Hello!
I was born and raised out of the USA. I became a citizen this year, and I can finally make time to pursue an education. This is my biggest desire right now. 

I do have a high school diploma, which will have to be translated into English, and I will be working on that this weekend. 

My plan is to get a bachelor's in business. I plan on taking as many credits as I can through Sophia. Someone told me recently that I could transfer those credits into pierpoint and get a Board of Governors A.A.S. and then I can transfer to UMPI. I am considering Liberty University online as well. 
I am so confused with all the terminology used in the education system... A.S. vs A.A.S... I have a loooong journey ahead of me. 

Some people have mentioned an A.A.S. is not something you want to display on your resume (why not?), and that I'm better off just getting my credits from Sophia and then transferring them to the school where I want to get my bachelor's from. I will be 40 in 2 years. I want to do accelerated education to get my bachelor's in the least amount of time, and at low cost. 

Are there any students on here than can offer me guidance as to what are the steps I need to follow to achieve the above? 
Can you please tell me if you also had to get your HS transcripts, have that translated as well and then calculate your GPA?

Someone please help!!!!

Any general advice will be highly appreciated it. Should I contact Nancy from Pierpoint and tell her my story and see what she says?

Thank you.

I’m planning to complete my Health Science AAS through Pierpont. Does anyone know what specific classes to take that are transferable and equivalent through Sophia?

Hi,

I’m trying to find options for my last BSBA Operations Mgmt. elective (3 LL credits.)

I’m pursuing my degree through TESU, and I’m on the 2021 academic calendar. I’d like to complete as many courses as possible through alternative credit sources (Clep, study.com, Saylor, etc.)

So far I have completed the following courses on my OPM AOS evaluation:

AOS Requirements:
     Operations Mgmt. (TECEP, UL)
     Applied Quality Mgmt. (not completed, but planning to take from CSU Pueblo)
OPM Electives (12 credits):
     Project Mgmt. (Saylor, UL)
     Logistics & Supply Chain Mgmt. (study.com, UL)
     Mgmt. Information Systems (Saylor, LL)

My TESU advisor informed me the only elective left for me to take is OPM-415 Logistics. I would prefer not to complete OPM-415 Logistics at TESU because of the time/cost/work, so I’m trying to find other options.

I asked my advisor if any of the courses below would work for this OPM elective, but she informed me that none of these options are approved for this requirement. 

(Most of these courses are suggested on the degree planning wiki for the TESU BSBA OPM, but I also included a few from TESU’s OPM certificate)

TECEP:
STA-201 Principles of Statistic
CIS-1070 Computer Concepts & Applications

Study.com: 
Business 100: Intro to Business
Business 305: Leadership Communication
Business 307: Leadership & Organizational Behavior
Business 308: Globalization & International Management
Hospitality 304: Hotel & Lodging Management & Operations
Hospitality 309: Food & Beverage Service & Operations
Business 107: Organizational Behavior 
Business 111: Principles of Supervision 
Business 121: Introduction to Entrepreneurship

I also asked my advisor if I could use the Google Project Management: Professional Certificate or PMI’s Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM)®. 

Here is her response:

“…Unfortunately, neither certification will apply. 
 
While the Google Project Management: Professional Certificate does transfer as 9 credits (MAN-2350, MAN-4350, MAN-4380), you shouldn't take it and expect any credits to apply. You already have credit for MAN-4350; MAN-2350 is essentially the same course at a lower level and; MAN-4380 doesn't qualify as an OPM elective.
 
Based on our records, we stopped accepting The Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) back in May 2021….”

So if anyone has advice or suggestions for alternative credit options for an OPM elective (specifically logistics), I would appreciate it.

This forum has been very helpful. Thanks in advance for your help!

Hello, you can call me Faith and this will be my first post. I've been lurking here for the past few days and honestly still feeling a bit confused about where to begin. However, I believe starting with introducing myself using the provided addendum and template would be a good way to start. (If I missed any crucial information, please feel free to let me know, thank you!)  

