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  UN Masters Degree online for <9K
Posted by: David1477 - 09-01-2024, 04:36 PM - Forum: Graduate School Discussion - Replies (7)

Maybe some of you are interested: https://unitar.org/courses-learning-even...-diplomacy

There were a few other degrees with online options as well.

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  English requirements + info needed
Posted by: alexeo_13 - 09-01-2024, 01:10 PM - Forum: TESU - Thomas Edison State University Discussion - Replies (31)

Hello first I hope I am doing this correctly, second I thank you all who will read my inquiry.

Your Location: Germany (originally north africa)
Your Age: 24
Last obtained degree: two years computer science university degree, could be considered in other places as a vocational training diploma (maybe there is a process to transform into credits).
What kind of degree do you want?: Initially I was looking into the OMSCS but that requires a bachelor then I found WGU but since i am in europe I can't sign up, So I would say I would prefer to directly be able to sign up to a master degree in computer science, if bachelor is required then I am open to doing that of course.
Budget: max of $9K. I'd like to go the cheapest route possible
Commitments: Full time job as a developer.
Dedicated time to study: I estimate at least 1.5 hours every week night and on the weekends, maybe 4 hours, total would be roughly 16 hours or slightly more.
Timeline: if a bachelor less than a year, master I am open to more than a year (the faster the better).
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None.
Other Information: If relevant I will be doing this along with friend in a similar boat.

Technically coursera does offer some master program with no degree requirements for example, but for now that exceeds my budget, Another option was IU but reviews were not all positive and it's a three year bachelor so I don't know if it will be accepted.
Note: for the english requirements if there is a way to take credits and by pass the english test please kindly tell me.
Again I thank you for the help.

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  Nonniemouse - Degree Planning Help
Posted by: Nonniemouse - 09-01-2024, 11:30 AM - Forum: Degree Planning Advice - Replies (2)

Hey guys

I am looking to eventually write my CPA exam.

Which courses do I need to take in sophia and study.com before enrolling at UMPI. By the way, I have been accepted at umpi I just need to start taking and earning credits.

Let me know if I need to explain more info

UMPI - BS Business Administration concentration in accounting

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  Seeking Advice on SOS-1100 and Business Capstone (BUS-4210)
Posted by: ExcellentPhoto - 08-31-2024, 03:08 PM - Forum: TESU - Thomas Edison State University Discussion - Replies (9)

Hi All, 

I will be taking my two required TESU courses during the October term to complete my degree, and registration just opened up. I am seeking advice/input on what the best course of action would be, and am curious if anyone has any recommendations as to the best instructors. I have not taken a course at TESU before. My options are as follows:

BUS-4210:

  • Guided Study with Timothy P. Kenny
  • Online with Bari L. Courts
SOS-1100 (all are Online):
  • Dr. Patrick M. McKiernan
  • Dr. Nickolas H. Dominello
  • Dr. Donna J. Duellberg
  • David Bradnick
  • John Bradley
  • Dale F. Coye
  • Victoria L. Hallberg
  • Jamey J. Heit
  • Jill Legare
  • Michele L. Herrera
Thanks in advance for any responses!

PS - This forum has been an invaluable tool in my journey to complete my degree. I definitely wouldn't have been able to finish my BSBA (knock on wood) so quickly without the inputs of the members and moderators of this forum, and the DegreeForum Wiki. I am deeply grateful to everyone who has contributed to DegreeForum and made this possible.

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  Level 8 Diploma + PhD as ABD at Marywood U
Posted by: FrHaseKopf - 08-31-2024, 02:28 PM - Forum: Doctorate Degree Discussion - Replies (21)

As I was also considering the possibility of doing a Level 8 + topup Phd/DBA, I knew from the forum that National U is an option. 
Today I found Marywood University also has ABD pathway for their Phd in strategic leadership. 


https://www.marywood.edu/news/phd-completion-program

so completely online, if accepted for this pathway, you only need to complete 18 credits X $1,000 + fees? = less than $20,000. 
Sounds like a acceptable plan for the price. 
And the level 8 diplomas are business subjects, seems like good match for transfer.

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  Sophia.org done but now what? WGU or?
Posted by: ItsmeMarioo - 08-31-2024, 12:01 PM - Forum: Degree Planning Advice - Replies (2)

Hi friends. First time poster. Think I found a link from someone on Reddit. 

