Your Location: massachusetts, usa
Your Age: 20
What kind of degree do you want?: I’m looking for a four-year degree in any field; the specific major and minor aren’t important to me—I just want to "check the box." I’ve noticed that some classes at UMPI take longer than others, so I’m curious if there’s a degree plan that allows me to complete my studies in one session by focusing on classes that can be finished quickly. I’m open to any major as long as I can finish fast. Also, I understand that you guys tend to maximize minors, but if having no minor helps me finish quickly, that’s what I want—something fast to complete in one session.
Any certifications or military experience?: I'm set to graduate with a Pierpont BOG associate degree this December, and I have no military experience or other certifications
Budget: 10k
Commitments: full time job
Dedicated time to study: Every day, for as long as necessary
Timeline: asap
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: n/a
Current Regional Accredited Credits:
ASU credits
Business Tech Fundamental
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:
Coursera credits
Google IT
Sophia Credits
Principles of Accounting I
Managerial Accounting
Introduction to Business
Economic Principles & Probs I
Economic Prin & Problems II
Intro to Financial Management
Nutrition
Developing Effective Teams
Essentials Managing Conflict
Foundations of Statistics
Anatomy & Physiology I
Anatomy & Physiology II
Art History II
Conflict Resolution
Environmental Science
Human Biology
Intro Information Technology
Intro to Relational Databases
Introduction to Chemistry
Introduction to Ethics
Lifespan Development
Microbiology
Project Management
Visual Communications
Introduction to Statistics
College Algebra
Applied Calculus I
This is for my partner, Brittany, who wants a career change. She is interested in keeping cost low and would like to get a degree in the year. More importantly, she would like to build a foundation in CS that will lead to a internship. She learns best through reading a textbook and taking notes. She plans to do leetcode and follow along through a textbook while passing classes. Not a super strong test taker.
Your Location: North Carolina, USA Your Age: 33 What kind of degree do you want?: Bachelor's in Computer Science, primarily looking at TESU or WGU but open to other options (especially with the new WGU curriculum bringing uncertainty). Current Regional Accredited Credits:
BA in Journalism from DePaul in 2013. Master's in Social Work (MSW) from University of Southern California in 2018
5 classes at local community college (Wake Tech) in past 6 months: Fundamentals of Web Development, Fundamentals of UX, Web Design 101 and 102, Intro to Programming This was done to search for interested in "tech" career. Liked programming in Java the most.
Also took 7 classes at LSUS's MBA program before dropping out because of difficulty with 'Accounting' class. "Management Information Systems" may transfer from LSUS.
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: None so far but interested.
Any certifications or military experience? Has unrelated LCSW, no military experience. Budget: Preferably under $12k Commitments: Works full-time remotely. Dedicated time to study: About 15-25 hours / week. That is what she is comfortably spending on her local CC classes Timeline: Preferably around 12 months Tuition assistance/reimbursement: Chapter 35, or "spouse GI Bill". She gets around $1.5k/month to take classes full time. She has around 24 months left of this benefit. No plans for more grad school at this time.
We were leaning towards WGU at first but once we realized how difficult it would be to test out in 6-12 months (especially with the new curriculum), started leaning towards TESU. TESU's RA requirement should be easy to reach with DePaul's degree which leaves lots of easier credits. She is also interested in the associate's in math that people talk about. I am also partial towards TESU because my BA in History is from TESU but I also had very different circumstances.
What's a good plan for her? I was thinking of Sophia (two classes) for Intro to IT and Calculus and SDC (7 classes) for CS-103, CS-201, CS-240, Discrete Math, CS-330 (UL), CS-302 (UL), CS-303 (UL). Then taking a 5 class fixed semester of CIS-351, two math classes, capstone, and cornerstone. This would keep cost to around $5k. But that would be a super intense semester (I imagine 30-40 hours of week of work) so interested in other options as well. Has anyone done something similar while working full-time?
Thank you for your help. Again, open to other options for Computer Science.
Hello everyone! First of all, I want to thank you all for the valuable information you share.
I am looking into a YourPace degree plan at UMPI, and here is a breakdown of my situation:
Nationality: Venezuelan
Age: 33
Location: Living in Mexico with Mexican residency
Visa: No student visa; planning to study 100% online from Mexico
High School Diploma: Yes, obtained in Venezuela in 2009
Translated High School Diploma: Translated and notarized from Spanish to English via The Spanish Group
University Credits: I have credits from a university in Mexico for the first 5 courses, though I am unsure if UMPI will accept them, so I prefer to list 0 university credits.
