Does anyone know of any graduate programs that are cheap and either flexible with class times if in person, in NJ or are online (could be synchronous or asynchronous, as long as meets are after 3pm) for Speech Language Pathology or Physical Therapy, my wife is interested in getting into one of those fields and has taken most of the prequiste requirements that we have generally seen for places like Kean, Rutgers and other local schools, it’s just the cost is so high, around 70K plus for either degree in total. If anyone knows of other options I really appreciate the help.

In the past, TESU told me that the Change Management class must be taken with them. However, I now see alternatives, and I was curious if anyone has been able to get TESU to accept them within a degree plan requiring Change Management.

I currently see these two classes via NCCRS:

Corporate College Services, Inc. 
Change Management (MGMT 411)

Coopersmith Career Consulting
Change Management (BUS-554)

Your Location:Indiana/Illinois
Your Age:45
What kind of degree do you want?: Associates all the way to a Phd
Current Regional Accredited Credits:80ish
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: Aleks College Algebra and and another 1 credit course from CDP
Any certifications or military experience?: Yes See below
Budget:As cheap as possible up to 5k a year
Commitments: I work full time and instruct part time
Dedicated time to study: Roughly an hour or two daily. 
Timeline:ASAP
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: Zero


I’m reaching out for some critical advice and support. Two decades ago, I began my journey in pre-nursing and nursing school but shifted gears to pursue EMT and paramedic training instead. Over the years, I’ve completed around 300 classes with certificates, earning technical diplomas in EMT and Paramedic studies. I am even an instructor. However, I never obtained a formal degree. Recently, a policy change means I now need a degree to be eligible for promotion, which has put me in a challenging position.

I’m seeking honest guidance to navigate my next steps. I have approximately 45 credits from community college and about 35 credits from EMT and paramedic school. I’ve also earned FEMA and other certifications, though I’ve never had them evaluated for credit—and I’ve heard some institutions no longer accept FEMA credits, which is a setback. My goal is to earn an Associate’s degree (or two), a Bachelor’s degree (or two), and potentially a Master’s and PhD down the line. I’ve been following this board for years, but after a decade away, I’m feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to start. I’ll be upfront—I can’t do this alone and need help to chart my path. I am literally overwhelmed.

Here are courses I have taken

English 101 and 102.
Biology 101.
A&P 226 & 227 both with lab
Microbiology
Humanities
Social Science
Nursing 102

CNA
EMT
Paramedic
CPR
ACLS
PALS
PHTLS

I also have these certificates

Columbia Southern University
Jail Evacuation Certificate

United States Coast Guard
Vessel Examiner
Fingerprint Technician

Michigan State University School of Criminal Justice
Incident Management System - Awareness Level
Emergency Response Planning
Unified Command - Awareness Level
Evacuation Coordinator
Inspection and Testing of Water-Based Fire Protection Systems
OSHA Bloodborne Pathogen
Hazardous Materials Response Technician
Radiation Safety Awareness
Hospital-Based Decontamination: Hazard Recognition
Container Inspections Customs - Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT)

