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zmama32 Wrote:I need 9 Science credits for my degree at the CUNY School of Professional Studies. I decided to test out of science, since my school doesn't really offer science classes that I feel I would do well in. I am terrible in Chemistry and Physics, and I haven't taken Biology in a while.
I passed the Here's To Your Health exam with a 435, and will receive 3 science credits for it.
I took the Environment and Humanity DSST yesterday, and unfortunately, I only got a 393. I am extremely frustrated, as the exam covered more environmental policy than anything. I never saw the word "biome" throughout the whole exam, and every study guide emphasized studying biomes!
I need to apply for graduation by March 1st, so waiting to retake the exam is not an option. I still need 6 science credits. Which exam or exams do you all suggest? My school accepts DSST, CLEP and UExcel. Like I said, I'm terrible in chemistry and physics and anything with formulas.
I need help! I also need an elective test, and I am great in reading, writing, comprehension, etc. I was thinking Fundamentals of Counseling DSST?
Any advice????
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you're getting 3 science credits for Here's to Your Health? Are you sure?
If that's true, then you might like Nutrition x2 for 6 more. Straighterline and TESC are options.... but I'm hesitant. The SL course wouldn't count as science at most schools (including the big 3)...but if you're sure you're getting science credit for HtYH, you school may award science credit for SL Intro Nutrition. The TESC exam has BIO prefix, so that's a normal nutrition science credit, which wouldn't duplicate HtYH or SL Nutrition.
EDIT: instead of the TESC exam, you might like SL Anatomy and Physiology. They are offering a $20 off code right now for science classes, might work for Nutrition and Anatomy & Physiology.
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SL's Nutrition course counts as science at TESC because it's transcribed as BIO-208 Science of Nutrition. I would figure that CUNY would count the TECEP and SL course as duplicates if they count the SL course as a science.
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sanantone Wrote:SL's Nutrition course counts as science at TESC because it's transcribed as BIO-208 Science of Nutrition. I would figure that CUNY would count the TECEP and SL course as duplicates if they count the SL course as a science.
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Ok, so if CUNY follows similar line of thought, they'd duplicate. So, the OP could still use HtYH and SL Nutrition plus SL A&P for 9. That's where I'd put my money.
*but I'm still a little shocked that a health test counts as science..... seems highly unlikely.
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cookderosa Wrote:you're getting 3 science credits for Here's to Your Health? Are you sure?
If that's true, then you might like Nutrition x2 for 6 more. Straighterline and TESC are options.... but I'm hesitant. The SL course wouldn't count as science at most schools (including the big 3)...but if you're sure you're getting science credit for HtYH, you school may award science credit for SL Intro Nutrition. The TESC exam has BIO prefix, so that's a normal nutrition science credit, which wouldn't duplicate HtYH or SL Nutrition.
EDIT: instead of the TESC exam, you might like SL Anatomy and Physiology. They are offering a $20 off code right now for science classes, might work for Nutrition and Anatomy & Physiology.
Yes, I checked with my advisor about it already. She said CUNY SPS will accept the Here's to Your Health as a science class. Because it is listed on the DSST website as a Physical Science test, it qualifies for science credits.
I'm debating between the UExcel exams and Straighterline now. My advisor hasn't gotten back to me about Straighterline classes, but I know for a fact the UExcel exams are accepted. I'm trying to do whatever is faster, and can be done within the next 3 weeks.
Does anyone know how long it would take to complete a SL science course, if you completely devote your time to it?
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KCTCS offers some intro level science classes through learn on demand. They are self-paced and non-proctored, but many include labs with lab reports. I did intro to physics in about a month. You just have to be sure to register as a non-credential student to avoid jumping through a bunch of hoops.
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So the more I look at it, the more I am interested in UExcel. My sister just gave me some textbooks, one of which is Nutrition. My semester starts tomorrow, and I honestly don't want to add more courses to my list, since I'm a pretty good self-studier.
I am so amazed at the knowledge you all have on this board! Thank you all so much! I just wish I had found these options years ago! I'm almost 31, married with two kids, and on my way to graduation. It just goes to prove it's never too late!
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zmama32 Wrote:Yes, I checked with my advisor about it already. She said CUNY SPS will accept the Here's to Your Health as a science class. Because it is listed on the DSST website as a Physical Science test, it qualifies for science credits.
I'm debating between the UExcel exams and Straighterline now. My advisor hasn't gotten back to me about Straighterline classes, but I know for a fact the UExcel exams are accepted. I'm trying to do whatever is faster, and can be done within the next 3 weeks.
Does anyone know how long it would take to complete a SL science course, if you completely devote your time to it?
In that case, you probably can NOT take another intro nutrition course, it will probably duplicate credit.
I know I sound paranoid, but it would be worth a quick email to have your advisor send you something in writing that says they accept DSST exam credit and or that it would count. I couldn't find anything in the CUNY SPS database that mentioned DSST or DANTES. I did see they allow up to 30 CLEP credits, so that's good.
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cookderosa Wrote:I couldn't find anything in the CUNY SPS database that mentioned DSST or DANTES. I did see they allow up to 30 CLEP credits, so that's good. CUNY SPS accepts CLEP, DSST and UExcel, and that is a written policy.
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Cook, here's the page that confirms accepted exams
Credit by Examination | CUNY School of Professional Studies.
I know it's reaching but if they accept HTYH, I wonder if they might also accept DSST Intro to Computing? It is a quick and easy exam.
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So, interesting news.....I sent my advisor another email. My advisor TODAY decided to tell me HTYH will NOT be accepted for Science. I'm so frustrated, because I discussed this with her several times, and she assured me that it would count as science. I needed an elective, so this isn't a waste, as I can apply HTYH.
Sometimes, I think my advisor is a moron. I ask her questions and she gives me different answers at the last minute. I make a point to discuss everything with her first, so I don't waste time and money.
So, I still need 9 science credits. I asked about Straighterline, she said she would ask the director of General Education and get back to me. Fingers crossed that they'll accept it, because I really want to take the Environmental course (since I have studied for environment) and the test is open book. I think I could get it done in a weekend.
But now, I still need 6 credits. Straighterline has a promo for B1G1 free for courses. Do I take Nutrition? Do I try a UExcel or a CLEP? I don't think I can handle the Natural Science or Biology CLEP (both of which are 6 credits), because I'm just not that smart. I don't think I would do well.
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