Ashford University - Academic Flexibility - Academic Flexibility

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Credit Requirements - Full Time		18 credits
Credit Requirements - Part Time		11 credits
Average Credits Per Course		3
Average Course Load - Full Time		1 course(s)
Average Course Load - Part Time		1 course(s)
Special Credit Opportunities		Advanced Placement (AP) Credits: Yes Dual Credit: Yes Life Experience Credits: Yes
Tips for Earning Credits		Take two classes at once!

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It's fairly easy to transfer credits at Ashford University. Mainly, all a student has to do is let the academic advisor know the school the student previously attended and that advisor will take care of the rest. Most of the responses suggest that online courses are convenient and fit into many students' busy lifestyles. A typical online course at Ashford is generally five weeks and usually starts with an introductory discussion of at least 250 words to the instructor and classmates. The discussion is followed by at least three responses to your classmates' posts. This gives your classmates an idea of who you are and what your educational goals are and sometimes how long you've been in school.

Full-time credit requirements are 18 credits and part-time credit requirements are 11. Course credit is generally three credits per course. Attending classes requires the student to be in attendance at least three days of the week in order to be counted as present for the class. Completing and submitting assignments is fairly easy, but the student has access to the instructor's e-mail should he or she have any questions. Overall, enrollment, financial aid, scheduling classes, and transferring credits are all fairly easy and do not usually take very long to complete.

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heidirc22

Business '14

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Everything Transferred

I go to school online so that I can continue to work and everything transferred from University of Phoenix. My advising team is also great and responds to my questions and concerns right away. I have not found anything about this University that would lead me to give them less than what I did.

May 16, 2012

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lilbobkat

Early Childhood Education '14

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online classrooms are great. My counselor is very helpful, contacts me often just to check in and see if there is anything she can help me with. Books are easy to order, but more online would be nice.

May 15, 2012

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vanpub

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Operations '14

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So Far, So Good

I had no trouble transferring my credits over and they were all applied toward my degree. I have had great support from my academic advisor Justin Berry and I get all of my questions answered.

May 12, 2012

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User rating for Ashford University - Academic Flexibility is 4.6 out of 5 based on 137 user reviews.

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Describe the ease of the following

How flexible are the school’s administrators and faculty?

Can you reasonably schedule classes around your work and family commitments?

How were your transfer credits awarded?

Did your school follow through with granting you the credit they estimated before you started?

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Academic/Testing Requirements

Generally, the academic requirements depend on the major. However, in order to achieve a bachelor's degree, 120 credits total is required, with a mixture of general education courses, electives, and major coursework.

Transferring Credits In & Out

Overall, credits are fairly easy to transfer. Just contact your academic advisor for more details.

Work & Life Experience Credits

Students can turn their work and life experience into transferable credits through the Prior Learning Assessment (PLA). Through work training, workshops, and other sources, students can earn credit for learning experiences by reporting them. Students can transfer up to 75 credits through Ashford's PLA program. Plus, students can turn in these credits to satisfy requirements toward their bachelor's degree.

Typical Session Length

A typical class is five weeks long, with the first day of class consisting of an introductory post to describe yourself and educational goals to your instructor and classmates, with at least three responses to your classmates' posts.

Class Style & Structure

Classes run continuously. Typically, students take one course at a time and move on to the next course without a break.

Course Registration Process

Opportunities for students to enroll and begin a course sequence in a degree program are available every week.

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