Pierpont BOG IS concentration to UMPI BAS with minors

[rachel83az]

There are a lot of caveats and side notes when it comes to immigration. A lot of stuff depends on the countries in question and the official(s) you're dealing with. However, generally speaking, I would never recommend either a BLS or a BAS for the purposes of immigration. I am not a lawyer, and it's probably best to discuss this with one, but immigration officials are almost always looking for a degree that is specific and required for a particular position. Master's degrees are often preferred, but the Bachelor's degree may also be important.

Also, the "worse" your country is viewed by immigration, the "better" your degree needs to be. Students from some European countries face very little scrutiny, relatively speaking, when trying to move to the U.S. A BAS probably wouldn't work for them anyway, but it might if it was one they'd held for a long time before beginning the immigration process. Students moving from Asian countries are more likely to need STEM degrees (Computer Science, Math, etc.) to move to the U.S.

If a student is getting a degree solely to immigrate, faster/easier may wind up costing more time and money in the long run.

[Jonathan Whatley]

The categories 'what helps you with immigration' and 'what helps you get a skilled professional job offer' overlap often.

[bjcheung77]

BAS vs BLS noted here: https://www.degreeforum.net/mybb/Thread-...#pid399488 - What's not mentioned, the main reason is you can take the 18 UL anywhere, doesn't matter if it's within the minor or not for the BAS, the BLS has requirements for where the 24 credits go. Not only do you have less UL requirements, but much more flexibility on where to get them.

BAS, BLS, and any other degree would be fine for education, employment, immigration purposes for individuals already in the US. Most international positions don't really care if you already have a degree. There are specific degrees that get you more points, but you can negate that with a Masters degree, which also has tiers of points... All in all, it's the 'full package' of the application that counts, not just the degree.

[mohelena02]

Thank you so much everyone for your input, I really appreciate it.

[origamishuttle]

Then I wanted to get into Cybersecurity and get these CompTia Certifications (IFT+, A+, NETWORK+, SECURITY+) and get a job in GovTech.

Have you looked into WGU?

https://www.wgu.edu/online-it-degrees/cy...ogram.html

Many CompTIA certs are included in the degree program, so you could save money if you're able to pass them all and graduate within a single six-month term.

[lynnii2]

I just wanted to thank everyone for all the good information. I was able to get all this completed within a 6 month period. I submitted all my transcripts to Pierpont Community & Technical College
via email: ESprocessing@pierpont.edu on 12/07/2023.

I still not sure if I should go for my Cybersecurity and Information Assurance Degree at WGU, UMPI or just start studying for my CompTia (ITF+, A+, NETWORK+, SECURITY+) Certificates. Then just focus on getting the experience in IT since I will be moving into a new field of work. I have also looked at http://www.clearancejobs.com and https://www.usajobs.gov and looking at the hiring requirements.

So I now have 11 Google Certificates

Google Cybersecurity Certificate- 0 cr
Google Digital Marketing E Commerce Certificate-9 cr
Google Data Analytics Certificate-12 cr
Google IT Support Certificate-15 cr
IBM Cybersecurity Analyst Certificate-10 cr
Google Project Management Certificate-9 cr
Google UX Design Certificate-10 cr
Introduction to Social Media Marketing- 0 cr
AWS Cloud Solutions Architect Certificate- 0 cr
Real-World Cloud Product Management Specialization- 6 cr
COVID-19 Contact Tracing- 0 cr

Total: 71 credits


Take 08/2023:
ASU Universal - CIS 194 Online Business Technology Fundamentals.

Garde: A

Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service:

AWR138 0146 Network Assurance- 2 cr
AWR139 0144 Digital Forensics Basics- 2 cr
AWR168 0147 Foundations of Cyber Crime- 2 cr
AWR169 0143 Introduction to Cyber Incident Management- 1 cr
AWR173 0143 Information Security Basics- 1 cr
AWR174 0146 Cyber Ethics- 1 cr
AWR176 0144 Disaster Recovery for Information Systems- 1 cr
AWR177 0145 Information Risk Management- 1 cr
AWR178 0145 Secure Software- 1 cr
AWR388 0031 Cyber Awareness for Municipal Police Fire & EMS Information Technology Prsnl
AWR395 0028 Cybersecurity in the Workplace- 1 cr
AWR396 0027 Network Security for Homes and Small Businesses- 1 cr
AWR397 0028 Cybersecurity for Everyone
AWR398 0029 Introduction to Information Sharing and Analysis Organizations- 1 cr
AWR399 0028 Detecting and Responding to a Cyber Attack- 1 cr
AWR402 0030 Introduction to Internet of Things
AWR403 0027 Examining Advanced Persistent Threats
AWR418 0011 Cybersecurity Fundamentals
CYB603 0001 Cybersecurity Awareness Certificate
CYB605 0001 Technical Cybersecurity Certificate
CYB101 0001 Cyber Security for Everyone- 5 cr
CYB201 0001 Cyber Security for IT Professionals- 4 cr
CYB301 0001 Cyber Security for Business Professionals- 4 cr

Total: 29 credits

I have already taken these classes on Sophia Learning:

Introduction to Nutrition-3 cr
Visual Communications-3 cr
Developing Effective Teams-1 cr
U.S. History I- 3 cr
Environmental Science- 3 cr
College Algebra- 3 cr
Introduction to Business- 3 cr
Introduction to Web Development- 3 cr
English Composition I- 3 cr
Introduction to Information Technology- 3 cr
IT Career Exploration- 1 cr
Introduction to Ethics- 3 cr
Project Management- 3 cr
Business Law- 3 cr
Ancient Greek Philosophers- 3 cr
Human Biology- 3 cr
The Essentials of Managing Conflict- 1 cr
College Readiness- 0 cr
Art History I- 3 cr
Introduction to Career Readiness- 1 cr
Introduction to Statistics- 3 cr

