EC - The BA/BS Difference

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Hi All,

Just thought I'd add a little info I learned from EC...

Background...

As the bulk of my accumulated credits are in what is considered arts & sciences, I have been working towards a BA in Liberal Arts. Part of my plan included eventually taking UExcel's Literacy Instruction in the Elementary School exam for 6 Upper Level credits.

However, upon consultation with my EC Advisor, I found out EC considers this a "professional" course, not arts & sciences - thus, not accepted (for my purposes - UL credits) in the BA program...I immediately switched to a BS, which still accepts all my arts & sciences credits, plus allows me the flexibility to gain Upper Level credits in a broader selection of subjects...A Win/Win situation for me...

Again, to reiterate, for the Bachelor's Degree with the most flexibility (even for those in the arts & sciences) it's the BS not the BA Degree...

eeya:

I'm currently enrolled at Excelsior in the BS in Liberal Arts program, my question is, do they decide upon enrollment if you're studying to earn your BA or BS or is it your decision? I definitely don't recall them asking?