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