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  Graduate mathematics credits
Posted by: Coachr21 - Yesterday, 09:31 AM - Forum: Graduate School Discussion - Replies (3)

Hey everyone I’m in need of some help in finding graduate mathematics credits similar to ND statistics start anytime options. I recently got offered a position at a community college as a adjunct but they said I needed 3 more mathematics graduate courses, they said preference to statistics , calculus, and differential equations but anything coded Math above 500 will do, preferably not math education but will take what I can get. I have graduate credits for mathematics mainly in the Geometry subject area . I also have a bachelors in math, masters in Ed tech and 6 years hs teaching mathematics experience. I need to finish the classes by mid august at the latest.

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  I want to get a bachelor's i have 110 credits
Posted by: ShadowBladeOfDeath69 - 06-10-2025, 10:33 PM - Forum: Degree Planning Advice - Replies (4)

hi i just turned 25, i have 110 credits and want to get a bachelor's degree. I have an Associate of Science degree. I have 78 credits from junior college and 32 credits from university. What do i do? what is the best college to apply to? is there any way to get the application fee at thomas edison university waived? 

what is the best degree to graduate the fastest? within 6 months to 1 year? which college is best for my current credits?
i need a bachelor's degree so i can get a good job. i am also interested in possibly attending a college to get a master's degree.
what should i major in to graduate as fast as possible?

Addendum & Template (answer in brief, compact, concise phrases - don't need long sentences):
Your Location: houston, tx
Your Age: 25
What kind of degree do you want?: bachelor's. i don't really care what major, my original major was healthcare management. i wanted to study business at university of houston but they won't admit me to the business school since my gpa is 2.77 and they require a 3.0 gpa to be admitted.
Current Regional Accredited Credits: 110
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: 0
Any certifications or military experience?: i have an electrician certificate and a cna certificate
Budget: 0
Commitments: i am a jobless manchild
Dedicated time to study: 12-40 hours a week
Timeline: 2026
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: idk, university of houston offered me 23k in financial aid tho, but i would have to attend school for 2 years there cuz they only accept 60 credits.

junior college transcripts my tsjc transcripts - Imgur
university transcripts my msu transcripts - Imgur

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  Fastest Path to a Master’s: WGU vs. UMPI (Stacking Sophia, and Certs)
Posted by: chrisv - 06-10-2025, 09:48 PM - Forum: WGU - Western Governors University Discussion - Replies (2)

Hey everyone,

I’m working on building a fast, affordable path to a master’s degree and wanted to get some thoughts from those who’ve walked this path already. I’ve got a slightly unconventional situation and I'm trying to decide between two options—WGU and UMPI—for the bachelor’s, and ultimately, the master’s.

 My Background
- I’m currently finishing two tech cert programs at a technical college (Ogden-Weber Technical College): one in Software Development, one in Networking & Cybersecurity
- I can bridge those credits via Utah Valley Univesity or Snow College to a transcript that WGU or UMPI would accept
- I plan to use Sophia.org and Study.com to knock out most general education credits (already started)
- Long-term goal: Master’s in IT Management or something similar

My Two Proposed Paths

Option 1: UMPI A.A. in Liberal Studies ➜ WGU B.S. IT ➜ WGU M.S. IT Management
- Use OTech + Sophia + Study.com to complete A.A. at UMPI
- Use that A.A. + certs to transfer into WGU’s BSIT
- Stack certs (A+, Net+, Sec+, etc.) and finish in 2–3 terms
- Roll directly into WGU’s Master’s program

Pros:
- A.A. from a public university looks more traditional/credible
- WGU gives certs + fast bachelor’s
- Master’s is lined up seamlessly after BSIT

Cons:
- More steps: AA > BS > MS
- May still be 2 years start-to-finish

Option 2: Direct WGU BSIT ➜ WGU M.S.
- Skip UMPI entirely
- Transfer Sophia, OTech, and Study.com credits straight to WGU
- Knock out BSIT and certs ASAP
- Transition into WGU M.S. program

Pros:
- Fewer moving parts
- WGU is designed for acceleration
- Finish everything in ~18 months if aggressive

Cons:
- “WGU only” on transcript—some employers might see that as less traditional?
- Missing the “degree-in-hand” milestone of an associate's

My Questions
1. Which route gets me to the master’s fastest and with the least cost?
2. Is the UMPI A.A. worth it for credibility or résumé padding?
3. Do employers really look down on WGU-only paths?
4. Is there any strategic reason to do the AA just to build momentum?

