Can anyone help me with a fast degree plan?

[sony732]

I was recently diagnosed with Advanced Stage Intermittent Angle Closure Glaucoma, and I currently work in transportation (school bus driver trainer). My vision currently is within limits to keep my job. However, finding out now that my vision will quickly deteriorate (I've undergone 4 emergency surgeries in the last month), I need to complete a bachelors degree as quickly as possible, to expand my career options. I am open for ideas on the quickest way to gather my existing credits into possibly a liberal arts degree. Originally I had been enrolled in a psychology degree program, but from what I'm finding, it would be difficult to find courses to complete a full degree. I was thinking of pushing what I can into a business degree. 
Also, I know Saylor has a lot of courses available that are self paced. Does anyone know of similar sites that I can pound out fast credits? I do work full time, but I'm not afraid of hard work, and I'm quickly approaching a summer break, which gives me 2 months off of work.
Thank you for any input you may have! 
I think I've got the process right: complete credits, then transfer credits to one of the big three? 


My current credits from community college:
English 1 &2 (6)
Western civ 1&2 (6)
public speaking (3)
gen. Psych (3)
Sociology (3)
human life span development (3)
macroeconomics (3)
world religions (3)
small business management (3)
intro to paralegal studies (3)

[cookderosa]

I was recently diagnosed with Advanced Stage Intermittent Angle Closure Glaucoma, and I currently work in transportation (school bus driver trainer). My vision currently is within limits to keep my job. However, finding out now that my vision will quickly deteriorate (I've undergone 4 emergency surgeries in the last month), I need to complete a bachelors degree as quickly as possible, to expand my career options. I am open for ideas on the quickest way to gather my existing credits into possibly a liberal arts degree. Originally I had been enrolled in a psychology degree program, but from what I'm finding, it would be difficult to find courses to complete a full degree. I was thinking of pushing what I can into a business degree. 
Also, I know Saylor has a lot of courses available that are self paced. Does anyone know of similar sites that I can pound out fast credits? I do work full time, but I'm not afraid of hard work, and I'm quickly approaching a summer break, which gives me 2 months off of work.
Thank you for any input you may have! 
I think I've got the process right: complete credits, then transfer credits to one of the big three? 


My current credits from community college:
English 1 &2 (6)
Western civ 1&2 (6)
public speaking (3)
gen. Psych (3)
Sociology (3)
human life span development (3)
macroeconomics (3)
world religions (3)
small business management (3)
intro to paralegal studies (3)

The good news is that your existing credits don't really lock in you into any one direction, the sky is pretty much the limit. I would ask you though, what do you hope to use this degree for? Do you have an idea of the type of employment you'll want to do after your eyesight becomes limiting? I press this as very important, because if I am understanding your situation, you're going to have to retrain or do something different, and in that case, I don't believe that simply checking the box will do what you want it to do. I could be wrong, but before pulling together a plan, do you have an idea of what direction you're going in career-wise?

[sony732]

I was recently diagnosed with Advanced Stage Intermittent Angle Closure Glaucoma, and I currently work in transportation (school bus driver trainer). My vision currently is within limits to keep my job. However, finding out now that my vision will quickly deteriorate (I've undergone 4 emergency surgeries in the last month), I need to complete a bachelors degree as quickly as possible, to expand my career options. I am open for ideas on the quickest way to gather my existing credits into possibly a liberal arts degree. Originally I had been enrolled in a psychology degree program, but from what I'm finding, it would be difficult to find courses to complete a full degree. I was thinking of pushing what I can into a business degree. 
Also, I know Saylor has a lot of courses available that are self paced. Does anyone know of similar sites that I can pound out fast credits? I do work full time, but I'm not afraid of hard work, and I'm quickly approaching a summer break, which gives me 2 months off of work.
Thank you for any input you may have! 
I think I've got the process right: complete credits, then transfer credits to one of the big three? 


