学位项目

Workforce Continuing Education

Comparing Degree 和 Non-degree Programs

Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) courses are considered non-credit. When you take a WCE course, you usually won't earn college credit toward a degree, although there are exceptions – some are noted below. But you can earn industry-recognized certifications 和 continuing education units, or CEUs.

Which area of Wake Tech is the right place to find the training 和 resources you need? 从哪里开始呢??

Watch the video for an explanation about the differences between degree 和 non-degree training 和 learn how they work together to help you reach your educational 和 career goals.

Enrolling in non-degree courses

  • 你 do not need to apply for admission to Wake Tech or submit a high school transcript. Simply find the course you want in the WCE课程目录 和 follow the registration instructions.
  • There are no payment deadlines or payment plans for non-degree courses. 你 必须 pay for courses when you register.
  • 了解更多关于 non-degree registration.

Earning credit for non-degree courses

Wake Tech offers a variety of ways to receive college credit or place out of college-level courses:

  • 之前的学习
    学生 who have industry-recognized certifications may be able to skip certain prerequisite courses in non-degree programs by receiving an equivalency for their prior learning work.
  • 挑战考试
    学生 seeking credit for non-transferable learning experiences may request a challenge examination. The subject matter for which credit is sought 必须 be equivalent to the course(s) being challenged.

Examples of non-degree courses that can count for college credit:

There are other non-degree courses that can earn credits. Check with your instructor to see if your course is eligible for college credit.

Services available to non-degree students

  • Financial assistance
    Although traditional federal 和 state financial aid (Pell grants, subsidized student loans, etc.) cannot be used to pay for non-degree courses, Wake Tech offers financial assistance for non-degree students through its 推动项目 和 其他资源. Simply fill out an application.
  • 职业生涯 coaching 和 support services
    Non-degree students have access to academic coaching 和 support, 比如评估, referrals 和 employer engagement, as well as assistance in finding the right career path through WCE Financial Resources 和 学生支持.