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[cookderosa]

I'm going to copy this into a word document and look at it tomorrow, I just wanted you to know I saw your post.

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His transcript looks fine- better than fine- and he has wiggle room too. I see TESC has 2 classes coming in at 200 level being used in gen eds, and only 1 of the 100 levels in his major- which means he could potentially still fill 9 credits using 100 level classes/exams. I point that out because sometimes people have a hard time getting the 200's, while your son is on track and still can use 100's if necessary- that's a great position to be in. Also, based on your advisor's email, there won't be a 90 credit cap on his cc credit since they are calling it bachelor level credit- he's good to go!

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[a mom]

Whew! I've always worried that I'm going to mess up and he'll have to go another semester. I REALLY appreciate, fresh eyes looking at it Jennifer. Thank you so much for your time.

After his summer classes, he'll take two express ones in the fall and finish the end of October. Both classes in the fall are 200 levels although TESC accepts one as a 100 level. Oh, and to clarify, he has 42 credits from a 4 year university that apply to his degree plan. A lot of his "other" credits that don't apply to his degree for a BA in Liberal Arts were from a CC and computer related.

He's so ready to be done and views the classes as a waste of time and a deterrent to the things he really wants to do. I keep trying to point out the positives, and how the courses can help him but you know how it goes. I should just keep my mouth shut! lol

Thanks, again. I hope I didn't mess up your thread. You posted a lot of great information, and it should be made a sticky.

[MelB8tz]

This information is like being enrolled--without being enrolled.

Absolute gold. Awesome blessing. This answered all the questions I've been wondering about so far.

My insides just did a happy dance. Thank you so much!

[wwfjdraw]

Basically all I want to know is what courses mentioned from here http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...es-21.html

that I can take and apply credits to the hardest courses for schools that will get me graduated the soonest from a school (I'm assuming the big three).

In other words which schools and degree programs can have the most of their hardest if not all courses fullfilled with courses from here
http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...es-21.html

that will leave me with barely anything left and with whatever is left is the easiest to pass.

Does any of that make any sense?

[cookderosa]

Basically all I want to know is what courses mentioned from here http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...es-21.html

that I can take and apply credits to the hardest courses for schools that will get me graduated the soonest from a school (I'm assuming the big three).

In other words which schools and degree programs can have the most of their hardest if not all courses fullfilled with courses from here
http://www.degreeforum.net/general-educa...es-21.html

that will leave me with barely anything left and with whatever is left is the easiest to pass.

Does any of that make any sense?

The links you posted are for FEMA credits. Unless you are an emergency disaster services major, all FEMA credits will count as free electives ( not general education electives) at TESC. The other 2 schools don't accept FEMA straight from the source. FEMA won't complete any degree, even at TESC, so there will be gen ed requirements no matter what you study/where you go. I do think there are a few people here who have successfully used FEMA credits in their EDS major, perhaps if that is more what you are asking, they can offer some suggestions. I do know, however, that degree will require 250 hour volunteer hours.

Thomas Edison State College | ASPSS in Emergency Disaster Services

[wwfjdraw]

And what major would that be?

How do I fullfill these 250 hours? Can I do it at a local church, or service center of some kind that is approved by them where I can get a transcript or documentation signed off by them and then sent to TESC? Or is this done online?

Yes any help from you or anyone else like you were mentioning would be appreciated.

I was thinking of something like business, management, business management, hospitality, retail, human resources, liberal arts, liberal studies, criminal justice. Something in general regarding degree or majors or concentrations or whatever you call it for a title of my degree.

By the way are there any out of the big 3 that have a limit on how many credits can be transfered in total from other places?

I apologize for all the questions, but as miss Frizz always says, you can't get answers unless you ask questions.

[wwfjdraw]

Like I've said to my friends, in a perfect world I could hold in my hands a bag for each set of courses based on the nine majors or concentrations or degrees or whatever you want to call it I mentioned, and on the bag have it be bigger based on how many of the hard courses there are left after using "self graded or self administerd or fema or ace programs or any programs that fit this description" to take away all the hard courses they could and give me credit for, and which ever bag was the smallest (the one with the smallest amount of courses left) would be the bag I would pick. Then I would open and see which college and course I picked.

And if that course could be done with community volunteer service all the better.

[cookderosa]

And what major would that be?

How do I fullfill these 250 hours? Can I do it at a local church, or service center of some kind that is approved by them where I can get a transcript or documentation signed off by them and then sent to TESC? Or is this done online?

