What is Competency-Based Education?
Transforming Higher Education
Designed for busy adults and working professionals, CBE offers the flexibility of a fully online format and 7 week terms, making it easy to balance your education with your personal and professional life.
Competency-based education (CBE) focuses on what you know and can do, rather than the time spent in a classroom. It empowers you to take charge of your learning at your own pace, with personalized guidance from supportive instructors and advisors.
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 the East Texas Center for Competency-Based Education
Discover how East Texas A&M is advancing competency-based education through research, collaboration, and support for institutions across Texas and the nation.