Degree Planning Suggestions - Lets Try Again

[pmsull]

My name is Polly, I've got a collection of credits. Been reading the threads and doing my best to make sense of a strategy for myself. I would greatly appreciate any insight and tips.

Location: Ohio
Age: Many moons past 24
Kind of Degree: I am flexible on this point. 
Budget: I will come up with the needed money. I would prefer the cheap side of things. But ROI is a determining factor.
Commitments: Part time work otherwise 4 dogs. 
Time to Study: 4 days a week
Timeline: The very near future.
Tuition Assistance: I will check my va educational benefits.
Goal: Remote work, 6 figures annually

CTC Central Texas College
HIST1301 US Hist B 3
MATH1314 Col Alg A 3

UMUC-ASIA University Maryland University College Asia
ENG101 Intro to Writing B 3

Strayer
BUS100 Intro Bus A 4.5
SOC100 Intro to Soc A 4.5
HUM200 Logic A 4.5
SOC300 Soc of Dev Countries A 4.5
ACC100 Account 1 A 4.5
CIS110 Comp Prog Design B 4.5
ENG240 Comm for Bus and Prof A 4.5
HIS400 Rel and Phil A 4.5
CIS111 Intro to Relat Dbase Mgt Sys C 4.5
POL300 Contemp Intl Prob B 4.5

CLEP/DANTES
Fresh Col Comp 6
Intro Psych 3
Nat Sci 6
Humanities 6
Soc Sci and Hist 6

Certifications and Military training

Cert in Grant Writing University of Lakewood
CTT "A" School and military recommended credits 57 Lower Level Credits

[ss20ts]

What certifications and military courses do you have?

[pmsull]

What certifications and military courses do you have?

Certifications and Military training:

Cert in Grant Writing from University of Lakewood

CTT "A" School and military recommended credits 57 Lower Level Credits
Specifically:
First Aid And Safety 1
Personal Fitness/Conditioning 1
Personal/Community Health 1
Telecommunication Laboratories 3
Personnel Supervision 2
Nautical Science (Navigation) 3
Nautical Science (Seamanship) 3
Swimming 1
Communications (Electronics) 2
Computer Systems and Organization 2
Keyboarding 2
Records and Information Management 3
Technical Mathematics 2
Computer Organization 3
Data Communications 3
Database Management 3
Keyboarding 1
Technical Mathematics 3
Computer Network Operations 3
Computer Organization 3
Data Communications 3
Database Management 3
Keyboarding 1
Personnel Supervision 2
Technical Mathematics 3

[rachel83az]

Do you prefer writing or exams? Are you in a technical field where something like a Computer Sci degree would be useful, or would a Liveral Studies degree actually be good enough?

[dfrecore]

A degree where you have a lot of space for free electives is ideal, because you have so many (Excelsior BLS, UMPI BLS); a CompSci degree (TESU or WGU); a business degree (TESU, EU, or UMPI).

Just depends on what you want. I have no idea if any of these will get you to the goal of "Remote work, 6 figures annually." Nobody can promise you that, it's on you to create a path that gets you to that goal and we can tell you if the degree you're wanting would help on that path or not. If you currently work PT delivering pizza, that path is going to be harder than if you have 5 years of experience in website design.

[pmsull]

Do you prefer writing or exams? Are you in a technical field where something like a Computer Sci degree would be useful, or would a Liveral Studies degree actually be good enough?

I can handle a written paper or exams. I have broad experience, varying from Intelligence, Graduate Editor for FSU to whitewater raft guide. But I do not have an established career path. I have been considering Comp Sci/Info Systems. I would prefer to be a consultant/ business owner. I have experience creating a product, prototyping, and releasing it on the market. I have a couple homes I rent out, one I own outright, the other has 20 grand mortgage left on it. I am looking to shore up all these credits and find remote work until I can decide how I want to proceed forward.

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A degree where you have a lot of space for free electives is idea, because you have so many (Excelsior BLS, UMPI BLS); a CompSci degree (TESU or WGU); a business degree (TESU, EU, or UMPI).

Just depends on what you want.  I have no idea if any of these will get you to the goal of "Remote work, 6 figures annually."  Nobody can promise you that, it's on you to create a path that gets you to that goal and we can tell you if the degree you're wanting would help on that path or not.  If you currently work PT delivering pizza, that path is going to be harder than if you have 5 years of experience in website design.

