Hi all,

I am a new student starting in May and I need help with my degree plan in BLS Management. I have very few credits from community college years ago and finally in a place to return and finish. I already work in HR so just need a degree for a promotion, the BLS seemed like the best option after doing research. I have time off from work and wanted to take as many Sophia.org classes as possible in my free time. I currently have 32 credits transferred in and will list them below. Please tell me which classes I should take on Sophia. I have no kids and other obligations and can dedicate about 8 hours a a day for the next couple of weeks so want to get to as close as possible to 90 credits if not more. I'm not picky about classes and know the BLS path allows me to take more electives so if you have done this path before or have any advice/insight please let me know. I appreciate it so much.

Accepted Credits:

- First year seminar
- Psychology
- Public Speaking
- Intro to Sociology
- Intro to Business
- Organizational Behavior
- Intro to Logic
- College Algebra
- Business Communication
- Visual Communication

32 Credits

Thank you in advance, let me know if I should anymore details.

Hello, my name is kirah anderson, female, also, I don't have a car, cash, I have a id, and no laptop, graduated high school.

Hi there,

When looking at the Bachelor of Arts degree on TESU's website, I see this:

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills (15 Credits)
ENC-1010
Writing for Success
3
ENC-1020
Writing for Success II
3
COM-2090
Public Speaking
3
MAT-1210
College Algebra
3
SOS-1100
Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today
3
For all TESU course options that will satisfy this area of the degree, go to Intellectual and Practical Skills.

Does that mean that if I get credits from Sophia/Saylor/etc that transfer to the Intellectual and Practial Skills area, I won't need to take the specific list of courses above?

For instance, if I took a course that transferred as DSI-2000 Visual Storytelling with Data, I wouldn't need to take College Algebra?

Thanks,
Mike

Credit transfer report and degree progress report attached. It looks as though 126 credits have been accepted leaving 10 courses for me to complete at UMPI. The only thing that I am surprised at is that the MAT140 requirement was not satisfied through completing the Sophia Calculus course.

Now that I've recieved the report, what are the next steps? I know this is a vague question but the instructions sent by UMPI are not exactly clear as to what I need to do now so I'm not sure as to what the first step is.

Attached Files

  UMPI Credit Transfer Report.pdf (Size: 37.69 KB / Downloads: 179)

Hi guys. I got some bad news today and need to know if anyone can help. I have an Associates in Applied Science: Radiography (Virginia Western Community College). I transferred and am in school currently for my Bachelors in Healthcare Administration at Radford University (Carilion). I was supposed to graduate this May, as I’m in my last semester of the program, but the head of my program just emailed today and said I can’t graduate until I take 26 more credits of any class type because they missed that I didn’t have the 120 required credits to graduate with a BS. I finished my degree but because most of my Associates classes didn’t transfer over, I got no credit for them. (Something to do with my degree being an “applied” degree?) 
Is there anything I can do? Worst comes to worst I take 26 credits this summer at Radford online. There is an option for short 5 week summer classes - if they allow me to take 5 classes for the first 5 weeks and 4 classes for the last 5 weeks of summer I will do it. (3 credits per class)

(I take 5 classes a semester and work 30h a week. 
24y/o. Radford University. Good standings, 4.0 GPA. Sorry I didn’t have enough info last time!)

Hey DegreeForum Community,

I'm navigating a career pivot after 20 years in software engineering, spurred by my company's recent closure. With a passion for the beauty of algorithms and an interest in Data/Financial Analysis and machine learning, combined with a dislike for web/application development, I'm plotting my next moves and could use your advice.

Here's where I stand:

Immediate Skill Enhancement: I'm eyeing courses in Data Analytics and Machine Learning on platforms like edX and Coursera to gear up for immediate job opportunities in these areas. I'd like to pursue something that I can transfer as credits to a degree. Any suggestions? I'm looking for something that is self-paced so that I can complete it quickly.

Accelerated Bachelor's: My aim is a bachelor's degree in IT or CS, obtained as swiftly as possible, with a budget of about $7k. This is mainly to meet job market requirements - it opens doors to help me find another job in 3 months from now.  I have a year of community college from Seneca College (now transferred to TESU), and an Enterprise Application Developer diploma from TriOS College in Kitchener, ON. TESU or WGU seems like fitting choices for this venture, given their flexibility and my past experience with fast-paced learning. Timeline is about 3 months

Long-Term Academic Pursuit: I'm considering a more deliberate approach for a Data Analyst bachelor's, with a side of Math associate degree, setting aside a budget of around $10k. This path is aimed at preparing me for advanced studies and a deep dive into the math behind machine learning and neural networks. I'll take my time on the math to truly comprehend the material and concepts. Timeline is about 12-18 months.

