Hi, I have been searching for some help in determining the most efficient path to completing my Bachelors degree. The degree field does not matter as much as just completing it in the most efficient way possible. Your guidance is greatly appreciated. I have sent in my Transcript to WGU and was considering them but they only accepted 33 credits. I was wondering if there is a school that would take more of my credits? I recently heard about UMPI and was wondering if they would be a better option.
Location: Texas, United States Age: 50 What kind of degree do you want?: Any degree to be able to fill the bachelors degree requirement at my place of work. Budget: I'd like to go the most efficient route possible. (cheap but fast will work too if not too expensive as I will have to pay up front before getting reimbursed) Commitments: I have a couple toddlers and work full time and can work on my studies part time and in the evenings/weekends. Dedicated time to study: I estimate I can study at least 3 hours on weeknights and up to 6 hours on Weekends Timeline: Finishing the courses required for the degree as fast as possible is what I ideally want to do. I would like to finish within 12 to 18 months Tuition assistance/reimbursement: I can get Tuition reimbursement of up to 5000 a year that comes with a 2 year commitment to remain with my employer. My employer no longer has a list of schools (they used to) so I will have to reach out to them once I have picked a school as the school will have to be on their approved list.
I would like to think I am a pretty good test taker but have not tested myself recently. I hear competency based education is the way to go from coworkers that have moved on once they have obtained their degrees from WGU. I have worked in IT for over 10 years now. The last major tests I took and passed were the ITIL Foundations exam back in 2012 and some Spanish CLEP exams in 2015.
Current Regional Accredited Credits:
Dallas County Community College District
05/05 from Mountain View College
Certificate 1 in Electronics Technology
05/07 from Mountain View College
Associate of Applied Science in Electronics Technology
12/18 from Mountain View College
Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts
118 CREDITS:
1994
MV PEH131 WT Training 1.00 A 1996
MV DMAT0091 ELEM ALGEBRA 3.00 B
MV ENGL1301 COMPOSITION I 3.00 C
MV ELET1470 DC CIRCUITS 4.00 A
MV DCLS0100 COLL LRNG WRT 1.00 A
MV MUSI1306 MUSIC APPREC 3.00 A
MV ELET1471 AC CIRCUITS 4.00 A 1997
MV ELET2481 ET APP DIG COM 4.00 B
MV ELET2482 MICRO THEORY S 4.00 C
MV ELET2483 MICRO PERIPHER 4.00 B
MV ELET1472 ACTIVE DEVICES 4.00 B
MV ELET2372 SELECTIVE TOPICS ELEC 3.00 C
MV ELET2170 SELECTIVE TOPICS ELEC 1.00 C
MV ELET2484 DIGITAL DATA COMMUNICATIONS 4.00 C 2005
MV INTC1307 INSTRUMENTATION ELECTRONIC TEST EQUIPMENT 3.00 A
MV CETT1449 DIGITAL SYSTEMS 4.00 A 2006
MV CETT2433 DIGITAL COMPUTER CIRCUITS 4.00 A
MV ITSC1405 INTRO TO PC OPERATING SYSTEMS 4.00 A 2007
MV SPCH1311 INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH COMMUNICATION 3.00 A
EF TECM1391 TECHNICAL ALGEBRA 3.00 C
MV PHYS1401 COLLEGE PHYSICS I GEN PHYSICS 4.00 A
MV ITCC1402 CCNA 1: NETWORKING BASICS 4.00 A
MV PHED1164 INTRO TO PHY FITNESS AND WELL PHYSICAL FITNESS-WEIGHT TRAIN 1.00 B
MV GOVT2301 AMER GOVT 3.00 A
MV ECON2301 PRINCIPLES OF MACROECONOMICS PRIN ECON 3.00 A 2008
MV GOVT2302 AMER GOVT 3.00 A
MV HIST1301 UNITED STATES HISTORY I HIST U S 3.00 A
MV PHYS1402 COLLEGE PHYSICS II GEN PHYSICS 4.00 A 2011
MV DMAT0098 ALGEBR FUND II 3.00 A 2013
MV HIST1302 UNITED STATES HISTORY II 3.00 A 2014
EC ECON2302 PRINCIPLES OF MICROECONOMICS PRIN ECON 3.00 A
MV MATH1314 COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3.00 B 2015
MV ENGL1302 COMPOSITION II 3.00 A
2015 CLEP CREDITS taken at Mountain View College
SPAN1411 BEGINNING SPANISH I 4.00 CR
SPAN1412 BEGINNING SPANISH II 4.00 CR
SPAN2311 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH I 3.00 CR
SPAN2312 INTERMEDIATE SPANISH II 3.00 CR
Any certifications or military experience?
