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| Does anyone have experience with a master online in eng. cybersecurity and IA in URV |
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Posted by: gnr89 - 10-21-2025, 08:59 AM - Forum: Graduate School Discussion
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Hi everyone!
I recently enrolled in the online Master’s program in Computer Security and Artificial Intelligence at URV. I'm a software engineer and currently work full time. I finished my university studies almost 10 years ago, but I’m really interested in the subjects covered in this master’s.
Since I work full time, I’m studying part time. I wanted to ask if anyone has experience with this or a similar online master’s program at URV. So far, I’ve noticed there are quite a lot of assignments, and I can manage them for now, but I’m a bit worried about the exams.
Are they very difficult? How is the overall experience studying online at this university?
Thanks in advance, community!
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| Newbie looking for some guidance |
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Posted by: Melbies - 10-20-2025, 05:44 PM - Forum: UMPI - University of Maine at Presque Isle Discussion
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Hello, I am new here and am looking for some guidance.
Your Location: Goodyear, Arizona
Your Age: 41
What kind of degree do you want?: UMPI - Bachelor of Liberal Studies. I’ve heard it’s the quickest one to obtain
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: 90+ ACE credits
Study.com 32 courses completed.
Straighterline 2 courses completed.
Study.com Courses
1: Computer Science 103: Computer Concepts & Applications (97%)
2: Spanish 101: Beginning Spanish (97%)
3: Biology 102: Basic Genetics (96%)
4: English 105: College Composition II (94%)
5: Biology 101: Intro to Biology (94%)
6: Astronomy 101: Intro to Astronomy (94%)
7: Biology 101L: Intro to Biology with Lab (94%)
8: Humanities 201: Critical Thinking & Analysis (94%)
9: Business 312: Advanced Operations Management (94%)
10: Health 101: Principles of Health (93%)
11: Psychology 101: Intro to Psychology (96%)
12: History 104: US History II (92%)
13: Computer Science 102: Fundamentals of Information Technology (92%)
14: Statistics 101: Principles of Statistics (91%)
15: Business 100: Intro to Business (91%)
16: Business 103: Introductory Business Law (91%)
17: Earth Science 104: Intro to Meteorology (91%)
18: Environmental Science 101: Environment and Humanity (91%)
19: Math 103: Precalculus (90%)
20: Math 102: College Mathematics (90%)
21: Computer Science 105: Introduction to Operating Systems (89%)
22: Genetics 101: Intro to Genetics (87%)
23: Education 211: Teaching Elementary Math (87%)
24: Business 101: Principles of Management (87%)
25: Social Science 108: Ethics in the Social Sciences (87%)
26: Education 101: Foundations of Education (86%)
27: Sociology 101: Intro to Sociology (85%)
28: History 103: US History I (83%)
29: Art 103: History of Western Art I (83%)
30: Political Science 102: American Government (79%)
31: English 104: College Composition I (77%)
32: History 100: Western Civilization from Prehistory to Post-WWII (71%)
Straighterline Courses -
33: Anthropology 101: Cultural Anthropology (94%)
34: Philosophy 101: Introduction to Philosophy (94%)
Budget: Unsure.
Commitment: Married with no kids. Full-time job but very relaxed and flexible. Dedicated time to study: I can study several hours a day, every day. My job is relaxed and I can do schoolworkduring my job. I have completed many SDC courses during my work time.
Timeline: I would like to finish ASAP.
Tuition Assistance: I have started a FAFSA application but at this time am unsure if I will get any financial assistance.
My main focus is getting a degree as fast as possible. I am trying to move abroad and a bachelor's degree is needed for a work visa. I will be teaching abroad so the education minor is something I am considering but I am a bit confused about what some of the requirements are for that. Will I have to be observed while teaching? I’ve actually taught for 13 years already but am not currently teaching. If I observe lessons of other teachers via videos, then that makes the minor in education much more doable for me.
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| Advice needed for prospective law student |
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Posted by: Law - 10-20-2025, 11:01 AM - Forum: Degree Planning Advice
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Your Location: Canada
Your Age: 33
What kind of degree do I want?: A bachelor's degree to satisfy law school requirements
Current Regional Accredited Credits: None that I'm aware of
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: Half of my psychology degree has been completed from an attempt at university ages ago. Due to personal reasons/health issues my cGPA is around 1.8 and I dropped out
Any certifications or military experience?: None
Budget: ~7k USD
Commitments: Full time job
Dedicated time to study: Around 3 hours daily, more on the weekends, 20-30 hours each week
Timeline: 4 months or earlier if possible
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: My work won't pay for my degree unfortunately
Hello everyone. I've been reading about law school admissions and potentially would like to apply in the near future. The admissions require an LSAT score and a GPA of 3.0 minimum. I have read that most law schools take your first bachelor's degree into account for the GPA requirement and doing another bachelor's doesn't rectify the issue as it's the first 120 credits you've completed.
