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California Coast Universtiy - toddsbiyj - 10-06-2014
Hey there folks,
Accredited Online Education | Online Degree Programs - California Coast University
Any feedback/input on this organization?
I am considering applying and yes, I do know they are NA. One time payment of $300-500 and then 100-125/month and coset-per-credit isn't bad. Go at your own pace. Books are not included but can be rented for a minimal fee. Open-book testing. The best part, not so dag-on heavy in math (accounting, marketing, etc) for a business related degree. I am not really interested in the financial end so much as the leadership/management/people side of things, so this is a relief. I'm already attending PF but my current payment plan will continue to build each semester rather than staying at the same monthly payment. PF has also proven to take their time at grading the proctored exams. So I am looking for this type of option and open for ideas.
Let's be honest, all I need is a tick in the box with something relevant to my current/future profession and some general learning. I want to learn stuff but not necessarily stuff that isn't of much interest or use in my profession and I don't want a terminal degree in safety/compliance (current professsion) but maybe some certs to accompany my degree.
I know some of you will have information, an opinion or possiby better options. So fire away.
California Coast Universtiy - smf6824 - 10-06-2014
New charter is a cheaper NA school.
California Coast Universtiy - cookderosa - 10-06-2014
toddsbiyj Wrote:Hey there folks,
Accredited Online Education | Online Degree Programs - California Coast University
Any feedback/input on this organization?
I am considering applying and yes, I do know they are NA. One time payment of $300-500 and then 100-125/month and coset-per-credit isn't bad. Go at your own pace. Books are not included but can be rented for a minimal fee. Open-book testing. The best part, not so dag-on heavy in math (accounting, marketing, etc) for a business related degree. I am not really interested in the financial end so much as the leadership/management/people side of things, so this is a relief. I'm already attending PF but my current payment plan will continue to build each semester rather than staying at the same monthly payment. PF has also proven to take their time at grading the proctored exams. So I am looking for this type of option and open for ideas.
Let's be honest, all I need is a tick in the box with something relevant to my current/future profession and some general learning. I want to learn stuff but not necessarily stuff that isn't of much interest or use in my profession and I don't want a terminal degree in safety/compliance (current professsion) but maybe some certs to accompany my degree.
I know some of you will have information, an opinion or possiby better options. So fire away.
I believe our esteemed moderator Shoto has at least 2 degrees from CCU...but my confidence level isn't 100%
California Coast Universtiy - sanantone - 10-06-2014
smf6824 Wrote:New charter is a cheaper NA school.
If one is considering New Charter, then might as well pay a little extra for Patten University. They are owned by the same company and have the same model, but Patten is regionally accredited. Patten offers leadership programs.
California Coast Universtiy - toddsbiyj - 10-06-2014
As I understand it, new charter is no longer since they merged with their sister college, Patten. Although I would get a discounted tuition with Patten through my employer. This may sound a little cheesy but I am Sticking with open book and as far as I know, Patten doesn't do that. Sounds like I need to do a little research.
California Coast Universtiy - Photog - 10-07-2014
New Charter no longer exists, you can sign up and test drive the site though, which gives you an idea of how Patten works for quite a lot of subjects.
Have you thought of earning some credits by other means first and applying them to a degree later?
Have you already got some ACE credits from you PF courses?
Edit: just had a look at CCU, I didn't know it was self-paced, but $150 per unit. Bachelors is 126 units so $18900
Why not use Aleks, Straighterline, Saylor, and TECEPS with TESC and you will probably be done in less time, for 1/4 of the cost, majority will be open book, and you will get a RA degree.