Pace+ Competency-Based Education
Currently Offered Programs
- Associate of Science, Management (Applied) degree
- More programs coming soon!
Ready to Apply?
Fill out a questionnaire to find out if Pace+ is right for you. Or feeling confident, apply now if you are ready to take advantage of this new innovative way to earn your degree.
Flexible. Fast. Pace+
Pace+ is built to leverage your work experience and fast-track your degree! Earn your degree faster, PACE+ helps you leverage work experience into college credit. Check out our video and find out what Pace+ can do for you.
What Makes Pace+ Different?
Coastline College’s Pace+ program is a direct assessment, competency-based program that allows students to leverage their personal and professional experience to earn their degree faster. This fully online program allows students to work on their own schedule, at their own pace, while being fully supported by faculty and staff at Coastline.
Advantages & Benefits of Pace+
- Break free of rigid, traditional semester schedules.
- One Fee, Full Access: Each 14-week term gives you unlimited access to the program’s competencies. You can complete as many as you’re able to master during the term.
- Start anytime—12 starts per year (14-week terms).
- Make rapid progress in your career and education.
- Leverage your experience to accelerate learning.
- Study fully online with cutting-edge virtual reality components.
- Complete at your own pace, on your schedule, and on your terms.
- Complete assessments when you’re ready and when it’s convenient for you.
- Enjoy dedicated counseling, faculty support, and student services when you need them.
How does Pace+ Work?
Pace+ operates on a subscription-based model with 14-week terms. Instead of paying per course or credit hour, students pay one low flat fee per term, which covers access to all learning materials, assessments, and faculty support. See the Pace+ Program Introduction for more information.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Associate of Science, Management (Applied)
The first Pace+ program is an Associate of Science, Management (Applied) degree. This Associate of Science degree program leverages the existing knowledge, skills, and abilities each student brings into the program.
The pre-planned path through the coursework and competencies scaffolds learning so that students are best prepared to succeed as they move through the pathway. For students with work experience, this program will provide them with the knowledge and skills to move up the career ladder to a manager role or to progress further along a supervisor/manager career path.
Download the accessible program structure
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Students enrolled in Pace+ are eligible for both federal and state financial aid.
Visit the Coastline Financial Aid website for more information.
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Each Pace+ term is fourteen weeks. Terms begin once a month. Apply now for the next available start date:
- July 14, 2025
- August 4, 2025
- September 15, 2025
- October 6, 2025
For the full Pace+ Academic Calendar, visit the Coastline Academic Calendar page.
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Applications can be completed at any time. Pace+ Applications open June 2nd
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Instead of paying for each individual course, Pace+ students pay one low subscription fee that allows them to complete as many courses as they would like during a 14-week term.
For the term starting July 14, 2025:- Resident students pay $317.00 Per term
- Non-resident students pay $2717.00 Per term
- Military Contact Education Students
- Residents students pay $276.00 Per term
- Non-resident students pay $1500.00 per term
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At this time, transfer credits are not being accepted for the current Pace+ program.