Canadian Strategy

[EagleEyes]

I'm new to this and have tried to find some kind of equivalent clep program for canadian schools with not much luck.
is there a way to get an American degree using clep exams cheap without having to move to the states and would it be recognized in Canada? i reside in Edmonton, Alberta and Ive looked into my local colleges and it seems all of the schools require 50% residency... stingy bastards. any links or info would be appreciated thank-you!

[videogamesrock]

I think Athabasca University has a 24 credit residency for their 4 year degrees. Yes, any regionally accredited college would be recognized in Canada. The Big 3 would be a perfect fit.

[bjcheung77]

I think Athabasca University has a 24 credit residency for their 4 year degrees. Yes, any regionally accredited college would be recognized in Canada. The Big 3 would be a perfect fit.

That's the program I would refer people to as well. The Athabasca University BGS doesn't have any requirements, just take all 3 years at a community college or NAIT.
Another option is Thompson Rivers University has 15 credit residency requirement. Again, just like Athabasca University, take everything at the colleges and transfer!!

[dfrecore]

You would not have to move to the US to go to a US college, international students are allowed at most (all?) schools here. The main issue I think would be getting your credits from Canada evaluated and I have no idea how much that costs.

No residency required at any of the Big 3, except that you have to take Cornerstone and Capstone courses through the schools. So 1-2 courses.

[sanantone]

While Athabasca University's BGS program does not have a residency requirement, it does not accept CLEP, DSST, and other CBEs. You can only transfer in college courses from other accredited schools. Is there a reason why this thread is in the graduate school section?

[TinHead]

I live in Toronto and I am doing a degree via COSC. I have not (and will never) have to step foot in Connecticut but I have had to leave the country and travel to Buffalo, NY 2 times (and one more time in September) to write CLEP exams. All the rest I have been able to do from home via the internet (Study.com / ALEKS / Saylor) or have been able to do them at a physical testing center (UExcel in downtown Toronto --and-- DSST in either Mississauga or Hamilton, Ontario).

Since it is a regionally accredited school is should be no problem to get the degree recognized up here.

Hope this helped.