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easy graduate classes? - ffdpsoldier - 04-29-2012
I'm looking for ACE accredited classes/tests that count as electives... anything that is like aleks, cleps, dantes ect. I'm wanting to start and finish a MA as fast as possible
easy graduate classes? - Yenisei - 04-29-2012
You're putting the cart before the horse here- how about picking a graduate program that fits your career needs and/or your intellectual interests and then seeing how much credit can be transferred in (typically only 6 RA semester credits at the grad level, but sometimes more, e.g., APU/AMU or Excelsior)?
I doubt you'll find anything like CLEP accepted at the grad level given that you are supposed to be doing a lot more reading of published literature, critical thinking and writing at that level.
easy graduate classes? - IrishJohn - 04-29-2012
I agree with Yenisei. The closest you could come to this that I'm aware of would be in getting an MA in Teaching from Morningside. You can use video courses from Learner.org to satisfy requirements. If teaching is your goal that may not be a bad idea but if not than don't waste your time.
easy graduate classes? - rebel100 - 04-29-2012
IrishJohn Wrote:I agree with Yenisei. The closest you could come to this that I'm aware of would be in getting an MA in Teaching from Morningside. You can use video courses from Learner.org to satisfy requirements. If teaching is your goal that may not be a bad idea but if not than don't waste your time.yep, vesi through morningside......they are cheap too. But you need to know where your going and what they will accept or your just spinning your wheels.
easy graduate classes? - marianne202 - 04-29-2012
I would also add that you need to apply to the grad school program you want and then after you are accepted you can figure out how to fulfill the requirements. I have found in my research on grad schools that most will not accept any credits in transfer. Morningside is probably one of the best known exceptions to that rule. I agree with everyone else first decide what you want to with your degree, then figure out what schools fit the bill, are accredited if you want an MBA or something similar then start your hunt. It took me about 6 months of hard research to find my grad school program. I did have to meet accreditation requirements which made it harder, but don't rush or you may regret it...professionally and financially.
easy graduate classes? - ffdpsoldier - 04-29-2012
I have a degree plan, and school and accepted. Again I just need 2 electives that are ACE accredited.
easy graduate classes? - cookderosa - 04-29-2012
ffdpsoldier Wrote:I'm looking for ACE accredited classes/tests that count as electives... anything that is like aleks, cleps, dantes ect. I'm wanting to start and finish a MA as fast as possible
Master's degrees 101:
estimate between 10-12 classes total
some type of exit requirement: capstone course, project, or paper
between 1.5-2 years generally
transfer credit- slim to none. best case 6 credits
elective credit- slim to none. totally depends on the program, but don't count on it. I've got 2 courses I'd love to dump into an elective slot, haven't found one yet.
Fastest- look for short semesters or self paced programs. These exist, you'll have to dig. I'm enrolling in an 18 month masters, and have been chipping away at a 5 year masters, so expect a range.
Practical- this is going to cost you $10-$30 grand and you're going to do a HELL of a lot of writing. Pick something you can become invested in emotionally, and pick something you can use in your job.
easy graduate classes? - rebel100 - 04-29-2012
Morningside College Graduate Education closest thing I know of to what you seem to be asking for.
The ACE Guide http://www2.acenet.edu/credit/?fuseaction=browse.main I would like to know if you find an ACE course approved the the Graduate level. It might exist, but I have not heard of it.
Where are you going? I'd like to hear about your program.
The MAIS program at WNMU has a 4 week summer schedule coming up. About $600/course. At least it would be over quick. I am likely taking Publishing in the 21st Century. All courses are fully online. http://fuse.wnmu.edu:8080/webtm/sched.jsp
easy graduate classes? - Yenisei - 04-30-2012
ffdpsoldier Wrote:I have a degree plan, and school and accepted. Again I just need 2 electives that are ACE accredited.You might want to mention the program in question since, for example, education electives are unlikely to be accepted in a business program. What is your program's transfer policy?
easy graduate classes? - cookderosa - 04-30-2012
ffdpsoldier Wrote:I have a degree plan, and school and accepted. Again I just need 2 electives that are ACE accredited.
I'm being sincere when I ask this, but is there a reason you won't share this publicly? No one here knows you.
Why share the name and details in your post? Because a program like that would be highly beneficial to many people here. Thus, many of us are interested! Why would you come on the forum and ask for others to give you information and resources when you are unwilling to do the same? This thread seems kinda one-sided.