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Where Can I Test Out of a Psychology Degree?
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I personally would not waste time trying to complete one college's requirements at another college. I would think that most colleges have similar (not exact) requirements for the Psych degree. But if you want to fill your elective areas with more psychology courses that you think might benefit you, then have at it.

Here are some options:
CSU-Pueblo IS ($495/course)
UnivofIdaho IS ($510/course)
BYU iS ($534/course)
LSU DL ($619/course)

I noticed with your first post though, that you said you didn't want any deadlines or assignments, and I think that all of these will have those (not certain). Assignments at the very least, not certain of deadlines. There aren't any other test-out options for the courses you want to take.
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cookderosa Wrote:Hey, it's Jennifer - nice to see you over here!

As you make a degree plan, you have to keep in mind that every college's degree requirements differ slightly. So, if you choose to consider Excelsior, Thomas Edison, or Charter Oak, you'll have to do a degree plan for each of those and see what's the better fit. Matching courses/exams to WSU won't help you unless you're thinking of attending WSU- and in that case you'd have to see what exams that they accept.

My suggestion is to spend some time kinda learning the vocab here, reading the archives, and absorbing some of the amazing resources in these discussions. Welcome!


I don't know why I want to match WSU.... I just want to feel I have the knowledge I desire. Addiction counseling ( which could be a requirement for apart of a BA at Excelsior) is something I am not interested in right now. However, I will learn and then test out IF it comes down to that. I want to look around and see if I can found those last 4 classes that I DO desire to learn from, and see if they can be apart of one of the big 3 colleges or other colleges. If not, I have that plan B.
It's going to be a while until I feel confident enough to test out of anything, though. I learn more for the knowledge then a degree. That certification would be nice! Don't get me wrong! And that is why I am here... to amine for a psychology and maybe a social work degree sometime, just slowly. And my first prioritize is to get those 10 classes that WSU wants just as a personal goal. Even if they don't match up with anyone. I know.. I know.. silly. Just call it my addiction. Smile
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LadySearchDog Wrote:I don't know why I want to match WSU.... I just want to feel I have the knowledge I desire. Addiction counseling ( which could be a requirement for apart of a BA at Excelsior) is something I am not interested in right now. However, I will learn and then test out IF it comes down to that. I want to look around and see if I can found those last 4 classes that I DO desire to learn from, and see if they can be apart of one of the big 3 colleges or other colleges. If not, I have that plan B.
It's going to be a while until I feel confident enough to test out of anything, though. I learn more for the knowledge then a degree. That certification would be nice! Don't get me wrong! And that is why I am here... to amine for a psychology and maybe a social work degree sometime, just slowly. And my first prioritize is to get those 10 classes that WSU wants just as a personal goal. Even if they don't match up with anyone. I know.. I know.. silly. Just call it my addiction. Smile
Janine

I think you'll meet your share of edu-addicts here lol.

Just so you're clear, WSU may or may not accept those tests as filling their degree requirements, you'd have to check.
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I just don't see why not do the classes I desire to do, if Excelsior takes 100%? Thanks you guys!!!!!
Janine

Still looking for:
Personality Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Child Psychology
Biological Psychology
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LadySearchDog Wrote:I just don't see why not do the classes I desire to do, if Excelsior takes 100%? Thanks you guys!!!!!
Janine

Still looking for:
Personality Psychology
Cognitive Psychology
Child Psychology
Biological Psychology

Oh..... Excelsior offers Personality, cognitive, biological, and child psychology there as a course... Not the test-out yet though.The others can be my UL classes I will need! I just need to find the list above... Sad Thanks guys for your inputs!
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This place has online 'testing out type' courses. Coopersmith Courses - Torah College Credits
In the Psych area they have (they also have some unique and interesting Jewish sociology classes if you're interested in something you can't find just anywhere):
Introduction to Psychology
Research Methods in Psychology
History and Systems of Psychology
Human Growth and Development
Abnormal Psychology
Physiological Psychology

