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| Affordable Grad-Level Cybersecurity Courses for Transfer Credit |
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Posted by: msmjj01 - 09-04-2025, 12:03 AM - Forum: Doctorate Degree Discussion
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I’m trying to figure out the most affordable way to take some graduate-level cybersecurity and computer science courses that I can later transfer. I only need about five courses, so I’m not looking for a full degree right now. The types of courses I’m looking for are:
Ethics, Law, and Policy in Cyberspace
Secure Programming
Operating Systems
Computer Security
Networking and Security
Cryptography: Algorithms and Applications
Computer Forensics
Secure Network Operations
Advanced Network Security
Ideally, I’d like to find cheap per-course options (letter graded) under $1,500 if possible, or a competency-based or subscription model where I can take multiple courses in one term for a flat fee, allowing me to finish as many as I can. The courses should be graduate-level and transcripted from an accredited school or provider so they’re transferable.
Has anyone here come across schools, online programs, or organizations that let you do this without committing to a full master’s degree upfront? Any recommendations for budget-friendly options would be greatly appreciated.
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| 2nd Bachelor’s at UMPI vs. First Bachelor’s with Sophia/SDC + UMPI |
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Posted by: Edriveless - 09-03-2025, 08:30 PM - Forum: UMPI - University of Maine at Presque Isle Discussion
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I’m trying to figure out what would be quicker:
- Transferring credits to UMPI to complete a second bachelor’s (for example, in BSBA MIS or BLS Criminal Justice),
OR
- Taking Sophia MOOCs and then earning a first bachelor’s directly at UMPI.
My main questions are:
- Which route is generally faster in practice?
- Aside from cost, what are the real benefits of pursuing a second bachelor’s at UMPI compared to just earning your first bachelor’s there?
This is for folks who may be offered scholarships at another institution but still want to end up with a UMPI undergrad degree. The situation is basically: go to another school, finish a degree with scholarships, then transfer everything to UMPI and just do the 10-course residency vs. going the Sophia + UMPI route from the start.
Any insights or experiences would be really helpful!
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| UMPI MA in American Studies |
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Posted by: Jonathan Whatley - 09-03-2025, 09:33 AM - Forum: UMPI - University of Maine at Presque Isle Discussion
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The University of Maine System Academic and Student Affairs Committee voted at its August 25 meeting to recommend that the UMS Board of Trustees approve a new Master of Arts in American Studies from the University of Maine at Presque Isle, to be delivered through the YourPace CBE modality.
From the proposal,
Quote:The UMPI YourPace M.A. in American Studies is a 30-credit hour, interdisciplinary, non-thesis program. This M.A. in American Studies degree is an interdisciplinary graduate program that focuses on the study of American culture, history, society, politics, and economics. This program explores the complexities of American identity, values, and institutions by drawing on a wide range of subjects such as literature, history, sociology, anthropology, political science, and art.
Proposed courses at launch, each coded AST, are
- Discovering and Interpreting Local History
- Oral History
- Gender and Sex in America
- Social Media and American Culture
- Makers of America
- Cold War America
- The American South
- Violent America
- Silent Stories: American Cemeteries as Material Culture and Reflections of Death, Memory, and Identity
- Echoes of Valor: Exploring Union Civil War Soldiers Experiences Through Pension Records
Fuller description of the degree and each course is provided in the proposal, linked here.
The committee discussion indicated UMPI is interested in the future in potentially adding concentrations in collaboration with other UMS faculty, and in potentially adding a thesis option. UMPI believes a student in the non-thesis program will develop a strong portfolio of written work.
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| Getting Art Degree from TESU: My Experience |
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Posted by: CreativeLearner - 09-03-2025, 09:13 AM - Forum: TESU - Thomas Edison State University Discussion
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I just completed my BA in Art from TESU and will graduate this month. When I first started this journey, it was mentioned here that the Art degree at TESU is not well researched because few attempt it. I thought I would post my experience here to help add to existing information. My background: I started an art and graphic design based degree many years ago. When I applied to TESU, they took nearly all my old credits, even the older computer design classes. By comparison, my local community college practically laughed me out the door when I showed them my old Adobe classes. I was fortunate in that I did not have many studio classes left to complete. Studio classes are classes like painting, sculpture, etc and are very difficult to find online options for. TESU does not offer these classes and you have to bring them in from somewhere else. In my case, I was able to take my studio classes at my local community college, and TESU readily transferred them in. I also noticed they gave me upper level credit for some of my community college art classes which was helpful. If there is other information that would be helpful, please feel free to ask and I will do my best to answer!
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| US Citizenship Should Not Be Required for Entry into the University |
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Posted by: Endercreeper01 - 09-03-2025, 08:49 AM - Forum: General "Big 3", B&M colleges, and other colleges
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I am aware of Universities such as Western Governors University that require you to be a US Citizen in order to apply to their University. I don't agree with this policy. I would like for Western Governors University to open their University to International Students.
I am also interested in finding a program here which does accept international students and doesn't require you to be a US Citizen, in order to be a part of the University. I haven't checked out the other institutions yet, besides Western Governors. However: This is certainly an important issue before I proceed.
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