Northern Arizona University Launches Competency-Based Online Degree Program

[Daithi]

I sent them the following email. I'll post their response when I hear back.

I am interested in the details of your new degree program. I am currently a software developer with over 20 years experience but no degree. I have recently started taking CLEP tests and ACE approved courses for credit. My plans had been to enroll in Thomas Edison State College once I had completed most of their degree requirements through CBEs (i.e. CLEP, DSST, ACE approved courses, etc.). Now that I have seen your program I am very interested in getting more details.

1) Is there a limit on the number of credits you accept through CLEP, DSST, and ACE approved courses?
2) What are the specific courses that you require in order to earn a BA in Computer Information Technology?
3) Are all of these courses available online?

I am a veteran and can take CLEP and DSST tests for free. I really would like to maximize as many of these courses as possible. I have also already taken several ACE approved courses from Straighterline and ALEKS, and don't want to waste those credit either. Lastly, I'd like to get as many of these non-NAU courses out of the way before enrolling in your courses. My goal would be to finish the remaining NAU courses as quickly as possible (hopefully within 6 months).