More Competency-Based Programs are Here!

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Texas A&M University at Commerce and South Texas College said Thursday that they are working with Pearson Education to open a competency-based, affordable hybrid degree for Texas students by next spring.

The Texas Affordable Baccalaureate Program is set to offer a 90-credit-hour online program that relies on a competency-based curriculum, according to a news release. Students will earn a degree in organizational leadership.

2 Texas Colleges Will Offer Competency-Based Hybrid Degree – Wired Campus - Blogs - The Chronicle of Higher Education

They are using "hybrid" in the typical manner. The program is part competency-based and part earning credits by earning means such as college courses and prior learning assessments.

Additionally, students may receive appropriate academic credit through other pathways such as military credit and third-party assessment of prior learning. The project involves a unique collaboration between a university and a community college in the development and delivery of an affordable baccalaureate degree.

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Broward College

The college is piloting the program this semester for 50 students seeking an associate's of science degree in information technology. A similar approach is being used to help students deficient in math skills, and officials are considering expanding it to more students.

New program could speed up the time it takes to earn a college degree, no longer forcing students to attend class all semester - Sun Sentinel

Argosy University (Psychology, Business, Education, Health Sciences Degree Programs - Argosy University) today announced that it has received approval from the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WASC) to offer a competency-based Master of Business Administration program.

Argosy University Announces Establishment of the Center for Learning Innovation and Approval of the New Competency-Based Master of Business Administration Program - Argosy University