Earn College Credit with Microsoft Business Certification Credentials
The American Council on Education (ACE) has reviewed and recommended college credit for Microsoft Business Certification credentials, including the Microsoft Certified Application Specialist (MCAS) on 2007 Microsoft Office certification, the Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) on Office 2003 certification, and the MOS on Office XP certification. These certifications are eligible for one semester hour of college credit in lower-division BA degree or AA degree classes on computer applications, information technology, or computer information systems.
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With the cost per college credit hour ranging from US$275–$750, students in high school, vocational school, community college, and four-year colleges can save time and money toward a college degree by earning an MCAS or MOS certification.
ACE maintains a network of more than 1,500 cooperating colleges and universities. Cooperating colleges are accredited colleges that agree to consider your ACE college-credit recommendations. Ultimately, every college and university has the discretion to accept credit for your ACE college-credit recommendations as they see fit. Contact your institution (or the institution where you plan to attend), and inquire about its policy.
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Interested students must pass an MCAS or MOS certification exam for one or more Microsoft Office programs, and their certification must be listed on an ACE transcript. Ultimately, the college or university you attend (or plan to attend) will independently decide whether to grant credit and waive associated tuition requirements.
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