ICE Credits: None, but I’ve seen on the forum that Sophia, Study.com, etc., offer up to 30 courses that can be transferred.
UMPI Degree of Interest: Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration – Project Management & Information Systems
Resume/CV: I have a resume and work experience as an IT support analyst and aspiring project manager.
Budget: Up to 2 terms at UMPI + Sophia, Study.com, and Coursera memberships
Time for Study: 40 hours per week
English: I hold an EF SET certification at C1 level (Common European Framework of Reference, CEFR).
I am seeking guidance for the admissions process, ICE transfer, and creating a degree plan.
These online MOOCs from the University of Bologna in English have no ECTS value, but the topics seem varied, signing up is easy to do and you get a certificate of completion once you finish. They offer courses of the Italian language, Medicine and Sustainability in case anyone is interested. https://book.unibo.it/
Your Location: California, USA Your Age: 29 What kind of degree do you want?: TESU Computer Science BA (possibly an additional BA or AS degree for dual degrees)
Current RA Credits: 40.68
University of California Davis: 14.68
City College of San Francisco Total Credits: 26
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: 50
Certifications: N/A Budget: $29k in personal savings. Commitments: Part time work: 10 hours/week. 1 hour morning, 1 hour afternoon every weekday Dedicated time to study: As much as needed for faster graduation. 31 hours/week -> around 7 hours a day. Timeline: As fast as it can possibly happen. Ideally by Spring 2025 at the very least for BACS. Tuition assistance/reimbursement: I'll take whatever financial aid I can get. Parents are covering for me.
Credits yet to be transferred: MAT-2700: Discrete Mathematics (3 credits) - SDC COS-2400: Operating Systems (3 credits) - SDC COS-3300: Computer Architecture (3 credits) - SDC *CIS-3110: Database Management (3 credits) - SDC CIS-3010: Management Information Systems (3 credits) - SDC *CIS-3200: System Analysis & Design I (3 credits) - SDC JAPA 1A/Elementary Japanese (3 credits) - CCSF/semester JAPA 10A/Beginning Conversational Japanese (3 credits) - CCSF/semester
asterisk = waiting for another free exam before course completion
I forgot the password to my old account, but after a lot of progress I'm posting about my current condition now. I think I'm extremely close to finishing the BACS Computer Science Program. But there are a few things I am confused about.
For the Japanese classes, does anyone know if they apply a transfer equivalency for electives? They are RA credits from a community college.
The MyProgress chart for the BACS program only requires me to complete less units for a few categories (i.e. English Comp I or just needing 26.66 credits to complete the Electives portion).
Adding up all the units together puts me around 2 units short of 120, which kind of confuses me because all the classes listed on my spreadsheet would complete the student portal progress chart.
Considering if I pay the residency waiver fee, should I take 9 units at TESU (Info Literacy, Software Engineering, and Capstone) or is it better to take Info Literacy at edX and pass the Saylor Software Engineering exam?
I am also wondering if I complete my BACS program, would I be able to complete another degree that does not take many classes to complete? I've heard of dual CS/CIS or CS/Math. Are there any other good dual degrees to go for?
Hello, everyone. I've looked through the wikis here on different schools and existing degree plans, but I was also wondering if anyone could give some degree planning advice based on my individual circumstances. If I do decide to move forward with a new degree, I don't know what school suits me best. I attend WGU right now and am considering withdrawing from my current program for several reasons, one of which is I'm not enjoying it at all. Anyway, thank you in advance for any insights.
