Ozark U should be how it’s done.
I also believe that a way should exist for somebody, who,is willing to self-study, to qualify themselves. If I personally find a particular subject fascinating enough that I am constantly reading up on it and solving problems in my chosen area of expertise and I can pass any test you want to give me, why should my particular process be any longer than a few days of testing before I pick up my diploma?
I realize when I say that, there will be an inevitable need for hands on experience to prove my ability, but I just think we’ve emphasized the need for a classroom far too much, to the point where it is now a detriment to a quality education.
Degrees that one can secure through testing out alone
http://www.degreeinfo.com/general-distance-learning-discussions/30319-degrees-one-can-secure-through-testing-out-alone.html
Degree Completion Programs for Online Bachelor Degrees - Non-Traditional Options http://adulted.about.com/od/programprofiles/ss/degreecompletionhub.htm
Thomas Edison State College - New Jersey’s only college exclusively for adults.
http://www.tesc.edu/degree/?source=CCCIYHOO&rfi=info&_vsrefdom=paidsearch&utm_source=msn&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=TESC_Branded
Because government granted a monopoly to certain corporations that are “accredited”. Otherwise, you’re completely correct.
The education establishment is just a group of crony capitalists protecting their pile.