Hi everyone, I’m looking for opinions because I’m torn between a PhD, a DBA, and possibly an EdD. I work as a consultant and I’m mainly into research and business, but I also like education as a field even though I’m not a teacher. I already have an MBA from a regionally accredited school.

Walden situation
I also have doctoral credits from Walden (regionally accredited). I’ve even completed one term in the dissertation phase, but I just don’t want to continue at Walden. It’s not that I can’t do the work, I just don’t like how it’s been running and I’d rather finish somewhere else if my credits can move.

My timeline goal
I’m not kidding when I say I really want to be done. Ideally I want to finish one program (not two) in about 1.5 years if possible. Putting the workload aside, I’m mainly trying to understand what’s realistically possible based on program rules and sequencing.

Cumberlands (what I’m seeing so far)
I spoke with Cumberlands and it seems like if they accept the maximum (about half), I’d be left with around 33 credits for the PhD in Leadership Studies. The issue is their dissertation sequence appears to require multiple 16-week courses taken in order, so even with max transfer it looks like it would take more than 4 sessions/terms.

Alvernia (ABD idea)
Alvernia looks like it could be faster if the ABD transfer works, because it sounds like only 18 credits might be needed if you’re already at the ABD/dissertation stage. I’m not sure how strict their ABD review is, but on paper it seems shorter.

Baker vs Acacia (UAthena)
I’m also considering Baker vs Acacia (through UAthena) and I’m confused about what’s realistic. Is one typically quicker than the other? I keep seeing things like “ABD at Baker” and “up to 75% transfer at Acacia,” but I don’t know how that works in real life, especially coming in with Walden doctoral credits and having started dissertation.

Lincoln University (Malaysia)
I’m also curious about Lincoln University in Malaysia and whether that PhD is generally seen as legitimate and respected in the U.S. for work/consulting and possibly teaching later.

RA vs NA
I’d appreciate thoughts on whether it’s better to stick with regionally accredited options versus nationally accredited ones for the long term.

Career + budget constraints
A promotion at my current company would be about a 40% increase if I finish a DBA and/or PhD, so I’m trying to be practical and pick something that will be recognized. My budget goal is ideally under $15k total (or at least under $15k per program). I’m also a military dependent, but I can’t use Chapter 35 or other federal benefits, so the only help I’m looking for is any tuition-rate discount for dependents if a school offers it.

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Given my Walden credits and dissertation start, which route makes the most sense if I’m trying to balance legitimacy, cost, speed to finish, and transfer credit acceptance?

I also have doctoral credits from Walden (regionally accredited), but I can’t afford Walden anymore, so I’m trying to move to another program and use as many of my credits as possible. I’m trying to figure out what makes the most sense for someone like me who wants the doctorate for credibility and research skills, and maybe teaching later.

I’m considering Baker vs Acacia (through UAthena) and I’m confused about what’s realistic. Is one typically quicker than the other? I keep seeing things like “ABD at Baker” and “up to 75% transfer at Acacia,” but I don’t know how that works in real life, especially coming in with Walden doctoral credits.

I’m also curious about Lincoln University in Malaysia and whether that PhD is generally seen as legitimate and respected in the U.S. for work/consulting and possibly teaching later.

Any thoughts on which route makes the most sense if I’m trying to balance legitimacy, cost, time to finish, and transfer credit acceptance?

The YourPace graduate application form is now taking applications for graduate certificates in each of the subjects currently offered as an 18 semester hour concentration in the UMPI Master of Science in Business: Communication, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management, Project Management, and Supply Chain Management. It would be surprising if they don’t continue this pattern with future MSB concentration subjects also available in freestanding graduate certificates.

Also new on that form, a University of Maine at Farmington graduate certificate in AI in Education. New on the YourPace undergraduate application form, a UMPI undergraduate certificate in Drug Intervention & Policy.

Hi everyone, I just took my first posttest at ETAMU for the ORGL program, and I am confused as far as being able to use course material during these graded posttests.

The multiple choice questions are pretty straightforward but then I reached the 2 open ended questions, and they were incredibly specific to two reading, and were impossible to answer without referencing the reading material within the course. 