Your Location: Florida Your Age: 43 Desired Degree: Bachelor’s in Accounting Current Regional Accredited Credits: 162 Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: 6 Any certifications or military experience: Teaching certificate Budget: <$10,000 (loans) Commitments: FT remote job, newly single mom of two teenagers, one with chronic medical condition and who cannot drive as a result. Dedicated time to study: 1-2 hours on weekdays, 10-12 hours on weekends Timeline: 12-18 months (but faster is better) Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None. I’d be taking out Federal student loans. Undergraduate, Bachelor of Arts in English, Total Credits: 113 (+transferred 7 cr. in)
English:
ENG 120 – Introduction to Literature, 3 cr., B+
ENG 111 – English Communications I, 3 cr., A-
ENG 112 – English Communications II, 3 cr., A-
ENG 140 – Introduction to Mass Communications, 3 cr., A-
ENG 312 – Writing for Radio and TV, 3 cr., A-
ENG 213 – Journalism, 3 cr., A-
ENG 227 – Survey of World Literature I, 3 cr., A-
ENG 390 – Travel Writing, 3 cr., A-
ENG 009 – Portfolio, 3 cr., S
ENG 222 – Survey of American Literature II, 3 cr., A
ENG 314 – Public Relations, 3 cr., A-
ENG 214 – Creative Writing: Poetry, 3 cr., A
ENG 321 – History and Grammar of the English Language, 3 cr., A-
ENG 342 – Shakespeare II, 3 cr., B+
ENG 390 – Vanishing West, 3 cr., A-
ENG 400 – Internship, 8 cr., Pass
ENG 500 – Independent Study, 3 cr., A
Math:
MAS 170 – Elementary Statistics, 3 cr., A
MAS 100 – Concepts of Mathematics, 3 cr., A
Science:
BIO 103 – Environmental Science, 4 cr., A-
PSY 100 – Psychology: Individual & Society, 3 cr., B
Business:
BUS 340 – Principles of Marketing, 3 cr., B+
Other Gen Eds and Electives:
MSC 100 – Introduction to Music, 3 cr., B+
ART 120 – Introduction to Art Therapy, 3 cr., A
REL 120 – Religion in America, 3 cr., B
REL 160 – Religion and Ethics, 3 cr., B+
PHL 110 – Introduction to Philosophy, 3 cr., A-
AMS 111 – Introduction to American Studies, 3 cr., A-
AMS 211 – American Folklore, 3 cr., A
SOC 110 – Introduction to Sociology, 3 cr., B+
SOC 210 – Social Problems, 3 cr., A
SOC 252 – Human Behavior in Social Environments, 3 cr., A
PSC 190 – Modern Latin America, 3 cr., B
PSC 330 – State and Local Government, 3 cr., A
DSP 370 – Paranormal Phenomena, 3 cr., B+
+ Some fitness course for 1 cr., S
+ Transferred in from Community College - 7 Credits (see below)
Community College, Visiting Student, Xfer to Undergraduate, Total Credits: 7
HPE 121 – Physical Education, 1 cr., A
SPA 101 – Elementary Spanish I, 3 cr., B+
SPA 102 – Elementary Spanish II, 3 cr., A
Penn State, Master of Public Admin., Total Credits: 6
PADM 500 – Public Organization and Management, 3 cr., A-
PADM 510 – Organizational Behavior, 3 cr., A
Dropped for medical reasons.
Community College, Teacher Certification, Total Credits: 21
All seven were education-related courses, GPA 4.0.
WGU, Master of Education in Ed Tech and Instructional Design, Total Credits: 15
All Learning Experience Design courses.
Currently Enrolled and up against the end of my first term. I don’t care for the curriculum (maybe subject matter?) at all. Plus, life circumstances have changed since I started. I need a stable, decent-paying career.
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: Sophia: 6
Introduction to IT, 96%
Project Management, 93%
Learning Style: I am a good writer, but I’d rather answer test questions or submit a project that shows I know what I’m supposed to know rather than explain it across 20 pages with multiple sources. I’m very visual. I’m also good test taker.
Right now I have my sights set on getting a Bachelor of Liberal Studies – Management Minor degree from UMPI. I plan to get credits from Sophia and transfer them in. However, I have a question regarding general electives.
Around 15-20 years ago, I took a BUNCH of classes at my local community college. After switching degrees several times, I settled on one and I got an associates degree in a graphic design related field. With this, can I safely assume that these classes would transfer into UMPI and at least fill out all of my general elective requirements since I've completed a decent number of credits? Do credits earned a LONG time ago like this normally get accepted without any issue or should I be taking more Sophia courses to be safe?
One reason why I'm unsure about this is because I don't know how to find out for sure. Everything recommends not applying until you have everything all ready since it takes an exception process to get additional credits transferred in once you've been accepted.
Any help is appreciated and thank you for your time.
I'm looking for a Doctorate program that will allow me to transfer courses from my completed Ed.S. Educational Leadership, allowing for a shorter EdD/PhD program. I see that Indiana Wesleyan has an Ed.D. completion program 10 courses - 30 credits - 20 months program. https://www.indwes.edu/program/doctor-of-education
Does anyone have any feedback about the program? (I did search, and didn't see anything)
Any other alternative suggestions? Looking for a capstone/dissertation-in-practice in lieu of the traditional dissertation experience.
