Self-paced general education options

Self-paced general education options include typical prerequisite courses needed to fulfill a general education requirement. You can take these courses at your pace through our learning providers to save you time and money.

When you complete courses through our learning providers, make sure that the specific courses that you wish to transfer apply to your degree.

Yes, all self-paced general education courses are equivalent to college level general education courses taken at 4-year universities or community colleges.

The general education options are self-paced which means you can complete the courses on your own schedule, which is helpful for completing your education while balancing work and life.

ACE credit is the American Council on Education's College Credit Recommendation Service. And is the national leader in the evaluation process.  ACE credit recommendations are used by students to obtain college credit or advanced college placement for formal courses or exams taken outside the traditional classroom, including the military. Many opportunities at University of Phoenix including self-paced courses are recommended for credit by ACE. Learn more about ACE credit.

NCCRS (National College Credit Recommendation Service) evaluates training and education programs offered outside of the traditional college classroom setting and translating them into college credit equivalencies. University of Phoenix recognizes credit recommendations from NCCRS. Learn more about NCCRS.