I was Googling around and found two different diploma designs for UMF. Both look pretty real, but now I’m wondering, what’s the actual style they use these days?
Is it more like A or more like B?

Is it A (which doesn’t look quite as official, but the dates shown are from 2023):



Or is it B (which looks more authentic, though it’s from 2018 and might be outdated):

I started writing a few comments for DEAC on their 90 credit degree proposal, and realized I was three fourths of the way to an essay, so I finished it.

https://www.edupexperience.com/blog/the-...or-degree/

Hello World,

I have applied and gotten into UMPI MAOL (Master of Arts Organizational Leadership) starting on October 27th. I graduated with a Bachelors in History and Political Science (Summa Cum Laude) from UMPI in 2024. I transferred in almost 90 credits of undergrad classes in from Sophia.org.

I plan to use this degree as a backup plan to teaching if I ever want to leave the profession. My backup plan would most likely involve some sort of civil service, city government or non profits. If I continue teaching long term, this masters can take me into admin/coaching within the school system.

Is there any way I can accelerate or make my workload easier before the start date based on my undergrad history (listed below)?

Thanks!

English & Communication
ENG 101 Writing and Inquiry
ENG 121 College Composition II
GEL 1XX Visual Communications

History
HTY 161 U.S. History I
HTY 162 U.S. History II
HTY 116 World Civilization II
HTY 370 Topics in Non-Western History
HTY 377 Modern China
HTY 439 The Vietnam Wars

Political Science & Government
POS 101 American Government
POS 211 Intro to Political Thought
POS 301 European Gov & European Union
POS 332 Constitutional Law
POS 335 Modern Political Thought
POS 343 Marxism
POS 370 Topics in Non-Western History
POS 371 Intl Rel and Modern Conflicts
POS 493 Political Science Capstone

Sciences (Biology, Environmental, Health)
BIO 103 Human Biology
BIO 1XX Human Biology Lab
BIO 1XX Anatomy and Physiology I
BIO 1XX Anatomy and Physiology II
BIO 316 Microbiology
BIO 104 Introduction to Nutrition
ENV 110 Environmental Science

Business & Management
BUS 101 Introduction to Business
BUS 150 Financial Accounting
BUS 141 Project Management
BUS 1XX Principles of Finance
BUS 1XX Conflict Resolution
BUS 1XX Essentials of Managing Conflict
BUS 1XX Developing Effective Teams

Humanities, Arts & Philosophy
HUM 103 Critical Thinking
PHI 152 Introduction to Ethics
PHI 1XX Ancient Greek Philosophers
ART 211 Art History I
ART 212 Art History II

Mathematics
MAT 117 College Algebra
MAT 131 Calculus I

Social Sciences & Languages
SOC 100 Intro Soc: Embrac Diver/Collab
PSY 205 Lifespan Development
ECO 207 Macroeconomics
ECO 2XX Microeconomics
SPA 101 Spanish I
SPA 102 Spanish II

Not yet quite ABA, but, now WASC, Monterey College of Law in California achieved WASC accreditation recently.

https://montereylaw.edu/news/WASC-Accreditation.html

This law school has hit the spotlight several times as many of San Luis Obispo's and Kern County's DA's went there, and the DA's of these counties have endorsed/lectured there.

They have an online program that requires coming to a California campus for 1 weekend a year.

Hi it's me again! I got an email saying I can potentially receive two free TECEP exams.

Congratulations on your admission to Thomas Edison State University! We are delighted to share more good news from TESU: You qualify to take up to two (2) TECEP exams at no cost for the September term!

Scholarship Terms:
This scholarship was made possible by the Thomas Edison State University Foundation’s Institutional Innovation Grant and is dependent on available funds for the September 2025 term, which begins Monday, Sept. 1, 2025. Registration for the September term is open. First come, first served!

Please note: this scholarship can only be used for the tuition cost of up to two (2) general education TECEP exams in this term and is nonrefundable and nontransferable. Financial responsibility for any other courses registered outside of TECEP exams will be the financial responsibility of the student.


My question is can I use this scholarship to enroll into the medical terminology TECEP? I was going to sign up for it either way by paying so I could get unlimited transcript reviews. If I were to enroll in it with this scholarship would I only have the TECEP exam available for the month of September? That's the part I'm confused about.

I’m hoping someone here might have some clarity. I’ve been looking into the Ascend program at Los Angeles Pacific University (LAPU), but it seems like it might not be offered anymore. I’ve called the school and even emailed, but I’m not really getting clear answers, and the website still shows the program.