No military experience I do have some old certifications:
Has anyone taken the Financial Accounting TECEP?
I couldn't find any information through search of this website.
The recommended book covers Financial and Managerial Accounting.
Anyone know how much of the book is covered on the test?
Anyone know how difficult the test is?
My son aced the Intro to Political Science TECEP first try, but couldn't manage a pass on Microeconomics with 2 tries (despite reading the 2 recommended books and reviewing multiple courses on Study.com!)
Seems there's a wide range of difficulty in regards to TECEPs.
Hey everyone. I’m looking for some help in finding my best options for fast credits to obtain before mid-July. I was just hired on as an elective teacher at a high school & really want to bump my salary up to the next pay level for my first semester by bringing in credits. I start 7/30 so I would need to complete these before early/mid-July. I need to complete 18 credits to move up to the next pay level. I’m looking for "enroll any-time" type of schools/courses since I can’t wait until the next term to start.
Credits need to be in the field of education or business-related (my position is in a business-related subject). Need to be RA or NA. Levels 100 and up are accepted. I prefer courses that are mostly/ only exams. Cheap is king.
Your Location: MA,USA Your Age: 28 What kind of degree do you want?: BAS With minor in MIS / Business from UMPI Current Regional Accredited Credits: School Name, Total Credits, Class Name, , Grade:: Clackamas CC - 1cr - Lib 101 - 1 credit 4.0.
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:
SOPHIA:
Introduction to Networking, Workplace Communication , Lifespan Development, U.S. Government, Microbiology, Managerial Accounting, Business Communication, Calculus I, Topics in U.S. History, Human Biology Lab, Principles of Management, Business Ethics, IT Career Exploration, Critical Thinking, Introduction to College Mathematics , Microeconomics , Macroeconomics , Spanish I, Principles of Finance, Introduction to Nutrition
Introduction to Web Development, Introduction to Chemistry, Project Management, Introduction to Information Technology, Accounting, Conflict Resolution, Ancient Greek Philosophers, Introduction to Business, Art History II, Approaches to Studying Religions, Introduction to Ethics, US History II, Introduction to Sociology, Introduction to Psychology, US History I, Developing Effective Teams, Art History I, Human Biology, Visual Communications, Foundations of Statistics, The Essentials of Managing Conflict, College Algebra, Environmental Science, Introduction to Statistics, Business Law, Workplace Writing, Comp 1, College Readiness
COURSERA:
Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate
Google Digital Marketing and E-Commerce Professional Certificate
Google Business Intelligence Certificate
Google Cybersecurity Certificate
Google IT Support Professional Certificate
Real-World Cloud Product Management Specialization
Google UX Design Professional Certificate
Google Project Management Certificate
IBM Data Analysis and Visualization Foundation Specialization Certificate
Real-World Cloud Product Management Specialization
TEEX: 22 Credits total
Cyber Security for Business Professionals (CYB301)(v.3)Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Information Security Basics (AWR-173-W)(v.2)Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Disaster Recovery for Information Systems (AWR-176-W)(v.2)Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Introduction to Cyber Incident Management (AWR-169)(v.2)Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Digital Forensics Basics (AWR-139-W)(v.2)Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Information Risk Management (AWR-177-W)(v.2)Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Cyber Security for IT Professionals (CYB201)(v.3)Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Cyber Security for Everyone (CYB101)(v.3)Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Secure Software (AWR-178-W)(v.2)Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
AWR395 - Cybersecurity in the WorkplaceTexas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Cyber Ethics (AWR-174-W)(v.2)Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
AWR396 - Network Security for Homes and Small BusinessesTexas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Foundations of Cyber Crimes (AWR-168-W)(v.2)Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
Network Assurance (AWR-138)(v.2)Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service
AWR399 - Detecting and Responding to a Cyber AttackTexas A&M Engineering Extension Service
AWR397 - Cyber Security for EveryoneTexas A&M Engineering Extension Service
***I plan on taking BUS 206 Management Information Systems and possibly BUS 203 Principles of Marketing and BUS 402 Project Management if it would help all on Saylor.
I currently have 61 credits for an AAS BOG from Pierpont. I waiting for it to be conferred in August then I will start UMPI. I am hoping to get a BAS, with a minor in MIS and maybe business if possible. Later on, go for the MAOL.
I have done research and know that I have enough credits for Gen Ed and Technical but none for the residency requirement. I mainly need advice on which classes to take from UMPI to get the MIS minor and possibly business. I am hoping to stick with 7 + the 3 needed or MAOL. The classes with less writing would be preferred.