Total: 52 credits

FEMA:
IS-00100.c: Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100
Date Completed: 10/26/2023
CEU: 0.20

IS-00406: Operating a Shelter
Date Completed: 10/26/2023
CEU: 0.50


University at Albany:

Public Health Confidential: Federal Edition- 1 hour certificate of completion only
Introduction to Environmental Health Microbiology and Communicable Disease Control- 2.5 hour certificate of completion only
Performance Measurement- .05 hour certificate of completion only
Quality Improvement Team Development- .05 hour certificate of completion only
Targeting Improvement with AIM Statements- .05 hour certificate of completion only

Addressing Health Equity: A Public Health Essential- 1.5 hours continuing education credits
Exploring Cross-Cultural Communication- 1.5 hours continuing education credits
Community Dimensions of Public Health Practice, Module 1: Building Relationships to Improve the Health of the Community- 1 hour continuing education credits
Community Dimensions of Public Health Practice, Module 2: Community Engagement as a Process for Improving the Health of the Community- 1 hour continuing education credits
Doing A Lot with A Little: Economic Analysis in Public Health- 1 hour continuing education credits
Field Epidemiology- 1 hour continuing education credits
Health Literacy & Public Health: Introduction- 1 hour continuing education credits
Orientation to Public Health- 1 hour continuing education credits
Program Development & Evaluation- 1 hour continuing education credits
Mastering the Roles of Supervision- 1 hour continuing education credits
Integration of Preventive Dental Services in School Health Programs- 1 hour continuing education credits
Health Literacy & Public Health: Strategies for Addressing Low Health Literacy- 1 hour continuing education credits
Introduction to Logic Models- 1 hour continuing education credits
Evaluating a Public Health Program- 1 hour continuing education credits
The Messenger Chronicles 1: Introduction & The Four Cs- 1 hour continuing education credits
The Messenger Chronicles 2: Flex Time Fiasco- 1 hour continuing education credits
The Messenger Chronicles 3: Be Prepared- 1 hour continuing education credits
The Messenger Chronicles 4: Managing Stress & Time- 1 hour continuing education credits
The Messenger Chronicles 5: Moving Toward Synergy- 1 hour continuing education credits
Practicing Cross-Cultural Communication: The Bamboo Dragon- 1 hour continuing education credits
Practicing Cross-Cultural Communication: Hepatitis A Outbreak- 1 hour continuing education credits
Practicing Cross-Cultural Communication: Community Health Worker Program- 1 hour continuing education credits

Total: 28 credit hours

[bjcheung77]

"UMPI or just start studying for my CompTia" You can go for the UMPI BAS with a minor or two, and also take the 3-4 classes that can exempt/transfer into the MAOL. You can also work on the trifecta of certs, degree, experience... mix/match to your personal balance that you feel fit or need/want.

[lynnii2]

"UMPI or just start studying for my CompTia"  You can go for the UMPI BAS with a minor or two, and also take the 3-4 classes that can exempt/transfer into the MAOL.  You can also work on the trifecta of certs, degree, experience... mix/match to your personal balance that you feel fit or need/want.

bjcheung77 thank you I had no idea that they offered all these option. I will definitely start looking into these options this week and get all the details. I again appreciate all the great information and knowledge you and everyone have provided. 

[colonelcamp]

AWR138 0146 Network Assurance- 2 cr
AWR139 0144 Digital Forensics Basics- 2 cr
AWR168 0147 Foundations of Cyber Crime- 2 cr
AWR169 0143 Introduction to Cyber Incident Management- 1 cr
AWR173 0143 Information Security Basics- 1 cr
AWR174 0146 Cyber Ethics- 1 cr
AWR176 0144 Disaster Recovery for Information Systems- 1 cr
AWR177 0145 Information Risk Management- 1 cr
AWR178 0145 Secure Software- 1 cr
AWR388 0031 Cyber Awareness for Municipal Police Fire & EMS Information Technology Prsnl
AWR395 0028 Cybersecurity in the Workplace- 1 cr
AWR396 0027 Network Security for Homes and Small Businesses- 1 cr
AWR397 0028 Cybersecurity for Everyone
AWR398 0029 Introduction to Information Sharing and Analysis Organizations- 1 cr
AWR399 0028 Detecting and Responding to a Cyber Attack- 1 cr
AWR402 0030 Introduction to Internet of Things
AWR403 0027 Examining Advanced Persistent Threats
AWR418 0011 Cybersecurity Fundamentals
CYB603 0001 Cybersecurity Awareness Certificate
CYB605 0001 Technical Cybersecurity Certificate
CYB101 0001     Cyber Security for Everyone- 5 cr
CYB201 0001     Cyber Security for IT Professionals- 4 cr
CYB301 0001     Cyber Security for Business Professionals- 4 cr

Total: 29 credits

That some list!  Congrats on that. 

I just completed the Network Assurance and Digital Forensics courses and the certs say .5 credits for the Net Assurance course and .7 credits for the Dig. Forensics course. Did something change? I see you have 2 credits for each of those.

[jg_nuy]

The numbers you’re seeing on the certs are continuing education hours. The Credly ACE credits will match the list above as they are college credit recommendations.