I’ve knocked out a good bit of the GE classes I need, but here are a few I have left.  Which Sophia.com classes can I take to meet these requirements?

UMPI Classes Needed:

- PHI 152 Intro to Ethics

- ENG 151 Intro to Literature

- HUM 103 Creative Decision Making or ENG 211 Creative Writing

- Language Requirement

So thinking ahead, my hope is to enroll in the 3 year DSc in Public Safety at Middle Georgia State U. However, as that is a DSc, I am prepared if needs be, to obtain a PhD afterwards to secure an academic posting.
That having been said, are there any relatively cheap online programs designed to provide a PhD to those with an EdD, DSc, or other professional doctorate?
I know of top-up programs for an EdS to finish an EdD, but a top-up PhD after a DSc is something I am not sure of...NA/RA would not matter as the DSc is RA. Main thing here for the PhD would be price and online mode of study.

Hello, 

I am new to Degree Forum. I am trying to transfer 113 of the 120 credits to Excelsior University. I have found how to transfer most of the classes in except the following:

• BUS 323 - Business Ethics (Maybe from Sophia, not confirmed)
  
• BUS 231 - Business Data Literacy
  
• BUS 431 - Business Data Analysis
  
• BUS 222 - Business Communication (Maybe from Sophia, not confirmed)
  

Hello everyone.
I work in IT as a Service Desk Specialist. I want to join UMPI but saw that they don't have a Major in IT / CS. 

However, they do have a Bachelor of Liberal Studies – Management Information Systems Minor. 

My question is how would this look on my actual Diploma? Will it show both the Major and Minor? Like this 
--> "Bachelor of Liberal Studies – Management Information Systems Minor" Or 
will it only show the Major? Like this --> "Bachelor of Liberal Studies"

Do you have other course suggestions based on my criteria?

Thanks in advance.

Location: Paris, France
Age:40
What kind of degree do you want?: IT degree/ Computer Science. I am also open for suggestions.
Current Regional Accredited Credits: Zero

School Name Total Credits #  N/A
Class Name, Credits, Grade   n/a

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: Zero

Provider Total Credits: #
Class Name, Credits, Grade

Any certifications or military experience? CompTia A+, CompTia Security+, Google Cybersecurity, Google IT Support Professional Certificate

[b]Budget: I have a max of $2K saved up.  I'd like to go the cheapest route possible.[/b]


Commitments: Honestly, just me, no kids/spouse. I am currently unemployed so I can work on my studies full time and on the weekends.



Dedicated time to study: I can study as much as is needed during the night or weekends as my schedule is free. I estimate at least 10 to  14 hours every day of the week and on the weekends.



Timeline: Finishing the courses required for the degree as fast as possible would be ideal.  I would like to finish within (3 months).



Tuition assistance/reimbursement: I get no assistance whatsoever.


I prefer competency based education (because I like assessments, assignments and have test anxiety).  

I am from France so I get no fianancial aid, not grants or scholarships. 

I am currently working on a certification through the American Society for Administrative Professionals (ASAP), which is a member of and evaluated by ICE but not ACE.  Does anyone know of a college that articulates credit for coursework evaluated by ICE?

Your Location: Missouri, United States. 
Your Age: 32
What kind of degree do you want?: I just want to "tick a box" for future promotions with a quick and easy bachelor (or even associate to start). If I had to choose something geared towards my career goals, then Executive Management, Computer Science, or Business Administration would be it, but open to "targeted" or general degree suggestions. I'd like to progress my career into an executive management role, maybe C-Suites. I suck at typing papers though.

Current Regional Accredited Credits: 0
DegreeForum University Total Credits:  0
Google University Total Credits: 0
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: 0
Sophia Credits: 0
Study.com Credits: 0

Any certifications or military experience? 
• Google IT Support Certificate
• Microsoft Office Specialist: Word Expert (Office 2016)
• CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) Certification
• CompTIA Security+ ce Certification
• Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
• Certified SAFe® 5 Scrum Master
• Not sure if expired certs count, but previously had ACE personal training cert and was a licensed/certified Realtor.

ADDENDUM:  I'm a high-school drop out in a Senior (and technical) role at a Fortune 500, with nothing but a GED and Certificates. Looking to go into an executive role.

Im best at testing with multiple choices, maybe look into converting previous work experience (started many companies, been a director, sat on a government board, did several other things). Dropped out of high-school senior year to open a company. I was a bad/unmotivated student. Worst subjects were math and english (writing papers).

Budget: I'm temporarily in a negative net income situation due to "worst case scenario" occuring (outside of me losing my job) so I have nothing immediately available until my situation is fully mitigated (work in progress).
  
