Yikes! - Normal Class Costs

[sirjake]

I have had a serious change of career path in the past couple of weeks. I was getting more and more disenchanted with the thought of law school--I never did want to be a lawyer, but was finding out more and more that the majority of law grads have little choice but to be lawyers. What I've wanted to do for years is write. I love reading, and I love to write. I even like grammar, if that gives you any idea of the type of nerd that I am. So I am going to pursue a career in journalism. It is what I *want* to do.

Anyway, that leads me to my title for this thread. There are only a few credit by examination credits that I can apply toward my major in journalism if I want to get my journalism degree as an undergrad. The other option is to get a "liberal" degree as an undergrad and go for a masters. Both options have their pitfalls. Right now, I'm leaning toward neither, but I wanted to know if anyone has any ideas for inexpensive classes toward a major.

Does anyone know of any cheaper online courses? It seems that many are $400-$500 per course--and those are on the cheaper end. Any other ideas for journalism credits?