Walden Master I/O Psychology -compentency based $1100 - My journey

[Merlin]

Hi. Can you give us some details on the programs and how to complete the degrees in one term at Capella & WGU? Thanks

I have been working in upper management and informatics for over 10 years. I know the subject already.

xspect already answered, but in 99% of the cases any time the question of how people can get through competency-based course material quickly, the answer always "because I have prior experience" or "because I already studied this elsewhere".

I wanted to reiterate this here because this question comes up all the time on these and other forums. It seems like this question comes up at least once a day on the WGU facebook forums. People always assume that online/competency-based courses must be easy because some people can fly through degrees more quickly than others. The truth is that less than 2% of students are able to accelerate, but people always make a big deal about it (bragging rights) so it seems like it is more common.

If you're coming into a new subject, don't expect fast results. Yes, some courses will be easier than others, but not all. This is also why we always recommend that people get their degree(s) in a subject they are already experienced in (or at least a subject that they are very interested in and more likely to absorb quickly).

One thing I say on the WGU forums a lot: Don't compare your progress with anyone else... it just leads to despair. There will always be someone faster or more experienced than you. Do things at your pace and you'll be happier.