Need some final critiques before applying!

[MSK9]

It looks like it's time to start wrapping this thing up and officially enroll at TESU. By my roadmap, I only need a math course and the capstone to finish (That is, if all of my credits are accepted). If y'all wouldn't mind looking this thing over and making sure things are in their proper place. I would especially appreciate any feedback from you, dfrecore.

A rundown of what's listed in case there are any problems opening the attached spreadsheet (note: the spreadsheet is organized relative to the actual TESU BALS credit distribution):

Regionally Accredited Colleges (B&M):
3CR - English Composition I

4CR – General Biology I

3CR – Introduction to Sociology

3CR – Beginning Algebra (not used / developmental course)

3CR – The American Political System (Political Science)

3CR – Introduction to Criminal Justice

3CR – Criminal Law

1CR – Small Singing Groups

Total: 20

 

American Council on Education (ACE):

6CR – Texas A&M Extension Cybersecurity

2CR – The Institutes Ethics 312

1CR – Sophia Learning Developing Effective Teams

2CR – Saylor Academy Introduction to Psychology

3CR – Saylor Academy Principles of Microeconomics

3CR – Shmoop Literature in the Media (Upper Level)

3CR – Shmoop Modernist Literature (Upper Level)

3CR – Shmoop Holocaust Literature (Upper Level)

3CR – Shmoop Women’s Literature (Upper Level)

3CR – Shmoop Shakespeare’s Plays (Upper Level)

3CR – Shmoop Film Studies

3CR – Shmoop Drugs in Literature

3CR – Shmoop Media Literacy

3CR – Shmoop Professional Writing

3CR – Shmoop Pop Culture Literacy

3CR – Shmoop Shakespeare in Context

3CR – Shmoop The Bible as Literature

3CR – Shmoop American National Government

3CR – Shmoop Business Communication

3CR – Shmoop US History 1: 1492-1877

3CR – Shmoop US History 2: 1877 – Present

3CR – Shmoop Comparative Government and Politics

3CR – Shmoop Human Sexuality

2CR – Shmoop World Geography

3CR – Shmoop History of Technology

3CR – Study.com Personal Finance

3CR – Study.com Communications 101: Personal Speaking

Total: 79

College Level Examination Program (CLEP):

6CR – Humanities

6CR – Analyzing and Interpreting Literature

6CR – Social Sciences & History
Total: 18

As usual, thank you in advance for those who provide constructive feedback!

[dfrecore]

Looks good! Congrats on being so close. I would go ahead and register for that capstone ASAP, maybe you can get it done, and apply for graduation and get that RW paid by 6/30, just in time to apply for September graduation (7/1).

And pick the EASIEST possibly math course to take. I would recommend Liberal Arts Math TECEP, or MATH97 through Study.com. College Math will be along these lines, but if you have any trouble, you are SO close to the end, just choose anything you can pass!

Good luck!

[MSK9]

Looks good!  Congrats on being so close.  I would go ahead and register for that capstone ASAP, maybe you can get it done, and apply for graduation and get that RW paid by 6/30, just in time to apply for September graduation (7/1).

And pick the EASIEST possibly math course to take.  I would recommend Liberal Arts Math TECEP, or MATH97 through Study.com.  College Math will be along these lines, but if you have any trouble, you are SO close to the end, just choose anything you can pass!

Good luck!

Roger that and thank you.   I went ahead and started Math 97 while I still have some Guardian time left. If I apply and enroll now, will I be able to transfer Math 97 in even after they've finished evaluating my other credits? I may or may not have it done by then.

[allvia]

Has the 3CR – Shmoop Professional Writing been confirmed to come in to meet the Comp II / Written Communication requirement yet? I have not seen any post that confirms that we suspect (hope) it will.

If it has not and you do end up taking a math through study.com. you may want to consider taking the Comp II though them as well (since the membership includes is two exams per month already)

[Pelican]

What is your reason for going with a BA in Liberal Studies? As you have so many English credits, couldn't you use this to get a BA in English?

[rachel83az]

What is your reason for going with a BA in Liberal Studies? As you have so many English credits, couldn't you use this to get a BA in English?

A BA in English costs about $600 more than a generic BALS. Unless someone can find a cheaper non-western literature course/test that'll satisfy TESU's requirements. I'm personally going after English, but I can understand if MSK9 doesn't want to spend the extra money.

[MSK9]

Has the 3CR – Shmoop Professional Writing been confirmed to come in to meet the Comp II / Written Communication requirement yet? I have not seen any post that confirms that we suspect (hope) it will.

If it has not and you do end up taking a math through study.com. you may want to consider taking the Comp II though them as well (since the membership includes is two exams per month already)

I've seen a few posts around here (don't have the links off the top of my head, sorry!) that were fairly recent where Professional Writing transferred in as ENG-306 - Technical Writing. It was used in some cases used for Written Communication and in some cases Information Literacy, depending on what the student needed.

What is your reason for going with a BA in Liberal Studies? As you have so many English credits, couldn't you use this to get a BA in English?

Because English has a slightly different set of requirements.

[davewill]

Roger that and thank you.   I went ahead and started Math 97 while I still have some Guardian time left. If I apply and enroll now, will I be able to transfer Math 97 in even after they've finished evaluating my other credits? I may or may not have it done by then.

Sure. You can keep sending in credits until about 2-3 weeks before graduation. They'll evaluate your credits one to two months before graduation, and let you know if you're missing anything. Just reply and tell them the last credits are in process and they'll work with you to get them in.

[MSK9]

Perfect. Thank you!

[allvia]

Has the 3CR – Shmoop Professional Writing been confirmed to come in to meet the Comp II / Written Communication requirement yet? I have not seen any post that confirms that we suspect (hope) it will.

If it has not and you do end up taking a math through study.com. you may want to consider taking the Comp II though them as well (since the membership includes is two exams per month already)

I've seen a few posts around here (don't have the links off the top of my head, sorry!) that were fairly recent where Professional Writing transferred in as ENG-306 - Technical Writing. It was used in some cases used for Written Communication and in some cases Information Literacy, depending on what the student needed.

All the most recent postings I can find on the say they "plan" to use it; but I cannot find one example of someone who has actually transferred it in to meet the requirement.  I know based on the new catalog many here think it should; I'm even one of them.  I'm just concerned that you're so close to be being done that I would hate to have it not and miss out on the opportunity to finish something that you know will - especially for free (included in the current study.com month).

I've seen ""ENG-306 Inter. Tech Wrtg. & Prof. Wt." as my Informational Literacy GE requirement", but none stating that it has been accepted as a valid replacement for "ENG-201: Technical Writing" (the new allowable for the second 3 credits of Written Communications)