Hi Everyone! I was wondering if I could ask for help on a project I am working on? I am about to graduate from TESU this month. Along the way, I have been sharing my journey with friends who are also going back to school, and trying to encourage them to use strategies like ACE credits, DegreeForum, etc. This mostly gets me a lot of interest yet high amounts of confusion and lack of follow through when I try to explain the process to them. This has prompted me to consider creating a website with more information on degree planning, with a focus on helping people like my friends, who are interested in shortening their degree paths but hesitant and unfamiliar with many of the tips and tricks taught on this forum. To make sure I’m not inventing a problem that doesn’t actually exist, I created a survey to help research the actual need for my idea. I would be grateful for input from the forum, both from people who would like to take the survey and people who have suggestions on how to refine my survey questions or project. The survey is quick (7 short questions) and completely anonymous.Thanks so much for your help! https://buildpad.io/research/j4VoW3f

Hi all, wanted to ask, how do I know if the credits that were transferred in are RA credits or not? In my first evaluation, I used WES to transfer in credits from a diploma I took in Singapore, and the transferred credits were listed as "Transfer Equivalency" courses and in the "Transfer Credit Evaluated by TESU" they're listed under TESU-Foreign.

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Any feedback on the Taft experience. I'm interested in MPA
https://www.taft.edu/master-of-public-ad...ration-mpa

...and their sister facility in California 4 year JD.

Threads I can find here are sparse in data. 

Thanks!

Hello all!

I have been doing Sophia and Study.com in hopes to go to WGUs prelicensure program. I am currently in a steady job and making 60K a year. This year I worked for Turbo Tax Live. I really enjoyed it. I am in the midst of a separation and desperately need a job. It's a situation where I have to keep my babies safe. I am freaking out. Today my job announced that it is changing the proceedings tremendously which means way more time away from my family. I need a new career path ASAP. I was looking at UMPIs accounting program. But I know that they just changed everything and it's more difficult to get done ASAP. I have even considered a different degree. I need something where I can work from home - so maybe something like management? I need something where I can be home and something quick. 

I have the following courses completed: 

Ancient Greek Philosophers
Art History II
English Comp I
Environmental Science
Intro to Business
Intro to Chem
Intro to Ethics
Intro to Nutrition
Lifespan Development
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Visual Communications

Study.com

A&PII
Chem 111L
Com 101
Psychology 101
Bio 201L
Psychology 102
Biology 106

Thank you so much!

"Degrees vs. Certifications: Which Opens More Doors in Healthcare?"

I attended a live webinar this week on the subject of "Degrees vs. Certifications: Which Opens More Doors in Healthcare?" The webinar has now been posted on YouTube. So, would you like to view the webinar and then give your thoughts on the subject? Feel free to post links to any free healthcare certifications that you find valuable.


Below is part of an email they sent...

Here are 5 key takeaways that healthcare leaders, professionals, and administrators can apply to practice:



1. Degrees = entry ticket: A degree establishes licensure and credibility, but employers treat them as the minimum once you are hired.



2. Certifications = accelerator: Targeted certs signal current, practical skills, reduce training risk for employers, and often tip decisions for promotions and project leads.



3. Align to your next role: Choose certifications that match upcoming responsibilities, not just your current title - e.g., HIPAA Privacy/Security, OSHA for Healthcare, and Billing Compliance for clinic leaders.



4. Convert learning into measurable wins: Apply what you learn to two concrete improvements and track results, for example MFA adoption, fewer PHI email mishandles, or reduced claim denials.


5. Prove compliance reliably: Keep a simple training dashboard with certificates, policies, and refresh cycles reviewed quarterly so you're audit-ready and promotion-ready.

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Hi everyone, I’m new here and I’d really appreciate some guidance or suggestions. Here’s my situation:

Background:
I’m 21 years old (turning 22 soon). I was originally studying medicine but decided to switch paths. I’m now focused on finishing a bachelor’s degree as quickly and affordably as possible so I can move forward with my career and future plans.

