TAMUC Competency Based Program List

[rachel83az]

When a degree is considered Competency Based what exactly does that mean? If you still need to complete the classes and tests how is it different from other degrees that are not Competency-Based?

You proceed at your own pace and pay for time, not per class. The subscription models of SDC & Sophia are, essentially, competency-based alt credit providers. TEL Learning, on the other hand, is more akin to a traditional university system: pay per class. It's self-paced, but still pay per class.

Depending on how fast you are able to go through the coursework, a competency-based system can be significantly cheaper than a traditional model. If you are already busy with work, a competency-based may not be right. In that case, a competency-based degree might cost more than some of the more traditional degree programs suggested on this forum because of how long it might take you to move through the program.