I've been researching various RA distance learning programs and I am wondering how RA traditional graduate programs regard applicants whose undergraduate programs contained a significant number of credits earned via testing (i.e., CLEP, DSST, ECE, and TECEP) versus credit earned via actual DL coursework?
This sounds like a great topic for someone's doctoral dissertation. I'd be tempted to tackle it myself, but I'm already half way through my own dissertation on a diferent DL topic. Tony
I don't know about CLEPs and DSSTs; however, there was a thread that brought up GRE credit and grad schools. Apparently, there are a few that won't accept this credit. I don't think that means they don't accept your bachelors for general grad admissions. I think it means that if you wanted to get into a grad program in math or psychology, some school will not accept the GRE as a prequisite to your major course work and may have to complete bridge courses to get admitted. Best Regards, Bill
Carol, Remember me? ( Limestone college guy) Anyway, I took 30 hrs credit through Dantes testing( the max allowed at Limestone), as of today I was accepted into a wonderful Grad program, of the Dantes exams I took, the majority were History and Anthropology. The Grad school and program I applied to was Converse College, pursuing a MAT or MLA in History (RA)www.converse.edu , it is my understanding they have a fine reputation! Go ahead and take the Dantes/Cleps, feel comfortable about them, I don't think it will hurt you one bit! It shaved a full acedemic year off for me! Best, Gavin