I’ve read tons of posts here where folks get a UMPI degree in 1–2 terms or knock out WGU in record time. I’m trying to follow in those footsteps but don’t want to make an unnecessary detour.

Appreciate any insight—especially if you’ve done either path!

Thanks in advance 
—Chris

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  BA History question
Posted by: NapoleonInRags - 06-10-2025, 08:50 AM - Forum: UMPI - University of Maine at Presque Isle Discussion - Replies (5)

Thinking of trying to conquer the BA in history. Just wondering does UMPI accept Study.com's Western Civilizations classes or not? On the DF UMPI BA History Degree Plan, it list SL's Western Civilization classes only for credit approval. 

In all this time I've never even taken a Study.com or SL course. Of those two which course provider is easier and quicker? 

Has Degree Forum's UMPI BA History Degree Plan still been currently working smoothly for most students? Or has there been some major changes?

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  How to Get Free Access to Google Veo 3 as a Student (2025 Guide) Save $250 a Month
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How to Get Free Access to Google Veo 3 as a Student (2025 Guide)

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  Help with my BS in IT Management Degree at WGU
Posted by: DegreeModeActivated - 06-09-2025, 10:01 PM - Forum: Degree Planning Advice - Replies (5)

Hey everyone! I'm new here, but I've been reading a lot of your posts and I think it's time for my own. Hopefully the template I used is correct.  Big Grin

About me... I've been an IT Professional for almost 25 years... all without a Bachelor's Degree. I've been very lucky. I was a good student in High School (3.5 GPA), but I was a terrible student in College (2.7 GPA) and sitting in a class for 8-12 weeks never worked for my brain. I've always done better with "bootcamps" and "certifications", so I just quit college after I got my Associates Degree in Radio & TV Broadcasting... yeah, I know... lol

Fast forward a couple decades and now my daughter is heading to college next year!? I began researching her options when I found out about "degree hacking" and now I am hooked. Not only for my daughter, but for myself! Why not try again?

So, I am asking for your help to review what I have started below so I can confirm that I am doing everything the right way. And, by that I mean: Is my plan fast, cheap, and is it my best option? Am I missing any "gotchas"?


Your Location: Sacramento, California, United States
Your Age: 46
What kind of degree do you want?: BS IT Management @ WGU ... I tried BS in Computer Science, but I am terrible with Software/Programming/Linux... and I don't like it and I wasted a lot of time/money trying to make it fit my career path.
Current Regional Accredited Credits: Combined GPA Summary = 87 earned credits, 2.72 GPA

Chabot College (Hayward, CA) = AA Radio and TV Broadcasting (Completed May 31, 2002), 73 earned credits, 2.73 GPA

Code:
School    Course Type    Course Code    Course Title    Grade    Credits
Chabot College    General Ed    ANTH 1    Physical Anthropology    C    3
Chabot College    General Ed    ENGL 1A    Critical Reading & Composition    C    3
Chabot College    General Ed    ENGL 7    Critical Thinking/Writing    C    3
Chabot College    General Ed    HIST 7    US History Pre-Reconstruction    B    3
Chabot College    General Ed    HIST 8    US History Post-Reconstruction    C    3
Chabot College    General Ed    HLTH 1    Introduction to Health    A    3
Chabot College    General Ed    MATH 31    College Algebra    B    3
Chabot College    General Ed    MUSL 1    Introduction to Music    A    3
Chabot College    General Ed    SOC 3    Cultural/Racial Minorities    B    3
Chabot College    General Ed    SPCH 1    Speech Communication    B    3
Chabot College    Comp. Science    CAS 92A    Networking Home & Small Business    A    3
Chabot College    Broadcasting    MCOM 05    Intro to Mass Communications    D    3
Chabot College    Broadcasting    MCOM 09    Colloquium    A    1
Chabot College    Broadcasting    MCOM 31    Introduction to Broadcasting    A    3
Chabot College    Broadcasting    MCOM 32    Radio/TV Announcing    A    3
Chabot College    Broadcasting    MCOM 33A    Intro to TV Studio Techniques    B    2
Chabot College    Broadcasting    MCOM 33B    Intermediate TV Studio Techniques    B    2
Chabot College    Broadcasting    MCOM 34    Radio Studio Techniques    A    3
Chabot College    Broadcasting    MCOM 35    Writing for Broadcasting    D    3
Chabot College    Broadcasting    MCOM 36    Broadcast Time Sales    A    3
Chabot College    Broadcasting    MCOM 37    Broadcast/Cable Mgmt    A    3
Chabot College    Broadcasting    MCOM 38    Special Projects in Radio    A    2
Chabot College    Broadcasting    MCOM 39    Special Projects in TV    A    2

