Degree at CSUN vs. Transferring to UMPI, WGU, etc.

[Lvnv1]

I am a current CSUN student enrolled in the BA in Communication program. I need roughly 28 more credits to finish, but due to class availability and scheduling issues, it is unlikely that I will be able to complete my degree within two years.

Your Location: California, United States
Your Age: 31
What kind of degree do you want?: A bachelor’s of arts or science in either Communication, Business Administration, or Health Administration.
Current Regional Accredited Credits:

Upper Division Courses Completed (18 credits):
1. **COMS 301**: Performance, Language, and Culture Studies, 3.0 units, Grade: B-, School: CSUN
2. **COMS 351**: Theories of Communication, 3.0 units, Grade: C, School: CSUN
3. **COMS 356**: Intercultural Communication, 3.0 units, Grade: B-, School: CSUN
4. **GEOG 3T0010**: Water and the West, 3.0 units, Grade: B-, School: CSUN
5. **JOUR 3T0009**: Digital Journalism, 3.0 units, Grade: C+, School: CSUBK
6. **JOUR 3T8116**: Public Relations, 3.0 units, Grade: A-, School: CSUBK

The courses below were all completed a community colleges in CA minus the AICHWD (Art Institute - Hollywood) 

Lower Division Courses Completed (95.8 credits):
1. **AFRS 271**: 3.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAMC
2. **POLS 155**: 3.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAVC
3. **CTVA 100**: 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAVC
4. **CTVA 1T0004**: Lighting Techniques I, 2.0 units, Grade: B+, School: AICHWD
5. **CTVA 1T0017**: Rad & TV Acting, 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAVC
6. **CTVA 1T0018**: Digital Aud Ed & Prod, 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAVC
7. **CTVA 1T0019**: Ind & Com Voice-Over, 3.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAVC
8. **CTVA 1T0020**: Radio & Telev Advert, 3.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAVC
9. **CTVA 1T0021**: TV Announcing I, 3.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAVC
10. **CTVA 1T0022**: Advanced Voice-Over, 3.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAVC
11. **CTVA 1T0023**: Field Work 1, 1.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAVC
12. **CTVA 1T0027**: Production Skills, 3.0 units, Grade: A, School: WLAC
13. **CTVA 1T0028**: Production Skills C, 4.0 units, Grade: A, School: WLAC
14. **CTVA 1T0030**: Production Lab A, 1.0 units, Grade: B, School: WLAC
15. **CTVA 1T8508**: Voice & Dict Radio/TV, 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAVC
16. **CTVA 1T8531**: Intro to Motion Pict, 3.0 units, Grade: A, School: WLAC
17. **CTVA 1T8553**: News/Sprt/Live Brdcs, 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAVC
18. **CTVA 1T9003**: Rad Prog & Prod, 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAVC
19. **CTVA 210**: History Motion Pctr, 6.0 units, Grade: B+, School: LAVC
20. **CTVA 220**: Rad/TV/Film Writing, 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAVC
21. **CTVA 240**: Fund of TV Prodctn, 4.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAVC
22. **ENGL 115**: College Rdg & Comp I, 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAVC
23. **FCS 1T0002**: Nutrition Science, 2.6 units, Grade: D, School: AICHWD
24. **HIST 270**: Pol & Soc Hist US I, 3.0 units, Grade: D, School: WLAC
25. **HSCI 131**: Prin Healthful Livng, 3.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAMC
26. **HUM 1T9004**: Cult Patt West Civil, 3.0 units, Grade: C, School: LAVC
27. **JOUR 100**: Mass Communications, 3.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAVC
28. **KIN 1T0024**: Fitness Walking, 1.0 units, Grade: A, School: LAVC
29. **MATH 1T9120**: Math/Lib Arts Stud, 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAMC
30. **MUS 1T0011**: Pro Tools 101 Avid Certif, 2.6 units, Grade: A, School: FOOTHL
31. **MUS 1T0012**: Pro Tools 110 Avid Certif, 2.6 units, Grade: A, School: FOOTHL
32. **MUS 1T0013**: Careers in Music Technology, 2.6 units, Grade: A, School: FOOTHL
33. **R S 150**: World Great Religion, 3.0 units, Grade: C, School: LAVC
34. **SOC 150**: Intro to Sociology, 3.0 units, Grade: C, School: LAVC
35. **SOC 200**: Amer Social Problems, 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAVC
36. **TRAN 1T0015**: Tort Law Claim Inves, 3.0 units, Grade: B, School: LAMC
37. **TRAN 1T9579**: Intro/Legal Assist I, 3.0 units, Grade: C, School: LAMC

Current ACE, CLEP, or NCCRS Credits: None

Any certifications or military experience? None


Budget: I’d like to take most budget friendly option, but will consider spending more for easy and fast.  
Commitments: I currently work full time and have a baby on the way. Some flexibility to work on my studies part time or in the evenings/weekends.
Dedicated time to study: I can study as much as is needed during the night or weekends as long as my schedule is often free (I occasionally do get drafted to work on weekends). I estimate at least 3 hours every week night.
Timeline: Finishing the courses required for the degree as fast as possible would be ideal.  I would like to finish within 1 year (12-13 months)
Tuition assistance/reimbursement: None, although I do qualify for the State University Grant if I continue my studies at CSUN.

[bjcheung77]

@Lvnv1, Welcome to the board... Great addendum and template post with updated info! I think you're pretty much setup for the Pierpont BOG AAS (try to get an emphasis that may be unique such as Film & Production Technology), then ladder that to the UMPI BAS with a PM & IS double minor, plus the 4 classes that go towards the MAOL...  

With that time of 20 hours a week, you should be in great shape to get this done, you can then continue with the UMPI MAOL as you would only need 9 more classes until you complete that, pricing will go up from $2150 to $2350 I think, but if you can again complete it within two session, you're golden, it's a very affordable Masters for less than $5K...  

Here's a thread with the plan basics in post #3: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...on-to-MOAL  ...  Here's another for deadline to apply to UMPI in post #6 and send transcripts, apply early and send those transcripts as well: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...-CFP-Marks

[Lvnv1]

BJ, 

Thanks for the prompt reply and the suggestions. I totally forgot to mention that I have completed three Associate of Arts degrees in Social and Science, Broadcasting, and Broadcasting TV.

Since most of these schools appear to accept only up to 90 credits, should I avoid taking any classes via Sophia or Study.com? I was considering taking Spanish 1, Business Ethics, and Principles of Management courses.

[bjcheung77]

Apply for the BLS as your AA's won't be accepted for the BAS, send in all transcripts, wait for an evaluation, you can take whatever you want on Sophia.org as long as it either hits your remaining credits for transfer, or for interest and/or learning objectives.

For instance, your AA classes may not fully transfer into general education and electives, if you're needing more gen ed or elective classes, then the Sophia.org classes would fill the void, example a lab or language class requirement.

Review the WIKI for UMPI, make sure you've got all the general education credits done, you can decide to do one, two, or three minors, plus the four classes towards the MAOL. Here's the link, decide from MIS, PM, or something else like Management: https://degreeforum.miraheze.org/wiki/Category:UMPI

[allvia]

Since you're going to need to do 10 courses at UMPI not matter what, instead of the BLS you may want to consider applying for the 'BA in English – Professional Communication & Journalism Concentration' it seems to go very well with your academic background, and gives you the communications major you mentioned. Any core Gen Eds you may be missing can fill in with Sophia easily at a low cost (and quickly).