Covering the business of education and training

The Army wants its soldiers to receive college credit for the training they receive.

In the College of the American Soldier participants will have the opportunity to pursue either a technical certification or a college degree.

A staff sergeant in the Army with 6-10 years should have the equivalent of an Associate's Degree.

A master sergeant or sergeant major will have the equivalent of a Bachelor's

The Army's Training and Doctrine Command will administer the program.

But, will other colleges and graduate schools recognize the degree?

Can a soldier finish his/her AA and transfer to a four year college?

Can a sergeant with twenty years and a "B.A." be accepted in a Masters program?

I think it's a great idea.

I spent as much time sitting at a desk learning in Navy schools in 2.5 years as I did in 4 years at a regular college.

But, will the colleges and accrediting institutions recognize that?

They should.