Univ. Illinois (Springfield, IL) = BS Computer Science (Drop Out), 14 earned credits, 2.63 GPA
Code:
School    Course Type    Course Code    Course Title    Grade    Credits
University of Illinois    Comp. Science    CSC 225, E    Comp Programming Concepts I    B    3
University of Illinois    General Ed    CLS 471, A    ECCE: Emerging Diseases    A    3
University of Illinois    General Ed    MIS 323, B    ECCE: Social Health Care Info.    A    3
University of Illinois    General Ed    UNI 301, S    ECCE: Speakers Series    CR    1
University of Illinois    General Ed    BIO 305, A    Plants And Society with Lab    C+    4

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: 0
Any certifications or military experience?: No military experience, but have CompTIA A+ (2005), CompTIA Network+ (2005), Microsoft MCP/MCDST (2007).
Budget: $5k-$15k total
Commitments: Married, One Child, Unemployed
Dedicated time to study: 4-6hrs per day
Timeline: 6-18 months, as fast as possible at the lowest cost
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: Savings

My Plan So Far...

I just started Sophia over the weekend and I haven't taken any courses at Study.com or WGU yet, but I applied to and accepted WGU's Bachelor of Science, Information Technology Management (BSITM) Degree within their School of Business. Transcripts are on their way and I hope to take my first WGU course after I complete Sophia/Study.com courses (in 90 days or by October 1, 2025).
Planned Courses - Sophia.org: 45 units
Code:
BUS1001: Introduction to Business (SOPH-0014), 3 units
ECON1001: Macroeconomics (SOPH-0012), 3 units
ECON1002: Microeconomics (SOPH-0011), 3 units
BUSI1010: Financial Accounting (SOPH-0010), 3 units
BUSI1011: Managerial Accounting (SOPH-0079), 3 units
FIN1001: Principles of Finance (SOPH-0033), 3 units
PM1001: Project Management (SOPH-0013), 3 units
CS1011: Introduction to Relational Databases (SOPH-0047), 3 units
BUSI1013: Principles of Management (SOPH-0054), 3 units
BUSI1080: Human Resource Management (SOPH-0089), 3 units
BUSI2020: Principles of Marketing (SOPH-0085), 3 units
BusLaw1001: Business Law (SOPH-0032), 3 units
CS1015: Introduction to Networking (SOPH-0068), 3 units
BUSI2015: Organizational Behavior (SOPH-0083), 3 units
BUSI2030: Operations Management (SOPH-0086), 3 units

Planned Courses - Study.com: 15 units
Code:
Business 120: Int'l Business (SDCM-0115), 3 units
Business 212: Business Statistics (SDCM-0225), 3 units
Business 303: Mgmt Info' Systems (SDCM-0123), 3 units
Business 308: Global & Int'l Mgmt (SDCM-0054), 3 units
Business 314: Employment Law (SDCM-0085), 3 units

