Does anyone here know of any that are offered by distance learning? 

And to you rknowledge, would any qualify a degree-holder for a Chaplain role in any branch of either a. The U.S. Armed Forces or b. The German Armed Forces (Bundeswehr) based on each service's requirements + the degree curriculum, standards, and accreditation?

Unique situation here.  I need 60 credit hours for professional licensure.  I am a native speaker in a non-English language, and was looking into getting credit via proficiency.  From what I have read, people usually take an ACTFL assessment.  I also saw something about Avant as well.  

1. It seems that UMPI historically has been open to granting credit for ACTFL/ACE credentials.  Would this be the suggestion here?
2. I am not a UMPI student yet.  Do I apply under YourPace, or Traditional?
3. What option is recommended for foreign language assessment?

Thanks

Purdue University Northwest is offering service members and their spouses (among other entities) access to a free industry cert of their choice in either AI or Cybersecurity (no GI Bill or TA needed):

https://www.pnw.edu/cybersecurity/cwct/training-paths/

I'm currently planning my BA CS + BS BA second degree, and I'm planning on doing a 15 credits term at TESU that would include:
SOS-1100: Cornerstone
LIB-4970: Liberal arts capstone
CIS-1070: Computer concepts and applications ePack
CIS-351: Software engineering
PHI-1300: Intro to critical reasoning

I'm already a software engineer. I tried the CIS-1070 TECEP preview and passed, so I'm assuming the ePack shouldn't be an issue and won't take me more than a couple hours.
Not sure what CIS-351 is about (I read that there is actually no programming), but again I think maybe 10-15 hours total should be enough.
Which leaves me with the other three, the cornerstone, the capstone which I read is quite time consuming, as well as intro to critical reasoning.

I can dedicate about 30h per week total (4h per day 7/7 give or take). Would it be doable to complete these 5 courses in a single term, and possibly score As in all of them?

How do you honestly list extra coursework on your resume?

Do you:

• Use labels like “Focus,” “Emphasis,” or “Cluster” (e.g., Focused Coursework under your degree)?
  
  
• Create a “Relevant Coursework” section?
  
  
• Fold it into the Skills or Experience section?
  
  
• Include it in a Projects section?
  
  
• Leave it off entirely?
  

Quote:Bachelor of Science in Marketing
Academic Emphasis in Data Analytics

ACE recommended for 3 lower-level credits. It has not yet been launched for public view on the Sophia site.

Medical Terminology (ACE National Guide)

I assume most people have heard about this controversy (and it was referenced in a recent discussion on here) so I think its worth having a discussion about this.  If you haven't seen it yet, here is a link to an AP article about it.

When I first heard about this controversy, I rolled my eyes. It sounded like someone wanted a free pass for turning in a sloppy paper and then hiding behind religion when they got called on it. In most college classes, “the Bible says so” is not an argument. It is a belief statement. If you do not connect it to the material and explain your reasoning, you should expect to lose points.

Then I read the actual instructions and rubric, and my view changed. The prompt calls it a reaction paper and it warns students not to write a summary. It asks for a thoughtful discussion of some aspect of the article. The rubric is simple. It gives 10 points for a clear tie-in to the assigned article. It gives 10 points for a thoughtful reaction rather than a recap. It gives 5 points for clear writing. The only hard requirements it lists are word count and basic formatting like font and margins. It does not require citations, outside sources, or a specific style like APA. If that is the grading standard, the right move is to deduct points for clarity and quality. It is not to fail the student because the grader found the opinion offensive.

To me, this clearly looks like a case where a low-stakes assignment (3% of the final grade) asked for a personal reaction to confirm the student had actually read the material and then punished the student for having a reaction that the grader found offensive. There’s a real difference between deducting points for weak writing, overgeneralizations, or shallow engagement and issuing a zero in a way that reads less like “you didn’t follow the rubric” and more like “your viewpoint is unacceptable and I'm going to use my power to force you to say what I want to hear.” That’s the core problem here: if we say “give your opinion,” we can’t turn around and fail students because their opinion is offensive.

To me this is a case where actually reading the material changed my opinion on the topic. All of have biases, and I'm sure that colors my perspective here. If you disagree with my take, I’d like to hear why, especially if you think the rubric supports the zero score.

I am looking to put together a bachelor's in business management or a BLA with biz management minor as easy as possible. Here is a list of the classes I've taken so far. Also I'm a native Spanish speaker so I can test out of at least 3 Spanish cleps. I have all day to work on classes but prefer to avoid essays.  I was thinking yourpace at umpi. Here is a list of classes plus keep in mind Spanish Cleps. Here is the updated Sophia.org list including the semester credit hours for each course: if someone could help me pick the absolute easiest degree to get with these credits as well as the easiest business related Bachelor's 

Your Location: Iowa 
Your Age:36
What kind of degree do you want?: Bachelor's of liberal arts or Business Admin 
Current Regional Accredited Credits

 * Introduction to Health: HLTH1010 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * College Algebra: MATH1001 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Environmental Science: ENVS1001 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Introduction to Ethics: PHIL1002 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Introduction to Information Technology: CS1001 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Macroeconomics: ECON1001 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Principles of Finance: FIN1001 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Financial Accounting: BUSI1010 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Lifespan Development: HLTH1020 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Introduction to Business: BUS1001 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Project Management: PM1001 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Introduction to Chemistry: CHEM1001 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Introduction to Statistics: STAT1001 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Managerial Accounting: BUSI1011 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Introduction to College Mathematics: MATH1020 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Microeconomics: ECON1002 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Precalculus: MATH1035 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Calculus I: MATH1040 – 4.0 Semester Credits
 * Microbiology: SCIE1045 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Conflict Resolution: HUMA1041 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Anatomy and Physiology: SCIE1055 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Human Biology: SCIE1020 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Anatomy and Physiology I: SCIE1050 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Introduction to Relational Databases: CS1011 – 3.0 Semester Credits
 * Developing Effective Teams: BUS1200 – 1.0 Semester Credits
 * The Essentials of Managing Conflict: CONRES1000 – 1.0 Semester Credits
 * Foundations of Statistics: STAT0050 – 2.0 Semester Credits
77 credit hours


Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:9 (Spanish)
Any certifications or military experience?:no
Budget:$5000
Commitments:0
Dedicated time to study:100%
Timeline:6 months if possible 
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: Pell grant $7900

Nonprofit status of Grand Canyon University officially recognized by U.S. Department of Education

This should clear up the confusion. Over the past several years, I'd read that GCU was or wasn't nonprofit. They were nonprofit according to the IRS and NCAA, but not the Department of Education.

There is a related legal entity called Grand Canyon Education and its subsidiary Orbis Education, which is an Online Program Management company similar to what Academic Partnerships was before purchasing Wiley University Services and rebranding as Risepoint. Orbis Education runs healthcare degree programs at these schools: Our Partners Span Coast to Coast - Orbis Education. Orbis even hires and pays faculty for these schools.

Let's say you had some money to spend on a CBE degree in a subject that interested you for a check-the-box or just-for-fun masters. Assuming all other things are equal EXCEPT REPUTATION, such as costs and curriculum (I know they are a little different, but play along with me), would you choose Capella or Walden based on your level of pride/embarrassment at saying, "My master's in ____ is from ____"?

This is not a test, and you don't have to justify your answer. I'm genuinely curious if/how these two are perceived differently.

(I am NOT asking about doctorates.)