Hey guys, I'm 41 years old and believe it or not, I'm looking to become a police officer.  I found plenty of departments in the area where I'm moving (Lynchburg, VA) that will accept without an associates but I'd rather go in with something more than just a GED. I'd also like to eventually get a BA and possibly masters at some point in the future. 

I would also consider a BA since I already have 29.5 credits but I'd like to finish in 12 to 18 months. I have the time to put into it.

Your Location: NY USA
Your Age: 41
What kind of degree do you want?: Associates in Criminal Justice or Psychology 
Current Regional Accredited Credits:

Suffolk Community College in 2005-2006

Introduction to Computing - 4 credits
Standard Freshman Composition - 3 credits
Freshman Seminar - 1.5 Credits
Introduction to Psychology I - 3 credits
Technical Writing - 3 credits
Foundations of American History - 3 credits
Understanding Music - 3 credits
Introduction to Literature - 3 Credits
Abnormal Psychology - 3 credits
Ethics - 3 credits

Total - 29.5
GPA 3.0

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:

None

Any certifications or military experience? None



[b]Budget: 10K if I go for BA and probably around 2 to 4K if I go Associates
[/b]
Commitments: I can commit 30 hours a week to studying/school

Dedicated time to study: 30 hours a week
[b]Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None[/b]


Thank you all!!

As an update, I currently am at 71 credits with 15 planned through TESU this upcoming march. After completing the 15 credits, Ill have my first AS degree in Computer Science! (not much but still) Thank you for the help! 

Now, it has been a minute since I last posted... Im still going for the full BA in Comp Sci. It was suggested I should go for the double degree. Is it still worth getting the Business Admin degree paired with the BA in Comp Sci through TESU? And how many credits in addition to the BA in CS do I need to take to get the double degree? Also, what should I tell my advisor when it comes to the dual degree? Like what do I tell them to get the dual degree? I believe the business degree is called the BS CIS now right? Attached is a list of my current credits too if that helps for my specific situation in determining what other classes Ill need to take for the Business Degree. Is there multiple BS Business degrees I could do?
CIS-1070
CYB-1200
ITS-1400
ITS-1600
ITS-2610
ECO-1120
ECO-1110
PHI-1300
ART-2210
PHI-2260
COS-2410
COS-1110
HIS-1140
STA-2010
POS-1100
CIS-1070
ENS-2000
MAT-1210
MAT-2310
GEO-1999 (1 credit)
GEO-1510
FEL-1999
COM-1080
BUS-1010

This march through TESU:
ENC-1010
ENC-1020
ETH-2200
SOC-1010
SOS-1100

Hi Everyone!

I am putting together a spreadsheet of Master's options for my brother now that he has completed his UMPI BAS with/a minor in Info Sys and PM. The first concern is price, and the second concern is ease (I know this is highly dependent on the person, but I am generalizing here). 

Here is the spreadsheet. 

Options are Hellenic MBA, WGU MBA IT or UMPI MAOL.

I have a question regarding the Hellenic MBA; I know it is RA, but does the lack of business school accreditation affect it a lot, potentially for immigration purposes?

Which one would you choose and why? Thanks!

My high school daughter has completed some classes through Coopersmith. Has anyone had luck getting those courses accepted anywhere besides the Coopersmith partnership schools? We have some schools near us that say they consider NCCRS credit, but I don't know how likely that actually is.

Hi - 
Question from my son: For anyone who completed either or both of the SAS programmer certificates via Coursera (SAS Programmer Certificate, SAS Advanced Programmer Certificate) and transferred them into TESU, a couple of questions:

• For anyone doing the math associates, did both courses get applied to the Math AOS electives?
  
• For anyone doing the BACS, did the advanced certificate, which is identified as transferring as STA-399, get applied to the Computer Science electives?
  

Hey y'all! I noticed a few people are getting worried and feeling bad about themselves seeing all the "need to finish ASAP" or "so-and-so finished ASAP" posts. If you can accelerate, all power to you! But, please be supportive of those who don't have the luxury of extra time, or past-experience.

This is Your Path, this is YourPace. 

Education is not a competition. In the fast-paced world we live in, there's often a rush to reach the finish line, especially when it comes to education. It's crucial to keep in mind, though, that education is a journey rather than a sprint. Recall that taking your time is not only acceptable but also advantageous for anyone navigating their educational journey. 

