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  Help find a bachelor because I'd like to get a CPA.
Posted by: Checkgetsthesquare - 06-23-2025, 05:16 PM - Forum: Degree Planning Advice - Replies (9)

Your Location: Austin TX
Your Age: 43
What kind of degree do you want?: My goal is to go for a CPA but need a bachelor’s first.
Current Regional Accredited Credits: 94

Austin Community College total credits: 82
BIO 1309 Life on Earth, 3 – B
BIO 2306 Living Planet, 3 – B
BUSI 1301 Intro to Business, 3 - B
BUSI 1307 Persnal Finance, 3 – C
COMM 1335 Intro Radio TV, 3 - A
COSC 1301 Personal Comp, 3 – A
DAAC 1319 Addictions, 3 - A
DAAC 1391 ST; Sub Ab Trea, 3 – A
ENGL 1301 Composition 1, 3 - A
ENGL 1302 Composition 2, 3 – C
ENGL 2342 Intro Lit 1, 3 - A 
GOVT 2305 US Government, 3 - A
GOVT 2306 TX & Local Gov, 3 – A
HIST 1301 US History 1, 3 – C
HIST 1302 US History 2, 3 - B
MATD 0330 Basic Math Skills, 3 – A
MATH 1332 College Math, 3 - B
PHIL 1301 Into to Phil, 3 - A
PSYC 1300 Effective Learning, 3 - A
PSYC 2301 Intro to Psych, 3 – B
PSYT 1303 Dynamics, 3 - A
PSYT 2339 Counsel Theory, 3 – A
SCWK 1321 Social Service, 3 - B
SOCI 1301 Intro to Sociology, 3 – B
SPAN 0041 Spanish Lab, 1 – A
SPAN 1511 Spanish 1, 3 - B
SPAN 1512 Spanish 2, 3 – B
SPCH 1315 Fund Pub Speak, 3 - B

Texas State University total credit: 12
ID 1321 Intro Design, 3 – A
FM 1330 Intro Fashion Merch, 3 - B
FM 1332 Textiles, 3 – A
MATH 1315 College Algebra, 3 - A



Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:
Sophia.org 
Art History 2, 89%
Developing Effective Teams, 95%
Financial Accounting, 94%
Introduction to Nutrition, 90%
Project Management, 80%
The Essentials of Managing Conflict, 100%
Visual Communications, 88%

Any certifications or military experience?: None
Budget: about $200-$300/month
Commitments: I work full time during the day and can study in the evenings. I’d prefer to keep the weekends open but will prioritize as needed.
Dedicated time to study: approximately 20 hours a week
Timeline: 1 year
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: Texas tuition exemption at public accredited schools (no private schools)
I do not have a setup right now to do remote proctored classes in a solo enclosed room.

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  Commonwealth University College of Medicine - $18.5K (4 years total)
Posted by: bjcheung77 - 06-23-2025, 01:54 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - Replies (6)

Commonwealth University College of Medicine - $18.5K if you get 50% off tuition (yes, the entire 4 years, not just 1 year)

One time payment, you can get this for $37K flat for all 4 years as per their link: Commonwealth University College of Medicine | Saint Lucia Country in the Caribbean 

So, I was reviewing my previous list of Caribbean universities that have a medical school and came across a few newer ones that weren't on my list or ones I purposely didn't place on my list, but this one got me interested again in Caribbean Med Schools again.  It's geared for Indian nationals, but will accept others as well...  

Here's a thread with 4 links to my other threads in regards to Med Schools: ACSOM - Caribbean Medical School (New!)
Here's the spreadsheet that is referenced in some of the threads: Caribbean Med Schools - Google Sheets

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  Guidance on classes so far
Posted by: Tricialk - 06-23-2025, 12:53 PM - Forum: UMPI - University of Maine at Presque Isle Discussion - Replies (2)

Hi! I tried to understand everything and I’m hoping I got it right to where I’ll only have to take the 10 core psychology classes once I’m enrolled at UMPI. Below is what I have completed on Sophia, and I’ll have 36 credits from Wgu transferring with me. My English gen eds are in with Wgu.

