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cookderosa Wrote:degree planning isn't my lane, however, I especially appreciate you taking the time to write that out. Most people just ask for help and don't provide the details necessary to answer the question!
Based on the type of credit, I'm going to suggest you look at COSC first - you'll have no trouble using CCRS and FEMA.
EDIT to add: The other schools suggested in this thread probably won't take your FEMA. FEMA is the issue, not your police credit. Since you have so much of it, I would absolutely at least get an official application sent in. Send your transcripts and see what they say. Once you see what fills the blanks, you'll hvae an idea of what's left to do and then you can get targeted suggestions from people here. Unless there is some reason NOT to use COSC, that would be my first stop.
Thanks! I am going to go with Charter Oak because of all the FEMA I have. Can I enroll in Charter Oak without choosing a major right away? I want to see what best fits with what I have already best before I commit to a degree.
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mdel210201 Wrote:Yea, I know about the leadership courses there. You have the option to use those courses towards your undergrad or grad. I was going to wait until I got my undergrad first and then take the leadership courses towards my graduate degree to get the best bang for my buck.
Wow! That works out. Their MA in CJ is only 30 credits, so you'll be pretty much half way done. Good Luck!
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mdel210201 Wrote:Thanks! I am going to go with Charter Oak because of all the FEMA I have. Can I enroll in Charter Oak without choosing a major right away? I want to see what best fits with what I have already best before I commit to a degree.
I don't know if you can
enroll without choosing a major, you can certainly
apply without choosing. Once you've applied, you'll be able to get targeted advice from them.
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cookderosa Wrote:I don't know if you can enroll without choosing a major, you can certainly apply without choosing. Once you've applied, you'll be able to get targeted advice from them.
Thanks everyone. I guess I will just apply and see if I can get a better understanding to what degree plan would work best at COSC. I think I will take all my General Ed credits before applying.
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This will show you what Excelsior College will give you on your NYPD Transcript Transfer!cheersmate
Excelsior College | Directory of CJTA Credit Recommendations
I have found that colleges in YOUR state tend to be more generous with Police/Fire credits than out-of-State colleges. You and Excelsior are both NY.
Non-Traditional Undergraduate College Credits (634 SH): *FTCC Noncourse Credits (156 SH) *DSST (78 SH) *CPL (64 SH) *JST Military/ACE (48 SH) *CBA (44 SH) *CLEP (42 SH) *FEMA IS (40 SH) *FEMA EM (38 SH) *ECE/UExcel (30 SH) *PLA Portfolio (28 SH) *EMI/ACE (19 SH) *TEEX/ACE (16 SH) *CWE (11 SH) *NFA/ACE (10 SH) *Kaplan/ACE (3 SH) *CPC (2 SH) *AICP/ACE (2 SH) *Sophia/ACE (2 SH) and *FRTI-UM/ACE (1 SH).
Non-Traditional Graduate College Credits (14 SH): AMU (6 SH); NFHS (5 SH); and JSU (3 SH).
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Life Long Learning Wrote:This will show you what Excelsior College will give you on your NYPD Transcript Transfer!cheersmate
Excelsior College | Directory of CJTA Credit Recommendations
I have found that colleges in YOUR state tend to be more generous with Police/Fire credits than out-of-State colleges. You and Excelsior are both NY.
thanks but of course they list every agency but the NYPD lol... my luck!
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Less than 1 minute ago">tesc.docx (Size: 102.29 KB / Downloads: 11)
In 2013, this is how TESC evaluated my credits. Obviously things are different from school to school and obviously my FEMA credits are null and void at TESC. But, this gave me an idea of how many credits were considered upper and lower credit. Hoping to have similar luck at COSC.
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rebel100 Wrote:I suspect you are very close then, here is what I think you still need (COSC-gen ed):
DSST technical Writing (satisfies Eng Comp 2)...easy test IMO
Ethics (the DSST Ethics in Business is UL)
literature and Fine Arts ...Take CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature, often cited as a reading comprehension test that is very easy.
Science with a Lab (4 credits) I generally recommend Straighterline Biology with a Lab
Is it possible to satisfy the above with Straighterline only? I was thinking if I could bang these out in a one to two month period via Straighterline, I would save $ even more.
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mdel210201 Wrote:Is it possible to satisfy the above with Straighterline only? I was thinking if I could bang these out in a one to two month period via Straighterline, I would save $ even more.
I actually I think your way is better. lol It's faster and takes up less time. Thanks again for the help.
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rebel100 Wrote:I'm almost certain they will. I did this back in 2011, of course things change all the time and he would need to apply and check me out...always the possibility there is the odd requirement or two they will make you complete.
Hey Rebel,
I started my application on COSC and am applying to he BA in Individual Studies in Crim Justice as instructed. I had a question. They are asking me to pick two individual study options. Obviously one would be Criminal Justice but what should the other one be in? Does it matter? And whatever I pick, will that possibly change my degree requirements? Thanks for your help.
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