My current credits from community college:
English 1 &2 (6)
Western civ 1&2 (6)
public speaking (3)
gen. Psych (3)
Sociology (3)
human life span development (3)
macroeconomics (3)
world religions (3)
small business management (3)
intro to paralegal studies (3)

The good news is that your existing credits don't really lock in you into any one direction, the sky is pretty much the limit.  I would ask you though, what do you hope to use this degree for?  Do you have an idea of the type of employment you'll want to do after your eyesight becomes limiting?  I press this as very important, because if I am understanding your situation, you're going to have to retrain or do something different, and in that case, I don't believe that simply checking the box will do what you want it to do.  I could be wrong, but before pulling together a plan, do you have an idea of what direction you're going in career-wise?

That's a good point. I was thinking a business degree might be something I could use in a lot of different areas. I've always been interested in computer science, but I am pretty sure it would be difficult to do anything computer related without my vision.

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I was recently diagnosed with Advanced Stage Intermittent Angle Closure Glaucoma, and I currently work in transportation (school bus driver trainer). My vision currently is within limits to keep my job. However, finding out now that my vision will quickly deteriorate (I've undergone 4 emergency surgeries in the last month), I need to complete a bachelors degree as quickly as possible, to expand my career options. I am open for ideas on the quickest way to gather my existing credits into possibly a liberal arts degree. Originally I had been enrolled in a psychology degree program, but from what I'm finding, it would be difficult to find courses to complete a full degree. I was thinking of pushing what I can into a business degree. 
Also, I know Saylor has a lot of courses available that are self paced. Does anyone know of similar sites that I can pound out fast credits? I do work full time, but I'm not afraid of hard work, and I'm quickly approaching a summer break, which gives me 2 months off of work.
Thank you for any input you may have! 
I think I've got the process right: complete credits, then transfer credits to one of the big three? 


My current credits from community college:
English 1 &2 (6)
Western civ 1&2 (6)
public speaking (3)
gen. Psych (3)
Sociology (3)
human life span development (3)
macroeconomics (3)
world religions (3)
small business management (3)
intro to paralegal studies (3)

The good news is that your existing credits don't really lock in you into any one direction, the sky is pretty much the limit.  I would ask you though, what do you hope to use this degree for?  Do you have an idea of the type of employment you'll want to do after your eyesight becomes limiting?  I press this as very important, because if I am understanding your situation, you're going to have to retrain or do something different, and in that case, I don't believe that simply checking the box will do what you want it to do.  I could be wrong, but before pulling together a plan, do you have an idea of what direction you're going in career-wise?

That's a good point. I was thinking a business degree might be something I could use in a lot of different areas. I've always been interested in computer science, but I am pretty sure it would be difficult to do anything computer related without my vision.

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I was recently diagnosed with Advanced Stage Intermittent Angle Closure Glaucoma, and I currently work in transportation (school bus driver trainer). My vision currently is within limits to keep my job. However, finding out now that my vision will quickly deteriorate (I've undergone 4 emergency surgeries in the last month), I need to complete a bachelors degree as quickly as possible, to expand my career options. I am open for ideas on the quickest way to gather my existing credits into possibly a liberal arts degree. Originally I had been enrolled in a psychology degree program, but from what I'm finding, it would be difficult to find courses to complete a full degree. I was thinking of pushing what I can into a business degree. 
Also, I know Saylor has a lot of courses available that are self paced. Does anyone know of similar sites that I can pound out fast credits? I do work full time, but I'm not afraid of hard work, and I'm quickly approaching a summer break, which gives me 2 months off of work.
Thank you for any input you may have! 
I think I've got the process right: complete credits, then transfer credits to one of the big three? 


My current credits from community college:
English 1 &2 (6)
Western civ 1&2 (6)
public speaking (3)
gen. Psych (3)
Sociology (3)
human life span development (3)
macroeconomics (3)
world religions (3)
small business management (3)
intro to paralegal studies (3)

The good news is that your existing credits don't really lock in you into any one direction, the sky is pretty much the limit.  I would ask you though, what do you hope to use this degree for?  Do you have an idea of the type of employment you'll want to do after your eyesight becomes limiting?  I press this as very important, because if I am understanding your situation, you're going to have to retrain or do something different, and in that case, I don't believe that simply checking the box will do what you want it to do.  I could be wrong, but before pulling together a plan, do you have an idea of what direction you're going in career-wise?