Your Location: California, United States
Your Age: 26
What kind of degree do you want?: (These are my options, and I am still unsure which one to choose)
-         UMPI YourPace: BABA Project Management & Information Systems
-         UMPI YourPace: BABA Management & Leadership
-         UMPI YourPace: BABA Supply Chain Management
-         * Open to other business degrees if they are faster
-         ** Interested at MAOL

Current Regional Accredited Credits: Pasadena City College

Courses
ACCT 001A - Financial Accounting
ACCT 001B - Managerial Accounting
AJ 010 - Introduction to the Administration of Justice
AJ 012 - Concepts of the Criminal Law
AJ 014  - Legal Aspects of Evidence
AJ 018 - Community Relations
AJ 019 - Principles of Investigation
ANTH 001 - Physical Anthropology
BUS 009 - Introduction to Business
BUS 011A - Business Communications
BUS 012A - Business Law
BUS 014A - Mathematical Analysis
BUS 014B - Mathematical Analysis
ECON 001A - Principles of Macroeconomics
ECON 001B - Principles of Microeconomics
ENGL 001A - Reading and Composition
GEOL 001 - Physical Geology with Lab
HIST 041 - History of Asian Pacific Americans
HUM 001 - Introduction to Humanities
MATH 131 - Intermediate Algebra
MUSC 024B - History of Rock Music
PHIL 025 - Introduction to Critical
POLS 001 - Introductory to American
PSYC 021 - Developmental Psychology
PSYC 023 - Social Psychology
PSYCH 001 - Introductory Psychology
PSYCH 002 - Elementary Physiological
SOC 001 - Introduction to Sociology
SOC 002 - Contemporary Social
SOC 014 - Introduction to Ethnic
SOC 015 - Crime, Delinquency
SOC 024 - Marriage and The Family
SPAN 001 - Elementary Spanish
SPCH 001 - Fundamentals of Speech
STAT 050 - Elementary Statistics
 
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: I haven't taken any yet, but I understand that I need to maximize the rest of my GenED credits with Sophia and Study.com.

Any certifications or military experience? None.
Budget: Preferably under $10k.  I would like to take the cheapest and fastest route possible. No FAFSA.
Commitments: I currently work full-time, am married with no kids, and can dedicate time to my studies part-time, in the afternoon/evenings, or on weekends.
Dedicated time to study: During weekdays, I can study 6 or 7 hours in the afternoon/evenings. On the weekends, I can study as much as my schedule allows.
Timeline: Ideally, I aim to finish the required courses for the degree as quickly as possible. I would like to finish within 1-1.5 years (12-18 months).
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: No, my workplace does not provide tuition assistance or reimbursement.

Completed Degrees:
-         AS-T: Administration of Justice
-         AA-T: Sociology
-         AA: Social & Behavioral
-         AA: Business
-         AS-T: Business Administration
-         AA-T: Economics
-         CSU GE Completed & Certified
-         Full IGETC Certified

Current Occupation: Supply Chain Industry

I'll be honest—I'm not proud of the associate degrees I've accumulated. I went through a prolonged period of uncertainty that ended up with me having those degrees. I struggled with anxiety during tests at a traditional school and wasn't the best student. However, I'm determined to prove to myself that I can achieve more and earn a bachelor's degree, and hopefully a masters’ as well.

While I'm currently satisfied with my job, I recognize that advancing in my career will require a degree, and UMPI's flexibility is very appealing to me. Also, I apologize if any of these are confusing to read, but I am thankful for any help that I can receive.

Question:
Should I apply to UMPI for Fall 1 or Fall 2 and wait to confirm which courses transfer? And if they don't meet the 90-credits criteria, then begin enrolling with Sophia/Study.com, or should I go straight to Sophia/Study.com using the WIKI for the degree plan, without waiting for advice/decision from the advisor or counselor?

Hey, Every one 
I am from Pakistan I'm currently in high school I'm considering UMPI yourpace bachelor BBA PM& IS being an international student I want to pursue my masters in Germany or any EU country so I've been looking for some information regarding acceptance of Sophia or other AEC credits on bachelors transcript for masters program but didn't found anything specific ( If anyone got accepted with 90 AEC credits on the transcript please share your experience, especially in Eu ).
Otherwise, the next plan is to complete a whole degree in 2 years (due to financial reasons ) 5 sessions per year 4 courses per session =12 credits similarly 60 credits per year and 60 in the next year 120 credits and the degree is complete.
 