Thank you for the ideas. I am looking for more "tools" for the toolbox so-to-speak. With regards to CompSci and Business Degree. Thoughts on double major? Or one major, bachelors to masters?

I am not looking for promises, I was merely giving context to my goals with regards to potential ROI. I have a strong work ethic and I am comfortable with the whole process of landing a job. But an established career, is not something I have for the time being. I have 7.5 yrs of experience in Intel but my clearance is not active and there is significant gap since I worked in that field. (Raising kids etc)

[allvia]

It sounds like you're between Business and CIS - maybe TESU BSBA-CIS would be a good starting point (https://www.tesu.edu/business/undergradu...on-systems); although I'm not sure how your existing credits fit for that. However, it is often better (cheaper/easier) to figure how what you want, then assess how you're going to get there - rather than trying to fit what you have into a mold that doesn't necessarily exist.  And you could always add on the TESU BACS in route (plenty of guidance here on doing that) - that combo covers all your bases.

[LevelUP]

Thank you for the ideas. I am looking for more "tools" for the toolbox so-to-speak. With regards to CompSci and Business Degree. Thoughts on double major? Or one major, bachelors to masters?

I am not looking for promises, I was merely giving context to my goals with regards to potential ROI. I have a strong work ethic and I am comfortable with the whole process of landing a job. But an established career, is not something I have for the time being. I have 7.5 yrs of experience in Intel but my clearance is not active and there is significant gap since I worked in that field. (Raising kids etc)

I would suggest 2 options:
1. TESU: BSBA CIS + Associates of Computer Science
2. TESU: BSBA CIS + Bachelor's of Computer Science

If you do the BSBA CIS, you can get the Associates of Computer Science for free and you won't need any extra courses. With the  Bachelor's of Computer Science, you would need 4 extra courses + an extra Capstone course.

TESU Degrees:
https://www.tesu.edu/business/undergradu...on-systems
https://www.tesu.edu/heavin/asnsm/computer-science
https://www.tesu.edu/heavin/ba/computer-science

Degree Plans:
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sa...z_version)
https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Sa...egree_Plan

For the Master's, a WGU MBA would be fast and cheap.

[spohara]

My name is Polly, I've got a collection of credits. Been reading the threads and doing my best to make sense of a strategy for myself. I would greatly appreciate any insight and tips.

Location: Ohio
Age: Many moons past 24
Kind of Degree: I am flexible on this point. 
Budget: I will come up with the needed money. I would prefer the cheap side of things. But ROI is a determining factor.
Commitments: Part time work otherwise 4 dogs. 
Time to Study: 4 days a week
Timeline: The very near future.
Tuition Assistance: I will check my va educational benefits.
Goal: Remote work, 6 figures annually

CTC Central Texas College
HIST1301 US Hist B 3
MATH1314 Col Alg A 3

UMUC-ASIA University Maryland University College Asia
ENG101 Intro to Writing B 3

Strayer
BUS100 Intro Bus A 4.5
SOC100 Intro to Soc A 4.5
HUM200 Logic A 4.5
SOC300 Soc of Dev Countries A 4.5
ACC100 Account 1 A 4.5
CIS110 Comp Prog Design B 4.5
ENG240 Comm for Bus and Prof A 4.5
HIS400 Rel and Phil A 4.5
CIS111 Intro to Relat Dbase Mgt Sys C 4.5
POL300 Contemp Intl Prob B 4.5

CLEP/DANTES
Fresh Col Comp 6
Intro Psych 3
Nat Sci 6
Humanities 6
Soc Sci and Hist 6

Certifications and Military training

Cert in Grant Writing University of Lakewood
CTT "A" School and military recommended credits 57 Lower Level Credits

I will throw out this idea, and it is more general career oriented VS what this forum specializes in (accelerating degrees and using alt credits).  Have you considered trying to get some GIS coursework and go back into intel as geospatial? GIS is fairly technical, which could fit the credits you have now, it is in demand in the intelligence world, and despite your lapse in clearance, I know of people who have done entirely different work or come from outside the intel world and landed positions.  With government, you just have to have the degree required (none for intel series) plus have 52 weeks at SOME point on your resume for the HR to put you in the qualified bin.  From there you've cleared the gatekeeping obstacles and just have to land the interview like a normal job.  My recommendation is stay away from the IC and land an intel job in a non-intel agency, where remote work is more possible.  Just a possibility and food for thought.  Finding a way to align what you've already done with what you can do in the future has served me well personally, and I've gradually expanded my depth and breadth building from what I've done in the past; academically, personally and professionally.

