Hi everyone, 
I’m new here, and I’ve been lurking for a few months, learning as much as I can about college hacking. I am currently 33 and decided to work through WGU. So far, I have earned about 32 credits through Sophia. However, the more I learn about TESU, the more it seems I can accelerate my progress faster via TESU than WGU. I initially considered pursuing a Software Engineering degree, but now I’m thinking of earning a computer science degree through TESU and then pursuing a master’s degree at WGU. The main issue is the RA credits required. At first I let the idea go. However, I do recall taking college classes for only one semester. (Technically, I had 2 semesters, but I never attended one class and didn’t drop out of it, so it was a big fat F). I did pass three classes though. Algebra, geometry, and Japanese. I got a D in English and an F in another Japanese class(In the class I didn't attend).I know I was young/dumb and didn’t take it seriously. Can I still transfer these classes in? I think that gives me 9 credits out of the 3 I passed, right? I believe I’ll need 6 more credits, which I think I can complete by taking some TECEP classes and then enrolling in 15 RA classes via their 3-month flat rate term. The rest, I was going to take through ACE credits. If I'm able to qualify for TESU now I’m heavily considering double majoring; I was thinking of the business administration-finance degree. Is there a limit on how many ACE credits I can transfer in? Can I still do the majority of the ACE credits for both bachelor’s degrees? Additionally, will the two failed classes affect my GPA, or can they simply not be used as credits? It’s also like 10 years ago, so I don’t know if they’ll allow old credit. I appreciate everything this forum offers and apologize for the lengthy post and multiple questions; it has been a huge help so far.

I just finished my Information Literacy course with a 100
My mentor was Dr. Phillip Wagner.  If you have the opportunity to take the course with him I would do so.  He graded the work very quick and was very lenient.  He gave good feedback, and if you just submit all your work, it should be an easy course to complete.

Hello,
I am new to all of this and just recently about a week ago found a youtube video outlining someone getting a degree in around 4-6 months. I am up for annual review near the end of June, it's a government job and all I need is any degree to be pushed and promoted to the next level. The one degree I was taking a look at was the UMPI Criminal Justice Associates degree. Would this be possible in 4 months? And does anyone know if Criminology from Sophia transfers to UMPI? 

To be honest I am starting from scratch, and enrolled into sophia last week after viewing the youtube video. I am not sure the best route but I have years of management, and data analysis experience. I do have an interest in criminal justice, but I am open to whatever would be the fastest and best route to a degree in time for my annual review in June. 

Since then I have completed the following courses;
IT Career Exploration
Visual Communications
Into to Career Readiness
Developing Effective Teams
Essentials of Managing Conflict
Intro to IT

Currently waiting for Intro to Sociology to be graded 

Thank you for any help/advice

Your Location: Jacksonville
Your Age: 31
What kind of degree do you want?: Fastest Degree Path or UMPI Criminal Justice AA
Current Regional Accredited Credits:n/a
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits:
IT Career Exploration
Visual Communications
Into to Career Readiness
Developing Effective Teams
Essentials of Managing Conflict
Intro to IT
via Sophia
Any certifications or military experience?:
Budget: 3k
Commitments: 
Dedicated time to study: Will dedicate minimum 15 hours per week
Timeline: Late June
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: n/a

Hello Everyone, I hope you are doing well.

Have you started studying ?? If yes could you please share your updated degree plan.

I am also an International Student planning to pursue BABA, M&L and am currently on the planning phase. I would also love to know if you have any suggestions for me.

Thanks

There is a lot of talk about the MPH, DrPH, PhD in Public Health. What about the alternative pathways to certification in Public Health?
Wouldn't it be better to pursue the Certified Public Health (CPH) credential from the National Board of Public Health Examiners (NBPHE)? https://www.nbphe.org/certified-in-publi...uirements/

I'm looking into the pathway for master's degree holders who have 3 years of public health experience based on the "Ten Essential Public Health Services." https://www.cdc.gov/public-health-gatewa...vices.html

