<![CDATA[Online Degrees and CLEP and DSST Exam Prep Discussion - General "Big 3", B&M colleges, and other colleges]]>

<![CDATA[Online Degrees and CLEP and DSST Exam Prep Discussion - General "Big 3", B&M colleges, and other colleges]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 05:59:42 +0000 MyBB <![CDATA[Dallas College BAS in Management (CBE)]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Dallas-College-BAS-in-Management-CBE Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:05:34 +0000 Mint Berry Crunch]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Dallas-College-BAS-in-Management-CBE C-BEN has listed 5 new programs, of particular interest, Dallas College (which is already on our CBE wiki) has recently released a new CBE program for a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management. The program has total cost of $11,880 for 120 credit hours (less if you transfer in 60-90 credits).

The following is a general breakdown of the requirements for the first two years, third year, and fourth and final year:

First Two Years - 60 credit hours
Complete two-year degree (AAS, AA, or AS). Earn associate degree providing technical, occupational, or academic transfer preparation.

Third Year – 30 credit hours
Complete remainder of bachelor’s-level core requirements, if any, and foundational business coursework.

Fourth and Final Year – 30 credit hours
Complete the following prescribed, upper-division, competency-based management coursework. Courses are taken in sequential order. All courses are three credit hours for a total of 10 courses and 30 credit hours.

UNIV 3334 Management Principles
TMGT 3338 Accounting for Managers
TMGT 3309 Marketing for Managers
UNIV 4335 Leadership Principles
TMGT 3303 Communication and Conflict Resolution
TMGT 4310 Human Resources Principles and Practice
TMGT 4396 Project Management
TMGT 3311 Information Technology for Managers
TMGT 4398 Strategic Management
TMGT 3336 Legal Issues for Managers

]]> C-BEN has listed 5 new programs, of particular interest, Dallas College (which is already on our CBE wiki) has recently released a new CBE program for a Bachelor of Applied Science in Management. The program has total cost of $11,880 for 120 credit hours (less if you transfer in 60-90 credits).

The following is a general breakdown of the requirements for the first two years, third year, and fourth and final year:

First Two Years - 60 credit hours
Complete two-year degree (AAS, AA, or AS). Earn associate degree providing technical, occupational, or academic transfer preparation.

Third Year – 30 credit hours
Complete remainder of bachelor’s-level core requirements, if any, and foundational business coursework.

Fourth and Final Year – 30 credit hours
Complete the following prescribed, upper-division, competency-based management coursework. Courses are taken in sequential order. All courses are three credit hours for a total of 10 courses and 30 credit hours.

UNIV 3334 Management Principles
TMGT 3338 Accounting for Managers
TMGT 3309 Marketing for Managers
UNIV 4335 Leadership Principles
TMGT 3303 Communication and Conflict Resolution
TMGT 4310 Human Resources Principles and Practice
TMGT 4396 Project Management
TMGT 3311 Information Technology for Managers
TMGT 4398 Strategic Management
TMGT 3336 Legal Issues for Managers

]]> <![CDATA[University of Wisconsin Flex BSIST]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-University-of-Wisconsin-Flex-BSIST Sun, 13 Sep 2026 00:59:07 +0000 spacecadet17]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-University-of-Wisconsin-Flex-BSIST
[*]INFOST 110: Introduction to Information Science and Technology
[*]INFOST 240: Web Design I
[*]INFOST 290: Project Teams, Leadership, and Communication
[*]INFOST 350: Introduction to Application Development
[*]INFOST 310: Human Factors in Information Seeking and Use
[*]INFOST 410: Database Information Retrieval Systems
[*]INFOST 440: Web Application Development
[*]INFOST 340: Introduction to Systems Analysis
[*]INFOST 315: Knowledge Organization for Information Science and Technology
[*]INFOST 490: Senior Capstone

along with 2 major electives, 2 math classes, an English class, a Humanities, and a Civics and Perspectives course. Totaling approximately 53 credits.

