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I am interested in the Associate in Science with a concentration in Mathematics. Since it is the weekend a counselor is not available to answer my questions. Does anyone on this forum know about what credits are accepted from Sophia Learning and Study.com for this degree?
Some key highlights: - The structure is flexible: you can finish quickly if you hustle, but plenty of room to go at your own pace, especially with dissertation work.
- Seriously built for working professionals. Requires at least a 3.5 GPA at master’s level and 5 years of real-world experience in data-related fields—so you're never grouped with early-career students, and the peer cohort is high-quality.
- Cost-efficient credit structure. Instead of front-loading and paying for a big block of dissertation credits up front, Eastern starts you with just 3 dissertation credits, and you add more as needed, in 2-credit increments. Much fairer and more transparent financially.
- Topical relevance + interdisciplinary foundation. The program emphasizes applied research tackling real social and organizational challenges, with deep grounding in ethics, causal inference, quantitative & qualitative methods, and machine learning.
- Hybrid delivery model = flexibility with interaction. Weekly Zoom sessions keep you connected, but most of the coursework is asynchronous—perfect if you're balancing a job.
It may look like a short PhD (30 credits), but realistically, no one completes a dissertation in an accelerated 2-month term. The program is structured around the minimum possible time frame, while giving you flexibility to pay only for the dissertation credits you actually need.
What I think:
This program seems to strike a balance between what are often called professional doctorates and scholarly doctorates. While all research doctorates are academic and require original research with methodological rigor, there is a traditional distinction: scholarly doctorates tend to focus on building or testing theory, whereas professional doctorates emphasize advancing practice.
Eastern’s PhD in Applied Data Science clearly incorporates elements of both. On one side, it is aimed at experienced professionals (minimum 5 years in the field, 3.5 GPA, hybrid online format) and emphasizes applied, real-world impact—characteristics often seen in professional doctorates. On the other side, it carries the PhD designation, requires a dissertation with original research, and ensures rigorous grounding in quantitative, qualitative, and ethical methodologies—features typical of scholarly doctorates. In that sense, it aligns with programs that intentionally blend theoretical and practical orientations, offering both credibility in academia and tangible value for professional practice.
Im starting my UMPI My pace in september and here is where am at in terms of credits. For some reason it auto put my minor as education but look at education classes it says they need 6 hours of field work to complete which will be impossible. So im wondering what courses I should to take that don't have a field work requirement to complete them. Ideally I just want to do the easiest route.
Hello and good afternoon everyone,
I know that many of the people on this forum are incredibly successful in their line of work that make good money with their speciality or career. I am just looking for some guidance.
I have been teaching for 18 years and I need to career change (why is an entire novel in itself). All I have done my entire life is teach though. I have a bachelors and a masters. I have a large family that I am the sole provider for so I really want to make more money to provide even better for them.
With that, does anyone know any certain bachelors or masters program that if I buckle down and get it done within 1-2 years, that by completing the program would land me a job in a very career where they are looking to hire at a high wage?
Sorry for the grammar mistakes - I am currently working my summer job before school starts and texting quickly before the next customer comes =)
Your Location: PA, USA Your Age: 37 What kind of degree do you want?: BSBA in General Management (considering Marketing focus too) Current Regional Accredited Credits: 0
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:
CLEP: 15
Principles of Management
Intro to Marketing
Intro to Computers
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature
Any certifications or military experience? No Budget: Not limited Commitments: Full time job, family, house Dedicated time to study: 1-2 hours/day Timeline: As quickly as possible Tuition assistance/reimbursement: Possibly from my work, but mostly out of pocket.
I’ve hit a roadblock in my career and I don’t think I can go farther without a degree so I’d like to finish one as quickly as possible, focusing on testing out whenever possible. I have a personal goal to finish my degree by the end of 2027, when I'll turn 40. I’m currently enrolled at TESU as a non-matriculating student and I’m most concerned with making sure I meet the 30 credit RA requirement. I would also like to avoid paying the residency waiver, so I’d like to take at least 15 credits from TESU.
I’ll attach a copy of the spreadsheet I’ve created since it’s a little easier to peruse, but my planned credit sources are listed below as well. Looking for any feedback/better sources/ thoughts on RA credit!
