Brand New - Want to finish my degree- not sure how this works- Looking for answers...

[sanantone]

To be honest, I don't see how Excelsior has any kind of advantage. You can complete a liberal arts or liberal studies degree completely by testing or online courses at all of the Big 3. Of course, Excelsior and TESC require a capstone that has to be taken through them. COSC requires a cornerstone and capstone. Those courses are offered online. Just because a degree plan with 100% testing is not on the wiki, it doesn't mean that it's not possible. A lot of people transfer to the Big 3 after having attended other colleges, so their degree plans will include transfer credits instead of 100% testing.

Just so you know, a degree in liberal arts/studies is very limiting. The Peace Corps is not a lifelong career. You're going to have to eventually leave and find a job. Finding a good paying job with a liberal arts degree is going to be a struggle. COSC's individualized studies program is for those who want to mix applied professional subjects (business, technology, health,etc) with liberal arts subjects (natural science, social science, humanities, etc). The same is true for TESC's Bachelor of Science learner designed area of study program. COSC and TESC's liberal studies programs are for those who only want to mix liberal arts subjects. You can learn more at these links.

Charter Oak State College - Individualized Studies
Charter Oak State College - Liberal Studies
BA in Liberal Studies Degree at Thomas Edison State College
Thomas Edison State College: Learner Designed Area of Study (LDAS)
Bachelors Degrees | BS Liberal Studies | Online Classes - excelsior.edu

Honestly, I don't think you need the individualized studies or learner designed area of study programs.