Questions about TESC

[thirdchance]

Well, I've searched all over the TESC site, as well as this one, but can't seem to find the answers to these questions:

1. If I receive an Associate's degree from TESC, can I then use those same credits towards a Bachelor's degree, or do I ned to start all over again?

2. What exactly is the charge at TESC for getting credits through CLEP/ACE?

3. Is there any CLEP/DSST/ALEKS/etc test equivalent for the Managerial Accounting course?

Thanks!

[cookderosa]

Well, I've searched all over the TESC site, as well as this one, but can't seem to find the answers to these questions:

1. If I receive an Associate's degree from TESC, can I then use those same credits towards a Bachelor's degree, or do I ned to start all over again? You do NOT start over- you start with what you have. They use your Associate degree credits. If your associate degree is either an AOS or AAS, you run into some trouble- but if it's an AA or AS it will be 100% transfer.

2. What exactly is the charge at TESC for getting credits through CLEP/ACE?
Zero- it's a beautiful thing.

3. Is there any CLEP/DSST/ALEKS/etc test equivalent for the Managerial Accounting course? I don't know, but someone here will.

Thanks!

[skyfall123]

3. Is there any CLEP/DSST/ALEKS/etc test equivalent for the Managerial Accounting course? I don't know, but someone here will.

There are no CLEP/DSST exams for Managerial Accounting. There are two painless alternatives. 1) Straighterline - which consists of a working through a regular tesxtbook on the subject, taking chapter exams, all open book. Study required, no faking, you have to learn the material, but it is doable in about 40-50 hours of self-paced study. 2) Penn Foster = self paced, around 6chapter modules and final proctored exam. Requires 40-50 hours of work. Proctor must be non-relative with at least an AA degree.

[v8s-10]

Hey, I'm new here. I am currently enrolled at TESC in an AAS program. I needed 1 humanities and ENC 102, but I took and passed the Analyzing and Interpriting Literature this morning. Basically, just the ENC 102 is all that is left. My ultimate goal is to transfer colleges and get a Education degree somewhere else. Should I be getting a AAS if Im going to transfer. I was just basically getting the AAS to have something to put on the wall as I have no degree as of yet. THanks for any help you can give me.

Well, I've searched all over the TESC site, as well as this one, but can't seem to find the answers to these questions:

1. If I receive an Associate's degree from TESC, can I then use those same credits towards a Bachelor's degree, or do I ned to start all over again? You do NOT start over- you start with what you have. They use your Associate degree credits. If your associate degree is either an AOS or AAS, you run into some trouble- but if it's an AA or AS it will be 100% transfer.

2. What exactly is the charge at TESC for getting credits through CLEP/ACE?
Zero- it's a beautiful thing.

3. Is there any CLEP/DSST/ALEKS/etc test equivalent for the Managerial Accounting course? I don't know, but someone here will.

Thanks!

[Lindagerr]

my AA was in General studies. Once I had finished that all 60 of those credits were counted towards my BA in Natural Science/Math.

I'm just curious why go for the AAS not just the AA or AS if you are not sure where you will go for the BA/BS.

[cookderosa]

Hey, I'm new here. I am currently enrolled at TESC in an AAS program. I needed 1 humanities and ENC 102, but I took and passed the Analyzing and Interpriting Literature this morning. Basically, just the ENC 102 is all that is left. My ultimate goal is to transfer colleges and get a Education degree somewhere else. Should I be getting a AAS if Im going to transfer. I was just basically getting the AAS to have something to put on the wall as I have no degree as of yet. THanks for any help you can give me.

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So, you are essentially done - no, don't switch now. Finish and collect your degree. That said, an AAS will not transfer as smoothly as an AA or AS. What is your AAS in? Depending on your area of concentration, you may only be able to transfer in 30-45 credits for a BA or BS in Education depending on additional factors including the bachelor school's CLEP policy. No worries- just finish your degree and start where you are. Between CLEPs and the advice of people here, you'll be able to get through the whole process - even if you start at zero (which is what I did)

[PeteDude]

The advice previous posters have provided to the OP is sound.

The only thing I'd add is-- can't say I blame you for wanting to collect some sort of Associate's along the way. Any degree is better than no degree en route, especially if you're looking for aggressive career movement or have concerns about your current job.

[v8s-10]

Thanks guys. I appreciate it. My AAS is in Electrical Engineering Technology. It was the degree that most of my credits from the SMART transcript would transfer to.

I called TESC yesterday about changing my degree to a AS or AA and they couldnt tell me what the difference is as far as credit breakdown. Their system was down.

I really want to teach school when I retire from the Navy in 2 years. Just trying to get as far as I can with the Bachelors before then. Gives me plenty of time to CLEP all I can while its still free to do so. I saw that TESC has a Bachelors in liberal studies, so that may be a option to just roll the completed Associates degree into that and start CLEP tests to fill in some of the holes.

I would go talk to a counselor about my issues but I deploy in 6 days for 7 months on a ship. I was just looking for some courses that I might need to take. Probably some that are harder to CLEP. I'll have 7 months sitting on the ship to actually do the schoolwork online through TESC. If you have any ideas, please let me know.

[TMW2010]

What level (and type of) school are you looking at teaching?

If you're looking at K-12, many states will allow you to get teaching licensure with a BA, but you may need extra classes for pre-reqs. Private schools may not require licensure.

Community Colleges or Adjuct teaching at 4 year colleges mostly require a Masters degree. (I say mostly, because I know some states allow for teaching certain technical courses with no degree at all. My last boss here in OK taught computer courses at the local CC with no degree.)

VoTechs I have no clue about... A BA/BS and your experience may well get you in.

Anything higher than CC/Adjunct positions require a doctorate.

[v8s-10]

I'm thinking K-5. Virginia will let me get a liscence with at BA as long as I go through the Trrops to Teachers program. They require a masters for everyone else.