Degree Plan - TESC BA in Psychology - Suggestions/Comments welcome!

[hickory6]

Hey all. I have spent a good amount of time laying out my degree plan and was hoping I could get some feedback. I am ready to jump in with both feet and having this all planned out will be a huge help in wrapping my mind around the process and moving forward. I am new to all of this so I am sure I have made some mistakes laying things out. Feel free to poke holes in my plan if need be. Also looking for suggestions as to "easier" courses if you see something that can be substitued. I am just looking to do this in the most efficent way possible!! Thanks for all of the great threads on here that I have used as a resource! Especially sanantone - your wiki's helped immensely!!

TESC BA in Psychology

I. [B]General Education Requirements - 60[/B]

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills - 15
English Comp I, CC/Done - 3
English Comp II, TECEP – 3
College-Level Math Course, Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics (TECEP) - 3

Electives in Intellectual and Practical Skills - 6
Interpersonal Communication (Uexcel) - 3
TECEP/Marketing Communications (TECEP) - 3

B. Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World - 18
Humanities - Intro to World Religions (DSST) - 3
Social Sciences - Substance Abuse (DSST) - 3
Natural Sciences - Science Of Nutrition (TECEP) - 3

(Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences or Interdisciplinary – 9)
Humanities (CLEP) - 6
History of the US I (CLEP) - 3

C. Personal and Social Responsibility - 9
Diversity/Global Literacy - Cultural Diversity (Uexcel) - 3
Responsible Ethical Leadership - Business Ethics (Uexcel) - 3
Other Ethics or Diversity - Intro to Sociology (CLEP) - 3

D. General Education Electives - 18
Political Science (TECEP) - 3
American Literature (CLEP) - 3
American Literature II (CLEP) - 3
English Literature (CLEP) - 3
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature (CLEP) - 6

II. Area of Study: Psychology - 33

A. Required Courses - 9
Introduction to Psychology - Intro to Psychology (CLEP) - 3
Statistics – Principles Of Statistics (TECEP) - 3
Experimental Psychology - Experimental Psychology (Uexcel) – 3 *UL

B. Capstone - 3
Liberal Arts Capstone (TECEP) – 3 *UL

C. Psychology Electives - 21
Abnormal Psych (TECEP) – 3 *UL
Psychology of Women (TECEP) - 3
Organizational Behavior (DSST) – 3 *UL
Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (Uexcel) - 3
Fundamentals Of Counseling (DSST) - 3
Human Growth and Development (CLEP) - 3
Social Psychology (Uexcel) – 3 *UL

III. Free Electives - 27
Operations Management (TECEP) - 3
World History from 1600 to Present (TECEP) - 3

21 Free Elective Credits TBD for a total of 120 credits
Total Credits Listed: 99
15 UL Credits (Includes Capstone)
3 Credits completed (English Composition I)

[sanantone]

You need 18 UL credits including the capstone, but I think Psychology of Adulthood and Aging will count.

[hickory6]

I just looked and Psychology of Adulthood and Aging is listed as a 300 level class. I will check with an advisor before I proceed with that.

Thanks sanantone. Any other feedback regarding my plan? I know you are one of the resident masters at this.

[laughter]

Yes, you'll need at least 18 UL credits. The Liberal Arts Capstone will be a TESC course, not a TECEP. If you're okay with mathematics, I would recommend adding several ALEKS courses in. Also, if you're not in a hurry, you could include several of Saylor's NCCRS-recommended courses which cost only $25 for the proctored exam. Here's how it would fit...

A. Intellectual and Practical Skills - 15
English Comp I, CC/Done - 3
English Comp II, TECEP – 3
College-Level Math Course, Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics (TECEP) - 3 [ALEKS College Algebra - 3 credits]

Electives in Intellectual and Practical Skills - 6
Interpersonal Communication (Uexcel) - 3 [ALEKS Intermediate Algebra - 3 credits]
TECEP/Marketing Communications (TECEP) - 3 [ALEKS PreCalculus - 3 credits]

B. Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World - 18
Humanities - Intro to World Religions (DSST) - 3
Social Sciences - Substance Abuse (DSST) - 3
Natural Sciences - Science Of Nutrition (TECEP) - 3

(Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences or Interdisciplinary – 9)
Humanities (CLEP) - 6
History of the US I (CLEP) - 3

C. Personal and Social Responsibility - 9
Diversity/Global Literacy - Cultural Diversity (Uexcel) - 3
Responsible Ethical Leadership - Business Ethics (Uexcel) - 3
Other Ethics or Diversity - Intro to Sociology (CLEP) - 3

D. General Education Electives - 18
Political Science (TECEP) - 3
American Literature (CLEP) - 3
American Literature II (CLEP) - 3
English Literature (CLEP) - 3
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature (CLEP) - 6

II. Area of Study: Psychology - 33

A. Required Courses - 9
Introduction to Psychology - Intro to Psychology (CLEP) - 3
Statistics – Principles Of Statistics (TECEP) - 3 [ALEKS Introduction to Statistics - 3 credits]
Experimental Psychology - Experimental Psychology (Uexcel) – 3 *UL

