I would not pursue an engineering or engineering technology degree that isn't ABET accredited. You may already know this, but I thought I'd mention it.
My father was an IBEW member for several years and completed an apprenticeship as well. I considered applying after high school, but changed my mind. I'm pretty familiar with how it works, and from what I remember, apprenticeship training counts for credit toward an associates degree at a particular community college. Not just a little credit either, but a LOT of credit.
My father completed his apprenticeship in St. Louis (IBEW Local 1), and I believe it was equivalent to 45 credits of core courses needed for an associates in electrical technology. He just needed an additional 15-18 credits in general-ed subjects to finish the degree, which he never completed.
Excelsior does offer an ABET accredited degree in EET, but they offer only a few of the necessary courses required to complete the degree. You'd probably have to take those courses at Penn State, but you can CLEP/Dantes everything else, which is nice. As you mentioned, coordinating everything will definitely be a pain.
Unfortunately, the coursework/training that you completed during your apprenticeship may not be considered ABET accredited coursework. At most community colleges, an AAS in Electricial Construction (or something similar) is very different from an AAS in EET. So, if you decide to go the BS in EE/EET route, you may not have very many credits to start with.
Here's an alternative for you:
Utilize the credits you earned during your apprenticeship toward an AAS. You need to check with your JATC to see which community college(s) will award credit for your training. Send the transcripts in and complete the additional gen-ed requirements if you haven't already. Then, you can apply to Penn Tech's online BS in Technology Management program: Technology Management Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) - Pennsylvania College of Technology
I believe this is a 2+2 degree. So, Penn Tech should grant you admission upon completion of an associates degree without requiring any additional gen-ed credits.
A BS in Tech Management is not as challenging as an engineering degree, but it's likely more marketable than a liberal studies degree. Perhaps you can pursue an MS in Construction Management upon completion.
Good luck.
My father was an IBEW member for several years and completed an apprenticeship as well. I considered applying after high school, but changed my mind. I'm pretty familiar with how it works, and from what I remember, apprenticeship training counts for credit toward an associates degree at a particular community college. Not just a little credit either, but a LOT of credit.
My father completed his apprenticeship in St. Louis (IBEW Local 1), and I believe it was equivalent to 45 credits of core courses needed for an associates in electrical technology. He just needed an additional 15-18 credits in general-ed subjects to finish the degree, which he never completed.
Excelsior does offer an ABET accredited degree in EET, but they offer only a few of the necessary courses required to complete the degree. You'd probably have to take those courses at Penn State, but you can CLEP/Dantes everything else, which is nice. As you mentioned, coordinating everything will definitely be a pain.
Unfortunately, the coursework/training that you completed during your apprenticeship may not be considered ABET accredited coursework. At most community colleges, an AAS in Electricial Construction (or something similar) is very different from an AAS in EET. So, if you decide to go the BS in EE/EET route, you may not have very many credits to start with.
Here's an alternative for you:
Utilize the credits you earned during your apprenticeship toward an AAS. You need to check with your JATC to see which community college(s) will award credit for your training. Send the transcripts in and complete the additional gen-ed requirements if you haven't already. Then, you can apply to Penn Tech's online BS in Technology Management program: Technology Management Bachelor of Science Degree (B.S.) - Pennsylvania College of Technology
I believe this is a 2+2 degree. So, Penn Tech should grant you admission upon completion of an associates degree without requiring any additional gen-ed credits.
A BS in Tech Management is not as challenging as an engineering degree, but it's likely more marketable than a liberal studies degree. Perhaps you can pursue an MS in Construction Management upon completion.
Good luck.
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