Degree Goal:
I applied to Thomas Edison State University (TESU) for the BA in Computer Science, since it’s one of the few fully online, affordable, and transfer-friendly programs.

Transfer Strategy:
My plan is to bring in as many credits as possible through Sophia.org and Study.com (up to 90 credits), then complete TESU’s required Cornerstone and Capstone plus the residency waiver. My rough budget is around $7k total for the degree.

Application Status:
I applied on August 31. TESU hasn’t admitted me yet because they require proof of English proficiency before moving forward. I thought my high school transcripts would be enough since I studied fully in English in Saudi Arabia, but apparently not.

The New Problem:
TESU is asking for an English proficiency test (TOEFL, IELTS, Duolingo, etc.). This was unexpected and is making me nervous because it adds time and cost. I’m considering the Duolingo English Test since it’s fast and online, but I’m not sure how tough it is or how long I should prepare.
Concerns:
1. I’m worried whether Sophia/Study.com credits are still fully accepted and if relying on them heavily could “devalue” the degree.
2. I’m not sure how to handle the English proficiency requirement in the fastest and safest way.
3. I want to make sure my transcript situation (black & white copy, ministry stamps, sealed envelope) will satisfy TESU or if I should go through ECE/WES instead.
4. Long term, I want this degree to be recognized internationally (especially in the Gulf, Europe, and possibly for a Master’s in the US like Georgia Tech OMSCS).
My Questions for the Forum:
1. Has anyone recently gone through TESU with a heavy mix of Sophia + Study.com credits for Computer Science? Any transfer issues?
2. Which English test is the fastest/easiest for someone who already studied in English (Duolingo vs TOEFL vs IELTS)?
3. For transcripts: should I send them directly to TESU or go through ECE/WES first to avoid delays?
4. Any advice on speeding up the process while keeping costs low?
Thanks a lot in advance! I’ve been feeling a bit overwhelmed with the sudden English test requirement and transcript bureaucracy, so any insight or encouragement would help.

I’m trying to figure out the most affordable way to take some graduate-level cybersecurity and computer science courses that I can later transfer. I only need about five courses, so I’m not looking for a full degree right now. The types of courses I’m looking for are:

Ethics, Law, and Policy in Cyberspace
Secure Programming
Operating Systems
Computer Security
Networking and Security
Cryptography: Algorithms and Applications
Computer Forensics
Secure Network Operations
Advanced Network Security

Ideally, I’d like to find cheap per-course options (letter graded) under $1,500 if possible, or a competency-based or subscription model where I can take multiple courses in one term for a flat fee, allowing me to finish as many as I can. The courses should be graduate-level and transcripted from an accredited school or provider so they’re transferable.

Has anyone here come across schools, online programs, or organizations that let you do this without committing to a full master’s degree upfront? Any recommendations for budget-friendly options would be greatly appreciated.

I’m trying to figure out what would be quicker:

• Transferring credits to UMPI to complete a second bachelor’s (for example, in BSBA MIS or BLS Criminal Justice),
  OR
  
• Taking Sophia MOOCs and then earning a first bachelor’s directly at UMPI.
  

1. Which route is generally faster in practice?
   
2. Aside from cost, what are the real benefits of pursuing a second bachelor’s at UMPI compared to just earning your first bachelor’s there?
   

I logged in to my first TESU class, and the first week is halfway done. I'm supposed to make and post a video this week. Is there in a penalty for being late on an assignment? I am use to WGU, where you basically do things whenever you want. Now, I am already behind schedule. They have an entire 12 week schedule of when things need to be done. Can I go faster, or slower?

The University of Maine System Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted at its August 25 meeting to recommend that the UMS Board of Trustees approve these new undergraduate degrees through the UMPI YourPace CBE program. Links are first to the proposal for each program, then to the catalog listing where one is posted currently.

• Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education [catalog]
  
• Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education [catalog]
  
• Associate of Arts in Human Services