What is Competency-Based Education?
Transforming Higher Education
Competency-based education (CBE) posits that learning is best measured by students demonstrating what they know and can do rather than by the number of hours spent in a classroom. CBE is student-driven and self-paced, guided by individualized feedback from an instructor and advisor. CBE is also flexible and offered fully online, so it works around the busy personal and professional lives of adult learners and working professionals.
Three Benefits of Competency-Based Education
Cost-Effective
Your degree is more affordable than ever with a fixed tuition rate that includes digital textbooks!
Fast Track Your Degree
You’ll begin each term by registering for up to two courses. After completing your courses before the term ends, you’ll have the opportunity to complete additional courses to significantly shorten your time to degree completion.
Fully Online
Our fully online courses allow you to complete your coursework in the time and place that works best for you. Competency-based education is a flexible choice for working professionals and post-traditional learners who are caretakers for children or family members.
Explore Our Programs
Alternative Teacher Certification Competency-Based
Make a difference in the lives of students sooner than you might think with our fully online competency based Alternative Teacher Certification program.
Criminal Justice (BS) Law Enforcement Leadership Emphasis, Competency-Based **Ideal for students with law enforcement training**
The Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice with an emphasis in Law Enforcement Leadership (BSCJ-CJCB) at Texas A&M University-Commerce is a 100% online, competency-based program designed specifically for first responders: law enforcement, peace officers and military personnel with existing work experience, police academy training, or other certifications. Courses are offered in an accelerated format, so students can move swiftly through material they already have mastery over, and focus more attention on topics that are new and challenging to their existing knowledge base. The courses are self-paced, so students can work according to their own schedule. Students in the BSCJ-CJCB program develop practical workplace competencies that meet current and future challenges facing first responders today.
General Studies (BAAS) Competency-Based
The Bachelor of General Studies competency-based degree allows you to explore your strengths and apply prior learning experiences to a degree that fits your goals. You will learn about leadership, problem-solving and design thinking while exploring career options and preparing for academic and career success.
Health Services Administration (BAAS) Competency-Based
Our BAAS program is flexible, affordable and 100 percent online. If you have earned or worked toward an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, our innovative BAAS program will provide you with a cost-effective pathway to earning your Bachelor degree. We will accept up to 85 hours of your previous coursework from an accredited institution, which means you are only 37 hours away from earning your degree!
Human Resource Development (BAAS) Competency-Based
Develop leadership skills to become a human resource professional who prepares employees for future positions and works to develop and retain existing talent. Play a pivotal role in creating positive, productive work environments that align with the strategic goals of your organization.
Nursing (RN-to-BSN) Competency-Based
Our competency-based RN-to-BSN degree program recognizes the skills you’ve already learned as a registered nurse or student nurse. We are dedicated to helping you grow and deepen your knowledge to demonstrate competency and clinical judgment at the baccalaureate level.
Organizational Leadership (BAAS) Competency-Based
The Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences in Organizational Leadership (ORGL) degree is a competency-based program that prepares innovative leaders for employment in an increasingly technological and global society. This program provides opportunities for students to receive credit for what they know and can do already, allows them to accelerate completion of their degree and — because it is fully online — students are able to plan their study schedule around the rest of their day to complete the coursework.
Pride Pathway (Bachelor’s preparing for Educator Certification) Competency-Based
Public Administration, City Planning (BAAS) Competency-Based
City planning is an essential discipline within urban development, shaping the environments where we live, work and play. Develop the knowledge and skills to address the complex challenges of urbanization, from managing population growth and transportation systems to fostering community engagement and environmental stewardship.
Safety and Health (BAAS) Competency-Based
Our BAAS program is flexible, affordable and 100 percent online. If you have earned or worked toward an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree, our innovative BAAS program will provide you with a cost-effective pathway to earning your Bachelor degree. We will accept up to 85 hours of your previous coursework from an accredited institution, which means you are only 37 hours away from earning your degree!