That's a good point. I was thinking a business degree might be something I could use in a lot of different areas. I've always been interested in computer science, but I am pretty sure it would be difficult to do anything computer related without my vision.

[dfrecore]

I have a degree plan for TESU's BSBA in General Management.  It's going to be very easy to fulfill the requirements of it, because every course you've taken can be used in it easily.

I would say that with any vision issues, you might want to use Study.com, as they are video-based, so you can watch/listen, rather than only have a textbook to rely on for your courses.

If I were you, I would get started immediately!!  Good luck and I hope your health holds, but I'm glad you're trying to find ways around it if it doesn't.

[FLOATERFAN2002]

Hey,

So I thought I would just say that, whatever you do, a great strategy that has worked for me is to find open source textbooks and then listen to them while I do housework.

Simply googling "open source textbooks" will get you a start. I think I downloaded my last few from bookboon, then I got " pdf studio" on my android phone and use it to read the text to me.

Find a career counselor, find other people in your situation and see what they have done, and good luck!!

-Eric

[sony732]

wow, great advice! I didn't even think of that with the phone! Right now I see fine as far as reading goes. The only vision loss I notice is sort of in the upper left corner of my right eye view (if that makes sense). I'm just sort of planning ahead, just in case. I've been in transportation for nearly 20 years. The only way to go is up from here, though, so yes, I'm definitely going to get a running head start on this. The only reason I was focusing on the Saylor courses is that working at a school the proctoring would be free. I'll just grab a teacher! I'll check into study.com also for sure! Thanks guys so much!

[alexf.1990]

wow, great advice! I didn't even think of that with the phone! Right now I see fine as far as reading goes. The only vision loss I notice is sort of in the upper left corner of my right eye view (if that makes sense). I'm just sort of planning ahead, just in case. I've been in transportation for nearly 20 years. The only way to go is up from here, though, so yes, I'm definitely going to get a running head start on this. The only reason I was focusing on the Saylor courses is that working at a school the proctoring would be free. I'll just grab a teacher! I'll check into study.com also for sure! Thanks guys so much!

Have you looked into WGU? They offer self-paced, competency-based courses. They charge a flat-rate tuition of around $3300 for as many courses as you can complete in 6 months. A few members here have reported being able to complete almost an entire degree within that 6 months. You've already got alot of credits that would transfer into the program. If you are looking for the fastest way to complete a degree, it's hard to be WGU.

CLEP tests are another great way to earn credits, regardless of which university you choose. Modernstates.org has a program that allows you take the CLEP tests for free (they even reimburse test center fees) if you take their mini-course.

[dfrecore]

Yes, WGU is also a good choice, I didn't think of them for some reason; maybe because they have a lot less requirements for the Gen Ed area, so for you in particular, you lose a few credits going through them.  BUT, that doesn't mean that they aren't a great choice, as they can be very fast, especially if you can test out of a lot of credits before enrolling, and then get through the rest of your courses in 1-2 terms.

Be aware that while they take ACE courses, they don't take NCCRS (that I know of).  They are also a bit pickier than the Big 3; I would make sure that they will take Study.com courses before taking anything.  The final thing is that they won't take ANY courses after you enroll, so you need to apply, transfer your transcripts, get an eval, determine what you would like to take via testing out/courses, get them preapproved, take the courses/exams, re-submit transcripts and then enroll at that point.

Here's a rough degree plan.

[jsd]

I was able to transfer Study.com credits to WGU, but it varies greatly by college within the university what credits they'll accept.

[sony732]

You guys are AMAZING sources of information! I'll check into WGU also. I also found out yesterday that u of the people now accepts transfer credits, including ACE credits. Does anyone have any experience with them?