WGU online programs

kimberlee713 · May 17, 2011

Hi Joanie,

I didn't take it in an insulting way, I should apologize if my post made it seem that way :crying2:

Competency based just means that you don't receive number grades per se, you still receive a B or C or even an A on your assignments!! (hard to get those though...) Competency based programs are simply structured to make sure you have a grasp of the material or you don't pass. This is actually BETTER than traditional grading models. This school is accredited by all nursing accreditation models so people can't tell you that they won't accept the credits, it's no different than Yale or Duke or any other brick and mortar. I do think you're confused on the grading criteria versus the credit for class. They are completely independent of each other. You still receive credits per class, as long as you pass them. Biochemistry is still 3 credits, you do have to pass with a C or better and you have to graduate with a 3.0 I believe. (each school as different grading criteria, 3.0 is a low B, 3.5 is a high B, etc.....)

There's no difference in their didactic from other schools, they just structure their grading differently.

Loyola was impressed with my didactic from WGU and I got in over some other brick and mortar students, that should tell you what WGU is doing..and they're doing it well! :yeah:

I will warn you though, it's a tough program and good grades are earned the hard way. You are welcome to contact me if you have any more questions [email protected]. I can't say enough good things about WGU and how prepared I was for graduate school.

nrsjo60 · Jul 24, 2011

Thanks so much for the info...I have researched many programs for the MSN in Ed..

I am leaning towards Olivett because so many nurses have done the program Online and

its a good program, plus we get a 20% DISCOUNT. WGU is really different I have to say, and I really

didn't get the drift at first...I figured if its fully accredited, it must be good.

thanks again..

joanie:nurse: