TAMUC Competency Based Program List

[bjcheung77]

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?

In addition to what was mentioned, Competency Based are assignments, assessments, projects, presentations, exams, etc.  It's not really a class you're going through, it's a set of indicators to see if you're already proficient in that subject matter.  Once you get to a certain point of passing those indicators, you're going to be allowed to take more courses towards that degree until you finish.  The faster you finish, the less you pay for the sessions or terms.

Generally, CBE programs allow you two courses at a time, once you're done, you add more courses until the session/term is over... Here's an example using UMPI, they've got 40 courses/120 credits, max transfer of 90 credits/30 courses, you have 30 credits/10 courses left for residency.  A few members of the board completed 10+ courses in that 7-8 week session for $1400 flat... many others who completed 13-14+ courses in two sessions as they had double/triple minors for just $2800 total.