CONCORD, N.H. — Southern New Hampshire University’s online College for America is launching what it calls the first nationally available, full-accredited $10,000 Bachelor of Arts degree.
Similar to its existing associate’s degree program, the new program is offered to working adult students through their employers, and has no traditional classes, instructors or grades. Instead, students work through material at their own pace and are tested on their mastery of skill areas. Initial degrees will include a BA in health care management and a BA in communications.
Based in Manchester, Southern New Hampshire University is an 80-year-old nonprofit university that offers both in-person and online degree options.
The new degree was approved last week by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and was announced Monday.
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