My experience is very similar to the account in Reaper's post. I have a gaggle of credits from a variety of community colleges attended where ever I was stationed. After retiring, I rededicated myself to finally finishing my degree only to find that many of my previous credits were not accepted at this school and that I did not get much for my military training.
Even with all my electronics and avionics training, little would be credited toward even an electronics degree because the training was so long ago; even though I was had to maintain proficiency and was active in that field until 2005.
The following is especially familiar:
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She then comes to the required course titled "International Communications." The class description reads as follows: "This course examines international communication, global business etiquette, and it teaches cultural sensitivity and awareness based on the study of the interfaces of language, culture, and communication."
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All degrees require a similar course that they would not waive for me. It was a PC course designed to teach students senstivitiy and cultural awareness.
I tried to make the case that I have worked for, supervised, worked along side people from many cultures and ethnicities should qualify for a waiver.
I was told that the course could not be waived.
It was very frustrating but Ill finish it any way. Often, I do question why as I'd rather spend the time with my sons or watch a movie with my wife after tehy go to bed.
I still hold the idea that a degree will be necessary if try to work any where else though I don't believe that it should be.
EDIT: My training and time as an instructor was of the most benefit as they gave me credit for an English, Public Speaking, and anther class I can't remember right now.
EDIT 2: A Duffelblog entry that too accurately describes my experience of trying to go to school while on active duty:
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