Exagora Theological Seminary

AboutVALUED

The Verification of Acquired Learning, Understanding, and Education Degree.

Welcome to the VALUED Program, an innovative degree program created by Exagora Theological Seminary to recognize and validate the skills, competencies, and knowledge that individuals have acquired through their professional and personal experiences.

The VALUED Program is based on the French VAE system, which has been successful in recognizing and validating the skills and competencies of individuals in France. We are proud to bring this system to the United States to offer a new way for individuals to earn a degree that is based on their real-life experience.

The VALUED Program is designed for individuals who have gained knowledge, skills, and competencies through their work experience, personal achievements, and formal and informal learning, but may not have a formal degree. With the VALUED Program, you can earn a degree that is recognized by employers and educational institutions in the United States.

Program Benefits

The Verification of Acquired Learning, Understanding, and Education Degree.

The VALUED Program offers the following benefits:

  • Recognition: The VALUED degree recognizes the value of your work experience, personal achievements, and informal learning, giving you a sense of accomplishment and recognition for your skills and competencies.
  • Flexibility: The VALUED Program is flexible, allowing you to complete the degree at your own pace, on your own schedule, and in your own environment.
  • Accessibility: The VALUED Program is accessible to anyone who has acquired knowledge, skills, and competencies through their work experience, personal achievements, and informal learning.
  • Cost-effective: The VALUED Program is an affordable way to earn a degree, as it recognizes the knowledge, skills, and competencies you have already acquired, reducing the time and cost required to complete a traditional degree.
  • Career Advancement: The VALUED degree can open doors to new career opportunities, promotions, and salary increases.

At Exagora Theological Seminary, we are committed to providing a high-quality education that recognizes and validates the skills and competencies of individuals who have gained knowledge through their work experience, personal achievements, and informal learning. The VALUED Program is a unique opportunity to earn a credible degree that is based on your real-life experience.

Program pROCESS

The Verification of Acquired Learning, Understanding, and Education Degree.

Requirements

  1. Work Experience: Individuals must have at least one year of work experience in the field or occupation for which they are seeking validation.
  2. Professional Activities: Individuals must have been involved in professional activities that demonstrate their skills, knowledge, and competencies in the field or occupation for which they are seeking validation.
  3. Educational Requirements: In some cases, individuals may need to have completed specific educational requirements or hold specific qualifications to be eligible for validation. For example, individuals seeking validation in a regulated profession such as medicine or law may need to hold specific qualifications to be eligible.

Validation Process

Individuals seeking the VALUED Degree must participate in a validation process that includes preparing a portfolio of their work experience, professional activities, and educational qualifications. The portfolio is then reviewed by the Exagora Theological Seminary, which determines whether the individual’s experience and competencies meet the requirements for the VALUED degree.

It’s important to note that the Exagora Theological Seminary makes the final determination of the actual degree and discipline earned. Depending on the assessment of the student’s academic/professional portfolio, additional coursework and/or a thesis may be required to fulfill the requirements for the VALUED degree. The amount of additional coursework needed will depend on the individual’s specific background and the discipline they are seeking a degree in.

Overall, the validation process for the VALUED Program is designed to be comprehensive and rigorous, ensuring that individuals who have gained knowledge, skills, and competencies through their work experience, personal achievements, and informal learning are awarded a degree that is both meaningful and recognized by employers and educational institutions in the United States.

Program Degrees

The Verification of Acquired Learning, Understanding, and Education Degree.

Associates Degrees

Requirements: 5 years minimum full-time verifiable Life/Professional Experience

Bachelors Degrees

Requirements: 8 years minimum full-time verifiable Life/Professional Experience

Masters Degrees

Requirements: 10 years minimum full-time verifiable Life/Professional Experience
Prerequisite: A Baccalaureate from a recognized and/or accredited institution

Doctoral Degree

Requirements: 15 years minimum full-time verifiable Life/Professional Experience
Prerequisite: A Masters Degree from a recognized and/or accredited institution

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Degrees

Requirements: 20 years minimum full-time verifiable Life/Professional Experience
Prerequisite: A Masters Degree from a recognized and/or accredited institution

Program Tuition & Fees

The Verification of Acquired Learning, Understanding, and Education Degree.

  • Portfolio Assessment & Application: $250.00

Successful Applicants will pay the following, commiserate with the degree earned.

  • Associates Degree: $1250.00
  • Bachelors Degree: $2000.00
  • Dual Bachelors/Masters Degree: $3250.00
  • Masters Degree: $2500.00
  • Dual Masters/Doctorate Degree: $5500.00
  • Doctoral Degree: $3000.00
  • Doctorate of Philosophy: $3500.00
  • Dual Masters/Ph.D. Degree: $6000.00

This covers the cost of evaluating your portfolio, generating equivalencies, preparing transcripts, and issuing one (1) digital transcript and one (1) physical copy of your degree, shipped in a padded diploma cover.

Apply Today for

A Credible Degree
of Distiguishment

Your Life Experiences have Value! Show it with a VALUED Degree!