The syllabus is somewhat vague, it doesn't say we can't use course material or outside sources , it just says we can't copy/paste, plagiarize etc.

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Regionally accredited, USA.

Must be online. Prefer a grad certificate of 18 credits, will look at anything about 12 credits. Will entertain a full master's degree too. 

This needs to be 400 and under per credit hour. I think there are some in the 300s out there, I just have to find them.


Honestly this is a cost thing. I need the cheapest source of RA polysci classes online. Thanks!

Currently taking APS 4020 at TESU and was looking for some feedback on the midterm, as I've never taken one with TESU. They posted a study guide in the class but it seems fairly generic to me. I was just looking to see if anyone has any feedback or info on the test as its 25% of the grade. The essay questions listed, are those pretty close to what will be on the test? Same with multiple choice topics. I just want to be as prepared for this as I can be. I appreciate everyone's help.

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What AI requirements have the UMPI courses required students to complete lately?  The last time I was at UMPI was before the widespread rise of LLM programs, but the current system apparently requires the following for every milestone assignment (In addition to the assignment itself):

• A 3 page certification detailing all usages of AI for research
  
• All papers submitted as a shared google doc for edit history review
  
• A separate google document of all AI prompts and output
  
• The certification document also says it requires  submission of "handwritten notes based on the articles"- not sure if they're literally interpreting this as a photo of notes written by hand. 
  

Need a clarification from those who had completed British Degree Top-Up using Level 5 or 4 Diplomas from Qualifi, OTHM & ATHE.  

In the DEGREE TRANSCRIPT, how this Diplomas will be mapped out as a completed course. I mean what will be written in the column titled Module Name for year 1 and 2 . 

Will be grateful if someone who already own a transcript cover this. Thank you.

Hello, long time reader first time poster. I took the plunge and applied to both TESU and WGU. I am currently working as a software engineer for the last four years and am looking to get a bachelors degree in computer science to tick off a box. I am also considering transferring my undergrad to a masters program in either data science or computer science. I am torn between the BA of CS at TESU and the BS of CS at WGU. I have 25 credits that TESU will accept from community college, and I imagine WGU would take a similar amount of credits as well. I have taken around 8-9 Sophia courses as well. I have a couple questions that I am hoping you guys could help me with.

1. Which path would be faster, TESU or WGU for a CS degree.
2. Which path would be most likely to transfer to a masters program at a brick and mortar with some prestige. 
3. Is it possible to get a BA in CS and a BS in Data Science and Analytics at the same time from TESU.
4. Is it worth it for me to get my transcripts evaluated at both schools? I have only done TESU so far for the 25 CC credits not yet for the Sophia classes.

Looking to finish quickly as possible. Cost is not a factor.

What I have finished at Sophia:
Ancient Greek Philosophers
College Algebra
US Government
Introduction to Ethics
Human Biology
Environmental Science
US History I
The Essentials of Managing Conflict (Not sure this will go anywhere)

What I have satisfied by transfer from CC:
Written Communication I (3 credits): The first writing requirement is complete.
Diversity/Intercultural Literacy (3 credits): This civic/global leadership requirement is satisfied.
Social Sciences (3 credits): One of the social sciences courses required under Knowledge of Human Cultures is complete.
Humanities (3 credits): You have a humanities course fulfilled.
Social Sciences/History/Humanities Elective (3 of 6 credits completed): Half of this combined 6‑credit requirement is already covered.
Additional General Education Electives (6 credits): Two general‑education elective slots have been filled.
Area‑of‑Study Electives (4 credits): You have 4 credits applied toward the Computer Science area‑of‑study electives.
Free Electives (6 credits): An additional 6 credits count as free electives.

Thanks!

My goal is to attend East Texas A&M University, complete the 42-credit Texas Core Curriculum, and then transfer to Texas A&M. ETAMU accepts Sophia Learning credits, evaluates them, and transcribes them as ETAMU course equivalents (even if noted under a Sophia pathway). If all 42 Texas Core requirements are satisfied and applied to the correct core areas, would ETAMU certify me as Texas Core Complete on my transcript, even if many of the credits originated from Sophia Learning?