FEMA/Department of Homeland Security

Professional Development Series Certificate
IS-1 Emergency Program Manager
IS-3 Radiological Emergency Management
IS-5 Introduction to Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT)
IS-7 A Citizen's Guide to Disaster Assistance
IS-8.A Building for the Earthquakes of Tomorrow Executive Order 12699
IS-10 Animals in Disaster Awareness and Preparedness
IS-11 Animals in Disaster Community Planning
IS-15 Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies
IS-22 Are You Ready An In-depth Guide to Citizen Preparedness
IS-20.11 Diversity Awareness
IS-30 Mitigation eGrant System for the Subgrant Applicant
IS-55 Household Hazardous Materials A Guide for Citizens
IS-100 Introduction to Incident Command System
IS-100.HE Introduction to the Incident Command System for Higher Education
IS-100.HC Introduction to the Incident Command System for Healthcare Hospitals
IS-100.LE Introduction to the Incident Command System for Law Enforcement
IS-100.PW Introduction to the Incident Command System for Public Works Personnel
IS-100.SC Introduction to the Incident Command System for Schools
IS-111 Livestock in Disasters
IS-120 Orientation to Community Disaster Exercises
IS-120.A An Introduction to Exercises
IS-139 Exercise Design
IS-197.SP Special Needs Planning Considerations for Service and Support Providers
IS-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
IS-200.HC Applying ICS to Healthcare Organizations
IS-208 State Disaster Management
IS-230 Principles of Emergency Management
IS-235 Emergency Planning
IS-240 Leadership & Influence
IS-241 Decision Making & Problem Solving
IS-242 Effective Communication
IS-244 Developing and Managing Volunteers
IS-253 Coordinating Environmental & Historic Preservation Compliance
IS-271 Anticipating Hazardous Weather & Community Risk
IS-288 Role of Voluntary Agencies in Emergency Management
IS-292 Disaster Basics
IS-301 Radiological Emergency Response
IS-302 Modular Emergency Radiological Response Transportation Training
IS-317 Community Emergency Response Team
IS-324 Community Hurricane Preparedness
IS-331 Radiological Emergency Preparedness (REP) Exercise Evaluation
IS-340 Hazardous Materials Prevention
IS-346 Hazardous Materials for Medical Personnel
IS-386 Introduction to Residential Coastal Construction
IS-547 Introduction to Continuity of Operations (COOP)
IS-630 Introduction to the Public Assistance Process
IS-631 Public Assistance Operation I
IS-632 Introduction to Debris Operations in FEMA's Public Assistance Program
IS-650 Building Partnerships with Tribal Governments
IS-700 National Incident Management System (NIMS)
IS-706 - NIMS Intrastate Mutual Aid
IS-800.A National Response Plan (NRP)

University of Minnesota Center for Public Health Preparedness
NIMS and ICS: A Primer for Volunteers

United States Joint Forces Command
J3S T-MN042 Introduction to Environmental Awareness Course
J3S T-MN037 Bulgarian Participation in Peace Support Operations Course
J3S T-MN075 Civilian Military Cooperation CIMIC Overview for NATO School Course
J3S T-MN170 Arms Control and Arms Control Agreements
J3OP-MN091 Combined Joint Task Force Training Modules
J3OP-US145 Assessing Risk During JFHQ JTF State Operations
J3OP-US147 Commanders Intent During JFHQ JTF State Operations
J3OP-US209 Commander's Communication Strategy (CJTF-HOA)
J3OP-US219 CJTF-HOA Exercise Scenarios
J3OP-US231 Civil Military Operations and Humanitarian Assistance Program
J3OP-US256 Branch and Sequel Planning (OIF)
J3SN-MN039 Combating Trafficking in Human Beings
J3TA-US030 Combating Trafficking in Persons
J1OP-MN071 Introduction to Medical Intelligence Course

Law Enforcement Thermographers Association
Basic Thermographer

International Association of Arson Investigators
Introduction to Evidence

West Virginia University
AWR-124 Campus Public Safety Response to Weapons of Mass Destruction Incidents
AWR-126 Forensic Epidemiology

St. Petersburg College National Terrorism Preparedness Institute
Force Protection
Basic Port Security
Access Control for Ports
Advanced Port Security
General Aviation Security

Army Training Support Center Fort Eustis Virginia
Acute Effects of Health Radiation
National Disaster Medical System

United States Department of Justice
First Responder DNA Preservation
DNA Evidence for Investigators and Evidence Technician
Crime Scene and DNA Basics for Forensic Analysts
Laboratory Orientation and Testing of Body Fluids and Tissues for Forensic Analysts

United States Fire Administration National Fire Academy
Emergency Response to Terrorism for EMS


St. Petersburg College, Multi Jurisdictional Counter Drug Task Force
Introduction to Money Laundering
Criminal Street Gangs Overview
Introduction to Basic Clandestine Lab Investigative Techniques
Introduction to Patrol Drug Investigation
Introduction to Interview and Interrogation Techniques


The Texas A&M University-Texas Engineering Extension Service
Basic EMS Concepts for WMD Incidents
WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responders
AWR-112 Public Works for WMD Incidents


Bullard
Thermal Imaging Training Certification


Kentucky Department of Public Health
Agro Terrorism Awareness
Terrorism Awareness
Bioterrorism Awareness
Pediatric Terrorism Awareness
Chemical Terrorism Awareness


New Mexico Tech
Understanding and Planning for School Bomb Incidents


Washington State Homeland Security Institute
Technical Rescue Awareness
WMD Awareness Course AWR-160
Operation Safety and Security OPSEC
Personal Protective Equipment PPE
Intro To HAZMAT Response

U.S. General Services Administration
Firefighter Forcible Entry Training

Illinois Poison Control Center
Poison Prevention Educator


Thank you for taking the time to read this and for any advice you can offer.