RA Credits:
TECEPs: ·Writing for Success ·Writing for Success II ·Public Speaking ·Our Changing World: An Introduction to Sociology ·Marriage and the Family ·The Science of Nutrition ·Principles of Managerial Accounting ·Computer Concepts and Applications ·Principles of Statistics ·Public Relations Though and Practice
TESU Courses: ·Fact, Fiction, or Fake? Information Literacy Today ·Exploring American Cinema ·General Earth Science ·Business Administration Capstone ·(Realizing I’ll need another here to avoid paying the waiver, so one of the TECEPs will probably become a course) CLEPs: ·American Government ·American History I ·Introduction to Humanities III: Music ·Principles of Management ·Introduction to Marketing ·Macroeconomics ·Microeconomics ·Intro to Computers ·Spanish Language ·Introduction to Psychology ·Analyzing and Interpreting Literature (On TESU’s site it is noted has conducted an academic program review on this exam. Credit awarded for this exam will be considered TESU assessment credit, not TESU-CLEP credit, and will show on the official transcript under TESU assessment credit.) Anyone know if that means this will be considered RA credit?
NCCRS: ·Leading the Way: A Path Towards Ethical Leadership - Sophia ·Principles of Financial Accounting – Study.com ·Business Law – Study.com ·Principles of Finance – Sophia.org ·Quantitative Skills for Business - CSM Learn ·Managerial Communications – Study.com ·Business in Society – Study.com ·Organizational Theory – Study.com ·Management Information Systems – Study.com ·Financial Institutes and Markets – Study.com ·Applied Marketing Practices – Study.com ·Project Management – Sophia.org ·Leading Organizational Change – Study.com ·Foundations of Leadership – Study.com
Follow up question:
I took Analyzing and Interpreting Lit and could fairly easily pass the Spanish CLEP. Both are worth 6 credits but don't technically fit the standard degree path listed on TESU's site. Does anyone know if those courses can count for Electives or other requirements?
I’m exploring JD programs and could really use some advice. I live in California and would only consider living in California or New York. I’m not planning to practice law due to my condition, but earning a JD is a personal goal and would be a huge milestone for me. If I were to change my mind in the future and recover, I would still prefer taking the California bar unless there is an easier path, but right now my focus is solely on obtaining the degree.
Background
• Bachelor’s from TESU (BSBA)
• Master’s from UMPI MAOL (completed a year ago)
• Volunteered in public service in my community
• My disability limits my energy and capacity, so I need a program that accommodates this
Schools I’m considering
• PG Global: Appears lenient, fewer strict proctoring requirements, might be completed faster. With a high LSAT and scholarship, cost could drop to around $42k if $10k is applied.
• NU: Offers a full scholarship for LSAT scores above 152. Exams are proctored monthly and require live Zoom attendance, which might be difficult for me.
• Northwestern: Known to be affordable (~$13k), but I’m unsure about proctoring, pacing, and whether it’s fully asynchronous. I’m also curious if it is considered a reputable school.
• ASU: ABA-accredited, which seems unusual for online programs. I’m not sure about hybrid requirements or maintaining ABA compliance.
• Other options: Colleges of Law, Thomas Jefferson, St. Francis, Trinity
Concerns and priorities
• Exams and mandatory live sessions are a big concern due to past struggles with ProctorU and stressful online assessments.
• I am looking for a flexible, self-paced, or asynchronous program with ADA accommodations.
• I want to complete the JD with minimal stress, even if it takes 2–4 years.
• Ideally, I want high merit or need-based scholarships. I can pay around $20k with a federal loan, but a full scholarship would be ideal.
Next steps
• I have already received an LSAT waiver and plan to take it in October.
• I would love advice from anyone with experience at these schools, especially regarding flexibility, exam requirements, pacing, and ADA accommodations.
• If anyone knows of external scholarships that cover most JD tuition, I would greatly appreciate the information.
My son-in-law is graduating with his bachelor's in software development and is just burned out with school. There is a possibility of an internship at a company he would love to work for in a field he is excited about but in order to apply he must be in school! His degree choice must be in IT or CS. We are looking for a situation where he can go at a slow pace and not too difficult because I don't even know if he has the energy/will to finish at this point but also don't want him to just be throwing money down the drain either. He would also need to be able to start January of 2026 so programs that require GRE, reference letters, etc. might be out of the running as late as it is. I'm assuming it would need some type of accreditation. We are looking at IT at Columbia Southern University but I think it might be a lot of essay writing and he would much rather be on a computer learning to code than writing papers. And he doesn't have the math (calculus) for many of the CS majors. Any ideas??? TIA
