A Different Kind of School: Western Governors University
Oct 23rd, 2008
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If you're looking for a legitimate school that accepts college transcripts and gives experience credit, take a look at Western Governors University. Western Governors University is the product of a 19 U.S. governors, working together to create a new way to educate their constituents.
Their latest news release explains:
"Today, over 11,000 online students are enrolled in a WGU competency-based, online degree program in business, education, information technology, or health professions. For each program high standards of learning are clearly spelled out by expert councils, and students demonstrate their competency through rigorous assessments (exams, projects, assignments, etc.).WGU students have greater flexibility, even compared to other online schools, and may be able to accelerate their time to completion based upon their prior education, existing competencies, and determination to proceed faster…
Keeping tuition affordable is also crucial. WGU has developed a new financial model that keeps tuition much lower by utilizing existing courses and independent learning resources, supporting student success through personalized mentoring, and controlling administrative overhead costs. Even though WGU is a private, not state-supported school, tuition is competitive with state schools and is much lower than typically found at other online schools."
Western Governors University certainly isn't for everyone. But, it can be a smart choice for students who already have a lot of credit and experience in their fields, who enjoy learning independently, and who are anxious to complete their online degrees quickly.
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