Yes any help from you or anyone else like you were mentioning would be appreciated.

I was thinking of something like business, management, business management, hospitality, retail, human resources, liberal arts, liberal studies, criminal justice. Something in general regarding degree or majors or concentrations or whatever you call it for a title of my degree.

By the way are there any out of the big 3 that have a limit on how many credits can be transfered in total from other places?

Essentially, you only do the 250 hours in tha
I apologize for all the questions, but as miss Frizz always says, you can't get answers unless you ask questions.

Did you get a chance to look at the link I posted? I think that might answer a good chunk of your questions. There are degrees to match all of your interests! (except maybe for retail) Each are very different, and each have their own requirements.

Scan back to the first part of this thread-
There are liberal arts classes (these make up the gen ed requirements of any degree)
There are "in major" classes (these make up the meat of your degree)

Within each degree, there will always be a mix of the two types of classes. TESC has a third category called "free electives" which allows you to use classes from any subject. THAT is the category that FEMA classes fall into. In the BA degrees, that means 27 credits, business is fewer, 18 I think. The one and only exception to that is the Emergency Disaster Services degree, that degree will use more, 30ish I believe.

What you need to know, is that the categories are what you must use to choose classes. For instance, in the category "Social Science" there will be X credits required. Within social science, you get to pick the class/exam you want to take in order to meet that requirement.

There really is no "one size fits all" degree that is the "easiest" or "fastest" for everyone.

*the 250 hour volunteer is only for people in the Emergency Disaster Services degree, and those would be done in your community.

I wouldn't start with FEMA and try to make them fit a degree- you'll spin your wheels. Instead, here is a plan:

1. Choose:
A. Business
B. Non-business


2. Next, choose:
A. Associate Degree (60 credits)
B. Bachelor Degree (120 credits)


Those really are the 2 basic questions that you must start with before moving on with anything. Those questions can only be answered by you, none of us holds the answer.

[wwfjdraw]

Thanks, that does help, it's just so frustrating, because it's so much to learn regarding credits alone.

Can you be more specific with my questions though?

And what about the test programs mentioned here

Tests

I know that some of them like the Ap and Gre can be used for credit, but it doesn't say specifically about the rest if any of the other ones can be used for credit or if they are self graded/self administered or in other words non proctored.

Also would you agree aswell that TESC is my best bet considering everything I told you, and what I generally am trying to do with easy credits to fill in hard courses or the most courses? Or is Charter Oak or Excelsior perhaps for any reason a better choice?

Next, thank you so much for all the help you've been, I just wish more where more helpful.

[cookderosa]

Thanks, that does help, it's just so frustrating, because it's so much to learn regarding credits alone.
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Yes there is! It took me many months of reading here before I figured out what was going on. Just keep reading the boards and college sites- it will all start to sink in.[/COLOR]

Can you be more specific with my questions though?

You asked:
And what major would that be? Emergency Disaster Services

How do I fullfill these 250 hours? Can I do it at a local church, or service center of some kind that is approved by them where I can get a transcript or documentation signed off by them and then sent to TESC? Your advisor would direct and approve this, I have no idea.
Or is this done online? No, in person.

By the way are there any out of the big 3 that have a limit on how many credits can be transfered in total from other places? No, they are zero residency colleges. As long as the credit is regionally accredited, applies to your degree path, and is non duplicating- it can count.

Essentially, you only do the 250 hours in tha
I apologize for all the questions, but as miss Frizz always says, you can't get answers unless you ask questions.

And what about the test program mentioned here

Tests

I know that some of them like the Ap and Gre can be used for credit, but it doesn't say specifically about the rest if any of the other ones can be used for credit or if they are self graded/self administered or in other words non proctored.

That's because each college makes that decision, there isn't an "answer" to give. At TESC, there is an entire section in the college catalog about which exams can award credit. That section would be useful to you.

Also would you agree aswell that TESC is my best bet considering everything I told you, and what I generally am trying to do with easy credits to fill in hard courses or the most courses? Or is Charter Oak or Excelsior perhaps for any reason a better choice?

I still don't know what you want to study, you haven't answered any of my questions

Next, thank you so much for all the help you've been, I just wish more where more helpful
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You are welcome. I do think, however, that much of this is easily found by browsing our boards and using the search feature. Sometimes people like to see that you are willing to do your own homework. I'm feeling especially patient and talkative tonight LOL. However, all of us here were new at one time, but I think at this point you have enough to get you started. I wish you the best!!![/COLOR]