-Intro to ethics, intro to stats, human biology and lab, intro to chemistry, lifespan development, intro to nutrition, college algebra, microeconomics, critical thinking, visual communications, us history 1, us government, intro to sociology, Spanish 1, business communication, intro to psychology. And I’ll be taking the two psychology courses on study.com as well. Any feedback would be very helpful! Thank you!

Anything else I am missing?? Would it be an easier path to just do a BLS degree? I want the fastest route to graduation 

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  Survey: What Online College Students Need
Posted by: LevelUP - 06-23-2025, 12:30 PM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - Replies (2)

Survey: What Online College Students Need
https://www.insidehighered.com/news/tech...dents-need

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  Help with finding appropriate schools
Posted by: zmad111 - 06-23-2025, 10:06 AM - Forum: Degree Planning Advice - Replies (2)

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Your Location: New Jersey 
Your Age: 26
What kind of degree do you want?: Bachelor in Supply Chain and/or Operations Management degree
Current Regional Accredited Credits: 0
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: 0
Any certifications or military experience?: No
Budget: under 10k
Commitments: 
Dedicated time to study:1-5 hours a day
Timeline: under 2 years
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: Maybe financial aid

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Information I Got a Bachelor’s Degree for Under $10,000 and You Can, Too (Money)
Posted by: Ares - 06-23-2025, 07:55 AM - Forum: General Education-Related Discussion - Replies (3)

I Got a Bachelor’s Degree for Under $10,000 and You Can, Too (Money, Dec 29, 2022)

Quote:Through Google searches related to alternative college credit, I went down a rabbit hole that led me to a video about low-cost options and an online community of learners like me through a website called InstantCert Degree Forum. We leaned on one another to find the most affordable and efficient pathways to and through college. It was on this forum that I started to piece together my plan for going to college without taking on student loans. I began assembling a spreadsheet of what courses I would need to take and, importantly, where I could take them at a more affordable price. [...]

I earned 15 credits at my local community college, putting six toward my degree.

But there are also newer non-college options that can still count for college credit, while allowing you the flexibility to take courses on your schedule. I amassed a wide range of credits from online providers such as StraighterLine, satisfying course requirements in accounting, economics and business law at my own pace. I earned 51 credits from StraighterLine courses alone — more than 40% of the courses required for my program. (A three-credit course through StraighterLine starts at $59, with a $99 monthly subscription.)

It took all of the above for me to ultimately earn my degree. It’s important to do your research and identify programs that fit your learning style and desired price point. For example, I originally planned on taking more CLEP exams, but the nearest testing site was an hour away. I worked full time during much of this journey, so StraighterLine’s online courses and flexible schedule, as well as the free eTextbooks it provided, were a better fit. [...]

But some colleges and universities go above and beyond, simplifying the transfer process to make it easier for nontraditional learners to finish their degrees. I completed my education online at Thomas Edison State University, which has one of the most flexible transfer credit policies in the country. But many schools, such as the University of Maine at Presque Isle and Charter Oak State College, offer similar flexibility. Always look for those that accept the most transfer credits for your program.

I now have a Bachelor of Science degree in business administration, with a concentration in general management. Since earning my degree in December 2020, I have been promoted at my company, from program coordinator to account manager. There’s no question that the knowledge and skills I obtained during my (perhaps) unusual academic journey are opening up new professional opportunities for me. As my overflowing, color-coded, three-tab spreadsheet of course costs and transfer rules demonstrates, this was not an easy undertaking. But my story shows that it is possible to get a bachelor’s degree and set yourself up for career success without taking on any student debt.

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  BLS Management Information Systems Degree Plan
Posted by: SyedUsman - 06-22-2025, 10:21 PM - Forum: UMPI - University of Maine at Presque Isle Discussion - Replies (4)

Hi folks,

Could someone please share the updated degree plan for BLS in MIS? I’m specifically looking for the BLS in Management Information Systems only, not the BLS in Project Management & Information Systems.

I’ve found the plan for PM & IS, but I’m interested only in the MIS minor. If anyone has an updated degree plan that reflects the recent changes or has experience with this specific track, please share it.

Thanks!

