Charter Oak PSA (Public Safety) Courses

[Portable81]

Hello,

I'm currently working on a BS at COSC with a PSA concentration. I'm finishing up my gen. ed. and other requirements and will taking my first 2 PSA courses this month. Can anyone offer any insight or helpful hints with the PSA courses? Did you like them? What is the level of difficulty and committment? Like I mentioned, I decided to take 2 five week courses for this first term as the classes are "counteracting terrorism" and "America's homeland security". I also have some understanding of these types of courses as I am a paramedic and police officer. I'm just dreading the classes like research methodology and cultural diversity in PSA . . . any info. would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

[rebel100]

I would take a good look at the courses and see if they are offered elsewhere cheaper/easier. For example any cultural diversity course might be acceptable (might not). Look around and see what you can find. Remember the beauty of the Big 3 is that they accept the credit from just about anywhere. My favorite places to earn credit beyond testing are as follows:

Western New Mexico University (around $450 per 3 credit class)
Eastern New Mexico University (Around $450 per 3 credit class)
Colorado State University Pueblo (470/3cr), these are self paced and you can sign up and start any time.
Brigham Young univ. ($479/3cr), again self paced start anytime
University of Arkansas ($330/3cr), mostly LL, but great price and format.