It's Okay to be Unsure

Take a deep breath if you're having trouble deciding which degree to pursue or if you're feeling pressed for time. It's acceptable to explore and, if necessary, take further terms or semesters. You can go further into your hobbies during this period, which will help you make better judgments for the future.

Maximize your Opportunities

Pacing your education might have extra advantages for people receiving financial aid, such as the Pell Grant. Extending your education to include more terms, like winter and spring, may enable you to file for sizable annual tax credits. Financial strains can be reduced and your educational experience can be improved with this calculated approach. For Americans, this could be about $4,000 extra for your first BA! 

This is Your Journey

Learning at your own speed is a wise tactic, not a drawback. It guarantees that you're genuinely acquiring, comprehending, and using your knowledge successfully rather than merely getting your schooling done quickly. In the end, what matters are your abilities and competency.

Thus, keep in mind that your pace is valid whether you're thinking about a competency-based program or any other kind of schooling. It's a sensible decision if you need to take things more slowly in order to maximize your experience or better manage your financial aid.

My son has his digital design and animation AA. from our local community college here in NYC. He wants to get a BA in marketing. Here are his grades (don't look too hard, lol )  and I'm wanting to help him get as many credits as possible before he starts any school. He's 23 and uses full financial aid for funding. He just came back from working on a cruise line and he's wanting to get his degree in order to get into the field of marketing. 

Your Location: NYC 
Your Age: 23
What kind of degree do you want?: Marketing B.A 
Current Regional Accredited Credits: 68 Credits

Transcript attached. 

Earned :
Associate in Applied Science
Major Digital Design and Animation
Concentration Digital Animation

Grades from Hostos C.C 

[*]DD 100: Foundation Drawing - A
[*]DD 111: Introduction to Sound Design - B
[*]DD 114: Digital Illustration I - W
[*]DD 250: 2D Computer Animation - C+
[*]ENV 111: Environmental Sci I (Lab) - C
[*]DD 114: Digital Illustration I - F
[*]ENV 111: Environmental Sci I (Lab) - FIN
[*]PED 100: Personal Physical Fitness - F
[*]DD 114: Digital Illustration I - NC
[*]GD 101: Introduction to Games - CR
[*]ANTH 101: Introduction to Anthropology - A
[*]DD 112: Web Design I - CR
[*]DD 114: Digital Illustration I - NC
[*]DM 103: History of Electronic Music - CR
[*]GD 101: Introduction to Games - NC
[*]DD 104: Color Theory & Design - B+
[*]DD 113: Motion Graphics and Animation - C
[*]DD 205: 3D Design - C+
[*]DD 207: 3D Computer Animation I - B+
[*]ENV 110: Environmental Science I - D
[*]DD 102: Media Design - A
[*]DD 105: 2D Design - C
[*]DD 107: Concepts in Animation - C
[*]DD 108: Visual Narrative - B-
[*]ENG 111: Literature and Composition - A
[*]MAT 100: Intro College Math - A
[*]DD 101: Digital Toolbox - B
[*]ENG 110: Expository Writing - C+
[*]MAT 20: Elementary Algebra - S
[*]SOC 101: Introduction to Sociology - B
[*]VPA 121: Painting and Drawing I - A-

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I'm a little confused if Modern States is issuing CLEP vouchers and reimbursing proctoring costs for people in the UK?

The only mention I can see was the below reddit post of someone complaining that it was too expensive in the UK centres and seemed to be suggesting it's not covered?

https://www.reddit.com/r/clep/comments/q...om_the_uk/

But their voucher and reimbursement forms have the option of not being US based.

Has anyone managed to take CLEP exams for free / lost cost in the UK?

Hello guys,


A few questions regarding this course. I received an email that I got a 'scholarship' and was able to register for 2 TECEP examinations for free. I chose CIS-107. But when I check the Bookstore, there is no text available. So, basically, I have no idea what to study in order to prepare for the exam. When I go to myCourses, the course is not listed (however, it does show up in My Degree Schedule in SelfService).

If anyone could shed some light on what I need to / should do next, it would be very much apreciated.

Thank you!

   
Hi, 
My name is Talia, I am 25 years old and I currently live in London and I currently work full time as a teaching assistant. As I mentioned in the title I would like to get a degree ASAP and I'm not too fussy about a major. I've transferred all my credits to UMPI, I'll attach a ss below for how my previous education transferred in. Ideally I would like to get this done in 1 term and I would love some guidance on what in your opinion you would recommend with my combination of classes and particularly if there's any advise on what order to take classes. 
Thank you in advance for all your help and let me know if I can provide anymore information.