How many daily hours of study would be needed to get a psychology degree in 1 year?

[Kev]

I am very happy to have found this forum and to discover that it is possible to get a degree from home and in a very short period of time (at a very low cost as well). Although it might be thought as simple at first glance, I am certain doing this isn't for everyone and that it probably requires a lot of hard work, study and discipline.

So, I would like to get a psychology degree. I would also like to complete it in a short period of time—about a year. To get a better understanding of my situation, intensive study is something I actually like, and I have a flexible work schedule, which will certainly be very good for studying.

So realistically, about how many hours per day or per week would someone need to study to get a psychology degree in 1 year? Are there specific things that would be difficult to do? How easy/difficult would it be?

[clep3705]

From what school? Do you care about your GPA? Do you have ethical qualms about using search engines when taking unproctored online quizzes?

[Mamasaphire]

Do you have ethical qualms about using search engines when taking unproctored online quizzes?

I'd say anyone who actually wants to learn a topic and be somewhat good at what they are planning to do should have qualms about googling answers. CBE, especially alternative credit generally aren't so hard that they aren't doable with a little hard work, right?

[Mamasaphire]

I am very happy to have found this forum and to discover that it is possible to get a degree from home and in a very short period of time (at a very low cost as well). Although it might be thought as simple at first glance, I am certain doing this isn't for everyone and that it probably requires a lot of hard work, study and discipline.

So, I would like to get a psychology degree. I would also like to complete it in a short period of time—about a year. To get a better understanding of my situation, intensive study is something I actually like, and I have a flexible work schedule, which will certainly be very good for studying.

So realistically, about how many hours per day or per week would someone need to study to get a psychology degree in 1 year? Are there specific things that would be difficult to do? How easy/difficult would it be?

Kev, have you seen the forum wiki? Lots of good info. I also recommend JSD's BA in Psych plan as a starting point.

[andreavw]

I'd guesstimate about 3 hours a day. Straighterline & Study.com can be done pretty quickly, especially if you're not trying to ace, just get credit. That being said, I'd bet on the upper division psychology credits being more difficult.

[Kev]

From what school? Do you care about your GPA? Do you have ethical qualms about using search engines when taking unproctored online quizzes?

So far, I am liking TESU.

I would like to study and learn the material for the degree.

[Kev]

Kev, have you seen the forum wiki? Lots of good info. I also recommend JSD's BA in Psych plan as a starting point.

Thanks for the resource!

[Synicaal]

I am very happy to have found this forum and to discover that it is possible to get a degree from home and in a very short period of time (at a very low cost as well). Although it might be thought as simple at first glance, I am certain doing this isn't for everyone and that it probably requires a lot of hard work, study and discipline.

So, I would like to get a psychology degree. I would also like to complete it in a short period of time—about a year. To get a better understanding of my situation, intensive study is something I actually like, and I have a flexible work schedule, which will certainly be very good for studying.

So realistically, about how many hours per day or per week would someone need to study to get a psychology degree in 1 year? Are there specific things that would be difficult to do? How easy/difficult would it be?

I know will a little bit of work (assuming you are aiming for the passing score) you can knock out a bunch of really quick credits. It took me a very short time to do three of the four ALEKS math courses(I already had Stats done). I think I finished those is a week. (9 credits already done). I'm working on history courses from Shmoop right now and knocked out the first one in about 4 days. If I didn't take a break with the all the ACE credits I have earned so far I prob could have finished them in about 10days or so. That 14credits I have that way so far. Thats just about 1 semester done in 10ish days. If your a good test taker CLEPs would be awesome for you some worth 6 credits a pop. Pass 2 of those in a day and 12 credits done. Personally with putting a good amount of work in a year should not be an issue to finish. I'm not sure how many classes you will need to take through Study.com but if you have to take a lot I'd start now because its 2 exams per month so only 6 credits a month from Study.com. (I did hear about a possible extra exams for 70$, but haven't heard if this was accurate or not). Good Luck and keep us posted. I know I love hearing about everyone elses success. It helps motivate me more!!

[swalke321]

Any of the big 3 will be flexible on the gen ed requirements. So try and take exams that you have existing knowledge or are interested in. If you like math, take as many math tests/courses you can that will not duplicate and fit into your degree plan. There are history, psychology, sociology, literature, natural sciences, foreign language courses/tests. Study.com is a good option for learning the material but still quicker than a semester course. Schmoop sounds to be similar. ALEKS is a good option for math. CLEP offers exams that are worth 6 credits, good option if you have a testing center nearby. There are a couple of computer tests that are intro level, count towards gen ed and are easy if you have knowledge of computers.

[Kev]

If good grades are important to someone doing a Psychology degree, would it still be possible to complete it in 1 year? With 3+ hours per day of study?