Best regards,

MedicOne now DinosaureMedicOne

Hello all!

Does anyone have any recommendations on decent graduate certificates? I have been working on the ASU Learners certificate and have considered the HAU MBA for now before pursuing a specific path of going into further into Molecular Pathology or a similar route. The HAU MBA feels more like a "personal checkbox" degree for me eventually even if I never pursue a different masters degree program. I will also be knocking out my remaining required science courses quicker thanks for UIU and my community college by December 2025. Between my MLS requirements for ASCP being met by the end of the year, I want to focus my primary studies onto graduate certificate program.

However, I am a little concerned I may be "jumping" the gun before enrolling into any proper program even as the HAU MBA. I am not a big fan of UoP so I crossed that off my list. I am also on the fence about any professional educators courses at the graduate level as it seems some schools may not take these as "proper credits."


I had considered some of the courses or certificates at ACE as they are a tad cheaper and I can see if graduate level courses are honestly a good fit for me. They are also cheaper than ASU on some of these certificates to convert the ASU Learners certificate over to graduate level courses. TESU also has some decent graduate certificates that seem I could apply to my career/life like Emergency Management or Geropyschology.  


I could register for individual graduate courses but it seems expensive to not to work towards a certificate at least to "test the waters." 

Does anyone have a decent recommendations for a RA university that may have certificates related to healthcare (not nursing), business, or leadership they can recommend? My employer will cover certificates for up to $5000. It just has to be able to show "growth." (Basically, I submit the program towards my employer and see if they approve the program.) I can pay the rest of the cost. They did not approve TESU's Graduate Certificate Digital Humanities. The UMPI MAOL seems cheaper but I do not believe I could successfully do the entire program within one or two semesters. At that point, I would be better off enrolled in the HAU MBA if I did an a full masters degree.

At this point, I just want to "test the waters" so to speak to see if I can excel at the graduate level itself.

Thank you!

Hey peeps,

I was pretty active on this forum a few years ago.  My wife is now looking to get a bachelors in Finance.  I've come up with a rudimentary degree plan for her, but I wanted the pros here to have a look and make sure I'm not missing anything.  Thanks in advance. 

Your Location: Florida, USA
Wife's Age: 47 (48 in August)
What kind of degree does she want?: Bachelors (BSBA - Finance)
Current Regional Accredited Credits: Please see attached PDF.

Any certifications or military experience? She has an expired realtor license.
Budget: Trying to keep it as low as possible.  Under $8K?
Commitments: She's a SAHM for one preteen.
Dedicated time to study: 1-2 hours per day M-F, and then open on the weekends usually.
Timeline: Graduation by the end of 2026.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: We're paying out of pocket.

Attached Files

  TESU BSBA Finance - Sheet1.pdf (Size: 57.67 KB / Downloads: 7)

Sophia appears to use the Job Board Teamed for staff hiring. By checking this site every so often it will give us some idea what they have planned for courses.

1. They posted here in 2023 for the "Business Data Analytics" course.
2. They recently posted about their "Intro to Networking" course.

I've asked a few questions about UMPI, and I have one more: Is there a lot of video content for there courses, or is it primarily text based?

I'm not very good at watching videos and have a poor attention span for things that aren't reading. Is UMPI a good option for this? How about Sophia, is it pretty video heavy?

With 20 hours per week of study time, (I know there are a lot of factors that go into speed) is it realistic to get 15 credit hours completed in two terms?

I signed up for College Saver Program. I finished many of the computer science upper level courses to meet TESU and  anytime I submit the paper assignment I get respond with in 5-6 hours or sometime within an hour.  Now I submitted 3 upper courses assignment and since SDC responded quickly for 2 written assignement and they are now holding one last assignement for all my 3 open courses and I am locked. It to take any further courses. I sent them email and t their help desk responded quickly (in 3 hour) that they will get the account person to response. Now it’s almost 11 days now and I am still waiting for them to mark the last final remaining assignement for all three courses and many emails to they’ll desk and I see deaf ears. It seems like SDC is purposely doing this because all of their upper level courses have minimum of 3to 5 assignments ( depends).  
Anyone has the same issue?

Does anyone know if there is any credit alternatives for GEC requirements for 'business communication', 'french or spanish 1'? I just really don't want to do a course that has me making a video of myself.

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