Hello all -

Im 37 yo and I would like to get my bachelors degree bc I want to pursue a career in Law/Human Rights. I have about 30 college credits. I live in CA. I was at first considering doing the California Law Office Study Program or joining Northwestern California University School of Law (NWCU) because they accept students straight into their law school with an associates or CLEP exams. 


My question is: Is it more suitable and more desireable by other schools if I:
a) finish my bachelors degree online through a university that accepts clep.
   a.1.) what university is honorable and desireable by accrediated universities like IVY leagues for my masters that will accept my bachelors from   said online university.

b) do I do the california law office study program of NWCU program and if I want to get a masters later or do a program at an honorable school will they accept this? Because most of those programs say a 4 year bachelors degree is necessary. Would this still count?

Im so confused which direction to take. ANY advice and input helps please!!!

I'm wanting to apply to dosimetry masters and post-baccalaureate programs. I got a bachelors degree in psychology from TESU about 5 years ago. At the time it got me a promotion that made the cost and time of the degree worthwhile. 
  
Your Location: Ohio 
Your Age:32
What kind of degree do you want?: A BS in physical or biological science works, or a BA in physics, biology, or chemistry. 
Current Regional Accredited Credits - 116.5
Current ACE Credits - 68

I need to take some additional RA credits. These could be incorporated into a degree program or separate. 
Physics I and II
Biology I 
Precalculus or above (one semester)
Oral communication - I took an ACE public speaking class, but I'll need an RA one
Medical Terminology (I took this as part of my LPN, but it was mostly a clock hours program so I don't think it counts)
Radiation Physics - only required by one program, so I may skip if it's too costly or difficult to locate

The exact classes is listed at the bottom of the post, because it's a lot. Please let me know if there's a better way to format this, or if there's some way to put them behind a spoiler so they're not so gigantic. 

Any certifications or military experience?: I was an LPN until covid and was a CNA before that. No military experience.
Budget: $5000 would be ideal. I know that's asking a lot.
Commitments: I'm working full time, and intend to up until dosimetry training. 
Dedicated time to study: 20 hours a week comfortably, could do 30
Timeline: sooner the better
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: none

Regionally Accredited credits:
PSY-303
Biopsychology
A-
3
PSY-325
Quantitative Methods in Psych.
A
3
ENC-102
English Composition II
A
3
ENC-101
English Composition I
A
3
GEN-399
Special Topics General Educatn
A
3
PSY-400
History & Sys. of Psychology
A-
3
PSY-387
Motivation
B-
3
PSY-352
Psychology of Personality
C+
3
PSY-236
Intro to Psych of Personality
C
3
PSY-404
Developmental Psychology
A-
3
PSY-482
Human Learning
A
3
PSY-370
Social Psychology I
B-
3
MAT-102
General Math I
A-
3
MAT-103
General Math II
A-
3
BIO-211
Anatomy and Phys I With Lab
B
4
BIO-212
Anatomy and Phys II With Lab
B+
4
PSY-419
Applied Psychology
A-
3
AOJ-251
Criminal Law I
B
3
PSY-235
Intro to Abnormal Psych
C
3
PHI-180
Introduction to Ethics
B
3
SOC-291
Criminology
A
3
ENC-102
English Composition II
B+
3
PEA-199
Special Topics in Physical Ed
B-
1
FEL-101
Orientation
A
0.5
MSC-199
Special Topics in Military Sci
A
1
POS-110
American Government
C+
3
PSY-204
Intro to Biopsychology
C+
4
FEL-101
Orientation
B-
0.5
MSC-199
Special Topics in Military Sci
B
1
CHE-101
Survey of Chemistry
B
3
CHE-199
Special Topics in Chemistry
A
1
BIO-251
Intro to Microbiology With Lab
A
4
HEA-101
Contemporary Health Issues
A
3
MAN-232
Small Business Management
B
3
BIO-205
Intro to Bioethics
A
3
BIO-216
Intro to Pathophysiology
A
4
NUR-199
Special Topics in Nursing
A
4
NUR-213
Psych/Mental Hlth Nursg. I
A
4
PHA-202
Pharmacology II
B
2
HIS-114
American History II
A
3
LIB-495
Liberal Arts Capstone
B+
3
SOS-110
Critical Information Literacy
A
3
HEA-198
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitat.
CR
0.5


ACE/ALT Credits
COS-206
R Programming
3
CAP-295
Intro to Security Basics
3
COM-290
Presentational Speaking
3
SOC-101
Introduction to Sociology
3
STA-201
Principles of Statistics
3
CIS-107
Computer Concepts and Appl
3
BIO-101
Introductory Biology
3
ECO-111
Macroeconomics
3
ENS-200
Environmental Science
3
ECO-112
Microeconomics
3
HIS-113
American History I
3
MAT-121
College Algebra
3
COS-205
Python Programming
3
PSY-211
Developmental Psychology
3
CMP-202
Foundations of Info Tech
3
COS-199
Special Topics in Computer Sci
3
ITS-130
Database Fundamentals
3
ITS-231
Database Programming
3
ITS-199
Special Topics in Information
CR
3
MAN-235
Intro to Project Management
3
MAN-437
Effective Project Management
3
MAN-438
Mastering Project Management
3
PEA-199
Special Topics in Physical Ed
0.5
PEA-199
Special Topics in Physical Ed
0.5
PEA-199
Special Topics in Physical Ed
1

Looking for a regionally accreditated college. For a high schooler. Fully online course. Proctoring no problem at all. Lowest cost option possible. Dual credit, okay. Concurrent enrollment okay. Traditional okay.

