11 Universities Offering Competency-Based Degrees

7. University of Maine at Presque Isle — YourPace

UMaine Presque Isle’s YourPace program has been discussed in comparative analyses as an affordable, competency-oriented option for degree completion, letting students move at their own speed. If you’re considering YourPace, confirm whether its structure is still the same and which degrees are eligible for self-paced completion. [VERIFY: check UMPI YourPace program page — insert URL] Also verify pricing and how prior learning or industry certificates can be assessed for credit under the program’s policies. [VERIFY: check tuition/prior-learning page — insert URL] Next steps: request a program brochure, ask how assessments are validated, and get a sample plan for a typical student who transfers in credits. [VERIFY: program brochure link — insert URL] YourPace can be especially helpful if you need to align study time to shift work or family responsibilities. [IMAGE: find licensed stock photo; alt text: Student studying while caring for family]