A while ago I made a post complaining about Matthews' hot and cold, unclear feedback on assignments -> https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...1-Matthews. I dropped her class two weeks into the term and decided to take Sophia's English Composition II instead. Most of the advice here about this Sophia class is to avoid it and take the UMPI equivalent which is what initially landed me with Matthews.
I just received my final assessment back and I passed Sophia ENG 2 within two and a half weeks. And it is not at all the horror story that it has been made out to be on this forum.
Yes, there are more writing assignments than the UMPI classes. However, there are clear instructions and rubrics for them, and some of the assignments are shorter. For instance, one assignment is creating an outline for your last assessment, another is creating a bibliography listing your sources with explanations of how each source relates to your thesis, and another is evaluating and analyzing one source from your bibliography. Then the last two assignments are 1) a rough draft for the last assessment, and 2) a final draft for the last assessment. As well, there is one other essay assignment that is longer which is the Rogerian essay that, based on two sources they give you, they want you to take a position on and then write about a middle ground solution. Before taking the class/paying for the subscription, you can download the class pdf that explains all of the assignments in more detail.
Along with the ENG 2 class, I completed five other Sophia classes in less than two weeks. Overall, it's definitely manageable with a one-month Sophia subscription.
Speaking on behalf of grading times. On average, every touchstone was graded within two days. The only time it took longer was my final draft of the last assessment which took five days to get feedback. To note, I was not at all aiming for a high score just a passing score, so I ended the class with a 74%.
Furthermore, the feedback I received was helpful in my opinion. Most of it pointed to specific areas of my writing that were weak and suggestions were provided to help me strengthen them. Nonetheless, no matter how bad or good my assignments were, I always got a passing grade.
I hope this helps people decide whether to take a chance on UMPI ENG 121 or Sophia's English Composition II.
Hello! I recently graduated with a BA Degree in Education in hopes of traveling to teach abroad next year. I've been teaching for 4 years independently.. And I'm an American citizen. But my degree was issued by an accredited University, not in the US. The education was provided by CIE online (Canadian Institute of English) so all my courses were in English (I have proof of this). I want to get my Degree Authenticated (Apostille) and US Equivalency Evaluation. I also have proof of 10 years of my studies here in the US. How I can I obtain the E-2 visa? Do I need to talk to a lawyer?
I posted this over on the WGU reddit yesterday, but... looks like WGU is adding BS programs in Communications and UX Design. I was messing around on the partners site for fun and happened to notice this on one community college's page...
No guidebook PDFs or dedicated pages to be found yet, but I did find the Sophia and SDC pages for each (which show the curriculum).
Location: New Jersey, United States Age: 33 What kind of degree do you want?: Bachelors in Finance Budget: I would like to go with the cheapest and quickest route possible; I prioritize quick over cheap Commitments: I work full time and operate a small business on the side Dedicated time to study: I can dedicate 3-4 hours a day on most days + most of my time on the weekends Timeline: I would like the QUICKEST path possible Tuition assistance/reimbursement: I can get Tuition reimbursement of up to 4000 a year
Current Regional Accredited Credits: 24
WRT101 - English Composition I - 3 credits
WRT201 - English Composition II - 3 credits
EDU101 - Intro to Education - 3 credits
MUS101- Music Appreciation - 3 credits
GEO101 - World Geography - 3 credits
SOC101- Sociology - 3 credits
COM101 - Speech Communication - 3 credits
ANT101- Cultural Anthropology - 3 credits
Any certifications or military experience?
No military experience or certifications
I have poked around the forum as well as online and was looking at Sophia courses to segway to UMPI. I'm hoping to find some guidance as far as what credits I already have and what classes I would need to complete through Sophia to qualify to move into a degree program in Accounting with UMPI. Or if there is a better option than Sophia/UMPI, I am all ears! Thanks for any help from the community!
Hi everyone! I got my transcript evaluation back from UMPI today, and I have attached the PDF to this thread.
I was surprised my RA Astronomy credit and my Sophia Intro to College Mathematics credit were transferred in as electives, and they did not meet the 3D and 3A/3B GEC requirements, respectively. According to the wiki and one of the 'important' threads, it looked like they would meet those requirements.
Anyway, to meet all the GEC requirements I am missing, it looks like I will need to take the courses below.
English 105: College Comp 2 (SDC)
Business Math (SDC)
Into to Ethics (Sophia)
Visual Communications (Sophia)
Art History 1 (Sophia)
Human Biology & Lab (Sophia)
Environmental Science (Sophia)
Into to Sociology (Sophia)
Spanish 1 (Sophia)
US Govt. (Sophia)
To meet some of the BABA Accounting requirements, it looks like I can take the courses below. I've already completed Intro to Business (Sophia), but it was after I sent my transcripts in, so it's not reflected on the evaluation.
Business Math (SDC duplicate) for MAT140
Accounting 201 & 202 (SDC) for BUS 361 & 362
Business Law (Sophia) for BUS350
Business Ethics (Sophia) for BUS353
Workplace Communications (Sophia) for COM210
That would leave me with exactly 10 courses (30 credits) to take at UMPI: BUS 200, 220, 244, 325, 440, 469, 352, 376, 378, and 464.
