Confused about COSC

[HorseManiac]

I was thinking that I would like to get my ASBA from TESC, but since I hadn't really looked into the other 2 schools I decided to spend some time doing that. I am confused about COSC though. It looks to me like you get an Associates in either Science or Liberal Arts, but then you have to go on and get your Bachelors in order to specialize in something. Is this right? If I wanted a degree in business, would I have to get an Associates in Science or Art and then get a Bachelors in Business?

Also, I was looking at the tuition costs for COSC and I see where they have the $75 application fee and the $205 graduation fee and the $1425 academic service fee. If I just wanted to transfer in all my credits would this be all I had to pay? It isn't possible to transfer all your credits in to COSC because you have to take a capstone and an IDS Conerstone course in the beginning right? I would then have to pay $45 a semester plus $275 a credit hour? (I am out-of-state)

Hope this all makes sense. If I am incorrect on anything, please feel free to tell me.

I have been searching the forums for this info and maybe I just missed it, but I apologize if this has already been said.

Thanks
Horsemaniac

[burbuja0512]

Hi there!

So, the reason many people choose not to go to COSC is that your degree will be in General Studies with a concentration in whatever you choose. So, I will have a Bachelor of Science in General Studies with a concentration in Psych technically. That being said, what I'll be putting on my resume is probably something like Bachelor of Science, Psychology concentration. If someone asks what this is, it's the same as a major. Also, they don't put "General Studies" anywhere on your diploma. But no, you do not have to ever get an AS there. I am not doing this - I'm going straight to BS.

I chose COSC because my brother graduated from there and has gone on to a master's at Texas A&M and is now working on his doctorate.. not to mention that he is ridiculously successful at work and has been making 6 figures since he was in his early 20's. He assured me that he has had no problem whatsoever with the concentration vs. major issue, but if you want to go to a very specific graduate school, you might want to double-check.

From what I understand, you can't avoid the Capstone class, so yes, you are correct in what you'd have to pay. That being said, TESC has a more expensive enrollment fee, so I think it works out to be about the same, but I haven't exactly calculated. The Capstone class is to be taken after most or all of your major requirements have been met. It couldn't hurt to double check with them though if you want to do something different.

What I like about COSC: Really good customer service. They are awesome. My DH is going through the application plus enrollment process at TESC and I would describe the service as average, while I would grade my support at COSC an A+. I think that any of the big three would be a great option and I may end up getting a second bachelor's at TESC if I can't figure out what I want to do for my master's, but I am overall very pleased with COSC so far. Especially for those of us on this non-traditional learning path, the support I get from my advisor has been invaluable. I lean very heavily on both this forum and her advice to keep going.

I hope this helps!

[burbuja0512]

P.S. One other reason that I've heard people say that they don't want to choose COSC is because of an essay requirement when selecting a major. I don't know if other schools require this or not, but it was REALLY easy.

COSC has a template that you need to fill out, so it's fill in the blank for the most part and then you have to explain in a couple of paragraphs why you are choosing a certain area of concentration. It's actually less writing than what I just posted in response to this question. They also want you to attach or cut and paste your resume. I already had one handy, so this part was easy for me, but it's a good idea for anyone to write a resume if they haven't already. It does not have to be fancy or anything special.

[HorseManiac]

Burbuja0512,

Thanks for all your information. That is good to know that you don't have to get an AS then get a BS.

Thanks for all your help.
Horsemaniac

[burbuja0512]

Burbuja0512,

Thanks for all your information. That is good to know that you don't have to get an AS then get a BS.

Thanks for all your help.
Horsemaniac

I am always happy to help in any way possible, especially when it comes to COSC questions. I am not certain, but I think I may be the only active poster here that is currently enrolled at COSC, so I feel like it's important for me to share what I know.

COSC is great. It's not for everyone but I love it so far. My goal is to take my capstone some time in the spring and I will make sure that I post plenty of feedback about it for anyone that's curious.

[perriquit]

do they mention "General Studies" on the transcripts?

[dcan]

I think that any of the big three would be a great option and I may end up getting a second bachelor's at TESC if I can't figure out what I want to do for my master's, but I am overall very pleased with COSC so far.

Burbuja,

FYI I ran across this recently, you may be interested if your Regis MS plan doesn't work out. Oklahoma State has a similar international dual MBA arrangement with UPAEP.

[burbuja0512]

Burbuja,

FYI I ran across this recently, you may be interested if your Regis MS plan doesn't work out. Oklahoma State has a similar international dual MBA arrangement with UPAEP.

Ohhhhhh thank you so much!!! I submitted my application with two 750-word essays, two recommendations, and paid COSC to send my transcript and letter of completion to Regis. (degree is still awaiting conferral so that's why I needed the letter of completion)

I am crossing my fingers and hope to know if I'm accepted within a month or so, but if not, I'm so glad to see that there is something else!!

Thank you

[Shawn A]

do they mention "General Studies" on the transcripts?

For the AA - my daughter's transcript states "Associate in Arts"

Shawn