but had to drop out b/c of my back.

    are these programs
    Excelsior College: http://www.excelsior.edu

    Thomas Edison State College: http://www.tesc.edu

    Charter Oak State College: http://www.cosc.edu

    very expensive?
     
  5. Bruce

    Bruce Moderator

    If you're very close to your Bachelor's degree as you say, it would be very inexpensive to finish your degree through any of the listed schools. Where do you have most of your credits? That would give us a better idea of what program might be best for you.

    Bruce
     
  6. wsr-88d

    wsr-88d New Member

    A majority is GEC's, however I have a boat load of mathematics (45-50 hrs).
    And assuming I can receive some credit for life/work experience?
     
  7. Bruce

    Bruce Moderator

    I'm assuming that GEC stands for General Education Credits? If so, combined with your 45+ hours of mathematics credits, you should be able to finish up a degree fairly quickly. I would suggest contacting an advisor at any of the previously listed schools (TESC, Charter Oak, or Excelsior) to check on transfer credit. I think you'll be very pleased with the results.

    Bruce
     
  8. drwetsch

    drwetsch New Member

    You will want to look into the Liberal Arts options. Depending on the distribution of your credits you may also be able to obtain a concentration. B.S. degree programs are typically around 125 sem. hrs. of credit. If the 133 you mentioned are smeester hours and you have the appropriate distribution of credits upper and lower division and appropriately spread across math/science, humanities, English, etc. you may be able to achieve a fully accredited degree with no additional work. If you need to obtain additional credits you could do so through self-study with examinations.

    John
     
  9. drwetsch

    drwetsch New Member

    I forgot to mention that for credit for life/work experience you need to demonstrate that you achieved college level learning. This is typically done through examination. You do not receive credit for x number of years on the job.

    Also, with your math coursework you may have a concentration in this area already. It is possible to do a self-evaluation of your credits. I know Excelsior will do an pre-enrollment evaluation of your work for a small fee.

    John
     
  10. wsr-88d

    wsr-88d New Member

    I have researched Excelsor & TESC....since it was recommended earlier (in the post).

    I am confused on the whole "how to receive credidit" in the portfolio credit manner, especially after reading the following site: http://levicoff.tripod.com/tesc/tescport.htm

    All my credits hours are in the form of (12 wks) quarter hours......

    What do you mean by "self-evaluation" of (my) credits? Could you elaborate a little.

    Thanks
    Jay
     
  11. drwetsch

    drwetsch New Member


    A self-assessment is when you apply your credits to degree requirements to determine which requirements you have met and which requirements you still need to complete.

    If all of your hours, as you say, are quarter hr. units this will translate to roughly 88 sem. hrs. you will need to complete some additional credits through coursework, examinations, or portfolio evalaution.


    John
     

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