Would it be a smart thing to withdraw from a University that is NA only having 1 class left ?? Well lets say the University is going to be seeking RA but as we all know once a degree is conferred thats the end of it. Would it be smart to leave that one class and once the university becomes RA go back take that last class and have a degree NA and RA??? Insights????
"Going to be seeking"....go ahead and finish it. If you sit out, catalog changes will likely occur, and/or your credits may expire, depending on the time necessary to complete the accreditation process. Obtaining RA is a lengthy process, and it is likely that degree changes will occur if you sit out. Now, if your university has already been going through the process and is in the final stages, then you might want to wait, but otherwise you should probably finish.
It can sometimes take a few years to complete the process of becoming regionally accredited. If your university has not even begun the process, you might be waiting a long time. You could probably earn a second degree in the time that you would be waiting. Stefan, doesn't Liberty accept NA credits? I think I remember hearing that somewhere.
I know that Liberty University does consider DETC credits because before I applied to WNMU I did talk to admissions at Liberty. I have the RA degree but my brother had NA degree and credits. They said as long as the degree is nationally accredited it is a go.
StefanM has great advice. The requirements could change if it is a year down the road before they get it. If the biggest concern is an RA degree, just transfer to a school that is NA/RA and take some extra classes (because you will probably only transfer 15 credits) and finish as a "sure thing" with an RA degree.
A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush. - some old guy Don't put off until tomorrow something you can do today. - some old guy Get your degree done now. - Airtorn
I know for a fact they take any NA degree...I have talked to the many times about this as I will be done with my NA degree by the end of this year. I will have one from a DETC school.
So they accept a DETC degree if it's completed, but will not accept DETC transfer credits into one of their programs, is that the way it works?
Accreditation Courses must be institutionally accredited through an accrediting body that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Higher Education. Institutional Challenge Exams (ICE) are recommended to those who have attended unaccredited Bible colleges or institutes. So they will accept or consider for a better say, courses that are NA or RA. I know that they will not accept credits if those credits were used to confer a degree program. For Graduate Level General Transfer Policies Regionally or Nationally Accredited Institution, approved through the Department of Education Grade of B or higher 80% course equivalency At least 3 semester hours (5 quarter hours) per course Taken from a graduate program in a closely related field Credit will not be awarded for life experience or continuing education workshops Degree-Specific Transfer Policies Credit limit of 6 hours Course limit of 7 years of age Completed bachelor’s/master’s degrees are non-transferrable
I think as far as a Not for profit Liberty University and WGU are the best choices for NA degree and credit holders who don't want to deal with for profits. Not that For Profits are bad. Just saying with all the For Profits being put to the test.
Liberty has been real good to me so far. Just know that Liberty is a Christian school and Jesus in brought up in every class (all that I've had so far). I’m just letting you know because I’ve seen a guy make a post in a world religion class that I thought was weird. He said he wasn’t into the Bible when asked to make a thread about witnessing to people from different worldviews. What got me was it was around the halfway point of an 8-week class. He should've noticed from the beginning that the class was about defending the Christian faith against people from different belief systems.
I believe they would accept the credits. DETC is a recognized accreditor. The list was not exhaustive.
