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Generally yes. But don't forget there is an invisible discrimination against non-degreed people. So you will have to overcome that handicap by going to night school or other recognized professional education. Once employed, however, your company may pay for this education.
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∙ 8y ago
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∙ 14y agoThere are some colleges that will evaluate work/life experience. However, read the following carefully because there are a number of diploma mills and scams out there.
For colleges and universities within the United States and its territories, you can obtain this information by clicking on the related links section (College Board) indicated at the bottom of this answer box and using the sites College MatchMaker search engine. You can research colleges and universities by name, or by programs of study, or by geographical location, size, or combinations of part or all of them. The site will provide you with a list of institutions based on your request. It will give you the schools background, accreditation, degree offerings, programs of study (majors), entrance requirements, tuition and fees, financial assistance, room and board, athletic programs etc., and a link to each institutions official web page. Practice navigating this site. It will be well worth the time and effort.
WARNING!!!
When choosing a college or university within the United States, make sure the institution has a regional accreditation. With a regional accreditation you can be assured the coursework and degree you complete will be recognized by all other colleges and universities as well as employers. Below I have listed the six regional accrediting agencies and their geographical areas of responsibility. I am disclosing the below so you do not become a victim of educational scams, institutions that are nothing more than diploma mills, or that do not have the best accreditation, and are eager to take your money for a degree that is worthless. Make sure the institution is accredited by one of following responsible agencies.
Regional Accreditation Agencies
· Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, as well as schools for American children in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.
· New England Association of Schools and Colleges - Educational institutions in the six New England states (Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Vermont).
· North Central Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, New Mexico, South Dakota, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
· Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities - Postsecondary institutions (colleges and universities) in Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.
· Western Association of Schools and Colleges - Educational institutions in California, Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Micronesia, Palau, and Northern Marianas Islands.
· Southern Association of Colleges and Schools - Educational institutions in Virginia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas.
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∙ 12y agoYes some colleges give you a degree based off your work experience as credits.
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∙ 10y agoIt depends on the type of job that you are applying for. Sometimes it is better to have work experience than a degree or certification for some jobs, such as cooking or cashiering.
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∙ 12y agoNo.
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On the job training is equal to an associate's degree?
No it is not, unless a regionally college or university evaluates your work experience and applies those credits toward a degree.
Does state of Maryland accept life experience degrees?
It would if the credits for life experience were awarded through a regionally accredited college or university. Some schools do evaluate life experience and award those credits toward a degree.
Will CLEP credits get one into college?
No they will not. However, once you are in college there may be some CLEP credits that will be usable toward your degree.
Number of credits needed for bachelor's degree at Geneva college?
Geneva College's Adult Degree Program- Students may transfer up to 78 credits toward the 126 credits required to earn a B.S.
Is a 3 year diploma plus ten years experience equivalent to a bachelor's degree in US?
Work experience - while valid - will never be equivalent to a degree until a college or university says it is and awards you with a degree. There are some institutions that do evaluate work experience and will apply those credits toward a degree, however they will always require you to take courses through their school because of the limit in transfer credits allowed.
Is a 4 year apprenticeship a degree?
An apprenticeship, does nor meet the requirements of a college or university degree, in content, credit, and coursework. Some institutions will evaluate work experience and apply a number of credits toward a degree, but they will also require class contact time.
Turn AAA to a BS?
You can transfer to a four year college or university and apply all usable credits toward the bachelor's degree.
If you have an associate's degree in liberal arts and you want to obtain a bachelor's degree in criminal justice what do you have to do?
Transfer to a four year college or university that offers the bachelor's degree in criminal justice. Submit your associates degree transcript to that institution and they will transfer all usable credits toward your criminal justice degree. With an associates in liberal arts, and transferring to a criminal justice program, most, if not all credits should be transferable.
How many years of work experience is equivalent to an associate's degree?
In order to determine life experience toward a degree, your experience would have to be evaluated by either an official evaluation agency or college that offers life experience credit toward a degree at their school.
Can you get a BA degree with an AS?
Yes you can. The amount of transferable credits that are accepted toward The Bachelor's degree will be dependent on the specific program of study.
Can you still transfer to a university if you have a AA degree and you are majoring in Nursing?
Yes you can. The university will evaluate your transcript and apply all usable credits toward the bachelor's degree.Yes you can. The university will evaluate your transcript and apply all usable credits toward the bachelor's degree.Yes you can. The university will evaluate your transcript and apply all usable credits toward the bachelor's degree.Yes you can. The university will evaluate your transcript and apply all usable credits toward the bachelor's degree.Yes you can. The university will evaluate your transcript and apply all usable credits toward the bachelor's degree.Yes you can. The university will evaluate your transcript and apply all usable credits toward the bachelor's degree.
If you have earned a BA but want to return to university to pursue a different bachelor's degree does the university apply your previous credits earned toward the new degree?
Yes, of course. They will evaluate your prior coursework and apply all usable credits toward your second degree.