If I were to get a BLS or BABA from UMPI then try to complete my unfinished paychology degree down the line, as it's been a nagging reminder that I never finished university.
Would that be a feasible option? UMPI would be cost effective and quick. I don't want a lot of pressure on my LSAT performance because that's what I've read people with a low GPA do. Would this offset the GPA requirements? Or would my university courses be factored in their calculation as they were the "first" 60 credits I completed? I would go for a degree unrelated to psychology at UMPI so they're not transferred in/minimal transfer which gives me a chance to improve my GPA with UMPI.
Is there another way to do this without having more of the weightage rely on the LSAT? I don't have a specific law school in mind.
Sorry if this is posted in the wrong area.
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| Study.com vs. Sophia — recent updates and credit transfer experience |
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Posted by: portals - 10-20-2025, 10:48 AM - Forum: Saylor.org, Straighterline, Study.com, Sophia.Org, Coursera Discussion
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I've used Study.com off and on for a few years to earn transfer credit, and they've made some changes that might be interesting, especially for those comparing Study.com and Sophia. Here's what's changed on Study.com:
•$95/month plan: A lower-cost option. You can take two courses at a time and finish as many as you're able each month.
•Open-book, open-note finals: No more proctoring, which makes finals easier to manage.
•Faster grading: Assignments and transcripts are usually turned around in about two days.
•Mobile app (College Saver): Lets you do lessons and quizzes on your phone — helpful if you're studying on the go. It's tied to your Study.com account, so you don't pay anything extra for it.
There's a good range of courses, so it's pretty easy to stick with one provider while earning credit.
What do others think about the changes?
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| Associates in Criminal justice |
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Posted by: gez - 10-18-2025, 07:54 PM - Forum: Degree Planning Advice
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Want to speedrun my Associates in Criminal justice to get a promotion at my current job. then perhaps later down the line finish the bachelor's. currently only have 9 credits from a accredited community college I went to years go eng101 eng102 & some gen ed. history class so will have to transfer them over regardless of what i end up doing.
Whats the quickest way I can accomplish this? thinking of doing sophia/study.com (not sure which course(s) please advise) and going with TESU but wasn't sure. Is UMPI also good whats the difference? How long can i expect this to take at the fastest or slowest? thanks
Your Location: WV USA
Your Age: 25
What kind of degree do you want?: Associates in Criminal justice
Current Regional Accredited Credits: 9 from accredited local community college
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: n/a
Any certifications or military experience?: n/a
Budget: 10k
Commitments: Full time job but 3 days only
Dedicated time to study: 3 days out of the week
Timeline: <6mos ASAP
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: n/a
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| University of Louisville - Digital Transformation Center (DTC) |
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Posted by: Mint Berry Crunch - 10-18-2025, 08:31 AM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion
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I check out the ACE National Guide time-to-time and I stumbled upon The University of Louisville Digital Transformation Center (DTC) page:
"housed within the Office of Research and Innovation, is advancing digital equity and workforce readiness by expanding access to technology, digital literacy, and industry-recognized credentials. In partnership with Microsoft, Adobe, IBM, Google, and LinkedIn Learning, the DTC provides innovative training programs in areas such as IT certification, digital literacy, and, most notably, cybersecurity.
The Cybersecurity Workforce Program stands as a flagship initiative, offering flexible, modular learning pathways that accommodate learners at every stage—from those new to the field to seasoned professionals seeking advanced specialization. The program provides several options for professional development, including shorter bundles of 3–6 modules, intermediate tracks of up to 8 modules, or the full program of 23 modules. To ensure real-world application, the program incorporates industry-specific use cases in healthcare and logistics, along with specialized learning modules in areas such as artificial intelligence, forensics, and cryptography. This approach prepares learners for both immediate entry-level employment and long-term career growth through professional development in one of the nation’s most critical and fast-growing sectors".
From what I see, there are a lot of credits to be gained from this.
Does anyone have any experience with this? Seems like this is only recent with the start dates indicating ACE recommendation as of May 1st:
https://www.acenet.edu/National-Guide/Pa...22480829d1
https://louisville.edu/servicecenters/di...ce-program
I also tried looking for what it costs, but I didn't find any information on it. Guess I'll have to apply for more information and see what the associate costs are.
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