The CDC offers numerous free courses online that align with the core requirements. However, one may need a statistics refresher course.
https://www.cdc.gov/training-publichealt...ealth.html
https://www.cdc.gov/phlp/php/trainingand...w-101.html
https://www.cdc.gov/environmental-health...index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/training-publichealt...ology.html

Additionally, the study guide by APHA: https://secure.apha.org/imis/ItemDetail?...ATEGORY=BK

The exam is $385 and offers discounts as low as $250 for members of various associations. https://www.nbphe.org/certified-in-publi...discounts/

I prefer to study independently and earn the prestigious CPH credential than spend tens of thousands of dollars on public health degrees, especially since I hold healthcare-related degrees and credentials (DHA, MSN, FNP-C) coupled with years of experience in the public health sector, including vaccine research and health education. I took some practice exams; they were not too difficult!

I am not starting this thread to dissuade folks from pursuing graduate degrees in Public Health but to consider alternatives to those with graduate degrees and public health experience. By the way, it appears one's public health experience can be "global."

Wonderful to see fellow American Military University Alumni do well.


"Caine was born on 10 August 1968,[1] at St. Joseph's Hospital in Elmira, New York.[2] He is the first child of Steven Allen Caine and Catherine Johnston Caine.[3][a] Steven was a fighter pilot.[5] He graduated from Hahn American High School in Hahn, Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany.[6] In 1990, Caine graduated from the Virginia Military Institute with a degree in economics.[7] He later graduated from American Military University with a master's degree in air warfare.[7]"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dan_Caine

Hello everyone and thank you in advance for any help. Many years ago, with the help of this forum, I was able to get an Associates in Business from Excelsiors, which I needed in order to join the Police Department. In order to achieve the next promotion on my job I need a Bachelors Degree. I don't need this done until 2026 but I am more of the cram and do it all at once kind of person. For the most part, I don't have much preference to what degree or with who, with easiest and cheapest being the preferrable options. based on what Ive read so far, I see many point towards UMPI BABA M&L, I was also looking at a possible Criminal Justice degree with UMPI. Ive looked at degree plans but its a little overwhelming at first.

Your Location: New York, United States. 
Your Age: 43
What kind of degree do you want?:  Not much preference
Current Regional Accredited Credits: None

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: 
CLEP Spanish (72)
CLEP Introductory Sociology (69)
CLEP History of the US I (57)
CLEP Principles of Management (66)
CLEP Principles of Marketing (72)
CLEP Financial Accounting (53)
CLEP Principles of Macroeconomics (63)
CLEP Principles of Macroeconomics (64)
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature (65)
CLEP Introductory Business Law (59)
DSST Introduction to Computing (420)
DSST Introduction to Business (434)
ALEKS College Algebra
ALEKS Introduction to Statistics
Straighterline English Composition 1
FHSU Principles of Accounting II
Penn Foster Information to Literacy

Additional 38 Credits in various trainings received from Police Academy, not sure if useful but can list if needed.

Any certifications or military experience? Only Law Enforcement

Budget: None. 
Commitments: None. Just Full Time Job.
Dedicated time to study: 2-3 hours a day plus days off from work.
Timeline: I have 2 years to get it done but would like to be done sooner than later.
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: No

Hi. Just got done trading emails with my Purdue global academic advisor and he gave me the rundown on the remaining credits I have left in my IT degree there. I have 84 credits left to complete and I want to finish as quickly and money conversing as possible. Would it be feasible for me to finish 40 credits in 1 term and 44 credits the second term? I also work two part time jobs a week. Open to hearing some of you guy's experience. Thanks.

Sofia University in Bulgaria offers an online Master’s Degree in Political Pathologies of the Global World at an affordable price of €1,200 for the two-semester program. 

This makes it one of the most cost-effective master’s programs in political science.

https://uni-sofia.bg/index.php/eng/the_u...in_english

Just need one for salary bump. Currently hold MA Education degree. EdD preferred but other degrees would work too. Rockhurst has 2 year degree but would want to see if any of the state schools for just a little better face value in terms of names. 2 year is ideal. Capstone project would be better than dissertation. Anywhere along the line of psychology, social work, occupational therapy probably work as well.
Any recs? Somewhere not horribly expensive though (not more than 20k a year)