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Cheapest online associates degree in Psychology - SirTeacherGuy - 07-01-2014

Does anyone here know what the cheapest online associates degree program in Psychology would be or at least be able to point me in the direction of some sort of search engine to help me find it? Thanks in advance for any help.


Cheapest online associates degree in Psychology - publius2k4 - 07-01-2014

SirTeacherGuy Wrote:Does anyone here know what the cheapest online associates degree program in Psychology would be or at least be able to point me in the direction of some sort of search engine to help me find it? Thanks in advance for any help.

This isn't quite the cheapest, but it's a smart option:

This will give a student an AA in General Studies with all the general education requirements and most of the concentration requirements met for a Bachelors degree in Psychology at COSC.

Application Fee $75
Student Services Fee $245
Technology Fee $50
Graduation Fee $205
Cornerstone $1038
3 DSST Exams $300
6 CLEP exams $600
Straighterline Biology Lab $149 (plus lab kit)
GRE Psychology $150
Total: $2812
(note, DSST and CLEP figures include $20 per test for administration fees)

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[TD]Written Communication
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[TD]CLEP College Comp
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[TD]6 Credits
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[TD]Oral Communication
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[TD]DSST Principles of Speech
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[TD]3 Credits
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[TD]Information Literacy
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[TD]COSC Cornerstone
[/TD]
[TD]3 Credits
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[TD]Ethical Decision Making
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[TD]DSST Ethics in America
[/TD]
[TD]3 Credits
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[TD]American History/Gvt.
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[TD]CLEP American Government
[/TD]
[TD]3 Credits
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[TD]Global Understanding
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[TD]DSST Intro to World Religion
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[TD]3 Credits
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[TD]Lit and Fine Arts
[/TD]
[TD]CLEP Analyzing and Int. Lit.
[/TD]
[TD]6 Credits
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[TD]Social/Behavioral Sci.
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[TD]CLEP Introductory Psy
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[TD]3 Credits
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[TD]Mathematics
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[TD]CLEP College Algebra
[/TD]
[TD]3 Credits
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[TD]Natural Science
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[TD]CLEP Natural Sciences
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[TD]6 Credits
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[TD]Natural Science - Lab
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[TD]Straighterline intro to Bio Lab
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[TD]1 Credit
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[TD]GRE
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[TD]GRE Psychology
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[TD]18 Credits
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Total 60 Credits


Cheapest online associates degree in Psychology - sanantone - 07-01-2014

You can search GetEducated.com | Review, Rate, Rank & Compare Online Colleges & Degrees or in-state community colleges. I haven't checked to see if Clovis Community College or New Mexico Junior College offer an online psychology degree, but they're cheap for non-residents. Otherwise, TESC would be the cheapest option for a general studies degree using TECEPs and the Per Credit Tuition Plan.


Cheapest online associates degree in Psychology - SirTeacherGuy - 07-02-2014

Thanks for the responses.

I came across the program whose information page I have linked to below:

Associate of Science Degree in Psychology - Ashcroft College
http://www.ashworthcollege.edu/associate-degrees/psychology

It looks like Aschcroft College is (nationally) accredited by the the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). Anyone have any thoughts on completing such a program?


Cheapest online associates degree in Psychology - publius2k4 - 07-02-2014

SirTeacherGuy Wrote:Thanks for the responses.

I came across the program whose information page I have linked to below:

Associate of Science Degree in Psychology - Ashcroft College
Associate Degree in Psychology - Online Psychology Degrees - Ashworth College

It looks like Aschcroft College is (nationally) accredited by the the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). Anyone have any thoughts on completing such a program?

It's kind of a crap-chute as to whether or not the credits from this program would transfer. Many regionally accredited schools will not accept credits from another school that is not also regionally accredited. So it depends on whether or not the student wishes to transfer.

Also, this particular school does not accept financial aid. They do allow you to finance your degree through the school, but they will not allow you to graduate until you've paid off your debt.