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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.

Thanks all!!
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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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#3
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.
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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! Smile
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! Smile
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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