If anyone is interested I made a spreadsheet with a degree plan from someone else for a BAS that includes possible UL classes to choos from with reviews:
Hello Everyone,
I am new to UPI. Thanks this forum i was able to transfer 84 credits to UMPI. Now i enrolled in Summer 1. I am doing the Business 200 but here is my dilemma
- I have completed the final assignments and needs the free review so i can get better grade.
I emailed the final assignment (word, PPT, Excel) and he responded back that everything should be submitted via Brightspace. In Brightspace, i have my milestone and no final assignment link is there ....
I read the below message and it shows that i have to wait for this to submit the final? Any suggestions that how can i ask professor to review for feedback not for the final? Or should i wait for the Millstone get response first?
its bit embarrassing to ask professor again and again that how and where to submit my final assignement for their feedback first...
any suggestion?
Before completing your final assessment for BUS 200 please make sure that:
You have read all of the material and watched all of the videos in the previous sections.
You have completed all Milestone Activities and received a score of 3 (Proficient) or above on all rubric criteria by your instructor and/or an 80% or higher on any Knowledge Check quizzes.
Please be aware that the Final Assessment submission links will not open until all Milestone and Knowledge Checks receive Proficient scores.
Your Location: U.S.A. Your Age: 44 What kind of degree do you want?: Criminal Justice / Business / Liberal/General Studies Pretty Open as its a check box.
Current Regional Accredited Credits:
Drury University 2001: 14 credits Police Academy on standard transcript.
Pulaski Tech 2009 - 2016: 67 credits (Associates in General Studies) 1st check box. College pathways 3 English Comp 1 3 College Algebra 3 Intro to Philosophy 3 American National Gov 3 English Comp 2 3 History of Civilization 3 World Religion 3 Spanish 1 3 Speech Communication 3 Micro Econ 3 Psych and human exp 3 Biol Science w/lab 4 Macro Econ 3 Digital Photo 3 Sociology 3 Media and Society 3 Develop Psyc 3 Social Problems 3 Life Health 3 Ethics and Society 3 Computer Concepts 3
SOPHIA): Environmental Science 3 A & P / W Lab 4 Intro to Business 3 Business Law 3 Business Ethics 3 Essentials of Managing Conflict 1 Conflict Resolution 3 Project Management 3
Black Rock Tech 2003: 3 credits Law Enforcement Refresher on standard transcript
Criminal Justice Institute University of Arkansas: Approximately 300 hours of advanced training on a non-standard transcript.
Any certifications or military experience? AR & MO Peace Officer License Professional Police Instructor FAA Drone License Several Private Financial Certifications BSA/AML, Human Trafficking, Financial Sector Examiner.
Budget: Going to have to take out loans, so cheap.
Commitments: I work full-time in Law Enforcement, with a decent amount of flexibility.
Dedicated time to study: I can study approximately 1-2 hours on days I work. I can do several hours on days off.
Timeline: Finishing the courses required for the degree as quickly as possible. Ideally within the next year or so.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: none
My motivation for earning my degree is to achieve a chief level position.
I have looked at the UMPI BLS and CJ program as well as Texas A&M Commerce Programs. I have not heard the best things about UMPI CJ Program, but that is the internet for you. Looking for any advice to make some final decisions.
Hello. New here and planning my application to UMPI for a BA in Psychology.
I'm in the process of trying to map out my curriculum so I only need to take 10x courses (30 credits) at UMPI and reach my 120 credit total for graduation.
Here's what I'm looking at:
40 credits, GE's - This will be a combination of Sophia credits and some courses I've taken in the past I'm hoping will transfer into the right slots.
35 credits, Electives - I have a bucket of credits from 3 previous schools I've attended which should be more than enough to cover the 35 (even after I subtract away the credits I'm planning to use for GE's)
9 credits, 3x lower-level Psych courses available on Study.com
31 credits, 10x upper-level Psych courses taken at UMPI, plus their 1 credit Freshman orientation class
So, when I add it all up I get... drumroll... 115 credits total. Not the 120 needed to graduate.
What I discovered is...
The cause of this credit shortfall are the 2 double-dipped courses I'm trying to share between my GE's and the Psych reqs. These classes are:
General Psychology
Basic Statistics
I'm not even sure how to formulate my question exactly. I guess I'm wondering:
A.) Can these classes be counted both as GE's and as Psych reqs? If so, can I make up the remaining 5 credit shortfall with more transferred credits (I've got plenty of them).
Or
B.) Must I choose different GE courses to fill those requirements? For example, choosing Algebra instead of Statistics for the Math GE requirement and Ethics instead of Psychology for the SS GE req? (In other words, because General Psych and Stats are already being applied somewhere else, it is as if I've only got 34 credits counting towards my GE reqs and I need 2x additional courses to make up for that).
I hope this makes sense to someone. Thanks for any insights you might have.
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