where to get cheap UL credit......

[rebel100]

A few weeks ago a thread was started about where to earn UL credit. I have searched and can't find that thread !

I need to match some courses for the COSC Organizational Leadership and health Care Management concentrations. I'm looking for options that are substantially cheaper than COSC courses (COSC courses are $275 per credit, though they can be completed in as little as 5 weeks in some cases). Quick to finish or self paced is better than the full semester courses....though price is king !

LSU has a few, BYU has a few more. Eastern New Mexico U has some but they limit you to 6 credits a semester to get the deal on tuition.

Specifically looking for course titles like the following (must be 300-400 level):

Organizational behavior, organizational communication, leadership, human resources management, organizational ethics, diversity

health care systems admin, health care quality concepts, health care finance, economics and health care, regulatory and accrediting requirements.

I may be able to sub a few UL General Business classes/test for the above, such as ethics and or accounting.

EC tests came to mind, but at nearly $300 a pop if I failed one it would really hurt ! Found several that might work at BYU and they are self paced and relatively cheap at $450 or so per 3 credits. i'm hoping there is something I'm overlooking thats better than that. Gonna try to include the DSSTs in Substance abuse and Business Law 2, though I kinda doubt thats gonna fly....but maybe (at only $100 or so to take I won't feel to bad if one doesn't go my way)

Just thought I would throw this out there and see if I am missing anything.

THANKS IN ADVANCE !!!

Mike

[wb.john]

You might look over the exams offered by AICPCU.

Here are some I thought you might be interested in:
AIM 44: Human Resources Management $230
AIM 40: Management $230
SM 18&19: Supervision $250

These are all evaluated by ACE for 3 UL credits. SM 18 and 19 have be taken together for 3 credits, otherwise they're just 1 credit each.

[Yenisei]

Look at COSC's credit-for-exam document- I think there is an ECE exam for Org Behavior that carries UL credit.

[burbuja0512]

Look at COSC's credit-for-exam document- I think there is an ECE exam for Org Behavior that carries UL credit.

I tried to attach the list, but the PDF exceeded the size limit, so here is the link:
http://www.charteroak.edu/Current/Academ...r-list.pdf

Definitely check with your advisor if you plan on taking a GRE. You'll want to verify how much UL credit you will get for it and how it will apply to your concentration.

[EricaJean]

CSU Pueblo Independent Study courses are $447 for 3 credits and there is a fair amount of information about some of them on this forum.

Colorado State University-Pueblo > Schedule of Courses

I don't know about the "quick to finish," though. The website says a minimum of 12 weeks to a maximum of 6 months.

[rebel100]

thanks for all the replies !

The AICPCU courses are interesting !

I considered the ECE exam, there are actually a few that might work. It's the cost that turns me off $220 or so dollars and no guarantee of credit....something to consider.

I have the COSC exam guide......spending a lot of time with it ! Probably going to take the human culture/geography DSST as well as the Technical Writing to round out my undergrad.

CSU was the one I was looking for ! Thanks for that ! They have quite a bit to offer....12 weeks is too long....but could be much worse.

Any other thoughts ???

[MISin08]

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CSU was the one I was looking for ! Thanks for that ! They have quite a bit to offer....12 weeks is too long....but could be much worse.

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FWIW Some have posted that they completed CSU Ops Mgt in less than 12 weeks. I got the feeling the individual profs have a certain amount of leeway, and that it might depend on the class.

Phillip

[rebel100]

FWIW Some have posted that they completed CSU Ops Mgt in less than 12 weeks. I got the feeling the individual profs have a certain amount of leeway, and that it might depend on the class.

Phillip

Good to hear......I'm willing to put in the work, 16 week semesters is just a stupid long time for most 3cr classes IMO.

BYU states some classes might be finished in as little as 2 weeks...now thats motivation. I just wanna get it done !

Even though its not "testing out" I'm still pretty excited to be heading down this road and hopefully getting my degree, It's been a long time coming.