The Ascend program looks wonderful, it’s competency-based, affordable, and exactly the kind of flexible structure that would really help in my situation especially I like this particular degree. Has anyone here recently enrolled, or do you know if the program is still running?

Your Location: NJ (Jersey Shore Area)

Your Age: 20

What kind of degree do you want?: Accelerated BSN

Current Regional Accredited Credits: Georgian Court University: A&P 1&2, Statistics. Ocean County College: Gen Physch, English 1 & 2, Intro to Sociology & Intro to chem.

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: ACE/Sophia: elementary Spanish 1&2, intermediate Spanish 1, US History to 1877, Microbio, Public speaking

Any certifications or military experience?: CNA (certified Nursing Assistant), PCT (Patient Care Technician)

Budget: (No budgets, live with parents and I'd pay out of pocket or student loans)

Commitments: (none, i make my own work schedule since I'm per diem)

Dedicated time to study: Whenever (I could build my schedule around that)

Timeline: Winter/Spring start time and end asap

Tuition assistance/reimbursement: (fasfa or state wont give me anything so student loans most likely)

Scenario: Hi! first time on here, I took my TEAS exam today with Ocean County College for their nursing program, scored a 71.3%. Spoke with advisor and timing for ASN looks rough, 
I'd like to do an accelerated BSN program, Did look at TESU and I'm interested in the Spring Cohort start time. Just also wanted some advice since i do currently have 46 credits
But I'm willing to do anything online/Sophia, doesn't also have to be TESU but it's an option I've looked at. Also I do start County College next Thursday for my last 2 pre-reqs for the bachelors
program there (sociology of the family  & Computers) but if I could get a good plan I'm willing to drop them and focus on Sophia (also not have to pay extra and waste time in person) Also programs nearby ofc! Thank yall!!! (attached is a copy of my unofficial transcript, I also have a 3.4 GPA)

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I just finished my StC classes and now I need to start at TESU. I only have to take and want to start as soon as possible. I see there is a registration deadline for 8/29 (tommorrow!).  I have an approved "plan", but I have not registered for any classes. Tonight I am at least trying to sign up for the first class, "SOS-1100 Information Literacy Today". I've never been to TESU, so I am little wonky on their website, but I have added "SOS-1100" to my "plan", but have not assigned it to a term or "section". I am not sure what a "section" is. Is it possible for me to get signed up tonight? I will be calling them early tomorrow (Friday morning). There was a warning notificattion saying the dead line tomorrow is for October, but the Academic Calendar says it is for September. .

Starting today, no Straighterline courses require proctoring for the final exam. This is a huge step forward in creating an easier and less invasive experience for students!  
You have until midnight 8/31 to go to any of their partner pages and get the $349 deal for 27 gen ed courses.  They're just loaded into your account and you have 4 months to complete the ones you want/need.

Woohoo!  

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Your Location: South Texas
Your Age: 43
What kind of degree do you want?: Masters in Cybersecurity, Bachelors and Masters in Accounting, MBA, and a JD (Must be able to take state bar in TX)
Current Regional Accredited Credits:  Many 2 Associates (Electrical Systems Technology and Intelligence Studies) & BS CSIA @ WGU
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: Yes NCCRS credits from two FEMA certificate programs 
Any certifications or military experience?: Most all CompTIA, CGRC, CISM, Project+ & 20 yrs military experiance
Budget: As cheap as possible
Commitments: Full-time job and family
Dedicated time to study: 10-20 hrs/wk
Timeline: Years
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: TA available but saving for kids (Doc or Lawyer or Dentist x2).  Not Hazelwood eligible.  No TA at this time.  VRE is not an option as I am employed. 

Experienced cybersecurity professional looking to be more well rounded on the business and accounting front (maybe hang my own shingle) who is primarily looking for a JD to leverage/navigate federal regulations and contract law.  Feel a LMS in Cybersecurity Law or Contract Law will not benefit me due to the circles I work within.  

Will go to WGU for the Masters in Cybersecurity (paying out of pocket) and will complete the degree (transferring in max credits) within one term. 

Primary question(s):  

Wanting to learn Accounting sitting through some of the classes but also want the option to cut down on costs (learning through Study.com or other service) and then transfer into accepting university.

After getting the Masters in Cybersecurity, what is the best way to pursue the MBA?  Any graduate courses I can take elsewhere and transfer in to a degree?

Masters in Accounting totally open to suggestions. 

JD - Looking at St. Mary's but again open to other ideas so long as it meets the requirement to take the bar in Texas. 

 

I thank everyone for their time and support.