I would greatly appreciate any insight to the workload, the assignment structure, the assignments themselves in the above classes, and any advice or information whatsoever would be helpful. Haven’t found much online about the BSIST program.]]>
[*]INFOST 110: Introduction to Information Science and Technology
[*]INFOST 240: Web Design I
[*]INFOST 290: Project Teams, Leadership, and Communication
[*]INFOST 350: Introduction to Application Development
[*]INFOST 310: Human Factors in Information Seeking and Use
[*]INFOST 410: Database Information Retrieval Systems
[*]INFOST 440: Web Application Development
[*]INFOST 340: Introduction to Systems Analysis
[*]INFOST 315: Knowledge Organization for Information Science and Technology
[*]INFOST 490: Senior Capstone

along with 2 major electives, 2 math classes, an English class, a Humanities, and a Civics and Perspectives course. Totaling approximately 53 credits.

I would greatly appreciate any insight to the workload, the assignment structure, the assignments themselves in the above classes, and any advice or information whatsoever would be helpful. Haven’t found much online about the BSIST program.]]> <![CDATA[California Coast University.]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-California-Coast-University--51909 Fri, 11 Sep 2026 08:18:58 +0000 Danalynn25]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-California-Coast-University--51909 <![CDATA[Why is ETAMU not part of the "Specific College Discussion" section?]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Why-is-ETAMU-not-part-of-the-Specific-College-Discussion-section Sun, 30 Aug 2026 20:41:27 +0000 Mint Berry Crunch]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Why-is-ETAMU-not-part-of-the-Specific-College-Discussion-section <![CDATA[Community Colleges Offering Bachelors Degrees]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Community-Colleges-Offering-Bachelors-Degrees Fri, 21 Aug 2026 17:45:52 +0000 GoBroncos95]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Community-Colleges-Offering-Bachelors-Degrees
https://www.accbd.org/state-inventory/

Thought It'd be useful here for anyone not looking to do CBE.]]>
https://www.accbd.org/state-inventory/

Thought It'd be useful here for anyone not looking to do CBE.]]> <![CDATA[What is the timeline for UMPI and TESU credit evaluations?]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-What-is-the-timeline-for-UMPI-and-TESU-credit-evaluations Wed, 19 Aug 2026 01:23:19 +0000 daydream]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-What-is-the-timeline-for-UMPI-and-TESU-credit-evaluations <![CDATA[American Public University System Completes Planned Combination]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-American-Public-University-System-Completes-Planned-Combination Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:39:47 +0000 Charles Fout]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-American-Public-University-System-Completes-Planned-Combination As an American Military university alumnus, and now an APEI shareholder, I love watching this play out.

Charles Town, WV— August 6, 2026 – American Public University System, or the System, announced it has completed its planned combination to create a unified institution offering more than 290 degree programs to educate its global learning community of approximately 109,000 students1 and 250,000 alumni. The System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, brings together the strengths of four mission-driven academic units: American Military University (AMU), American Public University (APU), Rasmussen University (RU), and Hondros College of Nursing (HCN). The newly formed System Board of Trustees appointed Angela Selden to serve as Chancellor. Ms. Selden will also continue to serve as the President and CEO of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI).

Charles Town, WV— August 6, 2026 – American Public University System, or the System, announced it has completed its planned combination to create a unified institution offering more than 290 degree programs to educate its global learning community of approximately 109,000 students1 and 250,000 alumni. The System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, brings together the strengths of four mission-driven academic units: American Military University (AMU), American Public University (APU), Rasmussen University (RU), and Hondros College of Nursing (HCN). The newly formed System Board of Trustees appointed Angela Selden to serve as Chancellor. Ms. Selden will also continue to serve as the President and CEO of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI).]]> As an American Military university alumnus, and now an APEI shareholder, I love watching this play out.

Charles Town, WV— August 6, 2026 – American Public University System, or the System, announced it has completed its planned combination to create a unified institution offering more than 290 degree programs to educate its global learning community of approximately 109,000 students1 and 250,000 alumni. The System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, brings together the strengths of four mission-driven academic units: American Military University (AMU), American Public University (APU), Rasmussen University (RU), and Hondros College of Nursing (HCN). The newly formed System Board of Trustees appointed Angela Selden to serve as Chancellor. Ms. Selden will also continue to serve as the President and CEO of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI).