I've no job I can study full time so guys advise me on whether it is possible to follow this track.
how hard are the courses?
 
all of your opinions and advice are welcome I hope to get a great response.

Thanks!

Hello. I am new here and would like to ask for some advice regarding the following issue. I got admitted to TESU and received a go-Tesu award. At the same time I received the Pell grant $11,000 which is streched to 3 semesters. Which one is better to choose? What are the prons and cons of going with one of the choices or both of them?

I am trying to figure out which of the SDC courses will fulfill the TESU Diversity and Intercultural Literacy requirement.

I think that Intro to Sociology or any of the history courses would. Any other ideas?

I believe that Human Geography used to, but doesn't any more. And then there was World Religions which is not an option any more either.

I would appreciate it if anybody has suggestions.

I started my journey in March with 6 credits from my local CC from 16 years ago. As of Monday I have completed 152 credits and finish my BABA PM&IS in a single session. Some of these are more quality of life hacks, but they really helped me manage my courses efficiently, happy to answer any questions if I am able to help. I owe a lot to this forum and would like to pay some good fortune forward.

Here are some things I learned that really helped me get through:
1. Read aloud browser extension: https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail...xt_sidebar
Super useful to listen to course material when you aren't able to sit and read, struggle with reading long documents, need audio and visual stimulation for retention, or just want to listen.

2. Use a digital notes platform that syncs. This could be a document you keep on Google Drive, OneDrive, drobox, etc. or a platform like notion or obsidian (my choice)
This bailed me out on so many occasions I was able to keep all sources that I collected in the same place in a note and access it from all my devices. It was nice to be able to be researching on the go on my phone, copy and paste the link into my notes app and have it ready to go on my computer when I go home.

3. If you have YouTube premium save course videos from YouTube to a playlist and listen to them like an audiobook while commuting or doing chores, doesn't work as well where visuals are important, but any lecture style videos this is incredible.

4. Set up a folder with a subfolder for each of your classes to organize your work and resources (i.e. textbooks and resources) even better if this is cloud synced.

5. Find a solid APA 7 word template and set it up with the universal info like your name, and the university name, that way when you need to write a paper you just open that template and save as "Assignment_ClassX" in the corresponding folder. Such a time saver.

6. If you have a kindle or other e-reader, send the course textbooks to that device if you prefer to read on e-ink, or just want to give your eyes a break.

7. I used AI for a few minor things that I believe are acceptable and ethical use cases:

• I used an AI tool to adjust my eyes to maintain contact with the camera. Staring into a camera to deliver a presentation makes me feel uncomfortable, this made it easier.
  
• Formatting citations, it doesn't always get the information correct, but for me having a preformatted citation to copy and paste into my assignment saved time even with having to double check that it's 100% correct. YMMV.
  
• Evaluating sources prior to reading the entire article/study. This one saved me a ton of time when evaluating sources to use in my papers by not having to read some very lengthy studies that I thought would be useful.
  

Specifically Intro to Statistics or Anatomy and Physiology?

Hello all, I am doctoral student at The Ohio State University currently completing dissertation research on non-accredited colleges and universities (also known as diploma or degree mills) and I am recruiting adults who have obtained a degree from a non-accredited college or university and would be willing to participate in a 60-90 minute interview via Zoom or telephone to talk about their experiences. I am interested in talking to both individuals who intentionally sought out a degree from a non-accredited institution, or individuals who were unaware that their college was non-accredited at the time of earning a degree.
 
Your participation will help increase knowledge on these institutions, why adults might seek credentials from non-traditional colleges, and higher education more broadly. Please note that all interview data will be anonymized to protect the privacy and anonymity of participants. 

If you are interested in participating in this study, you can follow this link to complete a short Google Form, or email me at mitchell.1857@osu.edu. Thanks! 

Link to Google Form Survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQ...sp=sf_link