I'd appreciate insights on:

- Fast-tracking the bachelor's. Where should I get this and what degree do I pursue? As long as its CS/IT related, that's all I care.
- Balancing short-term upskilling with long-term academic goals within my budget constraints. Perhaps I fast-track one Data Analysts degree but then take my time to get a math associates degree and then work on my masters.
- Experiences with TESU, WGU, or similar institutions for someone in my shoes.

Quick Snapshot:

Location: Ontario, Canada
Age: 40
Desired Degree: Data Analyst
Education Background: 1 year of community college at Seneca College (transferred to TESU), Enterprise Application Developer diploma from TriOS College.
Budget: $7k for path #2, $10k for path #3.
Credit Details:

Sencea College Total Credits: 8 (all transferred to TESU 2 years ago)

Introduction to Computers, COS-101, 3 Credits
Operating Sys Windows, SES-177, 3 Credits
Intro to Database Design and S, CIS-210, 3 Credits
Internet I Fundamentals, CAP-140, 3 Credits
Applied Professional Comm, COM-293, 3 Credits
Intro to Programming Using C, COS-213, 3 Credits
Operating Sys Unix, COS-283, 3 Credits
Lyrics and Songwriting, MUS-171, 3 Credits

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: 9 (not transferred yet)

Ancient Greek Philosophy, 3 Credits
Introduction to Ethics, 3 Credits
Introduction to Sociology, 3 Credits

Note, I was able to complete the Sophia courses in 4 days. I don't say that to boast, but to encourage others to start off with Sophia.

Eager to hear your thoughts and recommendations. Thanks in advance for your support!

Thanks in advance,

Mike

My name is Tural Hasanov, this's my first thread and I'd like to share a brief overview of my background:

- Location: Baku, Azerbaijan
- Age: 22
- Education: 
  - Bachelor's Degree in Arabic Translation from Baku State University (BSU)
  - Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Business Innovation and Sustainability (UBIS) in Geneva (Haven't finished)
  - Academic Achievements: Consistently achieved grades of A+ or higher (96% and above)
- Languages: Fluent in Arabic (C1), Russian (C2), English (C2), Turkish (C2), and intermediate proficiency in Farsi (B1)
- Certifications: I possess a range of certificates that bolster my expertise in languages and business experience.
- Military Experience: None to date.

Career Aspirations:

As I contemplate the next steps in my academic and professional journey, I find myself at a crossroads. My current qualifications in translation and business administration have provided me with a solid foundation, yet I'm exploring the possibility of further diversifying my skill set.

Considering a Second Degree:

I'm debating between pursuing a second bachelor's or master's degree in either finance or law. Finance appeals to me because of my existing knowledge base and I'm particularly intrigued by the prospect of preparing for the F5 exam. However, I question whether this path might overlap significantly with my MBA studies.

Alternatively, law presents an exciting avenue, especially in the realm of international law. This field could offer me the flexibility to work across different countries, despite the variations in legal systems. My proficiency in multiple languages and willingness to learn new legal frameworks positions me well for this challenge.

Seeking Guidance:

At this juncture, I'm seeking advice on which direction to pursue. The decision between finance and international law is quiet difficult, compounded by my desire to relocate from Azerbaijan. I'm keen on understanding which path could best leverage my existing skills and offer opportunities for growth and global mobility.

Interesting enough, her younger sister has the same IQ, they've got a younger brother as well who is pretty smart as it seems he's excelling in the same fashion... I wonder how they 'got' there and if there are educational institutions that would accept them into early university or something like that...

Link: Teen with Einstein's IQ taking 28 A-levels wants more support for gifted pupils (msn.com)

Link: Student, 17, with a higher IQ than Albert Einstein and Stephen Hawking who is taking 28 A-Levels calls for more support for gifted pupils as she admits teachers struggle to keep up with her (msn.com)

Atlantic Technological University from Ireland offers some interesting online Master degree. I am pretty impress with the Master of Engineering in Connected and Autonomous Vehicles.

https://www.atu.ie/courses?programme_typ...ramme_full=

Prices are from Euro9000+. Some courses appear to require on-site attendance.

Some online degree listed are in:
Biopharmaceutical Processing
Biopharmaceutical Science
Computing (Data Science)
Connected and Autonomous Vehicles
Environmental Health and Safety Management
Environmental Protection
Geotechnical / Structural Engineering
Health Promotion Practice
Industrial Pharmaceutical Science
Professional Leadership
Public Health Nutrition
Quality
Road and Transport Engineering
Sports and Exercise Nutrition
Strategy, Enterprise & Innovation
UX Design & Applied Innovation
Water Services Management