(04-18-2020, 06:18 PM)dfrecore Wrote:(04-18-2020, 05:58 PM)natshar Wrote:(04-18-2020, 05:28 PM)dfrecore Wrote: 1) The total cost is just the 1 course that you need to get the transcript It's $488/cr there, and I think they have 1cr courses available.
2) No portfolio - they accept ACE transcripts, and all credits you have on there will count
3) There was one: WVNCC - I got my AAS from there (for free WITH a transcript). But they now have a requirement of 12cr of RA credit (from any RA school) AND a 3cr residency at WVNCC (ORNT 090: First-Year Seminar, kind of a cornerstoe, at $450/cr for out of state, so $1,350 total).
Perfect! I have a few friends I"m recommending this to in light of covid. I think they already have 60 credits from a regionally accredited school but if not they can fill the gaps with sophia. $500 for an associate is still a steal.
And I checked they do have 1 credit courses in the summer and even more in the fall.
The main issue as I see it is that it's an AAS, not an AS/AA. Some places will not accept that degree, so I'd be careful getting if before knowing if it will fit my purposes. It certainly can't hurt, but it just may not be as helpful as you'd think.
Well I'm thinking for employment purposes any associate degree of any kind looks better than 2 years of college that you dropped out of. I know some people in that boat. They have about 60 credits but have no interest in going back to school paying a bunch of money or taking a bunch of classes. This can help this advance professionally quickly and easily. Something to put on a resume. Personally, this AAS would look better on a resume than a 2-year college drop out. But that is my opinion and I don't hire people so idk.
Also, I have a friend who will have 60 credits from a 4-year university by the end of this semester. If the university she goes to continues online for the fall will drop out or take time off school. I suggested this option to her if that happens as a contingency and she loved the idea. Even just for the sake of finishing, say she never goes back to school she will have a diploma to show for her efforts.