Planned Courses - WGU: 40 units
Code:
BUS 2140 (D100): Introduction to Spreadsheets, 1 unit ---> Looking for ACE Transfer Course
BUS 2080 (D081): Innovative and Strategic Thinking, 3 units ---> Looking for ACE Transfer Course
BUS 2090 (D082): Emotional and Cultural Intelligence, 3 units ---> Looking for ACE Transfer Course
HRM 3200 (C234): Workforce Planning: Recruitment and Selection, 3 units ---> Looking for ACE Transfer Course
BUS 2111 (D361): Business Simulation, 4 units
MGMT 4400 (C721): Change Management, 3 units
MGMT 2700 (D253): Values-Based Leadership, 3 units
MGMT 4100 (C720): Operations and Supply Chain Management, 3 units
HRM 3600 (C236): Compensation and Benefits, 3 units
ITEC 2205 (C179): Business of IT - Applications, 4 units
BUIT 3000 (C724): Information Systems Management, 3 units
BUS 4890 (QFT1): Business - IT Management Capstone Project, 4 units
BUS 4891 (PFIT): Business - IT Management Portfolio Requirement, 3 units


Final Thoughts:  If you think that I should switch majors given my previous transfer credits, please let me know. I just want a Bachelors Degree and I don't want to burden myself with trying to "fit" into some kind a of mold. I just want to check the box that says I have a degree and move on.

THANKS!

Here is the mapping of WGU Courses to Sophia/Study.com Courses I used (Copy-Paste to Excel or Google Sheets):
Code:
CCN    Course #    Course Category    Course Description    CUs    Transfer Credit
MATH 1200    C957    General Education    Applied Algebra    3    A.A. Degree
MATH 1101    C955    General Education    Applied Probability and Statistics    3    A.A. Degree
PHIL 3010    C168    General Education    Critical Thinking and Logic    3    A.A. Degree
ENGL 1010    C455    General Education    English Composition I    3    A.A. Degree
ENGL 1020    C456    General Education    English Composition II    3    A.A. Degree
SCIE 1020    C165    General Education    Integrated Physical Sciences    3    A.A. Degree
COMM 1011    C464    General Education    Introduction to Communication    3    A.A. Degree
HUMN 1010    C100    General Education    Introduction to Humanities    3    A.A. Degree
SOCG 1010    C273    General Education    Introduction to Sociology    3    A.A. Degree
HIST 1010    C121    General Education    Survey of United States History    3    A.A. Degree
BUS 2010    D072    Business Core    Fundamentals for Success in Business    3    Sophia - BUS1001: Introduction to Business (SOPH-0014) - 3 units
ACCT 2020    D196    Business Core    Principles of Financial and Managerial Accounting    3    Sophia - BUSI1010: Financial Accounting (SOPH-0010) - 3 units
        Business Core    Principles of Financial and Managerial Accounting - REQUIRED        Sophia - BUSI1011: Managerial Accounting (SOPH-0079) - 3 units
BUS 2301    C483    Business Core    Principles of Management    4    Sophia - BUSI1013: Principles of Management (SOPH-0054) - 3 units
HRM 2100    C232    Human Resources    Introduction to Human Resource Management    3    Sophia - BUSI1080: Human Resource Management (SOPH-0089) - 3 units
MGMT 3000    C715    Business Management    Organizational Behavior    3    Sophia - BUSI2015: Organizational Behavior (SOPH-0083) - 3 units
BUS 2050    D077    Business Core    Concepts in Marketing, Sales, and Customer Contact    3    Sophia - BUSI2020: Principles of Marketing (SOPH-0085) - 3 units
BUS 2061    D079    Business Core    Business Environment Applications II: Process, Logistics, and Operations    2    Sophia - BUSI2030: Operations Management (SOPH-0086) - 3 units
BUS 2060    D078    Business Core    Business Environment Applications I: Business Structures and Legal Environment    2    Sophia - BusLaw1001: Business Law (SOPH-0032) - 3 units
ITEC 2104    C175    Data Management    Data Management - Foundations    3    Sophia - CS1011: Introduction to Relational Databases (SOPH-0047) - 3 units
ITEC 2102    C172    Network and Security    Network and Security - Foundations    3    Sophia - CS1015: Introduction to Networking (SOPH-0068) - 3 units
ECON 2000    D089    Business Core    Principles of Economics    3    Sophia - ECON1001: Macroeconomics (SOPH-0012) - 3 units
        Business Core    Principles of Economics - EXTRA        Sophia - ECON1002: Microeconomics (SOPH-0011) - 3 units
BUS 2040    D076    Business Core    Finance Skills for Managers    3    Sophia - FIN1001: Principles of Finance (SOPH-0033) - 3 units
MGMT 3400    C722    Business Management    Project Management    3    Sophia - PM1001: Project Management (SOPH-0013) - 3 units
BUS 2070    D080    Business Core    Managing in a Global Business Environment    3    Study.com - Business 120: Int'l Business (SDCM-0115) - 3 units
BUS 3100    C723    Business Management    Quantitative Analysis For Business    3    Study.com - Business 212: Business Statistics (SDCM-0225) - 3 units
BUS 2030    D075    Business Core    Information Technology Management Essentials    3    Study.com - Business 303: Mgmt Info' Systems (SDCM-0123) - 3 units
        Business Core    Managing in a Global Business Environment - EXTRA        Study.com - Business 308: Global & Int'l Mgmt (SDCM-0054) - 3 units
HRM 3100    C233    Human Resources    Employment Law    3    Study.com - Business 314: Employment Law (SDCM-0085) - 3 units
BUS 4890    QFT1    Capstone and Portfolio    Business - IT Management Capstone Project    4    
BUS 4891    PFIT    Capstone and Portfolio    Business - IT Management Portfolio Requirement    3    
ITEC 2205    C179    Business of IT    Business of IT - Applications    4    
BUS 2111    D361    Business Core    Business Simulation    4    
MGMT 4400    C721    Business Management    Change Management    3    
HRM 3600    C236    Human Resources    Compensation and Benefits    3    
BUS 2090    D082    Business Core    Emotional and Cultural Intelligence    3    
BUIT 3000    C724    IT Fundamentals    Information Systems Management    3    
BUS 2080    D081    Business Core    Innovative and Strategic Thinking    3    
BUS 2140    D100    IT Fundamentals    Introduction to Spreadsheets    1    
MGMT 4100    C720    Business Management    Operations and Supply Chain Management    3    
MGMT 2700    D253    Business Management    Values-Based Leadership    3    
HRM 3200    C234    Human Resources    Workforce Planning: Recruitment and Selection    3

