Hi, I am trying to complete a long-delayed degree at a major state university. I arrived on campus in 1989, passed over 120 hours (but not meeting all degree requirements), and left as a senior in good standing due to work and other life concerns at the time.

In 2011, I re-enrolled, but probably wasn't ready - I had a major work scenario unfold (a merger that ended up getting our entire 400-person division eliminated), and didn't handle it properly, so I flunked four classes.

I have been re-admitted for a third time. I am just barely above a 2.0 and on academic warning.

I need to complete a Renaissance British literature class, a World Literature class, a Rhetoric class, a Math class, and also, 5 hours (2 classes) of interdisciplinary classes, and meet a diversity requirement. Oh, I also need a one-hour physical education/fitness class.

The three English classes all need to be upper level undergraduate at my university, though they may be categorized differently at the other school.

Since I have plenty of hours and just need to meet requirements, classes can meet more than one requirement. I could theoretically finish with 13 hours, but in practice, I think I need 16 hours, or maybe 19 hours.

- Nearly any math class would do. Like "topics in contemporary math," or "introduction to statistics."
- A technical writing class might count for both Rhetoric and one of the interdisciplinary classes.
- The Renaissance Brit lit class might be hard to find anywhere except my university because it's a short list of option. No survey type classes would work. It would need to be something like Milton, or some other specific things.
- The World Lit class is a bit broader, but not by much. That might also be difficult to find an exact match.
- There are exactly five classes at my university that would count as both the second interdisciplinary class, and a diversity class. For example, "Women in Science & Technology" would count. Or, "Introduction to American Studies."

I can transfer in up to 15 hours; that is, 30 of my last 45 hours must be at my university, and so far, they all are. I must be enrolled at my university in my final term before graduation, which means I must take at least one class there.

That is the long setup for a perhaps short question ... at least shorter than the setup!

I have checked course offerings and in most cases actual summer and fall availabilities for:

- Wisconsin flex - they offer two classes I need for sure, and possibly a third depending how my interdisciplinary classes are counted
- UMPI - I can't find much there for my requirements
- WGU - they offer two classes that would work for me. They fill the same categories as the UW-Flex classes, so there isn't an advantage in doing both

The University of Florida has more options, especially in English Lit, but I am not sure how, or if, they take visiting students or what classes will actually be available, and I am not sure how self-paced their classes are.

The reason I am trying to do this is that my main university's classes may be online asynchronous, but they are not self-paced, and even the asynchronous offerings are sparse compared with scheduled online lectures, or on-campus options ... and since I am looking for specific, upper level classes for some of these, that could become a sticking point.

I have also thought about just transferring, and doing more classes somewhere else and trusting that it will still work out if I choose a school with self-paced study. That is, maybe 30 self-paced hours somewhere else will go faster than 16-18 asynchronous or (shudder) in-person classes where I am now.

I am sort of thinking out loud, don't have anybody in person who knows this world to bounce ideas off of, and hoping for some insight or suggestions. I can provide more details as needed.

Thanks!

Jonathan Whatley made a comment about Faulkner University having an 18-month PhD in Health Sciences. I went to their website and saw that they also have a 14-month DHSc in Health Sciences. This is the fastest RA, non-clinical doctorate that I've seen. Hypothetically, one can complete a doctorate at Oklahoma State University in 12 months, but that is dependent upon how many transfer credits are accepted from one's master's degree and how many credits one enrolls in each semester. Okstate is on a traditional semester system whereas Faulkner has 5-week courses that are taken one at a time, so the program is structured to be completed in 14 months.

https://www.faulkner.edu/graduate/gradua...ence-dhsc/

"Memorial Day is an American holiday, observed on the last Monday of May, honoring the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Memorial Day 2024 will occur on Monday, May 27..."

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Hello! I am strongly considering attending UMPI to earn my BA in Accounting with the goal of eventually becoming a CPA. Unfortunately, I have read some posts on this forum and others claiming that the accounting courses are not rigorous/up-to-date enough to sufficiently teach the material (at least to those of us without previous accounting experience).

For those of you who have completed this degree or are in the process of doing so, do you feel like the courses were sufficient? Do you feel like they prepared you to work in accounting? If you took the CPA exam (or any other accounting qualification exam) afterwards, do you feel like the courses gave you a decent foundation from which to review or did you end up basically having to learn everything from scratch?

UMPI would be the fastest and cheapest option in my situation, but if I have to spend considerably more time studying afterwards then I’m not sure it would be the best/most efficient…

Hello,

I am about to take this course (Computer Science 105: Introduction to Operating Systems) and I am wondering how time consuming and difficult it is. I am not worried about the quizzes as they have 3 attempts so I reckon I can get at lest 90 out of 100 towards my final grade. What worries me is the final. Has anyone taken the course recently and could share some info about it?

Thank you in advance for your help.