Charles Town, WV— August 6, 2026 – American Public University System, or the System, announced it has completed its planned combination to create a unified institution offering more than 290 degree programs to educate its global learning community of approximately 109,000 students1 and 250,000 alumni. The System, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, brings together the strengths of four mission-driven academic units: American Military University (AMU), American Public University (APU), Rasmussen University (RU), and Hondros College of Nursing (HCN). The newly formed System Board of Trustees appointed Angela Selden to serve as Chancellor. Ms. Selden will also continue to serve as the President and CEO of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI).]]> <![CDATA[How predatory trade schools drained $300 million from the GI Bill and cheated veteran]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-How-predatory-trade-schools-drained-300-million-from-the-GI-Bill-and-cheated-veteran Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:03:13 +0000 Charles Fout]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-How-predatory-trade-schools-drained-300-million-from-the-GI-Bill-and-cheated-veteran
For-profit trade schools that educate military veterans under the GI Bill have bilked the federal government out of more than $300 million, often by charging eye-popping sums for basic classes that last only a few days or weeks, according to a Washington Post investigation."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/investiga..._p008_f008

I think Dante would have these awful souls residing in the Eighth Circle of Hell - Malebolge]]>
For-profit trade schools that educate military veterans under the GI Bill have bilked the federal government out of more than $300 million, often by charging eye-popping sums for basic classes that last only a few days or weeks, according to a Washington Post investigation."

https://www.washingtonpost.com/investiga..._p008_f008

I think Dante would have these awful souls residing in the Eighth Circle of Hell - Malebolge]]> <![CDATA[ASU Launches New Content Creation BA Degree]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-ASU-Launches-New-Content-Creation-BA-Degree Thu, 30 Jul 2026 11:19:57 +0000 LevelUP]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-ASU-Launches-New-Content-Creation-BA-Degree ASU Launches New Content Creation BA Degree
https://www.today.com/parents/family/uni...rcna589397

Quote:As a final project, students will be required to start an account on a social media platform of their choice, implement a growth strategy, create content and increase their follower count.

ASU Degree Program Overview
https://degrees.asu.edu/bachelors/major/...t-creation

ASU Degree Program Courses
https://degrees.asu.edu/checksheet/2026/CCS/CSCCBA/null]]> <![CDATA[Claremont Lincoln University]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Claremont-Lincoln-University Sat, 18 Jul 2026 18:14:02 +0000 ReyMysterioso]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Claremont-Lincoln-University Claremont Lincoln University (CLU) uses a Course-Based Cost Model where undergraduate students pay $270 per course, bringing the total cost of a 60-credit bachelor's completion program to $5,40"

Notably, this is significantly lower cost per RA class than ASU's Universal Learner (formerly Earned Admission) classes. I'm not sure how much flexibility or choice you can have in which classes you can take or when, but this program or if possible, individual classes, might meet the needs of forum users so I thought I'd share. When I get a little time, I will look into figuring out if I can carve out the time and money to enroll as a guinea pig to report on flexibility and process.

Note: I have no affiliation with this university and am not endorsing them nor selling services. Sharing for informational purposes only. ]]> Claremont Lincoln University (CLU) uses a Course-Based Cost Model where undergraduate students pay $270 per course, bringing the total cost of a 60-credit bachelor's completion program to $5,40"

Notably, this is significantly lower cost per RA class than ASU's Universal Learner (formerly Earned Admission) classes. I'm not sure how much flexibility or choice you can have in which classes you can take or when, but this program or if possible, individual classes, might meet the needs of forum users so I thought I'd share. When I get a little time, I will look into figuring out if I can carve out the time and money to enroll as a guinea pig to report on flexibility and process.