Has to be college can't be ACE. 

Courses needed are:
Chem 1 
Chem 2 
Org Chem

Can anyone recommend a school for this?

Your Location: New York
Your Age: 30s
What kind of degree do you want?: Second Bachelor’s degree (any regionally accredited US institution). Primary goal is GPA reset for graduate school (minimum 2.70). Secondary preference for a science-sounding concentration if possible that shows up on a degree.
Budget: As low as possible; willing to pay more if it saves substantial time/effort.
Timeline: As fast as possible (9months Max).
Dedicated time to study: ~10–20 hrs/week realistic, more during breaks.
Commitments: Heavy concurrent science coursework + 2 small kids.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None.

• CMLIT 101H Global Literatures I – 3.00 – B
  
• ENGL 110H College Writing I – 3.00 – A-
  
• PHIL 104H Introduction to Ethics – 3.00 – A-
  
• PSYCH 101 General Psychology (exam credit) – 4.00 – CR
  

• ENGL 165H Introduction to Poetry – 3.00 – B-
  
• HIST 104 American History 1865–Present – 3.00 – A
  

• ARTH 102 History of Western Art II – 3.00 – A
  
• ARTS 161 Painting I – 3.00 – A-
  

• DRAM 1 Intro to Drama & Theatre – 3.00 – B
  
• HIST 101 Early Modern Europe 1500–1815 – 3.00 – B+
  
• HIST 103 American History 1607–1865 – 3.00 – A+
  
• HIST 190 Writing and History – 3.00 – A-
  
• PSCI 101 Introduction to Political Science – 3.00 – B
  

• HIST 102 Modern Europe 1815–Present – 3.00 – B
  
• HIST 114 History of the Jewish People I – 3.00 – A-
  
• HIST 256 History of Modern Israel – 3.00 – B+
  

• BIOL 11 Intro to College Biology – 4.00 – B
  
• FNES 14 Individual Sports (Tennis) – 1.00 – A
  

• HIST 160 VT Global History: Southeast Asia – 3.00 – A-
  
• ARTS 182 Introduction to Sculpture – 3.00 – A+
  
• DANCE 150 Introduction to Dance – 3.00 – A-
  
• DANCE 168 Tap I – 2.00 – B
  
• FNES 14 Individual Sports (Tennis) – 1.00 – A
  

• HIST 142 History of Japan – 3.00 – A
  
• DRAM 121 Acting I – 3.00 – B
  
• HIST 255 VT Transformational Moment Arab/Israeli – 3.00 – B-
  

• ANTH 103 Introduction to Archaeology – 3.00 – B+
  
• HEBRW 101 Elementary Hebrew I – 4.00 – C-
  
• FNES 14 Individual Sports (Yoga) – 1.00 – B-
  
• MATH 110 Math Literacy – 3.00 – B
  

• ARTS 240 Drawing II – 3.00 – B+
  
• ARTS 260 Painting II – 3.00 – B-
  
• HIST 251 Jews in Medieval Christendom – 3.00 – A
  
• SPST 2963 Tutorial: Jewish Scribal – 3.00 – A
  

• ARTS 253 Drawing III – 3.00 – B-
  
• FNES 21 Basic Skin & Scuba Diving – 3.00 – B
  
• HIST 160 VT Topics in Global History – 3.00 – A
  
• HIST 311 Jewish Society in Islamic Lands – 3.00 – A
  
• HIST 393 Tutorial – 3.00 – A
  

• ARTS 283 VT Sculpture II – 3.00 – A-
  

• HIST 392W Colloquium – 4.00 – A-
  

• Introduction to Psychology (Section 1) – 1.50 – Ex
  
• Introduction to Psychology (Section 2) – 1.50 – Ex
  
• Introduction to Sociology – 1.50 – Ex
  
• Mathematics (Section 1) – 2.75 – B
  
• General & Analytical Chemistry – 3.75 – B
  
• Laboratory for General & Analytical Chemistry – 1.50 – B
  
• Introduction to Computational Science – 1.50 – B
  
• General Physics I – 3.50 – C
  
• Cell Biology – 3.75 – A
  

• Biochemistry 4 credits
  
• Genetics 3 credits 
  
• Statistics 3 credits 
  
• Physiology 4 credits 
  
• Microbiology 4 credits 
  
• Molecular Biology 4 credits
  

• None yet (open to Sophia / Study.com / StraighterLine if useful)
  

• None relevant
  

1. With this credit profile, which school is likely the fastest and least bureaucratic path to a second RA bachelor’s?
   
2. If UMPI: is completing ~30 credits in 1–2 sessions realistic here?
   
3. Is it reasonable to walk away from COSC despite the sunk $200, given the added GE requirements?
   

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Since I'm a EU citizen I should be able to enroll to Metropolis to cover a substantial part of the required courses for the BA CS degree.

Currently my plan is the following: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...id=0#gid=0

I'm still lacking a couple RA credits, as well as some Computer Science Electives, and some Natural Sciences, Math, and CS Electives.

Does anyone have experience with Metropolis and what transfers? Is it possible to only take certain classes to transfer, or would I need to complete something like the https://opinto-opas.metropolia.fi/offeri...32?lang=en with the full 120 credits in order to be able to transfer at TESU?

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