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[COLOR="#000080"]Hello Forum -
This list was sent to me by someone who is looking to complete their AS with EC; only a mere 21 credits are needed. At present they would like to complete their degree solely through couses (such as Penn Foster etc). I am looking for "coursework" suggestions that may indeed be similar to Penn Foster (ACE Reviewed) and also economical too.
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Arts and Sciences Credits (30) + Additional Credits (30) = Total Degree Credits Required (60)
Credits Needed
TOTAL ARTS AND SCIENCES (30 SEMESTER HOURS) TO INCLUDE:
Written English 3.00
Humanities Core* 0.00
Humanities Distribution 3.00
Social Sciences/History Distribution 0.00
College Level Math 2.00
Natural Science requirement 3.00
Natural Sciences/Math Distribution 1.00
Arts and Sciences Electives 9.00
Total Arts and Sciences 21.00
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS (30 SEMESTER HOURS) TO INCLUDE:
Additional Professional Credits or Arts and Sciences 0.00
Information Literacy 1.00
Total Additional Requirements 1.00
* Humanities core requires coursework outside of writing in disciplines such as art, music and philosophy.
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I assume they have checked their local community college? Mine had a good selection of online classes, particularly in general subjects like humanities, natural sciences, english, etc. Most CC's are quite affordable.
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I second community colleges. The cheapest ones will be in your district and the second cheapest will be your state. The community colleges I've attended are cheaper than Penn Foster.
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If ACE is acceptable, also consider StraighterLine, ALEKS, and 3 free NFA credits.
Edit: Nevermind on NFA; they are applied professional and this degree plan does not have room for any more.
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NAP Wrote:If ACE is acceptable, also consider StraighterLine, ALEKS, and 3 free NFA credits.
Edit: Nevermind on NFA; they are applied professional and this degree plan does not have room for any more. [COLOR="#0000CD"]
Thanks for the info, however I have no real practical experience with either Straighterline or ALEKS. :confused:[/COLOR]
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ShotoJuku Wrote:[COLOR="#0000CD"]
Thanks for the info, however I have no real practical experience with either Straighterline or ALEKS. :confused:[/COLOR]
Okay, both are growing options that seem popular with members of this forum.
ALEKS is a self-paced way to earn credit in math. It uses artificial intelligence to gauge a student's level of understanding and provides a combination of lessons and assessments. It costs $20 per month. Excelsior allows 9 credits below calculus plus 3 credits in statistics. Here are the ACE-approved courses at ALEKS: ACE Credit Courses
StraighterLine offers a variety of courses, many fit gen ed requirements. As far as I can tell, they have a mix of lessons, quizzes, and tests. I think they are all self-paced, but some may also be available to take as part of a class with other students. I am also not sure if any proctors are required for any exams. One of the payment options is $100 per month plus $40 per course.
SL FAQ: http://www.straighterline.com/faq.cfm
SL courses accepted by EC, which may change as more courses are added to SL: http://www.straighterline.com/partner-co...elsior.cfm
Again, members of this forum have provided a lot of information about these 2 methods. I am sure they can answer questions about the individual classes offered, too.
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Shoto, you don't have experience with SL or ALEKs!
I love those two options and I believe sources of credit like those two are the future of education.
Continuous enrollment, high quality content, low cost, instant grading, friendly customer service, ACE approved. Gotta love it.
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ryoder Wrote:Shoto, you don't have experience with SL or ALEKs!
I love those two options and I believe sources of credit like those two are the future of education.
Continuous enrollment, high quality content, low cost, instant grading, friendly customer service, ACE approved. Gotta love it.
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