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  SUNY Colleges - FREE Field Specific Associates Degrees for NYS Residents
Posted by: TaraD2020 - 06-09-2025, 02:14 PM - Forum: General "Big 3", B&M colleges, and other colleges - No Replies

Just heard about this Associates Degree program through SUNY RECONNECT.

Free Community College for Adult Learners at SUNY!

Learn in-demand skills for jobs in growing fields like health care, cybersecurity, and advanced manufacturing with a 2-year degree from SUNY. Now free for New Yorkers 25-55 with no degree.

Ive looked through the platform, and there are FULLY online options too!

https://www.suny.edu/communitycollege/fr...B#programs

Just throwing this out there to my fellow NYers!

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Rainbow FINALLY finished nursing school!
Posted by: sixxx2069 - 06-09-2025, 01:41 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - Replies (5)

The last time I posted I had gotten my Pierpont degree, was accepted to nursing school and getting ready for that.

Well, I graduated summa cum laude last month! Super proud of that, nursing school was not easy. I took the NCLEX last week and got my license today. I still can't believe I'm here and I'm a registered nurse!

I'm super grateful to this forum and everyone who posts here. I know most people here aren't going into the healthcare field, but if you have any questions I will try to help out.

Next step is starting my RN to BSN program!

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  Credits Banked Transfer to Another College?
Posted by: JDawsonMunger - 06-09-2025, 01:30 PM - Forum: Degree Planning Advice - Replies (6)

Hello,

Does anyone know if credit banked credits (from TESU, Excelsior, etc.) will transfer to another university?

For example: Finish an ASBA at TESU, transfer and graduate from Liberty Business Administration & Data Analysis Bachelors, use banked TESU credits to satisfy prerequisites for Liberty MBA

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  UMPI Credit Banking?
Posted by: JDawsonMunger - 06-09-2025, 01:24 PM - Forum: Degree Planning Advice - Replies (1)

Hello,

Does anyone know if UMPI will bank ACE Credits on their transcripts like TESU or Excelsior?

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