AS in Business Administration credit questions

[SoliDeoGloria]

Hello,

I am looking at getting an AS in Business Administration from TESC, and I've figured out that I can either use CLEP or DSST for almost all of the classes except for three required classes that don't have exact exam title matches. I was wondering if any of you have had any experience with this degree and could tell me the CLEP or DSST equivalents for them (or TECEP tests)? The classes are "Principles of Managerial Accounting," "Legal Environment for Business," and "Introduction to Computers."

I was also wondering if anyone could tell me if you can split up credits for a CLEP test between two categories. I need 3 science credits and 3 general education credits. If I take the 6-credit Natural Sciences CLEP test, can I use three of the credits for the Science requirement, and three for the general ed. requirement?

I am planning on doing as many of the CLEP tests on my own and then applying to TESC at the end. I've done five CLEPs so far. (I'm working on saving up money in the meantime.) When I finish the Associates, I'm planning on transferring to a four-year university for a degree in Music. (I'm a music teacher, so I thought that the business classes would be very helpful.) So if anyone has any other advice for me concerning Thomas Edison or earning credit, I'd appreciate it.

Thank you very much.

[cooperalex2004]

You can use the CLEP Info Systems or DSST Intro to Computing exam for "Introduction to Computers", the six credit exams will roll over if they cause an area to go over, and you might want to check out TESC's Music BA (Thomas Edison State College: Music).

[sanantone]

The legal environment requirement can be covered with the Intro to Business Law CLEP. Managerial accounting can be covered by Straighterline Accounting II.

[SoliDeoGloria]

Thank you very much for your help.

I did have a question about the Straighterline courses. You said that Managerial Accounting could be covered by their Accounting II class. But I recall seeing that they offer an actual Managerial Accounting class. Does it matter which one I take?
I was planning to cover the Principles of Financial Accounting requirement with the CLEP Financial Accounting. Does that prepare me enough for the Accounting II or Managerial Accounting class?

[Publius]

Thank you very much for your help.

I did have a question about the Straighterline courses. You said that Managerial Accounting could be covered by their Accounting II class. But I recall seeing that they offer an actual Managerial Accounting class. Does it matter which one I take?
I was planning to cover the Principles of Financial Accounting requirement with the CLEP Financial Accounting. Does that prepare me enough for the Accounting II or Managerial Accounting class?

The study you do for the CLEP should give you a good basis to build on.
Straighterline's ACCT II transfers to TESC as Managerial Accounting. (This is the one you need)
Straighterline's Managerial Accounting transfers to TESC as Cost Analysis and Control.

I just finished ACCT I, and started ACCT II this week. If you decide to go with SL, you'll want to check out this thread: http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...#post76549
Also, you may want to try their free trial course... I did that, and it saved time getting used to their system. Also, be sure to get the book - most of the questions on the tests (which are open book) are almost direct excerpts from the book.

[SoliDeoGloria]

Thank you, that info helps a lot.

I took some accounting in high school (I graduated two years ago). Would it be better to take the Straighterline Accounting I for the Principle of Financial Accounting requirement, or is there enough study material to prepare for the CLEP test?