Hello all,

I would like some help with my degree plan for CS in SNHU, i check the wiki and other post but its a bit confusing for  Gen Ed. If someone can please give me a hand to tell me what left i have to complete from sophia or other third party to maximize my transfer credits.

here is all the credits i had completed:

Coursera:
Google project Management
Google Data analysis 

sophia.org:
Art History 1
Art History 2
Business Ethics
Business Law
College Algebra
English composition 1
English composition 2
Environmental Science
Financial Accounting
Introduction to Ethics
Introduction to Java Programming
Introduction to python Programming
Introduction to Statistics
Macroeconomics
Managerial Accounting
Microeconomics
principle of Finance
U.S. History 1
U.S. History 2
Visual Communication
Precalculus and Calculus 1 (on progress)

Thank you so much

Howdy Folks, My kid sister is on her way to her PhD this year. I couldnt be more proud. And inspired. So I'm taking another stab at school since I've got time and money to blow. Looking for some direction in my planning. Here goes the relevant:

Location: Philadelphia Age: 30 

What kind of degree do you want?: I feel like “Business” is the easiest anywhere and I’m fine with that to just get it over with. If it’s a matter of personal choice, I love philosophy and world religions. The stack that makes the most sense to me (ambitiously) is Human Resources + Data Analytics but WGU seems costlier than I care to spend given my preferred timeline and cash flow (but I’d consider it since it would be the better achievement FOR ME)


Hudson County CC: 15
ENG 101, College Comp 1, 3, B+
ENG 112, Speech, 3, A
CSC 100, Intro to Comp & Computing, 3, B
ART 103, 2D Design, 3, A
ART 106, Drawing I, 3, C

Sophia: 31
Conflict Resolution
Intro to Business
Art History I
US History I
Macroeconomics
Microeconomics
Business Law
Workplace Communication
Environmental Science
Human Bio + Lab 
Spanish I
Accounting

Study.com: 13
Personal Finance 
Digital Marketing & Advertising
Intro to World Religions
Principles of Marketing
Intro to Sociology

ALEK:
College Algebra
Intro to Statistics

The Institute:
I took that free online ethics course but they said there is no Credly badge for this course.

Any certifications or military experience? I have Comptia Sec+ certification
***: Looking to get the BOG AAS to start the snowball (for motivation sake) 
but I could totally live without it if I can secure a BS in the next 6-12 months. 
My ultimate goal is a Masters in 12-18 months. 

Budget: I have 5k cash to blow right this minute. 
Commitments: Few. I work 3 days a week and have no kids.
Dedicated time to study: about 40 hours/week 
Timeline: ASAP 12-18 months
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: Nope

I am a current CSUN student enrolled in the BA in Communication program. I need roughly 28 more credits to finish, but due to class availability and scheduling issues, it is unlikely that I will be able to complete my degree within two years.

Your Location: California, United States
Your Age: 31
What kind of degree do you want?: A bachelor’s of arts or science in either Communication, Business Administration, or Health Administration.
Current Regional Accredited Credits:

Upper Division Courses Completed (18 credits):
1. **COMS 301**: Performance, Language, and Culture Studies, 3.0 units, Grade: B-, School: CSUN
2. **COMS 351**: Theories of Communication, 3.0 units, Grade: C, School: CSUN
3. **COMS 356**: Intercultural Communication, 3.0 units, Grade: B-, School: CSUN
4. **GEOG 3T0010**: Water and the West, 3.0 units, Grade: B-, School: CSUN
5. **JOUR 3T0009**: Digital Journalism, 3.0 units, Grade: C+, School: CSUBK
6. **JOUR 3T8116**: Public Relations, 3.0 units, Grade: A-, School: CSUBK

The courses below were all completed a community colleges in CA minus the AICHWD (Art Institute - Hollywood) 

