Texas A&M University-Commerce

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As of March 2022, Texas A&M University-Commerce offers five competency-based degrees: BGS (General Studies), BAAS in Organizational Leadership, BAAS in Health Services Administration, BAAS in Safety and Health, and BS in Criminal Justice with emphasis in Law Enforcement Leadership.

At $750 per 7-week term (as of March 2022), these are possibly the most affordable degrees available to Texas residents, and residents of the following states in counties/parishes bordering Texas: Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma. Oklahoma residents in non-bordering counties pay Texas resident rates plus $30 per semester credit hour. It is possible that students in those other bordering states might be eligible for the same $750 plus $30 per semester credit hour deal. One Degree Forum user in Louisiana was able to secure that tuition rate residing in a non-Texas bordering parish. As other non-residents pay $1500 per term, students who do not qualify for in-state tuition may wish to instead consider a degree from University of Maine at Presque Isle because UMPI will be marginally cheaper.

Students may transfer in up to 90 credits toward either degree, any or all of which may be alt credit. However, all students are required by state law to have at least 3 credits specifically in Texas government as part of their general education requirements. Students who do not have a Texas government course already would realistically be limited to 87 transfer credits. They will also accept Nationally Accredited credits in transfer on a course-by-course basis. From the school website: "We accept transfer credit from universities accredited through regional, national and professional and specialized accrediting agencies on a course by course basis as determined by the Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Questions concerning the evaluation of transfer credit should be directed to the Office of Undergraduate Admissions."

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 * Sample degree plan for BAAS in Organizational Leadership