How long does it take to complete the Penn Foster associates in Marketing? How long on average does it take to complete their individual classes? Thanks
I just enrolled so I'll let you know soon. I think it depends on the course and the individual, as with all courses from all schools. That said, their format looks very similar to that used by other distance schools I have attanded. Those courses have taken as little time as 2 weeks and as much as 4 months. It depends largely on your interest in the material, time per week you are able to devote, and the difficulty of the material. It also depends on the term papers, for me nyway. I have found that courses that are writing intensive take me much longer because I procrastinate on the term papers/essays. Courses that are test driven take me a much shorter time. I retain information quickly and excel on tests but lag when it comes to documenting it in the form of a comprehensive essay. Everybody is unique. I work with people that would much prefer to write dozens of papers than to take one test. My understanding from others that have been through Penn Foster is that they are more test driven than essay driven. For me, that would be a positive thing in terms of completion speed. Off topic a little, I can tell you that the majority of their business degree courses have been evaluated by ACE and will transfer into a ton of RA schools quite easily. Pug
I can't speak for the Marketing program; I was in the Paralegal program. Most classes took at least a month if I devoted a full 20+ hours per week. A few classes like Economics and Torts took me about 2 months because of the sheer volume of information associated with the subject. Hope this helps!
Re: Re: Penn Foster College Jay, I see you are an Excelsior student. Did you transfer your Penn Foster work into Excelsior? If so, was it a smooth transfer process? How much did they accept?
Completation time for PF courses Pug and all others, My name is Bill and I have read your posts about the length of time required to complete your programs at Penn Foster College. It will depend on how fast you grasp the study material, the length of time you study each lesson before taking the exam or the time for grading of lesson exams that are required to be sent to the school. Most examinations are taken online but many courses require that you send the exams in for grading. I have found that most lesson exams are mostly test driven, but with the Proctored tests, many are essay form. For example, the Calculus exams, for my course, all required the school instructor's grade. Technical Writing, several lessons needed to be sent to the school for grading and so did English Composition. I'm not familar with courses not related to Engineering, so my comment on those will be quite slender in content. I graduated the ASTET program in 2003. It took 21 months to work my way to the end. Calculus (two courses) took me 6 months which was the longest time periods. Engineering Economy took me three months. The others were from one to two months to complete. Presently, I am enrolled in the Associate of Science. Electrical Engineering Technology program. Bill ASTET, Penn Foster. ASEET, Penn Foster (in progress fourth semester)
I completed 3 semesters of ASB Apllied Computer Science program... on avg I would say it takes 8-10 months to complete a semester .. If your dedicated Also I've taken indivaul level College course from them ( It's a bit tricky to enroll but it can be done) and I would say on avg it took 6 weeks to complete a course except for the some math and technical courses which took a bit longer List of ACE eval course 's which will have no problem transfering to any of the "BIG 3" https://www.acenet.edu/nationalguide/results/index.cfm?sid=40505
I am enrolled in the Marketing program, and have been in the first semester for about a year (personal issues and procrastination are mainly to blame for that). Most courses take about a month with about 20 hours of studying per week. Since math is my worst subject, I have really been dragging my butt through Business Math for the past few months. Really, I should have finished the first semester back in January. I give a detailed description of the Penn Foster experience in my thread entitled "My Studies at Education Direct". Do a search, and you should be able to find it.
Re: Re: Re: Penn Foster College Yes, Excelsior took my credits but I did have to fight a little. The Paralegal program has very few ACE approved courses so they originally denied my transfer request. However, at the time I enrolled at Excelsior, Penn Foster (Education Direct) was a candidate for RA accreditation so they accepted the credits. They have since withdrawn their RA candidacy. I hear the business programs are easier to transfer because-most if not all- business courses have been evaluated by ACE. Ask Penn Foster’s Education Dept. to provide you with a listing of all classes in your program that are ACE approved. If you are planning on transferring to Excelsior after Penn Foster; Excelsior will take ACE approved course very easily.
Re: Re: Re: Re: Penn Foster College My wife and I looked at the paralegal courses at PF the other day...you're right, only a handful are ACE evaluated. Nearly the entire Business Management degree is ACE evaluated...either 54 or 57 hours of it if I recall. Basically, it was everything but the orientation courses and english. Pug
https://www.acenet.edu/nationalguid...x.cfm?sid=40505 Link to a list of Penn Foster ACE evaluated course (143 in all)
I couldn't get that link to work, but this one does. https://www.acenet.edu/nationalguide/results/index.cfm?sid=34493
CET Certification Unfortunately, Penn Foster Electronics grads aren't eligible for CET Certification by NICET (www.nicet.org) , But they can still go for CET Certification (Certified Electronics Technician) by ETA (www.eta-i.org) or ISCET (www.iscet.org).
You are correct in your post about CET certification. I do not have a desire to be certified. I have worked in the electronics/electrical (mainly industrial) trade for forty years without the certification. Yes, the CET is valuable and available and those graduating today should test and become certified. Bill
Unfortunately, Penn Foster Electronics grads aren't eligible for CET Certification by NICET (www.nicet.org) , But they can still go for CET Certification (Certified Electronics Technician) by ETA (www.eta-i.org) or ISCET (www.iscet.org). NICET is Cerification There's nothing saying a Penn Foster Grad isn't eliigible to become cerified through NICET NICET certification is granted when the applicant for certification has demonstrated, through examination and submission of qualifications, the knowledge and skills required to properly function in a capacity relevant to the certification. NICET does not investigate the day-by-day performance of NICET certificants because it is the certificant's employer who has the duty to monitor and evaluate actual performance. NICET certification is a credential which is acquired after an evaluation of demonstrated pertinent skills and knowledge -- NICET does not, in any manner, warrant that certificants will function properly in a capacity relevant to the certification.
Oop, sorry. I should have clarified that Penn Foster grads are not eligible for NICET Engineering Technologist Certification, but you're quite correct they can go for NICET (or ETA or ISCET) Engineering Technician Certification.
Sorry my bad Kalos, your right the Technologist Certification Programs require a ABET/TAC degree But there Technician Certification Programs don't. They require relevent work experience, passing of examinations, and personel recommendations
MGKRILL I agree. I checked out the link after my last post. There is no mention of Penn Foster or graduates of any school. You apply for testing and are awarded certification if you test out. Bill
Can a student register for 2 Associate degree programs Bill947, Is it possible to register at once for 2 different Associate degree programs ? It seems Penn Foster is not accepting registration for 2 different Associate degree programs ? If so, why ?
Vnazaire, Well that is a question that I can't answer for you. It is probably a school policy. Maybe they think your studies will overlap and interfere with each other. Did you call the school and inquire as to why you couldn't? I was enrolled in different degree courses but at different times. One at a time was enough for me. I guess I haven't been much help! Bill