Commitments: dogs/animals/plants, sleep, partner, rental home fix/flip, volunteering, sitting on a board of a university to develop their CX program (while taking their course), gym/workout, work, family assitance, home maintenance, cooking, cleaning, organizing (in the middle of moving). Those are all time constraints. I can still manage to spare an hour week nights to study and a few hours during week days to take tests.

Timeline: ASAP, but managing expectations dependant on my path (easy and quick degree vs. a degree that's targeted towards my career aspirations).

Tuition assistance/reimbursement: I think work may cover up to 10k yearly, but with the current financial climate, I would like to only use what I truly need... it's complicated but the company has a cost reduction 2024 priority, so albeit I can't fathom retaliation, it's part of my "keep my own job" strategy. 

Your Location: Connecticut, United States of America
Your Age: 32
What kind of degree do you want?: Computer Science BA
Current Regional Accredited Credits: None
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:

Sophia: 52
Anatomy and Physiology, 3
Anatomy and Physiology Lab, 1
College Algebra, 3
Critical Thinking, 3
Introduction to Business, 3
Introduction to Chemistry, 3
Introduction to Ethics, 3
Introduction to Information Technology, 3
Introduction to Java Programming, 3
Introduction to Networking, 3
Introduction to Nutrition, 3
Introduction to Python Programming, 3
Introduction to Relational Databases, 3
Introduction to Statistics, 3
Introduction to Web Development, 3
Macroeconomics, 3
Project Management, 3
US Government, 3
Art History I, 3
Business Communication, 3
Calculus I, 4

Study: 6
Introduction to Business, 3
Introduction to Cybersecurity, 3

Any certifications or military experience? None

Budget: Nothing truly strict, but I would like to optimize and spend as little as needed while accelerating. I would spend more on acceleration if needed.

Commitment: Work 30-40 hours a week but my job is low stress.

Dedicated Time to Study: I can study anywhere from 3-5 hours on weekdays, more on weekends.

Timeline: I would like to accelerate as much as is reasonable given my previous information.

Tuition Reimbursement: None

Hi everyone, I am seeking a degree in Computer Science. My initial plan was to attend WGU for a BS in Information Technology, then changing my mind to Cybersecurity and finally Computer Science. I am completely committed to a Computer Science degree and after researching on the forum I'm considering going with TESU. From what I've gathered TESU has more potential for credit transfers and acceleration, and doesn't require Discrete Math II compared to WGU. I've put together a Google Sheet with my tentative plan but I'm still unsure of the transfer of some of the classes, most of my template came from the BSBA CIS Double Degree Plan from the Wiki. Can anyone advise me on my outline and if there's anything I'm missing? From my understanding, TESU will accept up to 90 credits from outside sources like Study and Sophia, but I've also seen some other information that had to do with the residential tuition that I don't completely understand.

I hope the information listed above was adequately detailed.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1...sp=sharing

I completed three online classes in C++ at Washtenaw Community College, which is one of two introductory programming sequences (Intro, Objects, Data Structures). Because I did this, I was automatically awarded their "Advanced Certificate in C++ Programming", a standalone academic certificate. I knew this going into it, and the extra credential was one of the reasons I chose to get my intro classes done this way. 

I was aware of the 24 new credit requirement for the BACS. I figured I could still meet the requirement, even with earning the certificate, under the assumption that I was earning an extra certificate, not an extra degree. Notably, TESU does not yet know that I earned the certificate, because I sent my transcripts from WCC as soon as the final grade for my last class was posted (which I do for all of my transcripts), but before WCC processed the auto award. I didn't bother to tell them because I didn't think it mattered.

I had not worried about this until recently, when I gathered my materials for my OMSCS application. My unofficial WCC transcript slaps a big ol' "Degree Awarded" above my "Advanced Certificate", replete with a "Degree Date" and everything. This has me worried that my assumption was wrong, and that certificates are degrees, somehow.

I can lose the 12 WCC credits being after my most recent degree, but I also completed my SDC and Sophia courses in the gaps between my WCC classes, and I'd lose those too, meaning I'd be down to 14 credits new to a degree. Since I have a first BA already, and already put in my OMSCS application, I would basically give up on the BACS entirely. If certificates are degrees, I certainly wouldn't want to be awarded the BACS in direct violation of TESU's policies (they can take it away and that would be embarrassing), but it would also suck if my semantic confusion means I messed up my course plan.

Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

Has anyone encountered any problems with taking the proficiency profile? All of our computers are HP and have that S mode and are not allowing the browser required for the test to download. I really wish not getting out of S mode, because once you're out you cannot get back in. Has anyone else come accross this problem? What have you done about it? TESU is saying there aren't any alternatives to this test.

I just wanted to send Instant Cert mad props! Those flash cards were my only study source. I took 5 CLEP exams and 4 DSST's, many for Upper-Level credit. Saved a lot of time and money. This study service was a great investment! Thanks InstantCert!