Lower Division Courses Completed (95.8 credits):
1. **AFRS 271**: 3.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAMC
2. **POLS 155**: 3.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAVC
3. **CTVA 100**: 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAVC
4. **CTVA 1T0004**: Lighting Techniques I, 2.0 units, Grade: B+, School: AICHWD
5. **CTVA 1T0017**: Rad & TV Acting, 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAVC
6. **CTVA 1T0018**: Digital Aud Ed & Prod, 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAVC
7. **CTVA 1T0019**: Ind & Com Voice-Over, 3.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAVC
8. **CTVA 1T0020**: Radio & Telev Advert, 3.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAVC
9. **CTVA 1T0021**: TV Announcing I, 3.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAVC
10. **CTVA 1T0022**: Advanced Voice-Over, 3.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAVC
11. **CTVA 1T0023**: Field Work 1, 1.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAVC
12. **CTVA 1T0027**: Production Skills, 3.0 units, Grade: A, School: WLAC
13. **CTVA 1T0028**: Production Skills C, 4.0 units, Grade: A, School: WLAC
14. **CTVA 1T0030**: Production Lab A, 1.0 units, Grade: B, School: WLAC
15. **CTVA 1T8508**: Voice & Dict Radio/TV, 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAVC
16. **CTVA 1T8531**: Intro to Motion Pict, 3.0 units, Grade: A, School: WLAC
17. **CTVA 1T8553**: News/Sprt/Live Brdcs, 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAVC
18. **CTVA 1T9003**: Rad Prog & Prod, 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAVC
19. **CTVA 210**: History Motion Pctr, 6.0 units, Grade: B+, School: LAVC
20. **CTVA 220**: Rad/TV/Film Writing, 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAVC
21. **CTVA 240**: Fund of TV Prodctn, 4.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAVC
22. **ENGL 115**: College Rdg & Comp I, 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAVC
23. **FCS 1T0002**: Nutrition Science, 2.6 units, Grade: D, School: AICHWD
24. **HIST 270**: Pol & Soc Hist US I, 3.0 units, Grade: D, School: WLAC
25. **HSCI 131**: Prin Healthful Livng, 3.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAMC
26. **HUM 1T9004**: Cult Patt West Civil, 3.0 units, Grade: C, School: LAVC
27. **JOUR 100**: Mass Communications, 3.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAVC
28. **KIN 1T0024**: Fitness Walking, 1.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAVC
29. **MATH 1T9120**: Math/Lib Arts Stud, 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAMC
30. **MUS 1T0011**: Pro Tools 101 Avid Certif, 2.6 units, Grade: A, School: FOOTHL
31. **MUS 1T0012**: Pro Tools 110 Avid Certif, 2.6 units, Grade: A, School: FOOTHL
32. **MUS 1T0013**: Careers in Music Technology, 2.6 units, Grade: A, School: FOOTHL
33. **R S 150**: World Great Religion, 3.0 units, Grade: C, School: LAVC
34. **SOC 150**: Intro to Sociology, 3.0 units, Grade: C, School: LAVC
35. **SOC 200**: Amer Social Problems, 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAVC
36. **TRAN 1T0015**: Tort Law Claim Inves, 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAMC
37. **TRAN 1T9579**: Intro/Legal Assist I, 3.0 units, Grade: C, School: LAMC

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: None

Any certifications or military experience? None


Budget: I’d like to take most budget friendly option, but will consider spending more for easy and fast.  
Commitments: I currently work full time and have a baby on the way. Some flexibility to work on my studies part time or in the evenings/weekends.
Dedicated time to study: I can study as much as is needed during the night or weekends as long as my schedule is often free (I occasionally do get drafted to work on weekends). I estimate at least 3 hours every week night.
Timeline: Finishing the courses required for the degree as fast as possible would be ideal.  I would like to finish within 1 year (12-13 months)
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None, although I do qualify for the State University Grant if I continue my studies at CSUN.

Hi, I am wrapping up my final 30 credits with UMPI starting in July. Will I need Microsoft Project on my computer? Will I need other project management software? Does UMPI do proctored tests that require a webcam for upper level courses that I will need to do to satisfy my upper-level electives. Thank you all for your help in advance.

Hey everyone,

To keep this as brief as possible, I am a seminary graduate with a dual degree, one in Theology and one in Counseling. I'm currently getting licensed in CA as a therapist and am about halfway through my 3000 required hours for full licensure. 

Here's my dilemma: The hospital I work for pays for continued education. This has got me thinking about a doctoral degree that would 1) help with marketing myself with the "Dr." title in the future. 2) Will obviously give me extra education and 3) It'll be free or extremely close to that, so why not?

The problem is there are various options out there... too many to even begin to list. I can say that I don't care too much about the "traditional" route of going to an APA accredited school and getting a PhD or a PsyD in Clinical Psychology so I am looking for an alternative path that doesn't require a doctoral thesis and everything that comes with that (years of work and sleepless nights, an oral defense before a board, etc.) I'm looking for something quick and relatively painless. 5 years in Grad school + 2 residency programs at two major hospitals has already kicked my butt. I'm still recovering from that.

Since my budget is around $5,500 a year, what are my options? I've done a lot of research and I know schools like Kairos University and Mississippi College have a DPC program which looks tempting, but no one has heard of these degrees. I guess you can say I want my cake and I want to eat it too, but I wouldn't want to get a degree that would "limit" me where I go to apply to teaching positions 10 years from now and they look at me strange, wondering what a "Doctor of Professional Counseling" degree is from a small school in the middle of nowhere. 


An alternative I have thought of is getting something like a DMin which is a practical degree for ministers where I can focus on "Biblical or Pastoral" Counseling. The limitation here I feel like is non-religious people might see this and get turned off by it, and not want to see me as their therapist. 

Thoughts? I can expand further if needed.