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Information Can someone help me plan for Civil Engineering Degree?
Posted by: 1YrDegree - 06-22-2025, 09:08 PM - Forum: Degree Planning Advice - Replies (6)

Your Location:

USA

What kind of degree do you want?: 

Liberty University Civil Engineering Degree

Current Regional Accredited Credits:

Central Piedmont Community College

CEG-111 Intro to Gis and Gnss: 4.00 credits
CEG-151 Cad for Engineering Technolo: 3.00 credits
SRV-110 Surveying I: 4.00 credits
ACA-122*A College Transfer Success: 1.00 credit
CEG-115 Intro to Tech & Sustainabili: 3.00 credits
PHY-151*U College Physics I: 4.00 credits
PMT-110 Intro to Project Mgmt: 3.00 credits
ECO-251*U Prin of Microeconomics: 3.00 credits
ENG-231*U American Literature I: 3.00 credits
HIS-111*A World Civilizations I: 3.00 credits

Total Credits from Transcript 1: 31.00

North Carolina A&T

CHEM 103 Foundations of Chemistry: 3.00 credits
CHEM 108 Chemistry Orientation: 1.00 credit
ENGL 100 Ideas & Their Expressions I: 3.00 credits
MATH 101E Fund of Alge Trig I - Enhanced: 3.00 credits
SPCH 250 Speech Fundamentals: 3.00 credits
SSFM 226 A Personal Approach to Health: 3.00 credits
CHEM 106 General Chemistry VI: 3.00 credits
CHEM 109 Chemistry Freshmen Colloquium: 1.00 credit
CHEM 116 General Chemistry VI Lab: 1.00 credit
ENGL 101 Ideas & Their Expressions II: 3.00 credits
MATH 103 Col Alge and Trig for En Sci I: 3.00 credits
PSYC 101 General Psychology: 3.00 credits
CHEM 107 General Chemistry VII: 3.00 credits
MATH 104 Col Al and Trig for En Sci II: 3.00 credits

Total Credits from Transcript 2: 36.00

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:

Sophia Learning:

Calculus I
English Composition II
Intro to Statistics

Budget:
I would like to stay under $15000 for the whole BS/BA Degree

Commitments: 

I do work 40 hours a week, I have a lot of free time outside of that. 
Dedicated time to study:

Minimum 1-2 Hours a day

Timeline:

Hoping for a year or less.

Tuition assistance/reimbursement:

None-self funded.


P.S. I will directly look on the Liberty website civil engineering degree requirements and compare them but I was just hoping someone could give me better insight on what classes I can replace before attending liberty. Ex. Hydraulics, Calc 3 etc...

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  HSD; No credits. Looking to complete my BA by the end of 2027
Posted by: Day - 06-22-2025, 09:03 PM - Forum: Degree Planning Advice - Replies (14)

Your Location: NJ
Your Age: 39
What kind of degree do you want?: BA in PoliSci
Current Regional Accredited Credits: 0
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: 0
Any certifications or military experience?: No! Big Grin
Budget: 20k
Commitments: Open
Dedicated time to study: Full time
Timeline: Be graduated by Summer 2027
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: Approved for 8k Pell /y

My goal is to get my BA with a GPA of 3.8 or higher from a more prestigous uni, so that I can apply to Law schools and have a better chance at `old people` scholarships. I want to do as many credits as possible on Sophia/Study (which I've only learned about today, along with this forum), transfer them to TESU, and then use those credits to transfer into my final Semester (Or 1.5 Semesters) at either Rowan or Penn World Campus.

I'm dangerously new to this field, and it feels ripe for me to be taken advantage of. Chatgpt is telling me that certain courses *will* transfer over, but it's hard to gauge the accuracy of genai. Youtubers asking for hundreds for personalized guides doesn't seem like the worst path; however after reading this forum, I feel like you all might have advice that would help fill in some knowledge gaps before I fully commit.

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  Prestigious and rigorous online programs in CS/AI
Posted by: soba - 06-22-2025, 08:37 AM - Forum: Graduate School Discussion - Replies (15)

Are there any online programs with good reputations in Computer Science/Machine Learning/AI? 

OMCS@GATech is considered to be great and rigorous. 

Another option would be Master of Science in Machine Learning and Data Science from Imperial College London. 

Any other suggestions? Maybe Harvard Extension School? perial C

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