I just realized I have completed BALS at TESC :)

[ryoder]

I started out on this board to try and get a BALDAS at TESC and quickly realized I should just go for the BALS since its more of a real degree.
Then I changed my mind and went for the BSBA CIS which I am almost done with. I just need org behavior to complete it I think.

I went in today and checked on my progress toward a BA Math and BA Math/Nat sci, I am somewhat close to those as well only needing 3 more UL classes.

Then I checked BALS and I have fulfilled all of the requirements for that degree. Funny how that wasn't even on my radar anymore.

I would like to have a BA Math and BSBA CIS but I might settle for a BALS or BA Math/Nat sci.

Its just not that easy to grab UL math/nat sci credits. The TECEP in computer networking should be simple for me so thats one. I need two more UL math/nat sci and don't know where else to get them in a distance learning format or preferably through testing out.

[bawhitsett]

With your certs and experience you're probably at that level where your college major really doesn't matter, but if you're one class away from completing an industry related major I would push through and get'er done. I finished mine in 2008 and I know in the interviews that I've participated in since then some employers have liked the fact that I had a related major, including my current one.

[ryoder]

Yeah im definitely pushing through since I spent good money and time on the business specific tests and classes. It is also good prep for an MBA. I honestly think i could test out of an MBA now if that were possible. Of course I'd re study each topic but I don't see the core curriculum as being anything im not already comfortable with.

I just might go for two bachelors degrees. It would be good to have a math degree i think.

[irnbru]

I went in today and checked on my progress toward a BA Math and BA Math/Nat sci, I am somewhat close to those as well only needing 3 more UL classes.

Hey Ryoder,

Quite interested in where you are getting your maths credits from. For the BA Maths at TESC you need Calculus I, II and III; Linear Algebra and Stats; plus another 18 credits of UL maths on top of this; where did you get those credits from and/or what have you already got maths-wise?

A short thread on DL post-calculus maths courses was discussed here

[bawhitsett]

I'm considering pursuing Excelsior's BS Accounting degree but at the same time am concerned about wanting / needing another BS down the road and most universities will not grant a third BS, so that is something to keep in mind. Currently I'm looking at other AAS / MBA / DS programs as well.

[ryoder]

I was in the engineering dept at USF in Tampa from 1994-1997 and took Eng Calc I-III and Differential Equations.
Thats why I am close to the math degree.
I took linear algebra too but left early since my teacher was from the Carribbean and was incomprehensible. I wish I had finished that class. I was in for about 2-3 weeks and dropped out with no cost in drop-add week.

So to finish a math degree I need linear algebra and some upper level math classes.
The thing is my transcript shows my Calc I and II as 3000 level but TESC transcribes them lower. The same goes for my Physics with calculus I and II.

[burbuja0512]

Great Job Ryoder! I think you should go for two degrees if you can do it with relative ease.

[ryoder]

Thanks!
I'm thinking about it seriously. Of course ease is of paramount importance to me.
I have SO many engineering courses sitting unused below the degree line its terrible. I have a bunch of humanities classes too. Thats why the BALS came so easily, I took a bunch of nonrelated classes and CLEP tests just enjoying the learning. So now I'm trying to figure out how to rope out a degree from it all without spending another 3-4 months on it.

Comp SCI
Math
Math/Nat Sci (easiest)

Those are my options.

[burbuja0512]

3-4 months in the grand scheme of things really isn't bad....

Do whatever makes you happiest. I only have a few tests left and it makes me sad. That's why I think I'll end up with another undergrad eventually. With both DS and DH doing it on a much slower pace than me, I will probably end up sitting for more tests when I'm done with my BS.

[irnbru]

Okie, so you need 6 upper level maths courses plus linear algebra for the maths major. Brigham Young do a DL course in linear algebra in addition to propositional/predicate logic courses. The latter of these is at upper level.

That still leave 5 upper level courses in maths. If you could do this, it would be pretty awesome but without wanting to take anything away from you, I think it's unrealistic the 21 credits can be done in 4 months.

edit: Okie, BYU also do history of maths at UL which is listed as a suggested elective on TESC's credit distribution. That leaves 4 UL courses. So, could be a couple of exams from Ohio State (but they are quarter hour system ). Rest of UL courses on the thread posted earlier (expensive) as NAP has done a lot of research since EC shut down the GRE Subject Maths Test route. Hopefully your USF college has some more courses. The cheapest I've seen a maths degree by distance learning is with the UK's Open University but that still requires some residency and semesters are pretty inflexble. It would be pretty cool to get a maths major from this board; I just don't see anyone doing the UL major requirements in less than 6 months without the GRE Subject Test.