Western Governors University - Online

Advantages to Western Govenors University are plentiful. Whether you are interested in studying, accounting, information technology, or interested in becoming a teacher, you can find online programs at WGU to suite your needs and accomadate your busy schedule.  Western Governors University is specifically designed to help adults like you fit college into your already busy lives. WGU's programs are delivered online to allow learning to occur more on your schedule. Working with a mentor on a regular basis, you'll follow a personalized Academic Action Plan that builds upon what you already know in the field. You may be able to accelerate your degree depending upon the competencies you already possess and still juggle the demands of school, work, and family.  

Understanding the competency-based approach
WGU is the leading regionally-accredited online university that grants degrees and programs based completely on competencies—your ability to demonstrate skills and knowledge through a series of assessments carefully designed to measure your knowledge of a field of study. The programs are not based upon required courses. Instead, you earn your degree by demonstrating your competence through a series of carefully designed assessments. When you enroll at WGU, you are immediately teamed up with a mentor who will see you through to your success. During your introductory class — Education Without Boundaries — you will begin interacting with your mentor and the support staff. Together, you and your mentor will develop your personalized Academic Action Plan (AAP), which becomes your roadmap through your program. Your mentor will determine the best learning resources for you based upon your background, strengths and weaknesses. Your mentor will ensure that you stay on track. In fact, your mentor will serve in many more capacities for you than just academics — advisor, coach, tutor, even cheerleader! Quite simply, your mentor is committed to your success!

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