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I’m hoping someone here might have some clarity. I’ve been looking into the Ascend program at Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU), but it seems like it might not be offered anymore. I’ve called the school and even emailed, but I’m not really getting clear answers, and the website still shows the program.
The Ascend program looks wonderful, it’s competency-based, affordable, and exactly the kind of flexible structure that would really help in my situation especially I like this particular degree. Has anyone here recently enrolled, or do you know if the program is still running?
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I just came across this degree myself. Did you end up finding out more information or enrolling?
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Curious myself as well. Maybe I shall reach out to them.
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Please report back if you find anything out. Not in a position to add anymore right now. But definitely interested in Instructional Design
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(12-18-2025, 09:17 PM)SpartacusPM Wrote: Please report back if you find anything out. Not in a position to add anymore right now. But definitely interested in Instructional Design
Ah, yes, LAPU. I've read about this program on their website. If I recall, we have this one listed on our CBE wiki and you have about 4-6 months per term. Great curriculum from when I last read it, and it was relatively cheap (all things considered). I have, and still, consider doing this program as it would align well with my M.Ed
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The program's webpage is still up. That's a good sign. The only way to confirm for certain is to reach out to them and ask.
https://catalog.lapu.edu/ascend-grad/pro...ementstext
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