I just finished three courses with Colorado State University (CSU) and wanted to give you guys a little review.
Colorado State University-Pueblo > Social Science
First off, CSU was the only independent, self paced option that would work with Charter Oak in allowing me to use my financial aid. This was a huge deal for me and helped make it possible to complete my studies. They actually worked out a consortium agreement and altered my start and stop dates to coincide with what COSC needed. COSC was excellent in acting as a clearing house for my financial aid also (different story though). A 3 credit hour course at CSU runs $447 plus books right now.
Second registering for courses at CSU was an absolute BREEZE!!! you can scroll through and find your course, call them up, and register over the phone! No application process or anything, just let them know what you want, give them a credit card (or consortium agreement) and your off! A couple days later you receive an e-mail and link up on the CSU Blackboard system to start your course. Very easy process.
The staff is exceptional in every way, often going out of their way to help me out. Instructors too, they take an interest in you and are great with feedback and support. They seem to get that your likely busy and that school isn't necessarilly the first thing you think of every morning. Each of my three instructors did a great job.
I found all the textbooks on amazon.com and bought everything for all three courses for less than $100 used.
I took three upper level classes, Human Resource Mnagement (MNGT318), Organizational Behavior (MNGT301), and Nursing Ethics (NUR305). All have a direct application to my Organizational Leadership/Health Care BS at COSC.
Human Resource Management was perhaps the easiest for me. Only three Assignments for the class. Each assignment consisted of Questions asked by the Instructor which I developed a 2-3 page answer for, 15 questions in all APA format. It was 30-45 pages in total for the class, typed double spaced. I suspect anyone with decent English skills and just a little business sense would find the course pretty easy. You could do the coursework in just a few weeks at a leisurely pace but CSU won't let you finish for credit in less than 12 weeks, I took my time.
Organizational Behavior was pretty much a business psychology course. I was intimidated by this one at first as the syllabus was 40 pages, but that included 10 assignment worksheets and it turned out to be the highlight of the course. There are also 5 really long open book completely self paced exams. The questions are keyed to the chapters and you just go through about 10 questions and answere in paragragh form. Not difficult at all, but a time consuming. I basically did the bulk of the work over three weekends. It was a fun and informative class. Great Instructor! I got an A
Nursing Ethics, You simply go through and read any 10 of 15 chapters in the book. Longest chapters are like 30 pages or so, several chapters under 15 pages. Then you pick any question in the back of the chapter to write a 2-3 page double spaced APA format report on. thats 60% of your grade. Then there is a final paper 8-10 pages double spaced APA format on any nursing ethics related topic (Instructor must approve). That counts for the final 40%. By the end of the course the Instructor and I are e-mailing back and forth about my life plans and the direction I'm gonna take from here. A very sweet lady indeed, very concerned for her students. Another fantastic Instructor! And another A.
I enjoyed the format so much! No test other than open book. No proctors etc... I have actually signed up for three more over the Summer along with my COSC capstone. I'm almost done! (also gotta do two more DSST's)
There is my summary. Hope it can help someone down the line. Forum has been invaluable to me and I wanted to post this to pay a little back!
Good luck all!
Reb,
Colorado State University-Pueblo > Social Science
First off, CSU was the only independent, self paced option that would work with Charter Oak in allowing me to use my financial aid. This was a huge deal for me and helped make it possible to complete my studies. They actually worked out a consortium agreement and altered my start and stop dates to coincide with what COSC needed. COSC was excellent in acting as a clearing house for my financial aid also (different story though). A 3 credit hour course at CSU runs $447 plus books right now.
Second registering for courses at CSU was an absolute BREEZE!!! you can scroll through and find your course, call them up, and register over the phone! No application process or anything, just let them know what you want, give them a credit card (or consortium agreement) and your off! A couple days later you receive an e-mail and link up on the CSU Blackboard system to start your course. Very easy process.
The staff is exceptional in every way, often going out of their way to help me out. Instructors too, they take an interest in you and are great with feedback and support. They seem to get that your likely busy and that school isn't necessarilly the first thing you think of every morning. Each of my three instructors did a great job.
I found all the textbooks on amazon.com and bought everything for all three courses for less than $100 used.
I took three upper level classes, Human Resource Mnagement (MNGT318), Organizational Behavior (MNGT301), and Nursing Ethics (NUR305). All have a direct application to my Organizational Leadership/Health Care BS at COSC.
Human Resource Management was perhaps the easiest for me. Only three Assignments for the class. Each assignment consisted of Questions asked by the Instructor which I developed a 2-3 page answer for, 15 questions in all APA format. It was 30-45 pages in total for the class, typed double spaced. I suspect anyone with decent English skills and just a little business sense would find the course pretty easy. You could do the coursework in just a few weeks at a leisurely pace but CSU won't let you finish for credit in less than 12 weeks, I took my time.
Organizational Behavior was pretty much a business psychology course. I was intimidated by this one at first as the syllabus was 40 pages, but that included 10 assignment worksheets and it turned out to be the highlight of the course. There are also 5 really long open book completely self paced exams. The questions are keyed to the chapters and you just go through about 10 questions and answere in paragragh form. Not difficult at all, but a time consuming. I basically did the bulk of the work over three weekends. It was a fun and informative class. Great Instructor! I got an A
Nursing Ethics, You simply go through and read any 10 of 15 chapters in the book. Longest chapters are like 30 pages or so, several chapters under 15 pages. Then you pick any question in the back of the chapter to write a 2-3 page double spaced APA format report on. thats 60% of your grade. Then there is a final paper 8-10 pages double spaced APA format on any nursing ethics related topic (Instructor must approve). That counts for the final 40%. By the end of the course the Instructor and I are e-mailing back and forth about my life plans and the direction I'm gonna take from here. A very sweet lady indeed, very concerned for her students. Another fantastic Instructor! And another A.
I enjoyed the format so much! No test other than open book. No proctors etc... I have actually signed up for three more over the Summer along with my COSC capstone. I'm almost done! (also gotta do two more DSST's)
There is my summary. Hope it can help someone down the line. Forum has been invaluable to me and I wanted to post this to pay a little back!
Good luck all!
Reb,
MBA, Western Governors University February 2014
BS Charter Oak State College November 2011
AS in EMS August 2010
I'm always happy to complete the free application waiver for those applying to WGU (I get a free gift from WGU for this). Just PM me your first/last name and a valid email so I can complete their form.
Thread; COSC AS using FEMA http://www.degreeforum.net/excelsior-tho...total.html
BS Charter Oak State College November 2011
AS in EMS August 2010
I'm always happy to complete the free application waiver for those applying to WGU (I get a free gift from WGU for this). Just PM me your first/last name and a valid email so I can complete their form.
Thread; COSC AS using FEMA http://www.degreeforum.net/excelsior-tho...total.html
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