B. Capstone - 3
Liberal Arts Capstone (TESC Course) – 3 *UL

C. Psychology Electives - 21
Abnormal Psych (TECEP) – 3 *UL
Psychology of Women (TECEP) - 3
Organizational Behavior (DSST) – 3 *UL
Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (Uexcel) - 3
Fundamentals Of Counseling (DSST) - 3
Human Growth and Development (CLEP) - 3
Social Psychology (Uexcel) – 3 *UL

III. Free Electives - 27
Operations Management (TECEP) - 3
World History from 1600 to Present (TECEP) - 3
[COLOR="#FF0000"][Saylor Principles of Management - 3 credits]
[Saylor Principles of Marketing - 3 credits]
[Saylor Corporate Communication - 3 credits]
[Saylor Introduction to Computer Science I - 3 credits]
[Saylor Introduction to Western Political Thought - 3 credits]
[Saylor Business Law and Ethics - 3 credits][/COLOR]

21 Free Elective Credits TBD for a total of 120 credits
Total Credits Listed: 99
15 UL Credits (Includes Capstone)
3 Credits completed (English Composition I)

[sanantone]

If the OP is trying to meet the residency requirements for the Per Credit Tuition Plan, then seven TECEPs will be needed in addition to the capstone. If the OP is a U.S. citizen, then TEEX and NFA will provide 9 free credits for free electives.

[hickory6]

laughter - what is the benefit of ALEKS courses you filled in vs the others? Mathematics is my weakest point so I dont plan on taking any other math related classes although I may need to to pass statistics. I'm trying to avoid thinking about that part of it. :willynilly: Also, why 'if I'm not in a hurry' regarding Saylor? Are they only offered at certain times?

sanantone - thanks for the heads up on the TEEX/NFA stuff. I will look into it.

I appreciate both of your responses!!!

[juniorrlopez]

laughter - what is the benefit of ALEKS courses you filled in vs the others? Mathematics is my weakest point so I dont plan on taking any other math related classes although I may need to to pass statistics. I'm trying to avoid thinking about that part of it. :willynilly:Also, why 'if I'm not in a hurry' regarding Saylor? Are they only offered at certain times?

I would much like to know this as well =)

[sanantone]

ALEKS is cheaper, but earning 24 credits in residence will allow you to avoid the high enrollment fee under the Enrolled Options Plan.

[hickory6]

Hey everyone. I am plugging away at my TESC Psychology degree. 42 credits done since this time last year. Ready to plow through the rest ASAP!

I am reposting my degree plan in hopes that anyone with more knowledge or experience will take a look at it and offer any suggestions or comments so I can complete this as efficiently as possible.

Please note that the classes in bold are completed and I am in under the pre July 2015 changes. Thanks for all your continued help, I couldn't have come this far without the encouragement of the people of this board!

I. General Education Requirements - 60
A. Intellectual and Practical Skills - 15
English Comp I, Community College - 3
English Comp II, TECEP – 3
College-Level Math Course, Applied Liberal Arts Mathematics (TECEP) - 3
Electives in Intellectual and Practical Skills - 6
Interpersonal Communication (Uexcel) - 3
TECEP/Marketing Communications (TECEP) - 3

B. Human Cultures and the Physical and Natural World - 18
Humanities - Intro to World Religions (DSST) - 3
Social Sciences – Marriage and the Family (TECEP) - 3
Natural Sciences - Science Of Nutrition (TECEP) - 3
(Humanities, Social Sciences, Natural Sciences or Interdisciplinary – 9)
Humanities (CLEP) - 6
History of the US I (CLEP) - 3

C. Personal and Social Responsibility - 9
Diversity/Global Literacy - Cultural Diversity (Uexcel) - 3
Responsible Ethical Leadership - Business Ethics (Uexcel) - 3
Other Ethics or Diversity - Intro to Sociology (CLEP) - 3

D. General Education Electives - 18
Political Science (TECEP) - 3
American Literature (CLEP) - 3
American Literature II (CLEP) - 3
English Literature (CLEP) - 3
Analyzing and Interpreting Literature (CLEP) - 6

II. Area of Study: Psychology - 33
A. Required Courses - 9
Introduction to Psychology - Intro to Psychology (CLEP) - 3
Statistics – Principles Of Statistics (TECEP) - 3
Experimental Psychology – Research Methods in Psychology (Uexcel) – 3 *UL

B. Capstone - 3
Liberal Arts Capstone (TECEP) – 3 *UL

C. Psychology Electives - 21
Abnormal Psych (TECEP) – 3 *UL
Psychology of Women (TECEP) - 3
Substance Abuse (DSST) – 3 *UL
Psychology of Adulthood and Aging (Uexcel) - 3 *UL
Introduction To Educational Psychology (CLEP) - 3
Human Growth and Development (CLEP) - 3
Social Psychology (Uexcel) – 3 *UL

III. Free Electives - 27
Operations Management (TECEP) - 3
World History from 1600 to Present (TECEP) - 3
21 Free Elective Credits TBD for a total of 120 credits

Total Credits Listed: 99
15 Upper Level Credits Completed (Capstone will satisfy UL requirements)
42 Credits completed