Note: I have no affiliation with this university and am not endorsing them nor selling services. Sharing for informational purposes only. ]]> <![CDATA[SHSU CBE BAAS in Criminal Justice]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-SHSU-CBE-BAAS-in-Criminal-Justice Wed, 15 Jul 2026 07:49:14 +0000 Jonathan Whatley]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-SHSU-CBE-BAAS-in-Criminal-Justice Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) in Criminal Justice ina competency-based education format, joining existing on-campus and semester-based online formats.

The competency-based format has its own per-credit tuition lower than SHSU’s usual tuition: 178 per semester hour for Texas residents, 606 for nonresidents.]]> Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences (BAAS) in Criminal Justice ina competency-based education format, joining existing on-campus and semester-based online formats.

The competency-based format has its own per-credit tuition lower than SHSU’s usual tuition: 178 per semester hour for Texas residents, 606 for nonresidents.]]> <![CDATA[Fastest way to BSEET (ABET) — Excelsior, TESU, ECPI, or Grantham?]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Fastest-way-to-BSEET-ABET-%E2%80%94-Excelsior-TESU-ECPI-or-Grantham Wed, 15 Jul 2026 04:35:40 +0000 jetred43]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Fastest-way-to-BSEET-ABET-%E2%80%94-Excelsior-TESU-ECPI-or-Grantham
What’s the fastest way to do it? Looking at PLA credit given the years of hands-on experience. Deciding between Excelsior, TESU, ECPI, and Grantham. Anyone done this route or have input on which is fastest?

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What’s the fastest way to do it? Looking at PLA credit given the years of hands-on experience. Deciding between Excelsior, TESU, ECPI, and Grantham. Anyone done this route or have input on which is fastest?

Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk]]> <![CDATA[Thankful for y'all.]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Thankful-for-y-all Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:47:28 +0000 GoBroncos95]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Thankful-for-y-all
Would've never thought life and take such a quick turn, Saved me a crapton of money. Also now that 1/3rd of of finishing my masters, i got approved for a $5k grad scholarship through my state school. I seriously cannot be thankful enough for you all.]]>
Would've never thought life and take such a quick turn, Saved me a crapton of money. Also now that 1/3rd of of finishing my masters, i got approved for a $5k grad scholarship through my state school. I seriously cannot be thankful enough for you all.]]> <![CDATA[Liberty Online AA, BS, and Courses Taught in Spanish]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Liberty-Online-AA-BS-and-Courses-Taught-in-Spanish Sun, 28 Jun 2026 17:41:24 +0000 Jonathan Whatley]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-Liberty-Online-AA-BS-and-Courses-Taught-in-Spanish AA in Conversational Spanish and a BS in Spanish Communication, the latter with a cognate (specialization) in Translation and Interpreting.

Notable themselves, and notable as a source of upper-level courses taught in Spanish to plan a BA in Foreign Language major in Spanish at TESU. Confirm a course in Liberty’s course catalog: some courses in the major are taught entirely in Spanish, others not.

Note that Liberty’s on-campus BA in Spanish is a different program.]]> AA in Conversational Spanish and a BS in Spanish Communication, the latter with a cognate (specialization) in Translation and Interpreting.

Notable themselves, and notable as a source of upper-level courses taught in Spanish to plan a BA in Foreign Language major in Spanish at TESU. Confirm a course in Liberty’s course catalog: some courses in the major are taught entirely in Spanish, others not.

Note that Liberty’s on-campus BA in Spanish is a different program.]]> <![CDATA[SNHU and Sophia]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-SNHU-and-Sophia Fri, 19 Jun 2026 04:44:00 +0000 chrisv]]> https://degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-SNHU-and-Sophia
If you look at the Gen Eds at SNHU, they have "buckets" of courses, and all of them have named courses.

https://www.snhu.edu/admission/academic-...07c88edd82

https://snhu.sophia.org/

Does anyone on the forum have experience transfering Sophia, or even Study/SL to SNHU?]]>
If you look at the Gen Eds at SNHU, they have "buckets" of courses, and all of them have named courses.

https://www.snhu.edu/admission/academic-...07c88edd82

https://snhu.sophia.org/

Does anyone on the forum have experience transfering Sophia, or even Study/SL to SNHU?]]>