Another online 'testing out type' place that has some is Study.com | Take Online Courses. Earn College Credit. Research Schools, Degrees & Careers
In the Psych area they have (plus they have a heavy dose of biology classes if you're interested):
Introduction to Psychology
Educational Psychology
Human Growth and Development
Social Psychology
Research Methods in Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Life Span Developmental Psychology
Psychology of Adulthood and Aging
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#17
COSC has child developmental psychology as a test but I believe it has to be taken on campus in CT. TESC offers an epack course, psychology of personality. The epack courses are $525/credit for non TESC students, $520/credit for out of state students, and $425/credit for NJ residents but are similar to testing out. There is a series of non graded quizzes to help with studying and a final exam. It is taken over a semester and is self paced. Some of the courses you are looking for will be difficult to find as a test but are available as self paced courses. Excelsior, TESC and COSC are all flexible when it comes to transfer credit but might not accept all challenge exams. PLA is another option based on your own studying but would require producing a written paper/portfolio demonstrating that you have the knowledge that would be acquired in a semester course. PLA is a good option for hard to find UL courses but can be more work, involves lots of writing.
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(12-29-2015, 06:16 PM)swalke321 Wrote: COSC has child developmental psychology as a test but I believe it has to be taken on campus in CT.  TESC offers an epack course, psychology of personality.  The epack courses are $525/credit for non TESC students, $520/credit for out of state students, and  $425/credit for NJ residents but are similar to testing out.  There is a series of non graded quizzes to help with studying and a final exam.  It is taken over a semester and is self paced.  Some of the courses you are looking for will be difficult to find as a test but are available as self paced courses.  Excelsior, TESC and COSC are all flexible when it comes to transfer credit but might not accept all challenge exams.  PLA is another option based on your own studying but would require producing a written paper/portfolio demonstrating that you have the knowledge that would be acquired in a semester course.  PLA is a good option for hard to find UL courses but can be more work, involves lots of writing.
I would have to enroll at COSC too to test out of child development hu....? Same with TESC for psychology of personality. Do you know if I can be enrolled in those two at the same time AND Excelsior? Thanks! Hope it’s all still true!
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(05-15-2019, 10:23 PM)LadySearchDog Wrote:
(12-29-2015, 06:16 PM)swalke321 Wrote: COSC has child developmental psychology as a test but I believe it has to be taken on campus in CT.  TESC offers an epack course, psychology of personality.  The epack courses are $525/credit for non TESC students, $520/credit for out of state students, and  $425/credit for NJ residents but are similar to testing out.  There is a series of non graded quizzes to help with studying and a final exam.  It is taken over a semester and is self paced.  Some of the courses you are looking for will be difficult to find as a test but are available as self paced courses.  Excelsior, TESC and COSC are all flexible when it comes to transfer credit but might not accept all challenge exams.  PLA is another option based on your own studying but would require producing a written paper/portfolio demonstrating that you have the knowledge that would be acquired in a semester course.  PLA is a good option for hard to find UL courses but can be more work, involves lots of writing.
I would have to enroll at COSC too to test out of child development hu....? Same with TESC for psychology of personality. Do you know if I can be enrolled in those two at the same time AND Excelsior? Thanks! Hope it’s all still true!
This is a four year old post. You can test out of either course without being enrolled.
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(05-15-2019, 10:31 PM)mysonx3 Wrote:
(05-15-2019, 10:23 PM)LadySearchDog Wrote:
(12-29-2015, 06:16 PM)swalke321 Wrote: COSC has child developmental psychology as a test but I believe it has to be taken on campus in CT.  TESC offers an epack course, psychology of personality.  The epack courses are $525/credit for non TESC students, $520/credit for out of state students, and  $425/credit for NJ residents but are similar to testing out.  There is a series of non graded quizzes to help with studying and a final exam.  It is taken over a semester and is self paced.  Some of the courses you are looking for will be difficult to find as a test but are available as self paced courses.  Excelsior, TESC and COSC are all flexible when it comes to transfer credit but might not accept all challenge exams.  PLA is another option based on your own studying but would require producing a written paper/portfolio demonstrating that you have the knowledge that would be acquired in a semester course.  PLA is a good option for hard to find UL courses but can be more work, involves lots of writing.
I would have to enroll at COSC too to test out of child development hu....? Same with TESC for psychology of personality. Do you know if I can be enrolled in those two at the same time AND Excelsior? Thanks! Hope it’s all still true!
This is a four year old post. You can test out of either course without being enrolled.
But to graduate with a degree I would have to enroll correct? Would Excelsior still take those classes from those colleges since they don’t offer them?
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