Edit: 

Your Location: Tucson, AZ 
Your Age: 43
What kind of degree do you want?: BA or BS
Current Regional Accredited Credits: Sophia.org only. 22 courses completed. 
Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: 3 credits from a European AA. Marketing Management 
Any certifications or military experience?: N/A
Budget: I have a max of $10K saved up.  I'd like to go the cheapest route possible, but will consider spending more for easy and fast.  
Commitments: Honestly, just kids/spouse and my pets. I currently work full time and can work on my studies part time or in the evenings/weekends.
Dedicated time to study: Weekend is game on! Summers are open as well. 
Timeline: Finishing the courses required for the degree as fast as possible would be ideal.  I would like to finish within 1-1.5 years (12-18 months)


Anyway, I started my Sophia journey in Feb and have now 94% left of my final course at Sophia. My plan was do the BS Supply Chain at WGU but trying to see if I have other or better options. 

I'm 43 years old and have a family and a full-time job. I have worked in international import and export so know my way around that. - hence the Supply Chain choice. 

However, the new proctoring system at WGU kind of is a deterrent right now and also the fact that English is my 2nd language so I'm not super confident with proctored exams. 

Can you suggest something else for me? I have only looked at WGU. I really liked the self paced idea and being able to graduate in less than a years seems pretty awesome. 

Any BS in Business is useful for me.

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  Pierpont BOG requirement / register before 10/4/24
Posted by: Jkjy - 08-31-2024, 10:48 AM - Forum: Associates Degrees Discussion - Replies (41)

Hello Everyone,
I am new to Pierpont and the BOG AAS program, and I am reaching out to seek your advice on how best to proceed with my course registration and transfer of credits.
I understand that Pierpont has a residency requirement, effective October 4, 2024, which mandates that students complete 12 credit hours of coursework directly through Pierpont, with passing grades, in order to graduate. Given this, I wanted to ask for your guidance on the following:

  1. I have 3 more courses to finish through Sophia Learning, and I am eager to register for Pierpont courses as soon as possible. However, I am concerned about the timing. Am I too late to register to transfer my credits from Sophia and my local college to graduate for the upcoming term, considering the new residency requirement?
  2. Should I prioritize registering for Pierpont courses immediately and continue working on my Sophia courses simultaneously, or would it be better to finish all courses at Sophia before registering?
  3. Am I taking acceptable courses that align with the program requirements?
To give you a better idea of my progress, here are the credits I have already earned, with the underlined courses I am currently working on:
Communication (3 Credits)
  • Workplace Communication (Sophia)
Math & Science (6 Credits)
  • College Algebra (Local Community College)
  • Introduction to Statistics (Sophia)
Social Sciences (3 Credits)
  • Macroeconomics (Sophia)
Computer Literacy (3 Credits)
  • Introduction to Information Technology (Sophia)
Free Electives (all from Sophia)
  • Critical Thinking (3 Credits)
  • Public Speaking (3 Credits)
  • Health and Wellness (3 Credits)
  • Introduction to Nutrition (3 Credits)
  • Art History I (3 Credits)
  • Art History II (3 Credits)
  • Introduction to Ethics (3 Credits)
  • Financial Accounting (3 Credits)
  • Introduction to Business (3 Credits)
  • Principles of Finance (3 Credits)
  • Project Management (3 Credits)
  • Conflict Resolution (3 Credits)
  • Human Biology (3 Credits)
  • US History I (3 Credits)
I would greatly appreciate your advice on how to proceed, as I am eager to complete my degree with Sophia credits only.
Thank you for your time and assistance.

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  Trying for Excelsior criminal justice with transfer credits and using Sophia
Posted by: mikefrank113 - 08-30-2024, 09:11 PM - Forum: Degree Planning Advice - Replies (2)

Hey everyone , all your advice on here is amazing so I figured I'd give it a shot. I transferred some community college credit, NYPD police academy credit and a Sophia math class to Excelsior to get all my credits together. Any advice on what other Sophia classes I can take before registering with Excelsior for a criminal justice degree with a focus on homeland security. Thanks in advance! This is the Excelsior credits they accepted:

DUTCHESS COMMUNITY COLLEGE:

CRJ 100 INTRO TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE SEMINAR
CRJ 141 INTRO TO CRIMINAL JUSTICE
ENG 101 COMPOSITION 1
BHS 103 SOCIAL PROBLEMS IN TODAYS WORLD
BHS 142 CRIMINOLOGY
PSY 206 SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY
PSY 111 PSYCHOLOGICAL PRINCIPALS 1
CRJ 206 CRIMINAL AND SCIENTIFIC INVESTIGATIONS
CRJ 261 WHITE COLLAR CRIME
PSY 134 GROUP DYNAMICS
BHS 262 JUVENILE DELINQUENCY
BIO 103 HUMAN BIOLOGY
ENG 102 COMPOSITION 2
GOV 121 AMERICAN NATIONAL EXPERIENCE
HED 224 HUMAN SEXUALITY
SPE 101 PUBLIC SPEAKING
WFE 101 WELLNESS AND FITNESS EDUCATION
BHS 242 DRUG AND ALCOHOL USE AND ABUSE
CRJ 266 CONTEMPORARY ISSUES AND PROBLEMS IN CRIMINAL JUSTICE
HIS 104 HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES

NYPD ACADEMY:

EMERGENCY VEHICLE OPERATION 1 CREDIT 
FIELD TRAINING PROGRAM 3 CREDITS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: FOUNDS OF PHYSICAL FITNESS 2 CREDITS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: DEFENSIVE TACTICS 2 CREDITS
PHYSICAL EDUCATION: AMERICAN HEART ASSOC BASIC LIFE SUPPORT 1 CREDIT
POLICE CRISIS INTERVENTION 4 CREDITS
POLICE FIELD PROBLEMS 4 CREDITS
POLICE INVESTIGATION AND REPORTING 3 CREDITS
POLICING A DEMOCRACY 3 CREDITS
POLICING SPECIAL POPULATIONS 3 CREDITS
PROCEDURAL LAW 3 CREDITS
SUBSTANTIVE LAW 4 CREDITS
TERRORISM AWARENESS AND RESPONSE 3 CREDITS
FUNDAMENTALS OF AUTO THEFT INVESTIGATION 2 CREDITS
DETECTIVE BUREAU INTERROGATORS COURSE 2 CREDITS

SOPHIA:
COLLEGE ALGEBRA 3 CREDITS

Thank you guys again.

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  WWU DBA Journey
Posted by: withrown - 08-30-2024, 05:57 PM - Forum: Doctorate Degree Discussion - Replies (37)

Hey everyone,

I wanted to share an update on my doctoral journey. I decided to enroll in the program at William Woods University and am currently in the first class of the first cohort. There are only two of us in the cohort, but my classmate hasn't posted anything in the discussion boards yet, and we've already had four discussions (two per week). Since discussion posts make up 25% of our grade, even if he scores perfectly on everything else, he won’t get higher than a C. So, I suspect he might drop out. Of course, it’s also possible he has an accommodation that allows him not to post publicly. With the current pace of three classes per semester, as long as I don’t have to skip any terms, I should finish all my coursework by next August and then move on to the dissertation. Initially, there was talk about having to take breaks, but since the cohort is so small I'm hoping I won't have to skip any terms. There's also a chance that a new student might join in the September term, bringing us back up to two people.

By the end of the spring semester, I should have enough business courses to be officially qualified to teach undergraduate business classes, which will help me pick up some extra summer courses for additional income. If everything goes as planned and I'm ready to start my dissertation by next fall, I hope to make a case to my university for moving from a non-tenure track to a tenure-track position, which would mean an automatic raise.
The course I’m currently taking is on marketing strategy. It includes two discussion posts each week and a presentation due on Sundays. The instructor is an adjunct, but he’s very responsive to emails. I sent him a small question, and he replied in 30 seconds! He also provides detailed feedback, which is great.

As I continue on this journey, feel free to reach out if you have any questions. Good luck with your degree journeys, everyone!

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  Master's in Management & Leadership
Posted by: MLFLY6 - 08-30-2024, 05:44 PM - Forum: WGU - Western Governors University Discussion - Replies (3)

I'm wrapping up my Bachelor's degree at TESU and considering pursuing a Master’s in Management & Leadership at WGU. Has anyone completed this program there? I’d love to hear your thoughts on it. Do you think it’s possible to finish within 6 months to a year?

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