Naturally, tuition for the certificate is less than that for the AAS degree and time to completion is shorter. To earn an AAS degree, you must complete five competency domains . You could sharpen those writing skills by doing some self-directed study activities, by completing an analytical writing project on the job, or by taking a writing course. After completing the course, your mentor may suggest that you try an assessment battery to measure your knowledge of language and communication skills. If you pass the tests, you will have fulfilled this competency area in the associate's degree.
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When possible, WGU will try to arrange for assessments at either a nearby college or university or a Sylvan Testing Center. These locations may or may not be in geographic proximity to students. When suitable assessment sites are not nearby, students will be responsible for traveling to an available site. The Associate of Applied Science in Network Administration degree is geared to working professionals with several years of experience in a technology field. The focused curricula will help target and refine the student's existing skills and broaden technical abilities, as well as building essential business, teamwork, and communications skills.