[pmsull]

I posted a year ago and I finally have more clarity as to what I want to focus on. My ultimate goal is the Masters of Science Anesthesia with NSU. I am currently leaning towards BA through TESU. I have been able to find a degree plan on wiki for the BA in Biology but not an active degree plan link for a BA in Natural Sciences and Mathematics. I feel there are two ways of approaching my application. One finish my bachelors as fast and cheap as possible then focus on my premed courses required for my application. Or two dovetail the required premed courses into my bachelors. The program requires a bachelors and the following below. I could technically get a bachelors in any major as long as I take the classes below. I was leaning towards the sciences as I like and feel confident in that area of study. But should there be something I am missing that is fast and affordable with regards to finishing the degree I am open to suggestions.
Effective January 2024, all incoming students for winter 2025 and summer 2025, must take a general Anatomy and Physiology I and II course with labs.  The 8 semester hours of Biology I and II with lab nor an advanced course in Microbiology or Cellular and Molecular biology will no longer meet the General Biology requirement. 

• Required and cannot be survey courses
  
  • English - 3 semester hours
    
  • General Biology with Lab or Anatomy and Physiology with Lab - 8 semester hours
    
  • General Chemistry with Lab - 8 semester hours
    
  • Organic Chemistry with Lab - 4 semester hours
    
  • Biochemistry - 3 semester hours
    
  • General Physics with Lab - 8 semester hours (Trigonometry or Calculus based)
    
  • Calculus - 3 semester hours
    
  
  
• [size=undefined]Preferred but not required[/size]
  • Cell & Molecular Biology - 3 semester hours
    
  • Organic Chemistry II - 3 semester hours
    
  • Microbiology - 3 semester hours
    
  • Physiology - 3 semester hours
    
  • Anatomy with lab - 4 semester hours
    

Pauline Sullivan
Location: Ohio
Age: 43
Kind of Degree: BA/BS Biology or Natural Sciences and Mathematics
Budget: No more then 6 grand if possible. Willing to be flexible to get the degree I need. I am looking at a particular program Master of Science Anesthesia with NSU Florida as my final goal.
Commitments: Currently working full time. I work 4 10s with 3 days off.
Time to Study: 3 days a week
Timeline: My goal is to complete a Bachelors and premed courses in the next 2 years.
Tuition Assistance: My BA will come out of pocket.
Goal: CAA Certified Anesthesia Assistant

CTC Central Texas College
HIST1301 US Hist B 3
MATH1314 Col Alg A 3

UMUC-ASIA University Maryland University College Asia
ENG101 Intro to Writing B 3

Strayer
BUS100 Intro Bus A 4.5
SOC100 Intro to Soc A 4.5
HUM200 Logic A 4.5
SOC300 Soc of Dev Countries A 4.5
ACC100 Account 1 A 4.5
CIS110 Comp Prog Design B 4.5
ENG240 Comm for Bus and Prof A 4.5
HIS400 Rel and Phil A 4.5
CIS111 Intro to Relat Dbase Mgt Sys C 4.5
POL300 Contemp Intl Prob B 4.5

CLEP/DANTES
Fresh Col Comp 6
Intro Psych 3
Nat Sci 6
Humanities 6
Soc Sci and Hist 6

Certifications and Military training

Cert in Grant Writing University of Lakewood
CTT "A" School and military recommended credits 57 Lower Level Credits
Specifically:
First Aid And Safety 1
Personal Fitness/Conditioning 1
Personal/Community Health 1
Telecommunication Laboratories 3
Personnel Supervision 2
Nautical Science (Navigation) 3
Nautical Science (Seamanship) 3
Swimming 1
Communications (Electronics) 2
Computer Systems and Organization 2
Keyboarding 2
Records and Information Management 3
Technical Mathematics 2
Computer Organization 3
Data Communications 3
Database Management 3
Keyboarding 1
Technical Mathematics 3
Computer Network Operations 3
Computer Organization 3
Data Communications 3
Database Management 3
Keyboarding 1
Personnel Supervision 2
Technical Mathematics 3