I am debating whether I should finish my BS Interdisciplinary Studies at my current college to have the GEC requirements waived, or just take all of the Sophia/SDC listed above. Finishing my current BS would involve taking an intense capstone course with several research papers at my current college, the 6 SDC and Sophia courses that transfer for the business/accounting courses listed above, and 3 easy Sophia courses that my current school requires. I would need to complete all of this by the end of July to meet the deadlines for both schools which is definitely possible. There are pros and cons to both routes.
I wanted to post this here to ask for suggestions and make sure I am not missing or misinterpreting anything! Thank you so much for your help!
Location: Pittsburgh, PA
[b]Your Age: 45
[b]What kind of degree do you want?:any BS – preferable in education/ foreign language – currently looking at UMPI – BS – Liberal Studies – education minor
[b]Current Regional Accredited Credits: 85.5 GPA 3.91 accredited by WES (World Education System)
School Name Total Credits: Academy of Social Work – Vienna completed a 3 year program there. WES accredited 84 credits. Yes I have the official transcript as well. My credits are 24 years old.[/b][/b][/b]
[b][b][b][b]Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:
none as of now - but will start soon Any certifications or military experience?
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None, I have a bunch of training ours in Special Education and Education in general.
Budget: I have a max of $10 K. I'd like to go the cheapest route possible, but will consider spending more for easy and fast. Commitments: Honestly, just kids/spouse. I currently work full time and can work on my studies part time – I have an easy work load. Dedicated time to study: I can study as much as is needed during the night or weekends as long as my schedule is free. I estimate at least 3 hours every week night and on the weekends, maybe 6 hours, total would be roughly 15+12=27 hours or slightly more. Timeline: Finishing the courses required for the degree as fast as possible would be ideal. I would like to finish within 1 year Tuition assistance/reimbursement: Yes, my workplace may give tuition reimbursement but has to do with education and usually a masters program. So I may or may not qualify up to $5.000 a year. This will be more interesting if I can find a job as a German Teacher and or Sub and will have to enroll into a teacher prep program (post-bacculerate program). I would like to attend Wilson University for that.
I am interested in a competency based – work at your own pace program for the BS. I hope I will secure a job as a German teacher (Foreign Speaker) after I have the BS. I had a job offer for a cyberschool to be a German teacher but my foreign credentials were evaluated as an Associates Degree with 84 credits and not a BS as I was hoping for. The Austrians stated that this degree is equivalent to a Bachelors degree. From the looks at it I am missing all general ed classes. It is very common for 3 year programs in Europe to not have gen ed classes. I have worked in the US for over 20 years and I get by very well with my English skills. All my schooling is from Austria. I would like to get the right credentials to pursue my journey to become a German teacher. If I can not get a job at a cyber school I may change my career route again but I would like to try.
Transcript: attached
Questions:
·Can I be excused from the English admissions test? If not Is the Duolingo English test easier/ or the Toefl?
·Does it it make more sense to complete the CLEP in German or the ACFTL? UMPI doesn’t offer German, can I still get credit for German Clep or ACFTL?
·IS UMPi’s program accredited by the Department of Education?
·Which Sofia credits can I take in preparation? I was thinking American Government, Art History, Public Speaking, American History
·Shall I take math at UMPI or get it done with Sophia?
·I am hoping to get all education related coursework done with UMPI
·Shall I take English Comp at UMPI? Sophia or Clep out?
·Can my Austrian degree be accepted instead of my HS diploma – I don’t want to have it evaluated and translated – more money to be spent in the wrong place.
What could a possible degree plan look like? [b][b][b] [/b][/b][/b]
Got this email for 2 free TECEP exams for June term.
Quote:Congratulations on your admission to Thomas Edison State University! We are delighted to share more good news from TESU: You qualify to take up to two (2) TECEP exams at no cost for the June term!
Scholarship Terms:
This scholarship is dependent on available funds for the June 2024 term, which begins Monday, June 3, 2024. Registration for the June term is open. First come, first served!
Please note: this scholarship can only be used for the tuition cost of up to two (2) general education TECEP exams in this term and is nonrefundable and nontransferable. Financial responsibility for any other courses registered outside of TECEP exams will be the financial responsibility of the student.
And there is another email that was intended for new enrollment along with an application waiver code.
Quote:We know how life can sometimes get in the way of our dreams. We are delighted to share that you can pick up your educational goals right where you left off by using this TECEP Scholarship! That means you can return to us and earn up to 6 TESU credits FOR FREE! Additionally, when you use the code UG24, we will waive your application fee!
Scholarship Terms:
The Some College, No Degree TECEP Scholarship is being offered to qualified undergraduate degree-seeking students at Thomas Edison State University. This scholarship is dependent on available funds for the June 2024 term, which begins Monday, June 3, 2024. Registration for the June term is open. First come, first served!
May be useful for new enrollees that just want to sign up for the Medical Terminology TECEP to lock in enrollment for free.
I just started classes and wanted more info on what the grading is like. I saw an old post where someone said add up all your grades and divide them to get the percentage and a min of 80 is needed to pass. I'm not sure if that old or new information since the milestones aren't graded. So if I get 3 on the final is that a passing grade for the actual class? They require an 80 yet the rubric grading is 3,4 proficient, exemplary, developing etc so I'm a little confused.
Major: ba accounting
Location: USA
Ace credits transferred in: 21. 9 sophia 12 sdc
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